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For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?
I listened to the exact same albums, with the simplest chain, Qobuz-Sp3000T-Mest 3. Pure bliss.- mikaik
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T
Great! Looking forward to reading it. I liked your review of the other player, the N3U. Thanks again @JasonNYC , it never crossed my mind to look IN the player for the manual.- mikaik
- Post #129
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T
Ah, thanks, it's there indeed. I always like to read through it once, only to forget everything immediately ;) 60 days of Roon is a nice touch. Well done!- mikaik
- Post #125
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T
Is the user manual available anywhere? I can't seem to find it on the AK website.- mikaik
- Post #121
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
I absolutely agree with you. I'd do the same in your place. Most of us are biased here, still in the honeymoon with a new player. I know I am. :) Come back in one year and see what's what. So far I was lucky with my purchases, but only time will tell. Trust your instincts. So many other good...- mikaik
- Post #760
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Feedback by 'mikaik' on listing 'ELETECH PROJECT 8 FORTITUDE 2 pin - 4.4 (price drop)'
Highly recommended seller, knowledgeable and friendly. I even got reimbursed some of the shipping expenses. Thanks! This is already my second purchase from him, both 5 ⭐️- mikaik
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
Well said. Some years ago I was shopping for a new DAP and had home the Fiio M11Plus and the AK SP2000T. Huge price difference, but very close capabilities, at least on paper. M11P was better at just about everything not sound related, faster, more responsive, etc. Soundwise they were similar...- mikaik
- Post #750
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
I hear you. Have you tried the IE900 with the bespoke Brise cable? It's fantastic. And if you drive it from a Tsuranagi there's very little left to be desired. Amazing presence, the bass has much improved details, and the treble is perfectly dosed. With the stock cable is a tad bright, but the...- mikaik
- Post #89,315
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
VE Aura is also a big one, isn't it? 64A U18t comes to mind, even Anni. Maybe they don't sound so similar and I don't have them for a direct comparison, but these are the ones I like a lot and I always seem to gravitate towards the same signature.- mikaik
- Post #89,304
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Oriolus Traillii Electrostatic Hybrid IEM discussion thread
Glad you like it, as I followed your recommendation and ordered one 😃- mikaik
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
I actually use this method since I caved in and bought the leather case which covers the card slot. Speed is decent, but I wouldn't transfer large amounts of data. BTW, the N3U drives the empyrean 2 wonderfully, as expected.- mikaik
- Post #742
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
I Still have to try it with Mest Mk3, if the problem persists, I'll blame it on the adapters. I'll probably end up buying the Yatono anyway, look how nice it matches the Advar 😁. Sounds great too. No treble problems here.- mikaik
- Post #89,266
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
Big Brise lover here. I'm testing the Yatono Ultimate 4w with the Traillii at the moment and I'm getting mixed results. The bass is more textured, more microdetails, but the treble is a bit too energetic for me. I use an adapter, "cause the cable is mmcx ended, but I don't think this alone can...- mikaik
- Post #89,259
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The discovery thread!
Not exactly cheap, but I got these mainly for the design. Don't be fooled though, they sound pretty good. TRN azure dragon. They come with a modular cable and three nozzles (not these though, as I bought the demo from HighEnd). Planar magnetic.- mikaik
- Post #101,474
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Astell&Kern NOVUS IEM collab with Empire Ears
Very good looking set, but a pain to photograph :) Massive soundstage, great tonal balance, articulated bass, perfectly dosed highs, they do everything right. Very good for metal 🤘 and they pair nicely with the new SP3000T, but also with my old SP2000T. Unfortunately (or luckily?) they are way...- mikaik
- Post #14
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
That's about 600 Eur, the price I've paid for it, so I feel your pain. I do love the player, so no regrets whatsoever. The simple interface is right up my alley, no need for streaming, BT, etc. Simplicity: turn on, select album, click play, enjoy the music. I do have other daps, so if it breaks...- mikaik
- Post #722
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Focal Hadenys & Azurys Review & Measurements
😀 I'm also consolidating, I bought yet another showing case for the new additions. Azurys, I guess. But I had limited time with them.- mikaik
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Focal Hadenys & Azurys Review & Measurements
I got a chance to listen to them and I think all that was said in the two videos is spot on. Including the fact that the reduced weight might put off some people. I had quite a shock when I picked them up, they are very light indeed. They seem well made, but at the same time somehow fragile...- mikaik
- Post #107
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Luxury & Precision (LP) W4, Successor to Their Popular W1/W2 USB Dongle is Here!
Does the battery stay on when W4 is restarting? I would assume it doesn't detect the power draw and it restarts. Your battery has two ports, right? try to connect the USB hub or other small consumer to the other port, see if it makes a difference. I get this with the original cable and a...- mikaik
- Post #1,428
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
I'm also from Munich and will be attending highend on Sat and Sun. Interested in seeing and hearing the cables if it's fine with you.- mikaik
- Post #88,557
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
It's fine, I'm not holding you responsible for my ordering of the AK 😃. I've already placed the order some time ago. Nor am I delusional to think it'd come close to the Mjolnir. You did test a number of options and still went for the AK. That's a good sign. I'm not after the most technical...- mikaik
- Post #88,525
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
If someone with the Mjolnir has ordered the SP3KT, that's all the reassurance I needed. 😃 I've already ordered one, until it arrives I'm enjoying your photos and comments.- mikaik
- Post #88,523
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
No separate EQ for left and right, as far as I know. I think it was already discussed. What do you mean by support for Qobuz offline files? Since N3U is strictly an offline device, you cannot install Qobuz and download music to play offline, if this is what you meant. You can, however, buy...- mikaik
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For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?
Mest Mk3.- mikaik
- Post #20,243
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)