Sunday, January 31, 2016

Friday, January 29, 2016

Echobox Finder X1 - Rudi0504

At my working Desk set up
Echo Box Finder X1 Titanium pair very good with my old Dap IBasso Hibino HDP R10 Japan Edition.


Thursday, January 28, 2016

AK380 Copper Edition - Rudi0504

I would like to share out of the Box Astell and Kern AK380 Copper Edition.






Source :
AK 380 Copper
IEM :
Fit Ear MH 334 custom
Out the Box Sound Quality compared with standard AK 380 :
High :
On Par with AK 380 with better rendering and more natural sounding highs and smoother.
Mid :
Is cleaner and has better pronounce and sweeter and more natural Voicing
Bass :
Very clean and deep and more accurate sounding Bass.
The Bass Quality is the Best from all AK DAPs i ever heard
Separation :
Is better that the individual music instrument placement is more accurate.
Soundstage :
More 3D like in a Big Concert Hall.
Background :
The best Black Background I have ever heard on a Portable DAP.
So far I am surprised what AK 380 Copper can produce, their Best Sound Quality into a DAP.

-Rudi0504


Sunday, January 24, 2016

Shure KSE 1500 - Rudi0504

Shure KSE 1500 is the First Electrostatic in ear earphone in the world .









The Shure KSE 1500 Price is also fantastic at $3,5 K USD.
Source :
Iphone 5s
Dac Amp :
Shure KSE 1500 Amp
Iem :
Shure KSE 1500 Electrostatic earphone
Sound Quality :
Very open and detail sounding iem
With very black background
Bass is there , it can not produce like dynamic driver Bass.

-Rudi0504

Saturday at my office minimalist high end portable set up. - Rudi0504

Saturday at my office minimalist high end portable set up.




Source :
AK 380
Amp :
AK 380 Amp
Headphone :
Oppo PM 1 with stock SE cable
Cable :
Diy Adapter 6,3 mm to 3,5 mm
Sound Quality :
Best portable set up for Oppo PM 1 in terms of  Power and Sound Quality.
-Rudi0504

XDuo X2 - Rudi0504




Now I know why Keita Suyama San is rebranding XDuo X2 with Fit Ear .
This XDuo X2 sounds so sweet and analog
I believe the Fit Ear XDuo X2 Edition has special tuning.
This little Dap XDuo X2 sounds very good paired with my Fit Ear MH 334.

-Rudi0504

DITA - The Truth in brass.





ENIGMAcoustic Dharma - Rudi0504

Open the Box my Package ENIGMAcoustic Dharma.




Thank you Jaben Alvon Yulius Harianto and Nico Demus Harold for bring the Package.
Source :
Ak 240 SS
Amp :
Mass Kobo 394 Desktop
Mass Kobo 404
Headphone :
ENIGMAcoustic Dharma
Cable :
Oyaide RCA to mini
Out of the Box Sound Quality :

High :
Open and detailed with excellent clarity
Mid :
Very good Pronounce and very clear mid
Bass :
Very good in detail and clarity.
Bass Quality is very fast too
Separation :
Very good separation
Soundstage :
Very wide and very good in depth
After Burn in i will update my impression.

-Rudi0504

Xduo X3 -Rudi0504



I did not expect that this little DAP XDuo X3 had so much power .
XDuo X3 can drive Headphones like the Ultrasone Signature Pro
In excellent SQ
The Sound Quality from XDuo X3 is very good for Dap below $ 150 USD.
If you buy this XDuo X3 I wish you luck .

SQ Between one DAP to other DAP are not the same
I am very happy that i have the SQ like my preference open and detail.
2 friends have modded their XDuo X3 .Their modded units sounds more refined compared to my XDuo X3 stock.
But the Mod cost it self is about double the XDuo X3 it self .
Is it worth it to mod ?
From the Sound Quality improvement my answer is yes .

Wagnus stack - Rudi0504

Wagnus Stacks set up



Source :
Sony ZX 2
Amp :
Wagnus Epsilon S
Pre Amp :
Wagnus Valvola tube pre amp
Headphone :
Audio Quest Night Hawk
Cable:
Wagnus Ice Sword
Until now Wagnus Epsilon S still as one of my best portable Amp.
Plus Wagnus Pre Amp Valvola sound more analog and sweet.
Audio Quest Night Hawk sound very sweet and has rich detail and very clean bass reproduction.

-Rudi0504

Friday, January 22, 2016

¥100 earphones (US $1)


I bought a set of ¥100 earphones (US $1).


My reasoning is that it would be a good idea to start again at the bottom and get a standard to work from.



