Recent content by nicholars
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Sony NW-A40 Series NW-A45/A46/A47
I read from a couple of people (from google search) that the cable that comes with it does not allow DAC and it is for data transfer and charging. If the cable in the box can be used for DAC then there is no problem!- nicholars
- Post #1,431
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Sony NW-A40 Series NW-A45/A46/A47
I read that the cable that comes with the NWA45, does NOT allow you to use it as a DAC? Which is a bit annoying to be honest, one thing I can say about this MP3 player before even receiving it, is that the proprietary cable is pretty annoying... Why can't they just use USB like everyone else!! I...- nicholars
- Post #1,429
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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UpTone Audio ISO Regen Listening Impressions
Well that is definitely a good ratio of returns!- nicholars
- Post #104
- Forum: Computer Audio
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UpTone Audio ISO Regen Listening Impressions
No I would certainly notice if it was an improvement... but also there is a lot of "expectation bias" in audio... So was just looking to see if any actual measurements showing improvements... Thing is with that link though, yes there is an improvement, but the first graph is already below...- nicholars
- Post #102
- Forum: Computer Audio
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UpTone Audio ISO Regen Listening Impressions
I don't know you could be right, but just looking for some objective evidence that they improve the sound... Maybe it does make a difference in your system I have no idea!- nicholars
- Post #98
- Forum: Computer Audio
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UpTone Audio ISO Regen Listening Impressions
Quote from that review : "Despite so many defenders of this class of products, measurements and objective analysis of the devices lends to no useable. High performance DACs are designed to sound and measure excellently without such tweaks (after all, if there was something to these devices...- nicholars
- Post #96
- Forum: Computer Audio
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UpTone Audio ISO Regen Listening Impressions
That is a good improvement, but isn't that because the Modi has not great USB in the first place? Mm yes these do look interesting but not sure how much difference they will make if your DAC already has good USB.- nicholars
- Post #95
- Forum: Computer Audio
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UpTone Audio ISO Regen Listening Impressions
Hm but wouldn't the normal measurements of sound quality be enough to show whether it makes a difference or not, for example the sort of measurements you get on audiosciencereview or archimago?? I am obviously interested in improving the sound where possible, but I am not sure this is actually...- nicholars
- Post #92
- Forum: Computer Audio
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UpTone Audio ISO Regen Listening Impressions
Are there any measurements proving that these devices make a measurable difference? I have seen one where some of these devices like the IFI or the Uptone reduced the noise floor on the USB slightly, but we are talking about -130db instead of -120db... So I don't think this would make any...- nicholars
- Post #81
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Audeze LCD-2C Classic - Impressions Thread
I am not saying this to whine for no reason BTW, I assume Audeze might read this, not that my opinion matters much to them, but if enough people complain about it, maybe they will actually make lighter headphones.- nicholars
- Post #4,918
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audeze LCD-2C Classic - Impressions Thread
I don't have a weak neck at all, they do not cause pain as such, just they are not comfortable, for example : a) These are causing physical pain, my neck is too weak < No b) Ergh these are not very comfortable compared to most headphones, which makes them less enjoyable to use. < Yes- nicholars
- Post #4,917
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audeze LCD-2C Classic - Impressions Thread
Not sure really, yes Planar is heavier than Dynamic, but they could easily shave off 100-200g, which would put them into the "slightly heavy but not a problem" category. Whereas now even the 2C, which is the lightest, is still very heavy compared to most other headphones. Not so bad for music...- nicholars
- Post #4,909
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audeze LCD-2C Classic - Impressions Thread
I don't know why they are so stubborn with the weight, they could make the same headphones, but out of some high quality plastic or some other light material, yes it would not look as "premium", but the main point being that they would be lighter and more comfortable. Which would make them more...- nicholars
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD660S... Finally a successor for the HD650?
Yes as I said people who love the HD650, may or may not like the 660s. People who find the 650 a bit "veiled / boring / slow", would probably like the 660s more.- nicholars
- Post #4,106
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)