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    iPhone 8: Better sound quality vs iPhone 7 or 6!?

    I guess I wasn't very clear but I found the sound I really enjoy with the iPhone 6 Plus using JRemote and SE846s but my iPhone is now over 3 years old so it is time to replace it. You mentioned goose bumps while listening. The first time I used this combination I was sitting on my deck outside...
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    iPhone 8: Better sound quality vs iPhone 7 or 6!?

    It was not to make it waterproof as the LG V30 water rating is higher with the headphone jack. I am still using a 3 year old iPhone 6 Plus because of Apple dumping the headphone jack. Since the iPhone 3GS I had upgraded to a new iPhone every 1-2 years. I was going to switch to the Pixel 2 this...
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    Shure SE846 Impressions Thread

    I have used my new to me SE846 and an iPhone 6+ (with JRemote and FLACs) for over a month now which is very portable. The bass is incredible! I also have Beyer T1s gen 1 headphones and an ifi iDSD Micro (silver) to drive them which I also like very much. I tried the iDSD with the SE846 but...
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    I am now having the same issues since updating to 10.3. I use JRemote with my iPhone 6 Plus, Micro iDSD and T1s. It seems to happen near the end of tracks. The music continues to play but no sound. Hitting pause for a few seconds does fix it for a little while. It does not happen using JRemote...
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    Shure SE846 Impressions Thread

    Depending on the tips used, I would be real careful using Vaseline. It is not good for silicone.
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    Shure SE846 Impressions Thread

    After tons of research including reading probably half of this thread <G>, I decided to buy the SE846 over Westone W60s. I had good luck buying a gently used iDSD Micro here and already have a pair of used Beyer T1s I bought off eBay over a year ago, but discovered that I miss not having IEMs...
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    Thanks for the suggestions. I will try other apps with the CCK and also using the iDSD through my laptop and JRMC which will eliminate the CCK.I may have to listen for a while as it only happened once every couple of hours or so.Darn! :)  
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    My portable rig has developed a problem. I am using an iDSD Micro connected to my iPhone 6 Plus with the CCK and using JRemote. Sometimes mid track, other times when a song starts, there is a noticeable "jitter" noise and the music tempo slows way down like there is a problem with the data flow...
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

      I think that was probably a Nano price. I was looking for a Micro at the time and found one in the forums here for $390 after New Years and couldn't be happier!.When a used one hits the market they sure don't last long.  
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    Reply to review by 'balcy24' on item 'iFi Audio micro iDSD'

    The X-Bass on my iDSD Micro is very subtle but is there. Now the 3D effect is really noticeable. I discovered it on a track with a high hat on the lower right around 4 o'clock When the 3D was on it expanded to between 2 and 4 o'clock. I switched it on and off several times as it was so amazing.    
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    The Official Beyerdynamic T1 Impressions and Discussion Thread

    I have T1s and love them but I do have a couple of questions. First, how can different ear pads affect the overall sound of the T1s since they are over the ear? I can see where on the ear they could change the sound but if they totally surround the ear and only provide a seal of sorts what can...
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    Which version of iOS are you using? I don't remember when it changed but for a few versions it didn't work very well with that error popping up. I use my iDSD Micro with an Apple 6 Plus with the latest iOS 9.2.1 and it works great. Doesn't matter what is plugged in or turned on first.  
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    The Official Beyerdynamic T1 Impressions and Discussion Thread

    Brooko I read the link you posted (thank you) and now wonder if I really heard what I thought I heard. I will transcode the FLAC to MP3 and see if the sound difference is still there. Got some checking to do! It may be just finally having an amp (iDSD) for the T1 and not the format difference. 
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    The Official Beyerdynamic T1 Impressions and Discussion Thread

    What I am hearing with my T1's and iFi iDSD is the difference of SQ with FLAC over 320 MP3. MP3's sound harsh in comparison and much less full. There are also sounds that were once buried in the background that now stand out.such as a slap bass string vibrating against the neck or a singer...
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    iFi iDSD Micro DSD512 / PCM768 DAC and Headphone Amp. Impressions, Reviews and Comments.

    That isn't too much of a concern with the T1s until I get a decent pair of IEMs. I am glad the power mode switch is on the side and harder to move though! I am running the iDSD at normal and not turbo.    As for the little rubber feet, they are in place. I must have been holding the...
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