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Have a look at some reviews on youtube (darko audio)of the cayin Ru6 dongle dac. If memory serves me correctly, it might be what you're looking for.

I have used my FiiO K5 pro ESS and the TA26 and I think they are very similar to each other. The TA26 improves the low end a bit and maybe, just maybe makes everything a little more dynamic. But the changes are so subtle that there is almost no difference if I'm honest.

Also, the TA-26 suffers from potentiometer crackling, an issue nobody talks about in their fancy reviews. I swapped it once for a better potentiometer, soldering and all that, but the issue persists.

I still love this amp, but it sure is not what the reviews say. Tube rolling makes not much difference on the TA-26. Tung-Sol, EH Gold, RCA NOS, Foton 6H8C's from the 60s, JJ 6SN7.. They all sound very similar to each other. The NOS tubes are a little bit less punchy and flatter, but still so close to the rest that any differences are highly debatable.

I love these 16th century headphones.

I can't decide which to order. Leather has great longevity but may get hot while the suede/velour is more comfortable but wears fast.

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Just picked these up and am experiencing something similar. It's not outright uncomfortable but there is definitely some pressure and I have to move or adjust a little bit every once in a while. This totally went unnoticed in the store.

ohm my god

Assuming the same efficiency, the difference in sensitivity of a 1500 ohm headphone and a 600 ohm one is 4 dB, which is probably less than you think. Or almost 8 dB from a 250 ohm one.

Hey. How is the performance of AP10. Does it power 1.8v into 3.5mm jack?

Thinking to purchase one and also pair it with my zen air can Amp as well.

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Hifiman Edition XS

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Hifiman Sundara ($299), planar open back headphones with great soundstage and tight bass. I’m sensitive to treble, but these hits just the right limit before feeling a bit “peaky”. Personally think these cans punch well above it’s price point, and I prefer them over my HD 6XX.

7HZ Salnotes Zero or Moondrop Quarks DSP or Tangzu Wan'er?

cums earwax~

Crinacle: 🍎 Dongle 👍

That would be the Tripowin x HBB Olina SE followed by the Kiwi Ears Cadenza and finally the Tangzu Wa'ner

This is not basic. This is end-game. This headphone is my dream but too expensive for me, let alone those devices under it. Enjoy it :-).

I could not listen to the 558, it sounds as a 560S, very thin. The 559 is a step-up. All equalized.

🤷 i have a phone and a few iems, never had issues

I usually use my blon without any EQ, but you could try Oratory’s presets and take it from there if you decide to tinker with it r/Oratory1990

Enjoy your new set!

Fun fact: BA drivers can be of arbitrary impedance, even something like 20KΩ is possible, as this saves power for application in hearing aids

Thank you! Very interesting.

Does the headphone only look like metal or is it really a heavy headphone?

I got myself a set on their B-stock sale a while back, upgrading from a SHP9500. They're fantastic and drive just fine off the headphone jack of my old Moto Z4, I'm really happy with them

I have s12's with a 2 pin utws5. They can't rest on my ear without pulling the earbuds just barely enough out of my ear to break the seal. I would recommend the mmcx utws5's with a mmcx to 2 pin adapter. This will allow the earbuds to pivot so you can rest the utws5 on your ears like they're designed for.

I have other 2 pin iems that work fine with the 2 pin utws5. Just the s12's give me this issue.