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One is in fact never really away, Tito!
I love your Pubby-proofed rack!
Interesting that we are taking a similar journey in opposite parts of the world. Of course, mine involves a lot less hacking.
Re: head-fi path, I've not come across the DAP's you mentioned. I've probably searched the more mainstream head-fi forums and websites. I am likely to pull the trigger on a Ibasso DX90 in the next day or two. I find it interesting that there is quite a lot of choice locally for DAPs, from the accessible Fiio's to the $$$ A&Ks. Wasn't dimfer pushing another one of these luxe DAPs? Please put some sense into me if you think I am doing the wrong thing!
One DAP I really enjoyed but I drenched mine in sweat till it gave up the ghost is the Sansa Clip. Not sure if it is available locally. This is my bet for a beater DAP.
I've also contacted the local guys who can do custom IEM's. I'm a spoiled Shure SE535 user. I should say "was" since I abused the hell out of it using it daily at the gym, on long bike rides (one ear only!), etc. I thought about the 835 but thought I'd go custom this time since I'm at that price range already. Unfortunately, the headphile folks are too far North for me (Polaris in Makati, Listening in Style in Megamall, Egghead in Galleria). If any of you are on WS reading this thread and are headed to the South metro, please give me a holler.
My over a decade old (no more foam on the head band!) HD600 is back on duty with a mini-but-mighty Audioquest Dragonfly 1.0. Easily bettered but it is what i have and hence it is what I use. My classic AKG K1000 is still in hibernation. The Geeks are indeed interesting and I do have another desktop I spend a lot of time on (at the office). Then again, I prefer to not have to tinker with Windows and I won't have to if I have a DAP and a C-IEM mentioned above.
Of these full-size cans, it is the HD800 (though really picky with electronics yet wonderful with Senn's own $$$ DAC-amp) and the Audeze's that endanger my net worth. This is probably the lowest priority right now since I have 2 hardly used full-sized's at home.
Oh, one thing I could use your wisdom on and it is not audio-related--how do I season a cast iron griddle? Can't find Flasxeed Oil but found (edible) Linseed Oil--suitable substitute? Also, is there a local source of electric smokers? Or perhaps an easy DIY alternative--I have not found those drums turned to smokers all over YouTube that come with a divorce settlement.
Mamimili wrote:Russ, while at Jaben try their Hippo Biscuit, it's very limited in features but for the price and SQ hard to beat.
Plus, perfect as a gift
rtsyrtsy wrote:I read on the Headphiles Facebook group that Fidue is also available locally.
There is one headphone that I am quite curious to try: Mr. Speakers Alpha Dog. Have you tried that one?
rtsyrtsy wrote:But boy, the dn1000 is a fun listen.
rtsyrtsy wrote:Who's tempted:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/geek-wave-a-no-compromise-portable-music-player#home
My real question is how much true DSD 128 content is there?
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