Audiophile Thread!

[korg17]

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Anybody here tried the Audioquest Dragonfly v1.2 vs HRT's Microstreamer vs Audioengine's D3 vs Cambridge Audio's DacMagic XS?

palit kag bag-o DAC? no idea how they sound but by reviews i have read before, the Dragonfly is highly rated along with the Cambridge.

[C'thulhu]

palit kag bag-o DAC? no idea how they sound but by reviews i have read before, the Dragonfly is highly rated along with the Cambridge.

The DF v1 is $99 now, while the v1.2 is $149. Very tempting indeed. The others I mentioned are a bit more expensive, I want something portable for my travels, after getting spoiled listening from the modi/vali combo, the E17 is not cutting it anymore...

[korg17]

The DF v1 is $99 now, while the v1.2 is $149. Very tempting indeed. The others I mentioned are a bit more expensive, I want something portable for my travels, after getting spoiled listening from the modi/vali combo, the E17 is not cutting it anymore...

Alo Audio has a new one:

http://www.aloaudio.com/dacs/the-key

[C'thulhu]

Alo Audio has a new one:

The Key - High Resolution USB DAC | ALO Audio

Yep so new, no reviews out yet.

[korg17]

Yep so new, no reviews out yet.

turns out the Alo Key is just a plain dac, you still need a separate amp. although it can decode up to 384kbps flac compared to just 96kbps with the Dragonfly, the DF would generally still be a better option, and cheaper too. hope you let us try it when you get it. haha ive always been curious what the fuss is all about with the DF, really good reviews.

[C'thulhu]

turns out the Alo Key is just a plain dac, you still need a separate amp. although it can decode up to 384kbps flac compared to just 96kbps with the Dragonfly, the DF would generally still be a better option, and cheaper too. hope you let us try it when you get it. haha ive always been curious what the fuss is all about with the DF, really good reviews.

Yep, the df was at $200 before, now their pricing is competitive. I'm quite content with 24/96, not practical na higher than that if you gots to pay a huge premium. For $189, HRT's ms is a good option as it gots IOS compatibiliy.

[korg17]

try this. lessons+test. very informative. i definitely learned a lot.

https://www.goldenears.philips.com/en/introduction.html

[C'thulhu]

Just came back from a short break... Had a chance to really try both the Senny HD600 and HD650, never mind the tons of other cans on display and ready for audition(way out of the budget). Boy these are like drugs, you just can't put them down when you put them on... Used up the whole afternoon listening side by side, blindfolded with various sources, one sounds intimate and the other lush, both are velvety smooth and can melt your brain. Not fatiguing at all, just the right mix of detail, smoothness and rich tonality... Eargasm!... It is very hard to choose between the two... Although there is a phone that have the sound and character of both(HD800) the price just costs both arms, legs and a kidney...

Come nighttime, did another blind listen where I did not know what phone is on my head to remove any bias, listened to some music and was asked to choose which one I liked the most, after an hour or so, this one followed me home...








Thanks to the staff of Jaben HK for the patience and assistance provided, your customer service is really top notch! Although nice one on telling me to get both cans if I have a hard time deciding, as it is still cheaper than one HD800, nice try though ;P

And good thing I found that Swan cable, now I can resurrect the TF10...

I'm really enjoying this can now, pairs really well with the Vali ooohhh... Looks like its gonna be a loooong night...

[wak_wak]

Congrats for the new cans

[C'thulhu]

Thank you very much, actually it was not on the plan yet, just so happens that I manged to drop by Jaben HK, I felt like a kid in the candy store... Di na ko ganahan mu guwa, spent a great deal of time there...

When getting a can, not only is sound the determining factor, also fit and comfort too... And the nice, friendly and helpful staff is a big factor too...