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  1. Jay Smith

    Icon Audio HP8/MP 3

    I had static noise years ago found out that it caused by a pair of TP link powerline wi-fi extenders. After removing those extenders problem fixed. Hope it helps.
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    Focal For Bentley Radiance Headphones

    Radiance is more intimate feeling, but not necessary a bad thing, bass is fuller and best for electronic music like Daft Punk, Clear OG sounds good for all kind of music. To me, Radiance and OG Clear both are good, no winner here. For system synergy, Radiance performs more natural on my SS...
  3. Jay Smith

    Holo Audio Spring R2R DAC

    Thank you. :beerchug:
  4. Jay Smith

    Holo Audio Spring R2R DAC

    May I ask the sonic difference between the OG KTE and Spring 3 KTE? I am always curious. I am a happy owner of OG KTE for years.
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    Icon Audio HP8/MP 3

    I like this combination very much: Psvane Art series 12 AT7-S/ Psvane Cossor 6SN7/ Clear OG with Sheepskin perforated pads.
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    Focal For Bentley Radiance Headphones

    I just got the all perforated one for my Clear OG. Very good indeed and thank you for your suggestion. Haven't put on Radiance yet. It is much better than my another brown leather one from AliExpress. I even like it more than the Dekoni Elite Velour. You save me a lot of money from buying...
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    Icon Audio HP8/MP 3

    Psvane CV181 TII sounds very good with Focal Clear.:L3000:
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    Icon Audio HP8/MP 3

    They are new production from Shuguang in the recent years, bought it in used market. I only have few tubes to compare with, Shuguang CV181z and Psvane 6SN7 UK HiFi, WE6SN7 plus are better in soundstage, resolution, lower noise floor, they are better for classical. Thanks for your comment.
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    Icon Audio HP8/MP 3

    One of my WE6SN7 Plus has random static noise, try to buy a replacement. Found one on AliExpress but the Ia current is 9mA. Mine is 12mA. Would like to know if any issues mixed use of 9mA and 12mA in HP8, I don't have much knowledge about tubes. Any comment is welcome. :beerchug:
  10. Jay Smith

    New Beyerdynamic amp A2

    A2 and Beyer T1.2 is excellent in classical music.
  11. Jay Smith

    Focal For Bentley Radiance Headphones

    Radiance and A2 complement each other perfectly. I don't have this good synergy feeling with Clear OG or even T1.2, those I still prefer Icon Audio HP8mk2.
  12. Jay Smith

    Focal For Bentley Radiance Headphones

    I like that pairing very much. Sweet and engaging. Both my Clear and Radiance pair well with this tube amp.
  13. Jay Smith

    Focal For Bentley Radiance Headphones

    Join the Radiance club today. Very good headphone.
  14. Jay Smith

    Icon Audio HP8/MP 3

    I have Clear OG and use low impedance setting on HP8. Also play around with medium and high impedance setting. I would say the difference is mostly about the bass response. You'll have tighter bass in low setting and fuller loose bass in high setting. I like low setting because it gives more...
  15. Jay Smith

    Icon Audio HP8/MP 3

    A little gift from Japan few years ago. Smiski. https://smiski.com/e/smiski/
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