What a fitting way to celebrate the end of Golden Week. Tear it up, guys.
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Headfi: Currawong reviews Dita The Answer
As per usual, it is informative and doesn't require you to keep your finger on the mouse trigger. Head on over to my HFN review of the same earphones for another view. These are great earphones that truly highlight the benefits of a single dynamic driver over complicated balanced armature setups.
Head to Dita Audio for more information.
Bose SoundTrue live unboxing and giveaway from Lachlan Likes a Thing
Bose fans, I'd not miss what Lachlan Likes a Thing is up to.
Watch Lachlan's Facebook page for more details.
Headfonics: HiFiman HM901 review
The much-delayed, and rather impressive HiFiman HM901 receives good coverage over at Headfonics.
“Perhaps the biggest surprise for me was the HE6 and the HM-901. I am usually quite skeptical when it comes to anything other than Class A min of 5 watts per channel and preferably balanced and true enough the HM-901 doesn’t drive as authoratively as the Mjolnir or the EF6 but what it did seem to manage to do was to give me a competent level of volume control between 7 and 8 without clipping or sounding overly thin or tinny and definitely not sharp. Outside of the DX100 I think on experience this is probably the only DAP I could recommend at this price point to pair with the HE6 and even then I much prefer the more natural tonality the HM-901 with the balanced amp card over the DX100.”
While not boasting the same level of build and attention to detail as its Astell&Kern counterparts, the HM901 looks to be a solid contender for most-reaching all-in-one digital audio player.
Read the full review here.
Headfi: Rhapsodio RTi1 vs Tralucent 1Plus2
Headfier nazrin313 has put up a clever and terse comparison of the two giants in custom dynamic or hybrid dynamic earphone space, the Tralucent 1Plus2 and the Rhapsodio RTi1.
The quick lead in and attendant pages of comments can be found here.
Headfonia: Fostex HP-V1 review
It was so awesome getting to know you, Fostex HP-V1. I will miss your sweetness, your rich breath, your tantalising highs. You are a headphone amp worth every penny asked. And now, I ask Ω readers to head to Headfonia to read, to commiserate, to drink with me. The long night of my soul has come. And I am bereft one of the finest portable amplifiers ever made.
Cymbacavum: Sonion's AccuPass Technology
This well-written, informative article outlines not only where Sonion have a leg up on the compact dual-driver competition, but where Cymbacavum, as the unreview review site, proves its value as a knowledge base to the portable audiophile.
It is Ω's opinion that this three page article is well worth your time.
This is Ferry Corsten's DJ headphone cake
Legendary dance DJ, Ferry Corsten, is in Dubai. He woke up to the above cake, which was created by @ChefQuintin. Any guesses as to the headphone brand?
More about Ferry Corsten.
More about Chef Quintin.
MacRumors: hi-res 24/192 possibly coming to iTunes
Neil Young's successful Pono has proved that there is a market for hi-res with mass-market appeal. If Apple can levy the necessary brunt behind the music-sales market to push competitive pricing to the masses -- not to mention, if rumour is founded -- 2014/2015 may be the first year of a penetrative market for hi-res audio.
Of course, Apple need to upgrade iOS software to properly handle the needs of hi-res audio. You can be sure, Ω will follow this closely.
Portaphile Micro group buy
Check out Portaphile for a new group buy option that nets instant savings of 50$ (449$ vs 499$). This deal is only until 16 April 2014, so hurry.
In case you're wondering, the Portaphile Micro is awesome.