I am quite familiar with the middle and top range and want to set a clear continuum with which to scale clear and precise, albeit subjective impressions whilst reviewing products.

Monday, January 11, 2016

Advanced Acousticwerkes W500 AHmorph reference hybrid universal IEM unboxing - Rudi0504.





I would like to say thank you to Rudy from Advanced Acousticwerkes, Singapore and Alvon Yulius Harianto for his help in carrying my AAW W 500 AHmorph Reference Hybrid Universal Iems to Jakarta.


I would like to share out of the Box Pictures from the New Version AAW W500 + Silver cable and the old version with brown color cable.

I have received
AAW W 500 AHmorph Reference Hybrid Universal IEMs.
Hardcase Pouch
Brush
Cleaning Cloth.










First early impressions.

Source:
AK 380
Amp:
Ak 380 Amp
Eartips:
SpinFit Japan Domestic version is best Eartips for AAW W500.
Out the Box:
This is the latest Version from AAW W 500 with new Grey Acrylic color Transparent
New Silver Cable



Sound Quality out the Box:

Highs:
Very open with good clarity and its a detailed sounding IEM.

Mid:
Very sweet and lush sounding mids.

Bass:
Very good detail, clarity, great bass impact and speed.

Separation:
Very good separation.

Soundstage:
Very wide and has very good depth

SQ from new version AAW W 500 U with silver Cable is different than the Old Version with Brown Copper Cable.

I will update with a full review after burn in.

regards
Rudi0405


Saturday, January 9, 2016

Nighthawk and AK380 - Rudi0504

Night Time set up with Night Hawk



Source :
Ak 380
Amp :
Ak 380 Amp
Headphone :
Audio Quest Night Hawk
With Stock Cable

-Rudi0504

Friday, January 1, 2016

Audioquest jitterbig - Rudi0504

Tonight I have more time to try the Audio Quest Jitter Bug on my portable set up.






The Result is very good.

Individual instruments have more focus and weight than without AQ Jitter Bug.
Note :
Warning for AQ Jitter Bug User .to prevent short circuit like any USB Stuff to your computer .please TURN OFF your Device before you UNPLUG your Jitter Bug.
So far i like the sound quality improvement in my set up above.
I have use with my IMac too.
I used 3 jitter Bugs and its work excellent.
From ITunes songs become better black background and better focus and more weight from individual instrument.
Just plug AQ jitter bug in your Computer USB input.
Imo

Mojo driving large headphones - Rudi0504

Can Chord MoJo drive twoHeadphones with very good Sound Quality ?




Yes Chord Mojo can drive these two Headphones with very good Sound Quality and has enough Power too
Source :
AK 240 SS
Dac / Amp :
Chord MoJo
Headphones :
Oppo PM 1
With XLR 4 PIn stock cable + Adapter Female XLR 4 Pin to Mini 3,5 mm DIY
Sennheiser HD 800
With SAA Endorphin XLR 4 Pin + Adapter Fenale XLR 4 PIn to 6,3 mm + Furutech short adapter 6,3 mm to Mini 3,5 mm
Cable :
Sys Concept Optical Cable

AK240 ss, Sennheiser MX985 - Rudi0504

Simple is the Best for portable



Source :
AK 240 ss
Ear Bud :
Sennheiser MX 985
Sound Quality :
Ak 240 Stainless Steel and Sennheiser MX 985 sleek Metal Sculpted Earphones
Are excellent for portable set up
Beautiful work of Art for Audio Set Up and Excellent Sound Quality
Minimalist is the Best

Echobox Finder X1 unboxing - Rudi0504

Thank you Echobox and Santa Damon Blair for this wonderful Christmas Present to me.

I would like to share the unboxing of the Echobox The Finder X1 Titanium Earphone.




The build quality is super.
The box itself looks so beautiful.
Thats why i opened it slowly so that I did not damage the Box .






Inside the Box:
The Finder X1 Titanium Earphone
2 double flange eartips
3 S M L silicon eartips
2 sets Filter Black and Red
1 set White Filter installed
1 beautiful Pouch

Filter :
White : warm
Black : most balance Sq
Red : the Brightest one from three



Out the box I paired with the Sony PCM D 100 and Shozy Magic Amp. The sound is open and bright sounding IEM with fast bass response and very clear mids.
This IEM fits like my music preference - bright and detailed.
Its important that its not harsh and peaky.
I hate Dull sounding IEMs .
That Dull IEM can make me wait and wait , when will the high and detail will be coming.
I will share some impressions again after burn in.