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Effects of Using a Power Converter?
Just curious...would an amp's sound quality decrease dramatically if I use a cheap step down converter? Any goods one that are recommended?- Fidel
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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New Pico Slim from Headamp
Check this out: HeadAmp Audio Electronics Looks like Justin's got some good stuff to offer for IEM users. I wonder if he'll come up with a Pico Slim Dac...- Fidel
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Best balanced amp for HD650
I am ready to purchase an awesome amp for my Sennheisers. I currently run the 650s balanced from the DAC1 USB. I am currently thinking of: -Headamp GS-X -Beta22 -Headroom Home -RSA Apache Does Justin have the new modules ready for the GS-X? Are there amps that will give me a better...- Fidel
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Balanced 650s
Hi everyone, I have an extra cable for my 650s and I'm thinking about making my own balanced cable for the Dac1. Can someone tell me how to solder the wires to the XLR plugs? What kind of XLR plugs would I need (is 4-pin female the right one)? Thanks.- Fidel
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New Dac for headphones & speakers
Hi all, I'm thinking about getting good DAC for my system. I am currently using a Meridian 508.20 as transport, but I wish to set up a PC system without a great compromise in SQ. Any recommendations for a good DAC? My top choices at the moment are DAC1 usb and Stello 220 (I ruled out the Lavry)...- Fidel
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Earplugs
Has anyone tried the Sensaphonic Solid Sleep Earplugs? I need some serious noise-cancelling earplugs for better sleep. Thanks.- Fidel
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Apple Lossless to CD
Is the quality of Apple lossless music burned on CD comparable to the quality on a real CD?- Fidel
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Meridian 508.20 vs. 508.24?
Hi, just want to know what the big difference between the 2 is, and how it affects the sound. Also wonder how the player sounds like. I'll be using it with some laid back/neutral sounding amp + headphones. The sound I enjoy the most by far came from the Sony R10s with neutral...- Fidel
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Which source??
Need some advice for my new source... Options: -Arcam CD72T -Cambridge AZUR 640C -AOS Piccolo Dac + cd player -Ack! Dac + cd player Just wish to hear some comments on the strength/weaknesses of these. I'll be using K501s/Er4s with these. Detail, clarity, and non-emphasized tight bass...- Fidel
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Best LIVE Recordings
Which live CDs (not SACDs) gave you a "wow" experience? Performance/sonic ratings out of 10?