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

¥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.

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

http://www.acousticwerkes.com/w500-ahmorph.html

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

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

DITA - The Answer, Design award 2015.

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.