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Sound Quality of Digital Out (Coax/Toslink) from DAP’s?
I wanted to get some opinions on the quality of the digital outputs (coax/toslink) from modern DAP’s. I’m not interested in USB because the Chord Mojo 2 is known to have white noise blast issues using the USB inputs. I still want to use the Mojo 2 as a portable DAC/Amp so the hunt begins for a...- Andrew Rieger
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Best AIO DAC/Headphone Amp combo unit under $1.5K?
I’ve been out of the headphone game for a few years. I’m looking to dramatically simplify my setup with a good all in one unit that focuses equal attention on the quality of the DAC and headphone amp. I’m just curious what’s out there now under the $1.5K mark that can trade blows with a good...- Andrew Rieger
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Solid State Amps for Bright Headphones
Any recommendations for SS amps with a bit of treble roll off for hot/bright headphones?- Andrew Rieger
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NuPrime DAC 9
I'm really surprised this doesn't have its own thread at this point. Any Nuprime DAC 9 users? Company Link: http://www.nuprimeaudio.com/index.php/products/dacs-and-headphone-amps/home-audio-dacs/dac-9.html Headphonics Review: http://headfonics.com/2016/06/the-dac-9-by-nuprime/- Andrew Rieger
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Emotiva Stealth DC-1 vs Schiit Modi/Bifrost Multibit
Has anyone had a chance to compare the sound of the Emotiva Stealth DC-1 (just the DAC stage) to the Schiit Modi/Bifrost Multibit?- Andrew Rieger
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Aune X5S Digital Transport
Anyone have experience with the Aune X5S Digi transport? Link: http://en.auneaudio.com/index.php?s=Home/Article/detail/id/101.html Looks interesting but reviews are pretty much nonexistent.- Andrew Rieger
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Tube Preamp into Solid State Headphone Amp
I know people have used tube preamps into solid state speaker amps but I'm curious to hear impressions from those who have tube preamped their SS headphone amps.- Andrew Rieger
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Burning 24bit FLAC to Discs
I know that most people play their 24bit FLACs through their computer but I prefer to use physical discs played through a transport. I've given hope for any viable 24bit disc format so I'm now looking to make my own discs using high res files sourced from sites like HDTRacks and Acoustic Sounds...- Andrew Rieger
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Strange Electrical Anomaly - Please Help
So a quick introduction. I'm currently running a Schiit Modi Multibit via RCA into a Rupert Neve RNHP amp powering some Beyerdynamic DT1990's. I set up the stack originally in my apartment and have enjoyed many splendid hours of music without any trouble. I recently moved this same setup into my...- Andrew Rieger
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Why can't a 32 bit DAC actually resolve 32 bits?
I'm a bit confused about this subject. There are numerous DAC's on the market that have 32 bit chips inside. I was reading about MSB's $90,000 Select DAC and they claim it has achieved the highest resolution conversion ever at 28.5bits (which is apparently an insane accomplishment). So why are...- Andrew Rieger
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Thinking of going back to CD's ... Am I nuts?
So picking components for my new headphone set up is driving me nuts to say the least. I'm currently running an AT R70X with a Teac UD301 DAC/Amp, pretty happy with the combo so far but I'm looking to upgrade. I'm currently using Tidal but I live in an area with absolute garbage wifi in a...- Andrew Rieger
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Anyone else have really bad luck with defective products?
So I haven't been in this hobby for very long but I'm starting to get really burned by all the defective products I seem to encounter. I know you get what you pay for and I haven't really bought anything "hifi" yet but I have dropped a decent amount on this stuff. I baby my gear too. Fiio...- Andrew Rieger
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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portable dac/amp for 400+ ohm headphones?
So I recently picked a pair of Audio Technica R70x's which are 470 ohm. I like to walk around my house and listen to music so I am looking for a portable dac/amp that can drive them. I'm hoping to keep the cost under $200 but I'm not finding much. All the portable dac/amps in my price range seem...- Andrew Rieger
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Any ideas on how to make Fidelio L2's more comfortable?
New here, been reading threads for a while though. I just picked up some barely used Phillips Fidelio L2's from an audiophile buddy of mine for a steal. He liked but didn't love them, mostly because he found them to be slightly uncomfortable but said they sounded killer for the price. Anyways, I...- Andrew Rieger
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