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Bose Soundsport Free Bitrate
Assuming my source is lossless on my iphone; what quality/bitrate will be sent to these headphones via bluetooth?- peck1234
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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foobar vs iTunes 11
Foobar sounds so much better than iTunes. Even in directsound mode...- peck1234
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Why do CDs sound better than loss less audio files?
http://www.kenrockwell.com/audio/why-cds-sound-great.htm- peck1234
- Post #79
- Forum: Sound Science
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J River sounds Much more Dynamic Than Foobar?
I'm using the same settings in both programs. WASAPI Push. Bitmatched 16bit playback all lossless files. J River is much more dynamic sounding? Any one else have the same experiences?- peck1234
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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FLAC sounds Better than ALAC on foobar?
Going to try some abx tests- peck1234
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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FLAC sounds Better than ALAC on foobar?
Yes I know it doesent make sense. I just got into foobar with WASAPI Push (Bit-Pefect Play back) on my Titanium HD (Audio Creation Mode) My entire collection of songs consists of ALAC. I figured why not convert a song to FLAC and see if there's any audable diffrence? Well after about...- peck1234
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Quick iTunes question
Nothing you can do about that untill a software update. Honestly you should use J River with the WASAPI. It blows itunes out of the water.- peck1234
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ASIO, WASAPI, BBQ?
DAC on the Titanium HD is outstanding. I recently starting using foobar with WASAPI "exlusive mode" (bit-perfect) and must say the detail level has increased. Make sure to set your conrol panel on the right settings.- peck1234
- Post #28
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Yamaha PRO Headphones.
Well I just returned my pair, had them for about a week. The clarity and separation was outstanding but I kept finding my self rasing the volume to hear the vocals and all I kept hearing was more bass and treble which lead me to my refund. My M50's maintain more foward mids than the pro...- peck1234
- Post #328
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD 598 Impressions Thread
Just bought another pair of 598, (i previously had a used pair and loved them but sold them because I needed the cash at the time. This time I bought I brand new pair off ebay for $230! Cant wait. The reccessed mids on my M50's are really starting to bug me..- peck1234
- Post #1,473
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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The Xonar Essence STX Q/A, tweaking, impressions thread
Just bought this card guys, intailly (Xonar was way to bright for my liking) Hope the blaster delivers. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102033- peck1234
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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CD Player VS Soundcard DAC
Just the cost of the Arcam r/dac ($480), everything I bought and didn't like was returned promptly for a full refund... My upgrade's went, HRT Music streamer II, Xonar STX, Emotiva XDA-1, and now the Acam r/dac.- peck1234
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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CD Player VS Soundcard DAC
About 2 hours in with the Arcam and I'm finally happy to say Goodbye CD Player!!!! The Arcam r/dac detail retreival and BASS is apsuletly outstanding. Very laid back but detailed response without that "bright" cold digital feel. Finally satisfaction with a DAC!!!- peck1234
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CD Player VS Soundcard DAC
I will be picking up the arcam within the next couple hours, impressions soon to come.- peck1234
- Post #22
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Atom Netbook as music jukebox
Yes, 1GB of ram for XP, and 2GB for 7.- peck1234
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Creative Sound Blaster Recon3D 1st Impressions and Questions!
Thanks purple! I noticed the headphone amp on this card has a very slight hiss, while as my AX-497 has 0 his. Thus, I will benefit here from using the an amped output to my ax-497.- peck1234
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Atom Netbook as music jukebox
Yes the n570 and the n2600 have plenty of processing power. 2GB of ram for windows 7 is a MUST however.- peck1234
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Creative Sound Blaster Recon3D 1st Impressions and Questions!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102041 This sound card has a headphone out that is amped, and your usual line outs. If im going to hook this up to a speaker amp via 3.5mm to RCA cable's should I used the amped output or line out? (green jack) (obviously the...- peck1234
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Arcam rDac - it's out!
Just bought this DAC, should arrive within the next couple of days. Ive gone through a xonar STX, and a Emotiva XDA-1 completely unsatisfied. Hoping this will change my mind, because right now, to my ears, my el cheapo sony cd player still sounds the best.. Thank god for 30 day...- peck1234
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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CD Player VS Soundcard DAC
Update, going to try out another DAC, Arcam rDAC incoming!!!!- peck1234
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Question about headphone/speakers (SoundBlaster)
http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=2300 Going to be using the cable above once my new mobo/soundcard arrives. My mobo also has the latest onboard via chipset, curious to see how that sounds compared to the soundcard!- peck1234
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Question about headphone/speakers (SoundBlaster)
Recently purchased a new sound card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102041 I usually run an aux cable from my soundcard to my HI-FI AX-497 receiver and then use the 1/4th jack on the reciever to the m50s. But now since the soundblaster has a build in amp bypassing...- peck1234
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You know you're an audiophile when...
Quote: YES!!!! Silk tweeters are amazing, Energy's linup uses the silk tweeters, they are fantastic. Supposodely aluminum is better tho, I have yet to hear aluinum tweeters however.- peck1234
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Pictures of your computer rigs! Post them here!
Quote: Quote: Correct. To bad the mobo just blew up. Stay away from asrock people, going back with gigabyte.- peck1234
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Pictures of your computer rigs! Post them here!
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- Forum: Computer Audio