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Two audiophiles walk into a bar… and tell the owner to let them have some drinks for free so they can shill on Bar-Fi.

TLDR; M500 MKI, with the DAC chip heat issues and single channel only output distortion problem, is it a waste of money to sell this and buy another DAC/amp? It’s been years since I’ve posted. Still been lurking. Quick question, I bought this DAC/amp back when it was first recommended before...

I think it’s an additional $100 off once added to cart for a total of $325. Even better

Hyla TE5B, Fujiya Avic Japan, ¥94,900 (about $850USD). Just use a parcel forwarding company. Myteck Hyla Sarda, similar tuning, $1050, US-based distributor. Look into Oriolus, CA Polaris V2, EE Bravado.

God damn, that’s a sexy ass unit

Tri-i3

SMSL SU-8 V2

If you ever get your hands on more DAPs, I hope to see more measurements of some of the latest, like the iBasso DX160, Hiby R3 Pro/R5, Fiio M11 Pro with THX and the M15, etc. Interested in seeing Fiio Q5s with the AMC THX module, the new BTR5, it even IFi Audio’s xDSD and xCAN. I would predict...

a QDC Fusion, hybrid IEM 1DD and 4BAs $549USD and free shipping / $50USD shipping https://shop.musicteck.com/products/qdc-standard-hybrid-drivers-fusion-s?_pos=5&_sid=4b25bbbfb&_ss=r

That’s one of the things I’m curious about. We always hear people talk about soundstage and imaging depth whenever they describe the sound signature of an IEM or HP. How is that accomplished and how do we hear that sense of space when the drivers are literally in our ear or just outside it...

So, engineers, scientists, and psychoacoustic specialists: How do we perceive the spaciousness of a recording and how do companies, like headphone or in-ear makers, help create that sense of space?

Via switch, yes @80Hz, and two other options if you’re curious.

I’m here because I was the fastest swimmer, my atoms were luckily arranged well-enough to produce an ability to hear, I developed a natural attraction to sound and science, I like numbers, and I get hard-ons when I see a well-laid-out PCB board.

I use Planet Express with an Oregon address for tax-free purposes. I checked the shipping quote and it’s still abouy $100. That’s still cheaper than Japan, so I think I’ll bite, but I’m also eyeing an LSR310s. It’ll be one or the other. I need info in my low end and HPs aren’t enough.

Damn, shipping to Japan is $200 :/