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Post by timjthomas on Mar 24, 2016 14:24:22 GMT
Interesting (at least to me). I have a stock HD-650 on loan from SABF and compared to my ~15 year old HD-580, I very much prefer the 580 to the 650. The 650 sounded congested compared to the 580. I suspect this is because the 580 is more like the 600 than the 650??
I am wondering if the HD800 with filter will be closer to the HD600/580 than the 650. Any comments Frans?
Thanks in advance,
-Tim
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 24, 2016 11:34:40 GMT
Which pads did you put on?
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 19, 2016 11:00:14 GMT
Thank you! No hurry.
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 18, 2016 12:33:17 GMT
Hey All,
With the latest Android update (Lollipop), USB audio is supported. Any thoughts of using an Android phone (unlocked / off network) as a media player? I suspect I could pick up an unlocked "Lollipop-capable" android phone for ~$75. With an SD card, it seems that this might be a pretty decent solution: good UI, USB audio out, relatively inexpensive.
Thoughts?
-Tim
Corrected first sentence -- removed the "not".
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 18, 2016 0:30:56 GMT
I need to find a way to listen to the HD800 with and without filter.
Frans: Can you make a couple of MP3s that I could listen to on another set of headphones (ones I have), that would give me a feel for if I would like the HD800 with filter?
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 17, 2016 1:38:58 GMT
Haven't heard any noise about a new x1 yet, but there is a thread on head-fi about a new "transport" Fiio is aiming to get to market Hmm. . . Can you post a link?
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 15, 2016 10:58:15 GMT
I'm assuming the new one, but I'm not sure.
I asked if they were any planned updates for the X1 as the X3 & X5 were "2nd generation." They responded that "the X1 2nd gen is estimated to be released in July or a little later."
I asked what the planned updates / changes were going to be and they responded: "there's not yet any detailed information"
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 15, 2016 10:16:54 GMT
As an FYI... I contacted FIIO yesterday regarding the X1, and there is a planned "2nd Generation" update for the X1 coming in July (perhaps a bit later). They would not share any additional information, but I thought I'd pass it on.
-Tim
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 14, 2016 11:05:44 GMT
Perfect! I will use the Kameleon for travel, but also want to use the "external filter" with the Ember at work and eventually the HD800.
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 14, 2016 9:47:22 GMT
I assume the "future" external filter will work with any amp?
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 14, 2016 1:18:19 GMT
I'm in the US, near Detroit.
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 13, 2016 21:55:40 GMT
Lol - sounds like I just need to move in with you I have no real use for DSD, so it sounds like the X1 or perhaps X3 might be the best bet. If anyone hears of any good sales, let me know.
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 13, 2016 20:53:34 GMT
Thanks Ian! You're not interested in selling one of yours are you?
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 13, 2016 20:28:24 GMT
Thanks for the replies!!! When would you use a line-out and headphone out at the same time?
My iPod classic is on it's last legs, so I'll need to replace it. The question is, what functions in the X3 or X5 do I need over the X1. I plan to use it with the Kameleon.
Thanks again!
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Post by timjthomas on Mar 13, 2016 1:25:51 GMT
Frans,
I see you recommended the Fiio X3. Any reason not to use a Fiio X1?
-Tim
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