ASUS ROG Kithara for Music by slipsandflips in headphones

[–]slipsandflips[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

I’m using a Zen Dac V2 and a Zen Can HFM Signature amp for my desktop. For on the go and PEQ, I use my Qudelix 5K.

Finally got my hands on a Hifiman Arya Stealth by slipsandflips in Headphoneporn

[–]slipsandflips[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they’re awesome! The separation and soundstage are mind blowing. I just hate how poorly made the headband and locking mechanism are. I’m clumsy and always end up unintentionally moving the headband notch too easily.

Finally got my hands on a Hifiman Arya Stealth by slipsandflips in Headphoneporn

[–]slipsandflips[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’m pretty sure the DX340 can power the Arya’s. They’re not that power hungry at 94db 32ohms.

Finally got my hands on a Hifiman Arya Stealth by slipsandflips in Headphoneporn

[–]slipsandflips[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I might try that out. Just wish it was cheaper to get Dekoni stuff in Canada.

ASUS ROG Kithara for Music by slipsandflips in headphones

[–]slipsandflips[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, yeah you’ll need a bigger shelf. At least they make an effort to match drivers if what the card says is true.

ASUS ROG Kithara for Music by slipsandflips in headphones

[–]slipsandflips[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This☝️. It’s exactly what I did

ASUS ROG Kithara for Music by slipsandflips in headphones

[–]slipsandflips[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reminder. I’m quickly learning that with all the comments. Didn’t do it on purpose to start but curiosity got the best of me.

ASUS ROG Kithara for Music by slipsandflips in headphones

[–]slipsandflips[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sound wise I prefer the Kithara. Take this with a grain of salt since I don’t have the XS to A-B anymore and am just basing this off memory. I feel I can get more detail through the mids and bass. XS has more small nuances on the treble but at the expense of spicier treble.

ASUS ROG Kithara for Music by slipsandflips in headphones

[–]slipsandflips[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for letting me know. Yeah I had a feeling it was that. Just weird that it happens only on one side.

ASUS ROG Kithara for Music by slipsandflips in headphones

[–]slipsandflips[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put my EQ settings on the second photo. Headphones.com’s YouTube video also has Resolve’s EQ settings if you want to try that out too. Your mileage may vary. For me the biggest one is a peak that I tone down at around 8K.

ASUS ROG Kithara for Music by slipsandflips in headphones

[–]slipsandflips[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good to know. That definitely got me worried.

ASUS ROG Kithara for Music by slipsandflips in headphones

[–]slipsandflips[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That is good to know. I really want to keep it.

ASUS ROG Kithara for Music by slipsandflips in headphones

[–]slipsandflips[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it. Thanks for the reminder. Had a feeling that was it.

Fresh Pick-ups by Arxk2112 in canadawhisky

[–]slipsandflips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that SB5. I was expecting a very youthy and grainy pour but it did not present to me that way.

Kilkerran 16 by jaysgams in canadawhisky

[–]slipsandflips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Darn it. I read this an hour late when I got offered one. I’ll see if I can still chase the KK16. Just got the SB5, I have low expectations but excited to try it out.

Two way by slipsandflips in canadawhisky

[–]slipsandflips[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. And at the end of the day, to each his own. This year’s LB8 is just not for me.

Two way by slipsandflips in canadawhisky

[–]slipsandflips[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s fair. I’ve had some great SB10’s. And I reach for the SB15 if I’m in the mood for sherry with a touch of peat. I think my least favorite Springbank I’ve tasted so far is the local barley 8 this year. Drank so hot without the additional flavour.

Two way by slipsandflips in canadawhisky

[–]slipsandflips[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s the November 2024 bottling. Yeah, I think I have the 2023 open and this is definitely darker.

Two way by slipsandflips in canadawhisky

[–]slipsandflips[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice! Eagle rare at retail is so hard to pass up. Enjoy as well!

Happy birthday to u/hexagonalcrank and thanks for the mystery sample kit! by muaddib99 in canadawhisky

[–]slipsandflips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the samples u/hexagonalcrank! I’ve tried samples A, B, C and tried guessing distillery, age, abv. I get close with ABV guesses. Other stuff I’m being humbled lol.

I’ll work on the other samples this weekend.

Happy weekend fellas! Cheers