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jimbet1337
post Jan 8 2017, 04:09 PM

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Anyone got Schiit Jotunheim?
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post Jul 12 2017, 12:38 AM

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QUOTE(eugenelimys @ Jul 11 2017, 11:59 PM)
both smile.gif I just ordered HD6XX from massdrop.. would get it in December tongue.gif
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congrats, good choice.
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post Jul 20 2017, 01:00 AM

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QUOTE(liquidgal @ Jul 20 2017, 12:13 AM)
For planar, I'll still recommend to go for a destop set up. An amp with enough power will drive them to a different level. I like to pair planar with Audio-GD. It can provide powerful output for planar magnetic.

For portable wise, Hugo 2 definitely is a good choice. The amp is quite nice already, but the strong point still the DAC section. You still can use it as a DAC and connect it to another destop amp if feeling the power is not enough. smile.gif

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This is NFB-1AMP right? Do you have NFB28.38 ?
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post Aug 18 2017, 11:36 AM

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That's a long signature. Might attract mods tongue.gif
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post Sep 8 2017, 02:39 PM

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QUOTE(howie @ Sep 8 2017, 01:02 PM)
Yes if possible can plugin my hifiman he400i biggrin.gif

P/s:prefer dac/amp that support DSD playback.
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Hi, did you get your 400i locally? How much you paid for it?
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post Sep 8 2017, 03:12 PM

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QUOTE(howie @ Sep 8 2017, 02:48 PM)
Ues bought it use from local seller for 1k++
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Oh noted. Thanks
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post Oct 1 2017, 11:25 PM

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QUOTE(ahmadfaizadnan @ Oct 1 2017, 11:19 PM)
I am currently in USA, so just regular tax and shipping from schiit.
Congratulations for 600's. I have HD6XX and will listen to it with magni 3 later today because all this time I pair the magni 3 with HD800 SDR and westone 30; they sound pretty good  nod.gif
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So lucky staying there. I slapped with 15% + 6% tax for ordering Schiit Mani. *sigh*
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post Dec 22 2017, 04:35 PM

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QUOTE(Fusion @ Dec 22 2017, 03:57 PM)
yup. you would need to have an amp with balance out as well. there are 3 types of balance:

1. balance  use with DAP
2. 4 pin XLR balance
3. 3 pin XLR for each individual channel.

i am currently using the 3rd option. my old Moon Silver Dragon cable is 4 pin XLR with a XLR to 6.35mm adapter.
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Hi bro, any thoughts of XLR vs Audio GD's own ACSS? Is there any significant difference between the two, in terms of sound?
Currently I'm using NFB-1AMP, plan to get R2R 1 DAC in coming weeks.
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post Dec 23 2017, 12:17 PM

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QUOTE(Fusion @ Dec 22 2017, 05:45 PM)
i borrow a Master 10 from my brother to test a month ago with AudioGD's ACSS cable. i do not have the same AudioGD cable with XLR therefore i cant conclude which is better.

however with my own XLR and RCA, i find it both the RCA and XLR to be better than the ACSS. With this, i cant really say that the ACSS is inferior because i am using different cable for this test.

the AudioGD Master 10 is a very powerful and musical amp.
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thanks for the feedback bud
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post Feb 10 2018, 01:40 PM

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QUOTE(coklatua @ Feb 10 2018, 01:12 PM)
Nice review bro.
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I might buy the Nano.
Every weekend packing the R2R11 between my home and workplace is very troublesome. sweat.gif
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How do you like the dac section of r2r 11 btw?
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post Feb 12 2018, 07:05 PM

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QUOTE(coklatua @ Feb 11 2018, 06:25 PM)
Im a newbie and this is my first dac/amp so I have nothing to compare to except the laptop dac.
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ah, okay man, no prob
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post Dec 7 2019, 06:08 PM

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QUOTE(Dry Pillow @ Dec 7 2019, 05:33 PM)
Any idea best place to buy original Koss Porta Pro?

Lazada does have but worry if its counterfeit.
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RM290 at Stars Picker (Kota Damansara). They are on Shopee too.

USD30 (inc. shipping) on drop/massdrop website.

In this case, I'd go for the latter if I were you.


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post Jun 16 2021, 02:44 PM

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QUOTE(minizian @ Jun 16 2021, 11:48 AM)
Actually, wondering if I were to get it. I will assume it will get stuck in Kastam for import duty purpose and also for Sirim certification?

Tempted at the Modius/Magnius combo for my hd6xx since I have balance cable. drool.gif

Not sure if there any alternative in that same price range that i can get locally?
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I ordered two Schiit Mani Phono preamp back in 2017. Got taxed but no need to do Sirim cert.
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post Jun 17 2021, 12:07 PM

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QUOTE(minizian @ Jun 16 2021, 03:02 PM)
I assume you have to go old lcct to do paperwork to get the item? Not sure if opt for those express like UPS will do on your behalf and pay when they come to my place.
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I remember it was FedEx at that time. Yes they provided option to settle everything upfront and asked for payment during delivery.
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post Jun 27 2021, 05:11 PM

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QUOTE(danny_sp15 @ Jun 26 2021, 11:11 PM)
Hi bro. Just wondering, is the invoice or price attached anywhere on the box?

Thinking of ordering some schiit stuff. tongue.gif
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Hi. Just a plain white box but there's invoice sheet.

Unfortunately they also won't entertain customer request to declare lower value on the invoice

That was 4 years ago. Not sure about now.
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post Jun 28 2021, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE(danny_sp15 @ Jun 27 2021, 05:21 PM)
Ahh means I will kena tax tor sure already. Haih.

Thanks for the reply bro notworthy.gif
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Sure bro. Enjoy your new kit!

 

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