Cheap remote,
Unresponsive slow controls,
No Windows app,
LED status indicator does not,
Sometimes makes lo-level chirping noises, when PC is asleep.
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Unresponsive slow controls,
No Windows app,
LED status indicator does not,
Sometimes makes lo-level chirping noises, when PC is asleep.
I bought several items based on reviews here
- topping d10s
- smsl su-1
- tanchjim space
- revel performa3 m105s
- Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RED IEM
Hmmm, actually bought quite a lot....
- topping d10s
- smsl su-1
- tanchjim space
- revel performa3 m105s
- Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RED IEM
Hmmm, actually bought quite a lot....
Bought these as a result of measurements found on ASR, followed by my subjective impressions (if you care).
Elac Debut Reference DBR-62 - very nice, except slight mid-bass bump was not to my liking after a while.
Polk R200 - bought as a result of napilopez's measurement posted here. Very nice, but kind of bright sounding/sharp especially at higher volumes
Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 - bought as a result of review for the 12.1 here. Very nice, but kind of polite sounding/lacking some attack.
Topping E50 DAC - It was OK, but nothing special IMO. Sound was clear, but too dry sounding.
SMSL D300 DAC - I know this and Topping measure basically the same, but subjectively this one sounds just as clear without sounding dry.
Flux FA-12 Headphone Amp - Sound was really nice. Kept it for almost 2 years. Only thing I did not like was the implementation of the relay volume control.
Audiophonics MPA-S250NC (Hypex NC252MP module) - excellent power amp. Most neutral amplifier I've ever had. Still have it.
Bought these based on measurements from Erin:
KLH Model 5 - Great sounding and great looking speakers. Still own these.
MoFi Sourcepoint 8 - Great. Just purchased this about a month ago. Really like the concentric design, has fantastic soundstage and imaging depth. Really linear. Bass is good for a standmount.
Elac Debut Reference DBR-62 - very nice, except slight mid-bass bump was not to my liking after a while.
Polk R200 - bought as a result of napilopez's measurement posted here. Very nice, but kind of bright sounding/sharp especially at higher volumes
Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 - bought as a result of review for the 12.1 here. Very nice, but kind of polite sounding/lacking some attack.
Topping E50 DAC - It was OK, but nothing special IMO. Sound was clear, but too dry sounding.
SMSL D300 DAC - I know this and Topping measure basically the same, but subjectively this one sounds just as clear without sounding dry.
Flux FA-12 Headphone Amp - Sound was really nice. Kept it for almost 2 years. Only thing I did not like was the implementation of the relay volume control.
Audiophonics MPA-S250NC (Hypex NC252MP module) - excellent power amp. Most neutral amplifier I've ever had. Still have it.
Bought these based on measurements from Erin:
KLH Model 5 - Great sounding and great looking speakers. Still own these.
MoFi Sourcepoint 8 - Great. Just purchased this about a month ago. Really like the concentric design, has fantastic soundstage and imaging depth. Really linear. Bass is good for a standmount.
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I am guessing based on your descriptions, and if you were to compare KLH v. SourcePoint8 - fat apples to apples - you prefer the MoFi SP8s much more.
Are you using a sub with them?
It's too early to tell which one I prefer as both are really good and I've only had the SP8 for a month.
I think the MoFi is a more linear speaker. The KLH is warmer sounding.
I feel the concentric design of the MoFi offers some advantages that I like such as the imaging that I mentioned.
I bought a Topping L30 II based on the ASR review of it. My previous headphone amp was struggling with adequately powering a pair of Beyerdynamic DT880 250 ohm headphones I had. The Topping L30 II has no problems driving it to levels I like.
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RME ADI-2 DAC
BENCHMARK AHB-2 times 2
MiniDSP Flex Htx
I had my KEF R11 metas before they were given a thumbs up, but I saw the measurments first and it looked good. Probably would have bought some Revels but didn’t like the look. Also have a Benchmark preamp gathering dust because I don’t need it.
Very happy with all of it.
BENCHMARK AHB-2 times 2
MiniDSP Flex Htx
I had my KEF R11 metas before they were given a thumbs up, but I saw the measurments first and it looked good. Probably would have bought some Revels but didn’t like the look. Also have a Benchmark preamp gathering dust because I don’t need it.
Very happy with all of it.
