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RottenRodney
46
Apr 21, 2018
This was when the RME ADI-2 DAC/AMP was fresh out of the box. I no longer use the xduoo. Just a/b testing. The ear-pads are alpha pads on a HE-400i. Now I am waiting for the Mass-Drop/THX AAA amp to arrive to add to it. 6 watts compared to about 1.5 watts. Plenty of headroom and low distortion at the listening levels I will be using with the Mass drop amp. I will be hardly pushing it compared to the amp in the RME. The RME dac/amp does sounds great, dont take me wrong. Best audio gear I have ever owned.
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ares347
275
Apr 21, 2018
RottenRodneywhat pads are you using? and how did you manage it did you tear the original rings?
RottenRodney
46
Apr 21, 2018
ares347https://www.mrspeakers.com/shop/accessories/ear-pads/alpha-pads-genuine-lamb-leather.html My original rings were glued to the pads. Had to buy new rings from Hifiman. Had to trim the plastic rings a little and the inside of the pads some so the leather did not cover the tabs that slide into the slots on the ear cups of the headphones. Increased bass and comfort. The original pads hurt my ears. These do not.
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https://www.mrspeakers.com/shop/accessories/ear-pads/alpha-pads-genuine-lamb-leather.html My original rings were glued to the pads. Had to buy new rings from Hifiman. Had to trim the plastic rings a little and the inside of the pads some so the leather did not cover the tabs that slide into the slots on the ear cups of the headphones. Increased bass and comfort. The original pads hurt my ears. These do not.
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ares347
275
Apr 21, 2018
RottenRodneythanks ill try it out, where did you get the replacement rings?
RottenRodney
46
Apr 21, 2018
RottenRodney
46
Apr 21, 2018
ares347I also super-glued the new rings to the alpha pads. You wont have to take much off the plastic ring, just a little off the outside edge. My cut is sloppy. might want to measure and mark. Good kitchen shears worked for me. Also heard of sandpapering the edge.
RottenRodney
46
Apr 21, 2018
ares347I had to make sure that one of the tabs of the plastic ring lined up with the seam in the leather as seen in picture #3 of the inside of the pads. That way when installed the thin side of the pads faces front and the thick part is in the back. Good luck.
TronII
4
Apr 21, 2018
RottenRodneyHow expensive is the THX AAA amp?
RottenRodney
46
Apr 21, 2018
TronIIIts a massdrop that over. Cost 375 and some change shipped. https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-thx-aaa-789-linear-amplifier
TronII
4
Apr 22, 2018
Xyrium
36
Aug 18, 2018
RottenRodneyThat ADI2 is just stellar from all aspects. I feel as if pro gear finally crossed over to enthusiast audio with that model.
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