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Author Topic: Apex Glacier v. Leckerton UHA6S mk2 (OPA209)  (Read 10496 times)

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Re: Apex Glacier v. Leckerton UHA6S mk2 (OPA209)
« Reply #20 on: March 04, 2013, 08:34:34 AM »
The finish on the mk1 and 2 could be the same.  I abused the mk1 quite a bit and have been much gentler w/ the mk2 so not sure if any difference exists on that front.  With the UERM,  I do not get deafening levels past imbalance which is really just a few degrees from mute.  The UERM is 98dB sensitive w/ a crossover to push through.  Kunlun's MG6Pro is 114dB sensitive w/ no crossovers.

Kunlun makes an excellent point on packaging if you are mobile and want to keep it slim.  I have an Arrow 4G for that need and the Apex Glacier is better than it but twice the price.  The Glacier has a DAC though, but I can't use it w/ my phone anyway so.  If I wasn't a detail junky and mids fascist, I certainly would appreciate the Glacier more.  I will say, it is one of my favorite Pete Millet signatures even though the desktop side doesn't usually strike a chord w/ me despite being rather technically proficient.

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Re: Apex Glacier v. Leckerton UHA6S mk2 (OPA209)
« Reply #21 on: March 04, 2013, 09:41:40 AM »
Quote from: Analixus on March 04, 2013, 08:34:34 AM
The finish on the mk1 and 2 could be the same.  I abused the mk1 quite a bit and have been much gentler w/ the mk2 so not sure if any difference exists on that front.  With the UERM,  I do not get deafening levels past imbalance which is really just a few degrees from mute.  The UERM is 98dB sensitive w/ a crossover to push through.  Kunlun's MG6Pro is 114dB sensitive w/ no crossovers.

Kunlun makes an excellent point on packaging if you are mobile and want to keep it slim.  I have an Arrow 4G for that need and the Apex Glacier is better than it but twice the price.  The Glacier has a DAC though, but I can't use it w/ my phone anyway so.  If I wasn't a detail junky and mids fascist, I certainly would appreciate the Glacier more.  I will say, it is one of my favorite Pete Millet signatures even though the desktop side doesn't usually strike a chord w/ me despite being rather technically proficient.

Cats will be cats, especially feral ones.   ;)

Guessing you use the uha with uerm?
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Re: Apex Glacier v. Leckerton UHA6S mk2 (OPA209)
« Reply #22 on: March 04, 2013, 09:44:17 AM »
Quote from: ROK on March 04, 2013, 06:18:35 AM
UERM best with ______________.

Fill in the blank time!  :)p1

Dude, take this "recommend me a" sh_t back to Head-fi, along with please compare the UERM to the JH-13, JH-16, JH-9231223, TF-10, MonoPrice 8320, HD-800, K1000, LCD 2,3, X-10, RE-0,RE-272...

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Re: Apex Glacier v. Leckerton UHA6S mk2 (OPA209)
« Reply #23 on: March 04, 2013, 09:50:38 AM »
Quote from: shipsupt on March 04, 2013, 09:44:17 AM
Quote from: ROK on March 04, 2013, 06:18:35 AM
UERM best with ______________.

Fill in the blank time!  :)p1

Dude, take this "recommend me a" sh_t back to Head-fi, along with please compare the UERM to the JH-13, JH-16, JH-9231223, TF-10, MonoPrice 8320, HD-800, K1000, LCD 2,3, X-10, RE-0,RE-272...

Look around, this place is different.


Mind your own business if you don't want to deal with it, ignore and move on. You don't own this forum, don't tell me what to do or where to go. I'm trying to get real opinions and info instead of bloated up bullshit on head-fi.

Maybe there are people out there that need more opinions and assurance before committing to a purchase because maybe they have less resources than you do. Just maybe.
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Re: Apex Glacier v. Leckerton UHA6S mk2 (OPA209)
« Reply #24 on: March 04, 2013, 10:00:38 AM »
You're just going about it wrong.  You're shot gunning shouts and post all over the place.  Take your time, find a place to put your thoughts together and ask the questions.   


Quote from: ROK on March 04, 2013, 09:50:38 AM
Quote from: shipsupt on March 04, 2013, 09:44:17 AM
Quote from: ROK on March 04, 2013, 06:18:35 AM
UERM best with ______________.

