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  1. Syan25

    What is the oldest audio company?

    I know Beyerdynamic was established in 1924, Shure in 1925 and Denon was in 1910. Are there any older companies?? 
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    Dac Magic Plus or Gungnir?

    Any thoughts on these options or any other DAC in this price range?   My preference is the Gungnir but it is pricey. However. I wanted 2 RCA outputs which makes the Gungnir a better option. I have not heard either so I am asking..Something between $500 to 800 US.
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    Portable Source troubles

    I want to connect my ipod classic into a DAC...so as to override the ipod dac and run my lossless audio through a proper dac and head amp..   Problem is devices such as the PURE i20 can't be bought in Taiwan and no dealer will ship to Taiwan...what other options do I have     I head the...
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    Any suggestions for a good head-amp to match with the T1?

    Hey guys -    I want to find a neutral sounding head amp with enough voltage swing to be able to power the T1 (600 ohms). I prefer to have both balanced and regular interconnect inputs/outputs and preferably USB input too...   Any ideas? I was thinking of the Beyer's A2 or A20 but they don't...
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    Connection Advice: Dacport LX to SR-71A

    Hey there -    I just bought a Dacport LX. Because of its portability, I want to use it connected to my Ray Samuels SR-71A (Blackbird) portable amp.   As you may know - the Dacport LX has a 1/4 jack for connection to headphone or head amp. It comes with a RESERVE interconnect cable (1/4...
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    Best over-ear/on-ear portable headphones for around $100US

    Please advise on the portability, SQ and noise isolation.....
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    BEST MIDI KEYBOARD/CONTROLLER 88 KEYS??

    I am working with Cubase 6.5 and am looking for an excellent 88 keyed MIDI keyboard. Please drop a post on here if you have any suggestions or recommendations.   Thanks.   I was considering the M-Audio Oxygen 88. But you may have a better suggestion.
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    Any recommendations for a pair of self - powered monitors for MUSIC EDITING and LISTENING

    Would like some suggestions for a SMALL pair of monitors to use for music editing and playback. I use Cubase 6 and a MOTU Audio Interface - the speakers would be connected to the MOTU...would appreciate some ideas...   I am looking for clear, transparent speakers - ie. monitors ... 
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    Benefits of Triple Flange Sleeves vs. Foam sleeves...

    I'm a new owner of SHURE SE535 in ear monitors...   Please advise what are the benefits of various sleeves. To me - right off - the triple flange sleeves felt most comfortable - but what about sound isolation and most importantly - sound quality??   Any advice??    
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    What unlikely places have you seen mid - high end headphones in use???

    Saw a guy in the pouring rain here in Taipei wearing his HD800's...yeah - that is right - did he know what he had on his head???    Make this thread your home for fun postings on real street encounters of head-fi kind... 
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    Post your Favorite sound tracks here:

      Yes - despite my 38 years of despising country music completely with the exception of Mr. Cash - I dearly LOVE this album... and have turned around in my appreciation //// I have many more soundtracks that I DEARLY love - but I put this one up at the start of this thread - to say that this...
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    Altec Lansings - 5.1 Speakers - cutting out of sound sporadically

    Anyone know why this has been happening frequently since the two years that I bought it...?? 
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    Audible differences from upgraded power cables...

    Please comment on your experiences with upgraded power cables and whether there is any merit to them...I've just acquired the HR-2 that was without AC cable....do I go cheap or buy a more luxurious cable which may make no difference...??
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    Quality mini monitors that for computer based music editing studio????

    Please recommend some quality  reference monitors that are small and usable for music editing - small enough to be the size of bookends on a shelf...   Audioengine make small ones like the one's on Jude's desk - but I am not sure if they are for audiophile usage or mixing usage...   I...
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    Recommendations for what are currently the World's Best Headphones??

    Please recommend - T1, HD800, Audeze LCD-2, Denon AH-D700, the HE-6 or....???
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    BInaural Recordings - Any listening suggestions??

    Post any binaural recordings you know of here...
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    Pics of your favorite portable amp...

      My BlackBird - SR-71A...this is my lovely!
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    Best Technique for transferring vinyl recordings to FLAC files on PC

    Any theories about how to do this to get the BEST audio I can from vinyl records in mint condition....   they don't exist on CD or in any digital format that I know about...   Syan25 
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    Gil Scott Heron - RIP

    Please post here - your favorite Gil Scott Heron songs - the man is gone but not the music!!!! May he rest peacefully!
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    Cubase 6 - reliable online shops willing to ship to Taiwan?

    I'm looking for shops either in the UK, Hong Kong, Australia or USA - selling Cubase 6 and willing to ship to Taipei, Taiwan.   I am also wanting to buy permanently activate the Wavlab Elements 7 and the Halion Sonic, Halion Symphonic Orchestra programs too...   Reliable shops please if...
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    Greatest Bass Playing...(acoustic/electric)

    My Recommendations:   Any Stanley Clarke circa 1970-1982 - Return of Forever. School Days, Stanley Clarke - he does both acoustic and electric   Any Ron Carter on any jazz record...but for me - it's with the Miles Quintet...
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    The 003 Rack + Factory Complete: Any comments on this studio mixing hardware and the protools software...

     I am thinking of buying the 003 Rack + Factory Complete along with the Command 8 by Avid.   I would like to hear comments from experienced users before I purchase these items. I am mostly going to record solo piano using three microphones for my mini-home studio. However, I do like to music...
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    Question on plug-ins or USB drivers for USB DACs.......for wider latency/buffering options...

      Well - my set up is as follows -    itunes playback at - 24but/96khz using ALAC files recorded at 16bit/44.1 khz   itunes playback > Audigy x-fi sound card > altec lansing 5.1 surround sound = No problems   itunes playback > USB > Yulong D100 DAC > headphones = cracking -...
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    Yulong D100 - USB issues on itunes...popping and cracking

    Popping - cracking after 5 minutes of playback ...   Using ALAC files recorded at 16bit/44.1khz but trying to playback using the QuickTime preferences for Audio - at 24bit/96khz...   Is it the D100 or itunes?? Is it a latency issue and how to alter the latency on the QuickTime...
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    Recorded in 16bit/44.1 KHZ but playback in 24bit/96khz??

    Hey there - question:   If my ALAC files are recorded in 16bit/44khz - is it better to playback at 24bit/96khz or do I need to match the recorded bit/sample rate??   Because my DAC can playback at the the 24bit/96 khz - I was thinking of making that my setting??   H
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