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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #480 on: January 02, 2015, 05:02:26 AM »
Actually, I'm not sure whether it was FRM or TCM. I was so engrossed in the music that I forgot to check. The sound was very thin and tight... and yet smooth at the same time. It was smooth enough that I managed to notice harsh in only one track.

I suspect it's FRM... due to descriptions elsewhere on the net. But TCM would have to be audibly different from top to bottom, and still retain the clarity and speed just to match 90% of what the Yggy can do IMO. I think Yggy would still have a clear advantage as far as soundstage go.

All in all, I think the Geek Pulse was a pretty enjoyable device, but... to go up against Yggy is quite a monumental task IMO. Yggy sounded almost... unbelievable.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #481 on: February 03, 2015, 07:12:56 PM »
REMOVAL???


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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #482 on: February 03, 2015, 07:39:30 PM »
USB is so usbiquitous ( :)p7 ) these days, that I don't think a device that doesn't do it well direct should be on a recommended list --- unless it doesn't do it all, and is intended for the no-computer hifi stack.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #483 on: February 03, 2015, 10:01:13 PM »
M7 is hard to place. Yeah, you can get it new, but the main chip needs to be in the old/OoP category. Tough call. Yggy may knock it out anyway. It may become clearer in the spring. Just put in an additional clause that it's better for headphones than speakers because of dynamics presentation.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #484 on: February 07, 2015, 03:08:39 AM »
Tascam TH-02 should be on this list. It's $15  :-0
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #485 on: February 09, 2015, 02:32:28 PM »
Would it be convenient if we consider Sony MDR-EX1000? it remains the best dynamic, universal IEM in the market.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0042BXSMU/
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #486 on: February 09, 2015, 04:06:36 PM »
Is the ex1000 still being made? We could put it on Out of Production.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #487 on: February 09, 2015, 10:48:34 PM »
Quote from: Kunlun on February 09, 2015, 04:06:36 PM
Is the ex1000 still being made? We could put it on Out of Production.
yes as of 2015 Feb in sony jp catalog http://www.sony.jp/products/catalog/AVacc_sou.pdf
but if not widely not available in US, then can list under OOP
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #488 on: February 10, 2015, 03:00:10 PM »
Well, I would definitely like to nominate the Sony NWZ-A17.
Have had it for like 3 weeks+ now and I absolutely love it. Excellent UI, GREAT battery life, technology correctly implemented and working (i.e. Bluetooth, NFC), haven't encountered ANY bugs yet, easy to use, very VERY light, and 'Ok' sounding.

Have been using it way more than my ZX-1 and my AK 100MK2... already selling the ZX-1 and will possibly sell my mk2 as well...
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #489 on: February 10, 2015, 03:08:00 PM »
Personally I'm not comfortable rec'ing a $300 dap with 'ok' sound based on feature set. Maybe I'm just an old fuddy duddy that's used to 0.10c coffee.
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