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Due to ASR I bought:
Topping EX5
iLoud MTM
Truthear × Crinacle Zero
Qudelix 5K
My theater system was all my research and testing:
Denon X4500H
Audiophonics NC252MP (still need to get a 2nd one)
Rythmik FV15HP2 ×2
Buchardt S400 MKII ×3
Revel S16 ×4
Sony 77A80K
Sony X800M2
Topping EX5
iLoud MTM
Truthear × Crinacle Zero
Qudelix 5K
My theater system was all my research and testing:
Denon X4500H
Audiophonics NC252MP (still need to get a 2nd one)
Rythmik FV15HP2 ×2
Buchardt S400 MKII ×3
Revel S16 ×4
Sony 77A80K
Sony X800M2
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I would never have bought the following gear if it wasn't for ASR:
E1DA Cosmos ADC and APU
Topping D50 DAC
ASR Revel speaker reviews persuaded me to listen to a pair of F206, but that never happened.
While I think that active speakers make a lot of sense, I wasn't enamoured of Meridian DSP600 and 6000, but Neumann and Genelec are intruiging.
E1DA Cosmos ADC and APU
Topping D50 DAC
ASR Revel speaker reviews persuaded me to listen to a pair of F206, but that never happened.
While I think that active speakers make a lot of sense, I wasn't enamoured of Meridian DSP600 and 6000, but Neumann and Genelec are intruiging.
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JBL Endurance Run 2.
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JBL Endurance Run 2
Sean Olive was talking about JBL Endurance Run 2 recently on Twitter. I thought I give it a try. Here are the measurement shared by Dr. Olive himself. I generally find in-ears uncomfortable. This one is OK. More than OK actually, I'd say they are quite comfortable for me. Packaging is what...
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I think I went the opposite way,I first got Khadas TB (it was circulating by the dozens in the audiophile circles as all the cheap DACs do,mostly out of curiosity) and then found ASR looking for measurements.
That's it as for now,but my clock is ticking searching for a dac to use as tone generator.Unfortunately I had to reset the alarm many times due to reported issues about the ones I had chosen.
But I'm optimistic and patient.
That's it as for now,but my clock is ticking searching for a dac to use as tone generator.Unfortunately I had to reset the alarm many times due to reported issues about the ones I had chosen.
But I'm optimistic and patient.
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I bought an SMSL M300 MKII to pair with my THX 789 amp, a Tempotec Sonata HD and a Topping NX4 DSD. Might end up adding a Topping G5 to that list soon, but I'm still quite pleased with my NX4 so probably not.
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Topping DX3 Pro+. Twice.
miniDSP Flex HTx. 3 way build. GSR neo 10s, GSR 3.0 ribbons. Dayton RS225 (p or a I can't recall)-8 X 3 per side.
It's replacing a Behringer DCX2496 with different boards and a First Watt F-5 (RCA).
I needed a band pass that the F-5 didn't have, and I wanted XLR for the added noise rejection and the better connection.
It was quiet in another project BUT I like XLR.
Sounded fun in my head, now to do it. I did pickup the 4 X 3/4" oak hard wood for the mids and highs.
I got some fancy cabling for 20.00 usd + shipping #18 copper/silver teflon 150 foot spool of B/W twist. USAF surplus.
1/4 the price of Belden.
Now into the shop that set for 1.5 years and 3 blown disk later. Looks like a cyclone hit the joint.. miniDSP we'll see!!
I need to dig up a microphone or two.
Regards
It's replacing a Behringer DCX2496 with different boards and a First Watt F-5 (RCA).
I needed a band pass that the F-5 didn't have, and I wanted XLR for the added noise rejection and the better connection.
It was quiet in another project BUT I like XLR.
Sounded fun in my head, now to do it. I did pickup the 4 X 3/4" oak hard wood for the mids and highs.
I got some fancy cabling for 20.00 usd + shipping #18 copper/silver teflon 150 foot spool of B/W twist. USAF surplus.
1/4 the price of Belden.
Now into the shop that set for 1.5 years and 3 blown disk later. Looks like a cyclone hit the joint.. miniDSP we'll see!!
I need to dig up a microphone or two.
Regards
I buy all my stuff with help from reviews, even my car.
Asr review of the Marantz cinema 40, i use it now its a great avr.
Erins and Nemos review of the Arendal 1961 speakers, for 5.2.2 atmos setup.
Lg g3 oled rtings and vincents tv reviews on YouTube
With fair reviews you have alwas the best for your money, and i never regret buying it.
Asr review of the Marantz cinema 40, i use it now its a great avr.
Erins and Nemos review of the Arendal 1961 speakers, for 5.2.2 atmos setup.
Lg g3 oled rtings and vincents tv reviews on YouTube
With fair reviews you have alwas the best for your money, and i never regret buying it.
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Nice TV. I went with Sony A80K in late 2022 for the same reasons. Reviews showed it to be best if I prioritized accuracy without needing a pro calibration.
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