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Re: New Adventures in Chi-Fi

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antonio66 wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:09 am Even cheaper, I don't use earphones but read these are very good. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266670527725
Linsoul earphones are also available via Amazon. Some folks don't like the over-ear wire, not handy with spectacles.

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Re: New Adventures in Chi-Fi

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Holy guacamole, these buds are good! Finally getting some airtime with the 1More Quads and they are stunning.

Blurb from Amazon:

Features & details

FOUR DRIVERS - Diamond-like carbon dynamic driver (like mini speakers) + 3 balanced armatures (like mini tweeters) deliver unsurpassed dynamic power and definition.
METICULOUS DESIGN - Streamlined aluminum sound chamber with perfected ergonomics ensures exceptional comfort and noise isolation.


Soundwise this results in a wide outside-the-head sound field with amazing imaging. Detail is lush and subtle, dynamics crisply sharp.
Lovely non-fatiguing, 'natural' character.

I never expected a set of earphones to sound like this, the Triple Driver model is fantastic but the Quad is a quantum-leap further.

Amazon have these occasionally discounted and I got mine for about €100. If you are looking for a set of seriously audiophile-level in-ears then you can't go wrong with these.

:music-listening: :music-listen: :music-listening:
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Re: New Adventures in Chi-Fi

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OrangeFixie wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 7:57 am BTW, I did buy the V3 with the higher output transformer. Also, I might never have taken a chance on Chi-Fi if it hadn't been for this thread, so thanks to everyone who's contributed.
Just trying to decide between the Fosi V3 (£75) or the Aimiya 07 Max (£84) to drive a subwoofer. Feed will be from my sub output on the active line level crossover, so the Aimiya in mono mode is the obvious choice, but the Fosi with a trick interconnect powering the two 10" drivers is a slightly cheaper option. I did think of the Fosi V3 mono but it's not discounted yet on Amazon 🤣

Thanks for all the recommendations I wouldn't have thought about trying Chi-fi as an option without this thread.

... Yes I was looking at plate amps on AliExpress but don't want another filter in the circuit 😙😙

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Re: New Adventures in Chi-Fi

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TheRealAleman wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2024 8:56 am
OrangeFixie wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 7:57 am BTW, I did buy the V3 with the higher output transformer. Also, I might never have taken a chance on Chi-Fi if it hadn't been for this thread, so thanks to everyone who's contributed.
Just trying to decide between the Fosi V3 (£75) or the Aimiya 07 Max (£84) to drive a subwoofer. Feed will be from my sub output on the active line level crossover, so the Aimiya in mono mode is the obvious choice, but the Fosi with a trick interconnect powering the two 10" drivers is a slightly cheaper option. I did think of the Fosi V3 mono but it's not discounted yet on Amazon 🤣

Thanks for all the recommendations I wouldn't have thought about trying Chi-fi as an option without this thread.

... Yes I was looking at plate amps on AliExpress but don't want another filter in the circuit 😙😙

I use tiny mono amps called the Douk G4 in my office desktop rig, these are switchable between full-range or subwoofer-range.
Lovely little things, dirt cheap, oodles of power.

The Sabaj A20a 2022 can also be set to mono mode with a dedicated sub-setting and variable roll-off. There are others from Fosi, Aiyima etc that are specifically for subwoofers. On Amazon & AliExpress these can be picked up very cheaply.

Class D delivers a lot of fast and clean power - ideal for subwoofers.

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Re: New Adventures in Chi-Fi

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Just spotted the Fosi M03.
Looks perfect for your needs


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NVA: P50 (phono)Aiyima A07 MAX (2) + Arcam One
Bedroom: Allo DigiOne + Sabaj A10d + Kenwood KA-660D
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Re: New Adventures in Chi-Fi

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Fretless wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2024 11:42 am Just spotted the Fosi M03.
Looks perfect for your needs


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Thanks Fret, don't want/need a Sub specific as I have a sub out from the crossover so it adds an unnecessary filter into the path. To please Paul I could use a single M600 but this is just supposed to be cheap playing around.

Probably going for the A07 Max to make the interconnect (5m of SSP) cheaper as it would only need a single terminal at each end.

Edit: bought the Fosi TP02 having said all that.

Thanks for thinking of my problem @Fretless when you are dealing with your massive loss
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Re: New Adventures in Chi-Fi

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TP02 looks good, hope it works for you.

Hectic days with a constant stream of organising and heaps of warm wishes. It's nice just to switch off and talk hifi for a bit.
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Re: New Adventures in Chi-Fi

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Well the Fosi Audio TP02 Subwoofer Amp has arrived, and has been installed. It's tiny :D and it's doing the job driving two 10" Kenford Bins in free air ...very flabby bass but that will tighten up when the bins go into a cabinet. Thinking about power supplies, My DACMagic 200 is currently being driven by the supplied "Cambridge Audio" wall wart (12V @2A) I'm thinking that moving to a LPS would result in an upgrade ... With the bonus of also powering my active crossover (12V @ 6W ) with clean power (also being powered by a TPLink 12V @ 2A wall wart from my box of spares), and I suppose if it had enough outputs and power the Volumio silent PC as well.

So do I spend big bucks and get something from iFi (Like the iPower Elite, Or spend less bucks and buy an iFi Wall wart. Then of course there is the Bay of E, and the huge number of "Chi Fi" LPS ... such as this one and similar models. Of course if I'm going to get something from China then I may as well use AliExpress and save myself about 1/3 the cost.

Has anyone used Ali's Linear PSU''s and if so what ones?

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Re: New Adventures in Chi-Fi

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I have a a 5V Weiliang LPS from AliExpress that drives both a Pi streamer and an SMSL DAC. Nice, does the job.

I also have 2 whacking great 12V SBooster power supplies sitting here unused. They were brought to upgrade a couple of Cambridge DacMagic units, which did make a serious difference. Must have a look sometime if they can be used with something else.
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NVA: Cube2 + LS6+ Sabaj A10a (2) + Little Bear MC2
Downstairs:
Vinyl
TEAC TN-4D-SE + Sumiko Pearl
DigiDenafrips Ares II + Volumio PC + Cambridge CXC
NVA: P50 (phono)Aiyima A07 MAX (2) + Arcam One
Bedroom: Allo DigiOne + Sabaj A10d + Kenwood KA-660D
Office: Allo DigiOne SIG + SMSL M300se + Douk G4 (x2)
Mission 760 + Monolith 887 + German Maestro GMP 450

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