Recent content by Whitigir
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Ibasso Discrete portable DAC with R2R D16
In my opinion and experiences, the D16 is priced too cheap for it performances.- Whitigir
- Post #465
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Ibasso Discrete portable DAC with R2R D16
They are JST 10 with pitch of 1mm. Mine is done by myself. I recommend using at most the size 30 gauges and not larger- Whitigir
- Post #458
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier
Oh yes! If you love pb5, then D16 will bring another world to that love :). Definitely a yes from me- Whitigir
- Post #442
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier
Well, honestly, I still love PB5 as an addition. It elevates the strengths of D16 with the exception of the warmth signature. It depends on preferences, though as much as I love neutral/references signatures, I found that warmth is still enjoyable as well. I was just stating the case in which...- Whitigir
- Post #440
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier
Yes! And honestly, PB5 has the slight warmth that I had to tackle with modification. Not much, but still something. You gotta try it first though. IMO, the D16 is the one that is most valuable. It has everything one could ask for, unless headphones is demanding l, then adding Pb5 is a great...- Whitigir
- Post #438
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier
It depends for iems or headphones ? For iems, I think it gives a bit too much of the warmth together with the more dynamic punchiness, it may be too much for some people. IMO, if I use iems, I use it directly from D16. Unless I use headphones which is most of my use case, I pair with D16 for...- Whitigir
- Post #435
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Look! MOONDROP's First HiFi Smartphone, MIAD01
True, I thought I saw them advertising for hi-res LOL!! Was never much into smartphones with DAC/amp- Whitigir
- Post #47
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Look! MOONDROP's First HiFi Smartphone, MIAD01
Xperia is also one of those audiophile smartphones which is very expensive. Eventhough it only sports 3.5mm- Whitigir
- Post #37
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Look! MOONDROP's First HiFi Smartphone, MIAD01
I agreed! Still, as long as you are a fan of iPod seeking for a phone as well, this is a good one- Whitigir
- Post #16
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Look! MOONDROP's First HiFi Smartphone, MIAD01
A mixture and blend of all in one can only be so good. It won’t be anywhere as technologically advanced as dedicated DAP. Simply forms to spaces being limited while cramping in too many features. If anyone is more serious about portable hi-fi, going the route of Dedicated high end DAP or...- Whitigir
- Post #14
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Look! MOONDROP's First HiFi Smartphone, MIAD01
I am not impressed because it has a DAP/DAC features. But I am hugely impressed by the specifications and the pricing …. Wow- Whitigir
- Post #8
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Reply to review by 'Whitigir' on item 'Sony PHA-3 Headphone Amp'
3.5mm- Whitigir
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Ibasso Discrete portable DAC with R2R D16
Better than android and even windows PC, except Linux. The best of it would be a Linux and Raspberry combo- Whitigir
- Post #448
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Ibasso Discrete portable DAC with R2R D16
I do agree that for some reasons, Apple and Mac are very good with usb quality for music transports- Whitigir
- Post #445
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Ibasso Discrete portable DAC with R2R D16
Me <=== can’t wait for Ibasso new products- Whitigir
- Post #441
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components