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Post by Rabbit on Mar 1, 2015 12:16:18 GMT
The wife wants me to stop. My health scare got her panicked. So a home studio and a posh headphone is on the cards so that if I get the urge, I just need to go to the bottom of the garden to work on just stuff that takes my fancy. The headphones are just for me to enjoy as a nice luxury. So I've seen all my obligations through since then and I actually have permission to try and take it easy. Reality might be different. I don't know.
I've been looking at Hifiman stuff as well. I must admit, I do like the t40 and t50 a lot so that got me looking at the better Fostex headphones.
Been looking for some time and really can't decide. For me, the tone has to be right. Can't abide thin edgy sounds. That's basically one reason why I took the Senn off my list. Apparently, it's pretty bright, which I wouldn't like. The 900 is warmer I hear. Looks lovely too. It has a slight lift in the bass, which I do like. It goes very low as well, which I love to hear in a headphone.
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Post by oldson on Mar 1, 2015 16:29:58 GMT
Hi Javier, The micro looks interesting, my friend sells those, which could be a bonus. According to the website the Teac doesn`t seem to have any British retailers! Thank you. Mick. Correction, Amazon does, but it would be more expensive than the Ifi Micro! audio affair and peter tyson both sell the teac. peter tyson had it reduced by £200 towards the end of last year. |
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Post by Javier on Mar 1, 2015 16:43:40 GMT
That is true, the UD501 is £532.26 at Amazon and £500.41 at Thomann both inc. shipping, so between £85-117 more expensive. Jussi, the developper of HQPlayer, has both and he favours the 501 over the iDSD but he said the differences are rather small (he talks mainly about measured performance) but the Micro has the advantage when it comes to flexibility supporting a much broader range of formats in PCM and DSD. IMO either, the iFi or the TEAC, beat the Fostex in many areas but horses for courses.... |
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Post by Rabbit on Mar 1, 2015 18:03:10 GMT
Mick, where did you get the Fostex?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 18:35:29 GMT
Slightly o/t here but I followed Javier's link to iFi and came across this.. ifi-audio.com/products/retro/Fair play to any company with the balls to bring this gear to market. I wonder how it sounds. |
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Post by jhelms on Mar 1, 2015 18:47:51 GMT
Just a heads up - the CNC'ed chassis are to be finished next week so next weekend I will be at my laser guys getting all the engraving done. Then they will be on the way!
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Post by Rabbit on Mar 1, 2015 22:51:29 GMT
Thanks Mick.
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Post by oldson on Mar 2, 2015 18:15:39 GMT
thats where i got my lcd2, great to deal with imo. |
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Post by oldson on Mar 2, 2015 18:19:32 GMT
Thanks for the info Mr oldson. Much appreciated. Mick. PS. £679 and £699 respectively.  no problem. keep an eye on peter tyson if you are interested, as they have good sales from time to time. cheers Simon both offer 0% credit, if that helps |
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Post by jhelms on Mar 5, 2015 17:48:31 GMT
 Was just informed that the chassis will be delayed to next Friday as the CNC shop broke their machine... UGH. Sorry guys - out of my control
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Post by z3d on Mar 10, 2015 11:45:52 GMT
Was just informed that the chassis will be delayed to next Friday as the CNC shop broke their machine... UGH. Sorry guys - out of my control We are out of luck! Did they fixed their machine? OT: did you receive my email Jeremy? |
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Post by jhelms on Mar 10, 2015 13:24:45 GMT
Not out of luck at all, machine is fixed and I am told all is go for a pickup Friday. Not sure on the email, shoot me a PM here with your email addy if you have not already received a response!
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Post by z3d on Mar 12, 2015 8:12:28 GMT
Not out of luck at all, machine is fixed and I am told all is go for a pickup Friday. Not sure on the email, shoot me a PM here with your email addy if you have not already received a response! PM sent Jeremy. I think those black aluminum plates will be really marvellous on Ember! |
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Post by oldson on Mar 13, 2015 19:44:46 GMT
Was just informed that the chassis will be delayed to next Friday as the CNC shop broke their machine... UGH. Sorry guys - out of my control no problem mate. these things happen |
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Post by Rabbit on Mar 21, 2015 18:55:37 GMT
Thanks Jeremy. The Polaris plates arrived. I have to say, it looks better in real life too. Many thanks.
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Was just informed that the chassis will be delayed to next Friday as the CNC shop broke their machine... UGH. Sorry guys - out of my control 
