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Derailed!
« on: March 26, 2015, 08:16:27 AM »

Consider this a direct assault on the Hype-train! :boom:

Some of us might not be up to speed on some of the latest product offerings coming, or may want a more consolidated source with which to sort the audio wheat from the audio chaff. Like the title suggests, name your latest FoTM or uber-hyped gear from other forums and we'll try to get our hands on it and offer a critical review if possible.

A couple caveats:

One, please don't restate the same item already listed or asked for just for the sake of our clutter management.
Two, if you have a review or impressions to post, do so in the appropriate sub forum please. Link to it in this thread and we'll update the list and links.
Three, if anyone has any of the devices listed and would like to send it in for review please let us know.
Four, please search for other reviews elsewhere if it is an old or well reviewed item. This is not a general review thread, though it may turn into something like it over time.

This is also less selective and critical than the Wall of Fame/Booty thread we have. The question is simply whether the performance can, will or does live up to the current hype train (and possibly price).
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Re: Derailed!
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2015, 08:17:09 AM »

Key:

  :)p5   - Cheers!
   ::)     -Meh
   *:p     - Shame!!
   :-X     - undetermined


Phones

HE1000   :-X
EL8 open   :-X
EL8 closed   :-X
Ether
Shure SRH-1540
Oppo PM-3
Audio-Technica M70x
Audio-Technica R70x
Audio Technica (other open?)
Beyer T1
Shure 1540
Enigmacoustics D1k (Dharma)

IEMs

Vsonic VSD3/S
Vsonic VSD5
VSonic GR01
StageDiver 2
j-phonic K2 SP
Ortofon eQ5    :)p5 http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,2234.msg61406.html#msg61406

DAPs

Fiio X1
Cayin N6
Sony A17
Sony
Questyle
Hifiman 902 (card?)

DACs

Desktop

Mytek Manhattan
Exogal Comet
RL Invicta Mirus
Metrum Pavane
Hegel HD12/HD25
Simaudio Neo 280D
Geek Pulse
Geek Pulse Xfi
Geek Pulse Xfi Infinity

Portable

Geek 450

Amps

Desktop

PS Audio Sprout
Ayre Codex
Chord Hugo TT

Portable

Conditioners

USB

Audioquest Jitterbug

Power
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Re: Derailed!
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2015, 09:00:12 AM »

To quote a nameless ASDF cartoon character: "I like trains..."

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Re: Derailed!
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2015, 10:20:13 AM »

Mr Speakers Ether
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Re: Derailed!
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2015, 11:08:42 AM »

IEMs/CIEMs, please.

Starting with the official Anax UERM statement (I saw the shoutbox abstract, I don't think everybody caught it).
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Re: Derailed!
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2015, 12:30:43 PM »

Vsonic VSD3/S and VSD5, and also Fiio X1  ;D
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Re: Derailed!
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2015, 01:03:54 PM »

Phones: Shure SRH-1540, Oppo PM-3, Audio-Technica M70x/R70x

DACs: Mytek Manhattan, Exogal Comet, RL Invicta Mirus, Metrum Pavane, Hegel HD12/HD25, Simaudio Neo 280D

Amps: PS Audio Sprout, Ayre Codex, Chord Hugo TT

Oddball: Audioquest Jitterbug
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Re: Derailed!
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2015, 06:36:01 PM »

Updated OP with some clarification.

Updated gear list.
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Re: Derailed!
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2015, 06:44:49 PM »

Geek Pulse Xfi/Infinity

I have one infinity coming, but I am just curious about pyrates input for them against other dac/amp.
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Re: Derailed!
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2015, 07:32:41 PM »

1540 impressions Liked not loved. But I might be biased (I like Shure! ;)) Sorry, sold them quick. --> http://www.head-fi.org/products/shure-srh1540-headphones/reviews/10335
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