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PopZeus replied to the thread Schiit Mjolnir 3 - Impressions Thread.I’ve been enjoying the MM-100 more now that I have a dedicated PEQ in my chain, and I have to say that while the equalization helps with...
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PopZeus replied to the thread Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience.There are aftermarket cables that will convert the 4.4mm out to balanced dual XLR or 3.5mm out to dual single-ended RCA. If you’re going...
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PopZeus replied to the thread Schiit Audio Bifrost 2.The Ares 2 is a good DAC to use as an example. If I had only used the Ares 2 on my desktop speakers, I may not have noticed that there’s...
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PopZeus replied to the thread Schiit Audio Bifrost 2.I never understood why I would need to use speakers to get the most out of a DAC. Staging is enhanced regardless of the output device...
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PopZeus replied to the thread Sennheiser HD 660S2 thread.I don’t know enough about electrical engineering to speak intelligently about the current and voltage, but the S2 likes power. It just...
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PopZeus replied to the thread Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience.A lot of audiophile brands don't have that software expertise that you might see at a proper technology company, like Samsung or Sony...
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PopZeus reacted to InvisibleInk's post in the thread Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience with Like.Pity there is such and imbalance between Shanling's software and hardware teams. Their hardware is superb, but both their Mtouch and...
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PopZeus replied to the thread Are cheap headphones bad?.One thing worth noting about the sub-$100 range in that they're almost all easy to drive. Once you get into the $200 range, many of the...
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PopZeus replied to the thread Schiit Mjolnir 3 - Impressions Thread.A couple of things have pushed my thinking towards a Venus with DDC instead of the flagship Terminator. One, it’s easier to save up for...
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PopZeus replied to the thread Schiit Mjolnir 3 - Impressions Thread.I recently upgraded my digital source to the fiiO R7 and while it is a step up from using my Mac Mini as a digital source, I think I...
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PopZeus reacted to Andykong's post in the thread Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience with Like.Thank you very much for your kind words. :beerchug::beerchug: There was a critical turning point in our product strategy and that was...
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PopZeus replied to the thread Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience.Tbh, I'm ok with this purist approach over a DAP that has more features but has to compromise on sound quality, or offers an objectively...
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PopZeus replied to the thread Are cheap headphones bad?.They're not bad, but often they're a stepping stone for an increasingly expensive hobby. As you start to understand what is appealing to...
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PopZeus replied to the thread Schiit Mjolnir 3 - Impressions Thread.I'd say it depends on how closely the DX7Pro hews to your ideal DAC sound signature. In my experience, the Mjolnir will reveal the...