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The Mhdt lab Balanced Pagoda DAC
Hi. I realize I am late to the thread, I just received a Pagoda Balanced DAC & enjoy it very much. I am running Western Electric 396a tubes. I was curious about the lettering beneath the Name Pagoda on the face plate. It appears to be Baxa... 
HEDD Phones
Well, in browsing I punched in HEDDphone & found a pair on a site called Mercari. I was completely unaware of Mercari. The seller was asking 385.00. $385.00!! Free shipping!! Needless to say I made the purchase. Seems like it was destiny.   
Who's an artist that you're a fan of but whose name you're not sure how to pronounce?
Eiji Oue.................  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
"Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section"    OJC remaster  
Bit the Dollar and bought headphones.
Hi, I'll share my experience with the Audio gd R28: For years I was happy with my LTA MicroZotl MZ2. It drove pretty much any of the maybe 15-20 headphone I tried over the years.  That was true until I received an email from Adorama regarding a ... 
Who uses ADS Speakers
In the late 70's or early eighties I owned a pair of A D S L1290 floor standing speakers in walnut finish. They were stunning looking speakers with the black metal perforated grille. I loved that the metal grill cover was mounted with pins that pu... 
Hearing loss
@larsman Thanks. I appreciate your sharing. I guess its something to consider.   Blessings, P.B.  
Hearing loss
whoops...that looked strange.  HEARING aids  
Hearing loss
 Hi @larsman  I keep telling myself that my hearing hasn't diminished far enough to warrant hearing aids. (but I really know better...LOL). My wife would advocate for the aids.............    
Hearing loss
Hi, I suppose there is a correlation between sustained hi decibel headphone listening  But let's consider another angle; I for one am grateful for the evolution of headphones over the last 10 or so, years. I am 74 years old, so obviously have ... 
Amp recommendations for Hifiman HE1000 V2
Didn't see a response as to budget, but since you spent on the  Hi Fi man phones, I expect you will want a comparable amp.Also would help to know which DAC you are using.But regardless, I would recommend the Linear Tube Audio MicroZotl.It is an ex... 
Black Cat Cable's/Coppertone wires are amazing good!
OK, seriously late to this thread but I wanted to add my praise for the Coppertone Flatwave ic's. The level of detail they provide is stunning. It can be overwhelming at first listen because when first installed they tend to sound a bit edgy. Afte... 
Can flexible power cables sound good?
Not sure about Blah, blah, honk, honk................................but YeahAudio Envy!! 
Best Power cable around/prefer under $300....
+2 for Audio Envy!You won't get more "bang for the buck".Also 45 day trial. 
HEADPHONE CABLE
Hey Jim,Thanks for the response.I'm glad you are happy with the Light XLR.I have always liked & found Cardas cables to be revealing yet "musical". I still have a pair of Golden Presence interconnects.So, perhaps I should have been more patient...