Understood. I suspect it's not the end of the world for my setup, particularly how I would be using with a Tube setup for music. That said I would like to see some more reviews come through on the K15 (and the K13 R2R). But some of these audio products don't exactly have co-ordinated releases when it comes to the slow drip of reviews for certain products.
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Understood. I suspect it's not the end of the world for my setup, particularly how I would be using with a Tube setup for music. That said I would like to see some more reviews come through on the K15 (and the K13 R2R). But some of these audio products don't exactly have co-ordinated releases when it comes to the slow drip of reviews for certain products.
I’m disappointed Spotify Lossless lags behind Tidal and Apple Music, but you probably don’t need to be
Why the hi-res quality Spotify now offers is more than adequate for the majority
So whathifi has started what I predicted might happen, the flames have already been lit!
I’m disappointed Spotify Lossless lags behind Tidal and Apple Music, but you probably don’t need to be
Why the hi-res quality Spotify now offers is more than adequate for the majoritywww.whathifi.com
So whathifi has started what I predicted might happen, the flames have already been lit!
"Many people out there, like me, will rightly be a little peeved that Spotify has shirked streaming support above 24-bit/44.1kHz, because they do have audio systems that are mature enough to reveal the extra details in the highest-quality music offered by those rival streaming services"
Sure you do pal, keep telling yourself that.
I'm sure he can hear the difference imediately and could easily point it out using some flowery words to describe it.
So I got my Dunu accessory pack today, along with the free IEMs. The cable is very nice, and it has a removable end connector to switch between 3.5 and 4.4mm. Lots of tips, including their candy and S&S tips, I've found I prefer the S&S ones, so having another set is a bonus. The carrycase is nice. It also comes with a clip and a cleaning brush.
As for the sound, they sound suprisingly neutral. I think they're in and around the Hexa/Pure price bracket, although I think those have a slight edge performance wise. Totally non-fatiguing. Also metal shells, so likely good for taking places where you need some durability.
Edit: to clarify, I think the truthear iems are slightly better than the titan S2.
As for the sound, they sound suprisingly neutral. I think they're in and around the Hexa/Pure price bracket, although I think those have a slight edge performance wise. Totally non-fatiguing. Also metal shells, so likely good for taking places where you need some durability.
Edit: to clarify, I think the truthear iems are slightly better than the titan S2.
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You don't have the best luck for deliveries. I would 100% beat you again if we had the same thing on route lol
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Now draw a circle in the middle.
I hadn't thought of that, but what you say makes sense.
I think I'll also pick up a cheap but decent 2nd pair that I can use a little more rigorously, e.g. when drifting off to sleep,
as it would be a shame to use the FT1's for that. Maybe the SRH440A-EFS's might be a good option.
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Spotify did an AMA and this is what it said about the choice behind Lossless:
Fair and reasonable.
Full AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/truespotif...p&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1
Fair and reasonable.
Full AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/truespotif...p&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1
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I hadn't thought of that, but what you say makes sense.
I think I'll also pick up a cheap but decent 2nd pair that I can use a little more rigorously, e.g. when drifting off to sleep,
as it would be a shame to use the FT1's for that. Maybe the SRH440A-EFS's might be a good option.
You can get extension cables if you need to, I have a 1.2m one.
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Last minute realisation today that the K13 R2R does not have XLR4 for headphones, which meant I would only be able to use the LCD-5 via single ended which is pointless, doubly since Audeze in their infinite wisdom only give a clunky XLR cable with the headphones and an XLR to quarter inch adapter... So £20 on an adapter to convert to 4.4mm had to be spent.
At least it's good quality, same Neutrik connector as on the stock cable and adapter and made by Geekria on Amazon.
Can you imagine spending over £4k on headphones and then having to fork out more cash on adapters because everything you need isn't in the box...
At least it's good quality, same Neutrik connector as on the stock cable and adapter and made by Geekria on Amazon.
Can you imagine spending over £4k on headphones and then having to fork out more cash on adapters because everything you need isn't in the box...
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The XLR front ports is what I look for now when I see an amp.
What is your listening percentage split between the HE1000 and the LCD5?
What is your listening percentage split between the HE1000 and the LCD5?
With the X9 it's probably 80 HE and 20 LCD5. Because I'm on Spotify a lot I get shown new music that sounds awesome so I want to naturally hear what it's like on the LCD, then I get sad when it doesn't sound as nice as on the HE1000se so go back to that 
I am hoping the R2R changes that ratio.
I am hoping the R2R changes that ratio.
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I think from context, he means that having a single ended termination means that it can't be converted into balanced via an adaptor, unlike a balanced cable, which can be turned into a single ended.
Something I forgot with my post - most of my ESS based audio systems have LM4562, or sometimes the higher spec LME variants, opamps which tend to exacerbate the bright and sterile nature, with other opamps the signature can be a bit different - OPA1612 makes it a bit more pleasing and if you've got some of the older audio opamps like the OPA2132 or NE5532 it can sound a bit warmer.
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