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    Wiring a transformer to a CK2III

    Hi guys. Figured I'd make sure I was getting this right, just in case my amplifier explodes or the transformer mutates into a giant copper winding robot of death. Or something. It's correct, as far as I can tell. Also, how should I connect the ground on the IEC inlet to the chassis? What are...
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    Ever wonder why Westone has an office in Kalamazoo?

    I did. So while I was pestering Westone with questions, I decided to tack one more on: Quote: Also (again), might I ask why Westone chose Kalamazoo for an office? Is it because of the awesome name? Today, I received the reply: Quote: Yeah, it's just fun to say...
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    What to build? DAC, amp, power supply?

    I'd like to do some upgrading to my setup, and I've been planning some builds that I could do in the summer. I've been mainly looking at the AMB designs, namely the Gamma1, the CK2III, the M3, and the Sigma11. Too long; won't read: CK2III or M3. DAC: I'm not looking for anything much more...
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    Cracked housing - Super glue help!

    So, my SF3s have developed a crack I only recently noticed, as detailed in the following photos. The problem is worsened whenever I try to improve the fit of my earphone while it's in my ear by twisting it. Sometimes I grab only the bottom half, and it twists. I fear that the crack may...
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    My DAC/Amp is underwhelming - Why?

    I recently purchased an iBasso D2 Boa, and I feel underwhelmed by its performance. Everybody that I've spoken to who have bought sound cards claimed the difference in sound quality from before and after was "night and day". One of them even owned a pair of HD555s, and got an Audigy 2ZS. So...
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    iBasso D2+ Boa - Now with Line Out

    iBasso Just as I went to the iBasso site to check out the old D2... Paint job looks a bit like ass compared to the old ones, in my opinion. Maybe I just like brushed, anodized aluminium, with uncoloured bevel on the face plate. I think the only difference is the Line Out function. Maybe...
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    How much do you need to spend?

    When I bought my Super.fi 3s, I knew I'd be buying something in the same price range as my A700s, but would be sonically inferior (less bass, emphasized mid/high). I mean, that's how IEMs work. But my question is, how much do you need to spend before you catch up to full-size headphones? Can...
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    Foam eartips

    I have a pair of UE SF3s that I'd like foam tips for. The biflanges are a bit large for my ear, and don't fit without a lot of wiggling. I'm not a fan of the single flanges. The problem is that I can't decide between Shure black foam and Comply T500. The Comply foams are guaranteed to fit, and...
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    DAC/amp for <$150

    I've been looking for a good <$150 DAC/amp for my computer. I haven't been able to find much. iBasso D2 Boa (used) Beresford 7510 (used) HotAudio DAC Destroyer/Mark4/Bit Perfect Only the Bit Perfect, D2, and 7510 have volume controls (highly valuable). I'm not particularly picky if...
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