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    Focal Utopia General Discussion

    Knock off pads? Maybe a corner cut on a driver repair given the performance. No info given on history with previous owner but maybe you can return them and find a proper set. My 2 1/2 year old Utopia pads return to shape instantly. My Stellia pads take a split second.
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    Dubstep Girl's Massive 5AR4/5R4/5U4G Rectifier Review/Comparison! (Rectifer Tube Rolling thread)

    I bought several RCA 5R4GY from Langrex several years ago. Really nice performers for the money. I examined the photos and one of my tubes as best I could and they are identical in every feature but for the getter and glass etching. The getter location is the same but my examples have D...
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    Violectric HPA V281 - Vorsprung durch Balanced (September 2023 Update: Limited Reissue Edition up for preorder!)

    Been following this thread as I would really like to add a V281 to my fleet of amps. This last edition has a near perfect feature set. Problem is this will be the last amp I buy (yea right...) so I am being picky. The new Yamaha is in contention as well. I can get it locally, Yamaha service...
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    Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition

    I have the Atom HE and Focal Elear, Stellia, og Utopia, among other headphones. The Atom HE is a solid performer, the Elears not so much. While I enjoyed the Elears when I bought them I rarely use or enjoy them anymore. At purchase time they were a step up, now a big step backwards. IMHO you...
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    Woo Audio WA22 Amp Owner Unite

    I have a couple of pairs of those exact tubes, from Langrex, for my WA22. Solid performers and you can buy from Langrex with confidence. They stand behind their tubes. If you poke around in this thread it may be useful...
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Making the best of indoor time due to late winter storms... Sennheiser HD820 on stock balanced cables, Naim Unity Core Server on coax to C8/DA2, XLR to SPL Phonitor xe. Cranking the McIntosh up to extract all its musical charm while downplaying the Phonitor. Sounds fantastic and gets the vu...
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    MacBook Pro 2019 + USB DAC = heater

    The internet is loaded with endless claims of product issues with everything under the sun. The net, I suspect, is like a megaphone with no volume limits on it. No doubt, some people make valid claims. Others, not so much. I do hope you find the solution to your issue and that it is an easy...
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    MacBook Pro 2019 + USB DAC = heater

    Used a lot of computers and DACs over many decades and can't say I have experienced or heard of a DAC causing heat issues with the computer feeding it. Been totally into the Apple world last ten years. Here are the temps on a newer MBP. It runs all day long with the temps low, fans off, doing...
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    How good is the USB output of Macbook Air M3?

    My 15" M3 MBA has been flawless, as was my M2 and M1 MBAs. Ditto for my M based Studios and MBPs. Others, of course, may not be so fortunate. That said my streaming is not Qobuz or Spotify. I use Apple music or my own server.
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    What's your computer audio set up?

    Used a thumb style USB drive that has good quality files. The drive is normally used in my car. Also tried some tracks that were stored on the unit, and some streaming. Main focus was on my files that I know well. Loved the headphones and would be looking very hard at the Eversolo but my needs...
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    2021+ Macbook Pro 14's DAC sounds remarkably good

    Problem is we are all cursed with having to live with our own ears and whatever life has done to them 😪 so results vary. APP beat Beats...
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    2021+ Macbook Pro 14's DAC sounds remarkably good

    These are my main two... MOJO 1 & 2 plus a Poly for storage and versatility. The 2 has a much better feature set than the original.
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    What's your computer audio set up?

    I demoed a set of Yamaha YH-5000 headphones at my dealer six weeks ago and they supplied an Eversolo DMP-A6 along with a McIntosh MHA200. I loaded the Eversolo with my own tracks on USB plus played with its features and sources. Very easy, dare I say intuitive to use, and paired with the...
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    2021+ Macbook Pro 14's DAC sounds remarkably good

    Only if you need the jack on the right instead of the left! I don't think I could tell a difference in a blind test. I do believe both the M3 and M3 Max I own sound better than the M1 Pro MBP I had. MBA vs MBP might best be decided by need for ports, xdr display, cooling, and budget. I would be...
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    2021+ Macbook Pro 14's DAC sounds remarkably good

    Strange thread to follow /s. I have had several MB from the first M1 MBA through to the latest M3 Max MBP and M3 MBA. Gotta say the M3 MBA blows all my audiophile type amps away right across my entire IEM and headphone collection. Chord, Naim, SPL, McIntosh, Woo, Sony, DACs, amps, server, the...
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Utopia on Silver Dragons Keep returning to this setup so Hotel California seems right to start the day. 5 tracks into the 59 that makeup Eagles The Studio Albums 1972-1979. Once that collection is done the amp will be properly warmed up.
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Focal Stellia on stock balanced cable, Apple Music streaming "My" Station via Naim Atom HE to Woo WA22, Been using Mullard GZ37, GE 7N7, and GEC CV2984 tube set. These excel at todays tracks starting with:
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    For 6AS7G tube rollers here .....

    I have two pair of each of the variants posted. Also from Langrex some 7 or 8 years ago. My understanding is both versions were made at Mitchum. AJ1 R3K for the CV2984s, 6080s are AJ1 and various R#!#. If I were to buy more I would get the CV2984 for sure due to the certainty of it being true...
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    iMac 24 inch M3 / Are the audio dropout issues that plagued the M1 Macs solved?

    Ran an M1 MBA for about a year. Spouse uses it daily now and we have had it since they were released... no issues. Had a M1 Max Studio for a year, no issues, Presently using M2 Max Studio since they came out. No issues. Also use a 15" M2 MBA and 14" M3 Max MBP in rotation. No issues. I have read...
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Utopia on Silver Dragons Phonitor xe streaming Apple Music to start the day. Have a few David Garrett albums on the server so will be moving to it and adding in some tube goodness by McIntosh. Very energetic and uplifting - to keep the week heading in a good direction.
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Sony XBA-H3 Very low serial number on these - 3##. Purchased when first introduced in my market area and they stand the test of time. Out bi-pedal today so paired with Chord Poly/Mojo 2. Messing about with a couple of new blues releases: Get Goin', Kate Henry Life is Hard, Mike Zito
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    SONY IER-Z1R

    Presently listening to my Z5 in preference to my Z1R... This thread may have made my expectations of the Z1R too high. Z5 under promise and over deliver - a good place to be.
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Sony IER-Z1R Spring is breaking out and Chord released a firmware update for Poly this morning making this a mandatory update and IER day. Good job by Chord as the update was fast and problem free. The Poly/Mojo 2 combination is vastly improved from a stability & ease of use perspective since...
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Beggars Banquet 50th AE 24X192 in play. Focal Stellia on stock balanced cables McIntosh C8/DA2 to SPL Phonitor xe
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    Yamaha YH-5000SE — a flagship from an orthodynamic headphones veteran!

    If you had mentioned Sony IER-Z1R you would be barking up the tree I fell out of. Some say great bass and I fell for it chasing the bass which, in my opinion, they lack. Very expensive mistake to purchase... There are widely opposing opinions on HD820... I gambled on them as well and they are...
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