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Thoughts on Bluestacks emulator for Apple Music?
Hello everyone, what is the general consensus for using bluestacks android emulator on PC to stream apple music lossless? I haven't been able to find any real posts about this. Does bluestacks compress the audio at all? Ive been using it for a while now and it sounds great, ill continue to use...- Kevbo
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Ground loop help
Hi all! My setup includes a schiit modius -> Schiit vali 2 tube amp. Previously I had no issues from the schiit modi multibit that I upgraded from, but now that I have powered my system on I have noticed a prominent hum. Everything is powered through the same surge protector, I have found that...- Kevbo
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SHURE SE215 alternative?
Hi guys, I'm obviously new here. I have had 3 pairs of the shure 215s and every pair had broken in less than a year, I'm not very rough on them. One earbud always dies out. Anyways, I was looking for recommendations on an alternative that would fit my needs. I primarily will use them for...- Kevbo
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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which dac/sound card is better?
I own a sound blaster z pcie Card http://www.soundblaster.com/products/sound-blaster-z.aspx And im looking at a Nuforce uDac2 https://www.nuforce.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=4:udac-2&Itemid=186/index.php Which one of these has better specs? I'm not very good at understanding...- Kevbo
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URGENT! OPINIONS WANTED
okay im really pressed for time as im going on a trip in 3 days i need to order now im looking at the AKG q701 for ~160 usd the ath 900x open air for ~130 usd and the beyerdynamic custom one pro for ~140 usd any help would be apreciated i already have a 24/192...- Kevbo
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Audio Technica ATH-AD700x or AKG Q701?
im in the market for some new headphones and have been looking at both of these from appearances they seem almost the exact same and the difference in price is ~$60 is the 60 price gap worth it? im a budget guy and i listen to mostly heavy metal but sometimes very melodic relaxed...- Kevbo
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best sounding headphones for ~$170, recommendations please
im addicted to headphones!!!!! my wallet is crying please suggest your favorite pair love any genre of music- Kevbo
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does the length of a cable diminish quality
right now im using about a 20 foot long cable for my headphones about 10 ft to the amp im using and then another 10 ft to the headphones maybe more does this drastically reduce the quality of sound?- Kevbo
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Grado vs akg, opinions and help wanted
right now im in the market for some new cans ive been looking at the grado 60e and the akg q701 now i know these two headphones are worlds apart in sound signatures and the grados are half the price of the akg i love open backed headphones im looking or the best quality for the price ...- Kevbo
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Best FLAC player?
Im using some no name program to play my flac files on my pc. Am i utilizing the lossless audio or am i diminishing it by using software rather than hardware- Kevbo
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Do i need a DAC if i already have a decent sound card?
if i were to buy one what would the benefits be? my current card is a creative sound blaster z and help would be apreciated- Kevbo
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AMP/DAC or tube amp? please help
So i just bought my first good pair of headphones (senn hd 598) and want to start experimenting with amps. Right now im looking at the bravo v3 tube amp for $72 and the monoprice amp/dac combo for $89. My source would be my sound card (sound blaster z) Any advice would be great- Kevbo
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Shure SE 215, etymotic hf3, or bose ie2?
trying to decide which have the best sound clarity for the best price, right now im leaning to the shure's but im also interested in the bose. id use these headphones for intense workouts and leisure listening thanks- Kevbo
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations