The data/statistics is the first step. The why and how it applies to you is the next step. I wasn’t blindly advocating the applying the results nor was any one reviewer a 1.0 correlation to my scores.

I did something like this for my own use with a limited population. I took the scores from the "GIANT headphone tier list" - and scored the headphones I've also owned or listened to for an extended period. I then calculated correlation scores with each of the three reviewers to assess which...

Operationally no issues. Purchased from Kerry at CanJam Chicago in June 2022 and I carried it from the show. Includes all of the original packaging and tubes. There are three minor cosmetic flaws. Two appear to be manufacturing related, one I never noticed until today. That one is near the rear...

I use Ikea Besta which can be configured in a multitude of ways with shelves, doors, and drawers to hold all of your gear. Although if you also run speakers and subs, it's not as isolating as a dedicated audio rack. A source of inspiration is this thread -...

Try changing from WASAPI to the Holo ASIO driver. Is the May new or used? If used, could be the firmware needs flashed.

@PassionForMusic paid in a timely manner, negotiated fairly, asked good questions, and communicated throughout the process. No hesitation to work with again.

The title clearly states they're B stock "ZMF Caldera Zebrawood B-stock Magnesium". Why? I don't know, as I don't see any issues with them NOW that I've sent them back to ZMF and h"where I had uprights and rods replaced, along with adding the BBB strap and leather strap in black" Mess? I...

This is my second time working with @Saberpunch and both were perfect transactions. Excellent communication, fair negotiation and timely shipping. What more can you ask for.

Added to the repository I've setup here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EtYOpFXxImifIbQdJTmt-ABp8eItT_ao?usp=drive_link

If it's choose between the two, the line on the knob (top option).

the indent on the knob.

my vote: Differences include: - markings around the front panel for the volume - NO MARKINGS ON SKIRT - markings on the knob - NO MARKINGS ON KNOB - all caps vs first letter capitalized on Gilmore Current Mirror Headphone Amp - ALL CAPS - Switch functions slightly smaller font in top version...

When your Caldera doesn't resolve to Susvara levels but Susvara doens't resolve to your Shang Sr. levels...what do you keep. Keeping two

As equally, if not more so, impactful is the music. There are likely some late comers who are unaware of TACET releases that utilize tube recording equipment. https://www.tacet.de/main/seite1.php?language=ne&filename=welcome.php. A number of them can be streamed via Qobuz. I've particularly...

In general, if it was a fully custom shop, I'd ask for aluminum framesets due to durability and BBB straps for comfort. Packaging all of the pad and mess options at purchase is a big step forward for all parties.

Fundamentally, I'm not sure you could ever expect a tube DAC to have the same transparency.

This feels like deja vu - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hqplayer-impressions-and-settings-rolling-thread.968141/page-86#post-18106476 "Try poly-sinc-short(-mp)-2s at 14xx/15xx and see if that works."

This rings with me. I heard them at NYC but I wasn't blown away but that's comparing them to my SGL SR. They passed the test for a home audition. Some will love them and some will sell them. The story is yet to be told.

I don’t recall. I’ll have to check the paperwork when I get home. I bought that particular through e-earphone when I lived in Japan. https://www.e-earphone.jp/products/detail/1365701/2069/ quite a good deal...

Fully agree the X9k are a nicer build and they sound great.

Was that an offer by a specific vendor or by the manufacturer? details and links are most welcome.

I've only owned for a few months but no quality control issues here. Look here for the mold story - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/e-stat-summit-hifiman-shangri-la-vs-stax-sr-x9000-vs-hfm-shangri-la-junior.962759/page-6 Soundwise, I prefer the SGL SR. Either can take a bass shelf for some...

My Eksonic T2 is almost ready to ship.

I expect mine will be available in a month or so, if you're looking for one in black.

Set volume max to -3 to avoid oversamples