Fill in the blank time!  :)p1

Dude, take this "recommend me a" sh_t back to Head-fi, along with please compare the UERM to the JH-13, JH-16, JH-9231223, TF-10, MonoPrice 8320, HD-800, K1000, LCD 2,3, X-10, RE-0,RE-272...

Look around, this place is different.


Mind your own business if you don't want to deal with it, ignore and move on. You don't own this forum, don't tell me what to do or where to go. I'm trying to get real opinions and info instead of bloated up bullshit on head-fi.

Maybe there are people out there that need more opinions and assurance before committing to a purchase because maybe they have less resources than you do. Just maybe.
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Re: Apex Glacier v. Leckerton UHA6S mk2 (OPA209)
« Reply #25 on: March 04, 2013, 10:10:53 AM »
Quote from: shipsupt on March 04, 2013, 10:00:38 AM
You're just going about it wrong.  You're shot gunning shouts and post all over the place.  Take your time, find a place to put your thoughts together and ask the questions.   


Quote from: ROK on March 04, 2013, 09:50:38 AM
Quote from: shipsupt on March 04, 2013, 09:44:17 AM
Quote from: ROK on March 04, 2013, 06:18:35 AM
UERM best with ______________.

Fill in the blank time!  :)p1

Dude, take this "recommend me a" sh_t back to Head-fi, along with please compare the UERM to the JH-13, JH-16, JH-9231223, TF-10, MonoPrice 8320, HD-800, K1000, LCD 2,3, X-10, RE-0,RE-272...

Look around, this place is different.


Mind your own business if you don't want to deal with it, ignore and move on. You don't own this forum, don't tell me what to do or where to go. I'm trying to get real opinions and info instead of bloated up bullshit on head-fi.

Maybe there are people out there that need more opinions and assurance before committing to a purchase because maybe they have less resources than you do. Just maybe.

I made four topics, one about burn in, one about recommended recordings for my preferences, one about freqphase, and one about transports (which was my bad).

In the shouts, I asked about UERM opinions, random questions to Anax, random comments regarding LCD3 etc., and then other shouts that were followed by the creation of a topic regarding that shout; I shouted first because I didn't really want to make a thread. Isn't the shoutbox meant for casual discussion not really worth creating a topic for?

If this is considered shot gunning shouts and posts all over the place, I have no idea.

OT: Pocket friendliness is really dependant upon each person and their pockets and habits. I don't see a reason to be arguing. As for the UERM, I'm going to guess it's going to like more mids than a U/V shaped signature like the Glacier. Please let me know if I'm wrong, those who have the above mentioned gear in hand.
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Re: Apex Glacier v. Leckerton UHA6S mk2 (OPA209)
« Reply #26 on: March 04, 2013, 10:30:54 AM »
I made a thread for advice asking: http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,836.0.html

@ ROK: it would probably be more helpful to just post your questions / needs in there until you come to a decision.
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Re: Apex Glacier v. Leckerton UHA6S mk2 (OPA209)
« Reply #27 on: March 06, 2013, 04:16:54 AM »
Yep -- I got my unit sent back in to have the gain lowered (it's been awesome dealing with Nick, btw). He did -12dB for mine, because he got feedback that -18dB is a bit too much.

Mine isn't deafeningly loud past the imbalance stage (~7 or 8 o' clock on the dial) in normal situations, as I'm usually at 10 o'clock or so. But I like to listen very low before going to bed, and it ends up being a bit too loud in completely silent environments. I figured if i'm just using my UERM's with it, may as well have a bit more usable range.

Regarding the pot, mine is pretty stiff and would be hard to accidentally turn. But then again, my unit is brand new so we'll see how much it loosens after a few months.

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Re: Apex Glacier v. Leckerton UHA6S mk2 (OPA209)
« Reply #28 on: March 06, 2013, 04:55:19 AM »
What are you feeding into Leck Quest?  Too loud on low gain past imbalance w/ the UERM sounds extreme to me.
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Re: Apex Glacier v. Leckerton UHA6S mk2 (OPA209)
« Reply #29 on: March 06, 2013, 05:12:46 AM »
Mainly an iPod via LOD. Thinking of buying a cheap Samsung S3 off craigslist to use as a digital transport via USB-OTG though.
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