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  1. Frankie D

    The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.

    I would advocate for testing them with what you use ( the Mojo ) and the dongle. This will let us know if they can scale at all, and if they can play with the big boys.
  2. Frankie D

    The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.

    It has to do with the quality of the amplifier. And you also would need one that is quiet enough for something as sensitive as IEMs as these amps were typically made for speakers and some HPs requiring watts, not milliwatts. However, once you have found some that work, the bass will usually be...
  3. Frankie D

    T+A Solitaire P planar magnetostatic

    I jumped in a got a Solitaire P. When they first came out I did not care for them with T&A’s amp, but then I heard them with the Holo Stack which I own and liked them. Anyway had an opportunity and jumped in. I also expect them to be a great match with my MK-465. Anyway…..
  4. Frankie D

    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    Hi all. Just received the Solitaire P today. I was unsure about getting it as a couple of friends recommended against it, but I got a decent deal and it was on my long term list so……. Maybe because I always wanted something from T&A for my 2-channel system, but always felt they were too...
  5. Frankie D

    Oriolus Traillii Electrostatic Hybrid IEM discussion thread

    There is also the Mass-Kobo 475, but I have not heard it. Many recommendations though. I do have its big brother, the 465 ( fabulous ), but that is not portable. I never cared much for portables as I believe in Daps and then desktop. You can get great sounding Daps and desktop that will...
  6. Frankie D

    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    Somehow I am doubting this. However, the fact that I own one, and its value diminishing quicker than normal would jive with my prowess in the Stock Market, you might just be in luck. 😄
  7. Frankie D

    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    That’s pretty good. Listening on Apple Music. I believe Bob James played the original Theme from Taxi and has it here, also Downtown. I don’t believe I have ever heard a jazz rendition of “Downtown” before.
  8. Frankie D

    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    I have been chilling out this evening with an old favorite: “Restless” by Bob James. This was released in 1994. Two of my favorite tracks are “Restless” and “Storm Warning.” I have mostly been using my Sus connected to MK-465 and Holo May ( Bliss sounded great as well ). On “Restless” you...
  9. Frankie D

    ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!

    Need way more pics of these please!
  10. Frankie D

    Holo Audio Bliss

    With Sus, Empy, ZMF AC and Solitaire P I have found it excellent in the bass. Now I also have the May DAC, but I have found it to have the same signature when connected to my N8 DAP as well. Try playing this on it and see if the bass improves, especially the first track. This was recommended...
  11. Frankie D

    Holo Audio Bliss

    That is surprising. Mine makes my Susvara hit within a few hairs of my Mass Kobo-465. I do not remember when I first got it as it now has hundreds of hours on it. Oh, do you have it in Low Z?
  12. Frankie D

    Holo Audio Bliss

    I have also left it on for many days with no issue if you want to try that route as well.
  13. Frankie D

    Holo Audio Bliss

    I turn mine off when not in use as I have found it sounds great quickly. I also leave on while listening or changing amps, etc and shut off for the evening.
  14. Frankie D

    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    I did not know there were 2 versions. Please let me know both ( though I usually like good tight bass, not lacking in bass ).
  15. Frankie D

    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    I corrected my request to show MDR-R10. I did not update to add in pads for the ATH. We can discuss that point later. Tks.
  16. Frankie D

    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    Hi all. I was having a brief discussion with @goldwerger about top closed backs. I was sure the ZMF Atrium Closed would be his favorite (I was smitten with this at CanJam NY). Surprisingly his favorites were the Sony MDR-R10 and the Audio Technica ATH-L5000. I was wondering if any on this...
  17. Frankie D

    RAAL 1995 Immanis

    Curious as to what amp was used?
  18. Frankie D

    The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.

    I have used both with Traillii, not that I was actually comparing. I also left the Bliss in Low Z as was using HPs and like the sound with Traillii that way.
  19. Frankie D

    The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.

    Please also try the XLR output using an XLR to 4.4mm adapter. I use one by DDHIFI from amazon.
  20. Frankie D

    The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.

    I like that stack as well. Expensive! Now try this stack at 1/3 the amount ( under $10k) and potentially be further stunned! By the way, if you are doing really well, HRA makes a dedicated stand for the Lina Stack: I don’t think my desk can even hold the stand!
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