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CanJam at RMAF Impressions
« on: October 13, 2014, 11:02:13 PM »
Hi guys, starting this thread because I didn't see one already started and wanted a link for my RMAF intro post.  Hope you don't mind.

Had a great time and though it was actually the best year for stuff I didn't expect to see.

Coolest thing was Sony's Naotaka Tsunoda wants to develop a new standard for headphone connectors that works with both balanced and unbalanced cans.  It's a 4.4mm TRRRS connector.  I'll post pix when I get around to unloading my camera.

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Re: CanJam at RMAF Impressions
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2014, 11:19:45 PM »
Quote from: Tyll Hertsens on October 13, 2014, 11:02:13 PM
It's a 4.4mm TRRRS connector.  I'll post pix when I get around to unloading my camera.

I see this leading to a lot of confusion in the consumer world... but if anyone's got the clout to do it, it'd probably be Apple or Sony. 
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Re: CanJam at RMAF Impressions
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2014, 11:24:07 PM »
Yggy impressions:

http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,1514.msg49198.html#msg49198
http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,1803.msg49344.html#msg49344

copied from some other site:

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I heard the stack today with my own music and HD800s. I have a Rag on order from before RMAF and now a yggy will be as well. Fantastic sound. Gave an electrostat type delivery from HD800s the likes of which I've never heard before. Strong impact, clean sparkling highs with the most lifelike voices I've heard from headphones.

I've been a bit luke warm about Schiit stuff for myself wanting the high end, but recognized the value of their lower end gear for people at lower budgets. Now that both Mike and Jason have put out their best, it really shows.

I've never heard an R2R DAC, but I've heard it described how I heard the top Schiit.
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Re: CanJam at RMAF Impressions
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2014, 11:30:02 PM »
Any impressions of the Sony headphones?
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Re: CanJam at RMAF Impressions
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2014, 01:42:09 AM »
Only heard the Z7 and like it a lot. It's a cleaner, tighter, more precise version of the MA900, IMO. Slightly more bass than MA900, but with better texture and impact. Treble is more extended and doesn't lose control like the MA900 can when really pushed. The soundstage is a little smaller cause it's closed, but still good. Front arc imaging is just as good, or perhaps better than MA900 since they share angled design.

It's not perfect, but it's very good and engaging. I'd take it over almost anything else out there.

And that was my impression with it plugged directly into my tablet...

More impressions to follow when I feel like pouring through my notepad.
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Re: CanJam at RMAF Impressions
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2014, 03:14:08 AM »
Of course it's a crap shoot saying anything about it from listening for 3 minutes at a show...but I liked what I heard, for sure.
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Re: CanJam at RMAF Impressions
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2014, 03:53:09 AM »
Here's the raw video with Naotaka Tsunoda about the connector. 

Please don't share, I'll put an edited one up in a few days that you can.

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Re: CanJam at RMAF Impressions
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2014, 04:50:46 AM »
Any informed guesses on Yggy release? I think Jason hinted "before year-end"...
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Re: CanJam at RMAF Impressions
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2014, 04:53:58 AM »
Quote from: kothganesh on October 14, 2014, 04:50:46 AM
Any informed guesses on Yggy release? I think Jason hinted "before year-end"...

This is what Jason told me.  I've been scheduled to get #1 for about two years now I think. 
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Re: CanJam at RMAF Impressions
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2014, 04:55:56 AM »
Quote from: Tyll Hertsens on October 14, 2014, 03:14:08 AM
Of course it's a crap shoot saying anything about it from listening for 3 minutes at a show...but I liked what I heard, for sure.

Tyll, is anything worthwhile coming from Koss?  A lot of us have been waiting for their revival for ages now.
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