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tjl5709 replied to the thread Powering TOTL planar headphones with an amp and DAP.If you're even considering a DCA Expanse, it will want good, clean power. I have the Stealth's and it loves (and needs) power. Save the...
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tjl5709 replied to the thread Shure KSE1500 Review - Shure KSE1500 Sound Isolating Electrostatic Earphones.Hopefully, you have a good chain feeding it or it is going to show you the deficiencies in your chain. As previously stated, get some...
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tjl5709 replied to the thread Two computers audio into one headphone, with a mic to 1. Help!.Does your DAC have multiple inputs? Coax and/or optical and/or USB input? If so, feed each PC thru them and use the DAC to switch sound...
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tjl5709 replied to the thread FLAC ? ALAC ? AIFF ? or... WAV ?.I didn't see it mentioned, but WAV does not have tags to identify your file. It can be managed on a pc pretty easy, but on a DAP? Not so...
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tjl5709 replied to the thread Favorite streaming platform for highest quality sound?.A typical laptop or desktop PC has both a dac chip and an amp section so you can play the music from a streaming audio supplier. Thats...
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tjl5709 replied to the thread Dan Clark Audio Stealth Review, Interview, Measurements.Should be part of the kit. It makes a difference.
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tjl5709 replied to the thread FiiO M15S Pocket Desktop-Level Player Discussion & Impressions Thread.The HD800S likes power. Since the M15s has a balanced low output, I'd get something like the Schitt Jotunheim 2 and use the DAP for...
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tjl5709 replied to the thread Which software based eq should I use?.I use stereotool that is a plugin compatible with winamp, musicbee, and older versions of mediamonkey. Like you, I use a win 10 tower...
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tjl5709 replied to the thread Can anyone compare Schiit Jot2 amp and Bifrost DAC combo with the all-in-one FiiO K9 PRO ESS?.I'd post a comparison question between the Bifrost (which one?) and the K9 from a DAC standpoint. I have the Jot2 and it is excellent. I...
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tjl5709 replied to the thread Schiit Yggdrasil Impressions thread.I had the first version with usb 3, it replaced a gumby which replaced a bifrost. I now have LIM with Unison.
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tjl5709 replied to the thread USB Switch (multiple USB sources, one DAC).Schiit has a new CD source (URD) that also works as a USB switch.
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tjl5709 replied to the thread Schiit Yggdrasil Impressions thread.The issue comes down to the rest of your chain. For me, Yggy provides resolution. I hear stuff in my library that I never knew was...
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tjl5709 replied to the thread Motherboard manufacturer with best USB output?.Something else to consider. I put one of these in my tower PC to feed my yggy. Elfidelity AXF-100 ULTRA III USB isolator card It will...
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tjl5709 replied to the thread New computer selection.This is just my opinion, but if you are not gaming, doing video editing, and photo editing, but just streaming or playing audio and...
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tjl5709 replied to the thread [FiiO M11 Plus LTD/M11 Plus] THXAAA-78,Android 10, 2.5/3.5/4.4 Powerful Output/4.4 LO output, Dual AK4497/ES9068AS DAC chips, 4GB RAM,64G Flash.Here is my take. I went from X7mk2 to the the M11ess. I only wanted to possibly move as the x7 chocked on my 1TB card. Sound wise thru a...