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Audeze DSP presets now available in Roon
I've recently bought a pair of LCD-X and I'm really keen to play around with Roon to consider a long term purchase. Any chance there is a currently valid 60 day trial code?- Scottyj11
- Post #96
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Step up in Head-Fi
I have pulled the trigger and ended up with a new pair of Audeze LCD-X. I bought an iFi hip-DAC as a budget source to initially drive them and have started by using my phone (Note 10+) streaming Tidal through the Universal Audio Player Pro app. I'm very interested in any insights or tips to...- Scottyj11
- Post #20
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Step up in Head-Fi
I think I've narrowed down my considerations to Audeze-LCD-X or Focal Clear following reading/watching loads of reviews, listening to the limited selection of headphones I could get my hands on (including, Focal Elex, Meze 99C and Empyrean, old pair of LCD-3 with dodgey L channel and full range...- Scottyj11
- Post #18
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Step up in Head-Fi
I'm curious about your experience with LCD-2C/X/3 and how they stack up to Quad ERA-1 and Focal Clear. I've got an opportunity for a great deal on an ex-demo pair of LCD-3s but recently heard a review that suggested the to end range is harsh and soundstage not what would be expected for the $...- Scottyj11
- Post #16
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Step up in Head-Fi
What's the difference between the Focal Clear and Focal Clear Professional?- Scottyj11
- Post #11
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Step up in Head-Fi
Is it your flagship portable DAC/amp?- Scottyj11
- Post #8
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Step up in Head-Fi
Thanks for the responses. I anticipate listening in various places, mostly at a desk at home or at work, but wouldn't mind the flexibility of a portable DAC. What are your thoughts about the LCD-3 in comparison, especially if I can get a good price? Unfortunately not! I'm on the Sunshine Coast- Scottyj11
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Step up in Head-Fi
Hello Head-Fiers, I've had great help from this community in the past and am looking for some feedback and guidance as I navigate a decent entry point into the hifi headphone market. I'm anticipating rewarding myself with a pair of decent headphones paired with DAC/amp in the next couple...- Scottyj11
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Portable MQA compatible DACs
Head-fiers, I'm looking to enter the market of mid-range headphones and a decent paired headphone amp/DAC to fill a gap in Hifi stereo listening. I've come to piece with the fact that a decent stereo and speaker set up is unlikely currently with a young family. I'm enjoying my Tidal...- Scottyj11
- Post #22
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Advice for MQA USB-C DAC and BT headphones for Galaxy Note 10
I can understand and respect that. Being the case does it matter what I use to connect my in ears? Can you suggest an accessible and decent quality USB C to 3.5mm dongle/DAC?- Scottyj11
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Advice for MQA USB-C DAC and BT headphones for Galaxy Note 10
I'm after a couple pieces of advice or suggestions relating to affordable MQA capable in line DAC and BT headphones. I'm anticipating getting a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 this week. It will be my first phone without 3.5mm headphone jack. I'm currently considering how to get decent sound out of this...- Scottyj11
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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In-ear 'Bang for Buck' with Fiio X5
I had the opportunity to listen to Westone W40 and shure 535, but not the IE80. I ave previously had a pair of IE8s. I also listened to the new RHA T20s, which come in a couple hundred $ less than these others. Being significantly impressed with the sound, build quality and 4 year warranty...- Scottyj11
- Post #5
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Sennheiser ie80, RHA T10, or DUNU DN-1000?
Thanks - it is great to hear positive reviews from those who own them! What do you make of the bass filters?- Scottyj11
- Post #10
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Sennheiser ie80, RHA T10, or DUNU DN-1000?
I'm having the same dilemma. Came home with T20s having walked into a shop to buy IE80s (the T20 were in stock, IE80s - not). I think I'm going to bite the bullet, crack the seal and try the RHAs...- Scottyj11
- Post #8
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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RHA - T20 - Impressions, Reviews, and questions
I was after a pair of Sennheiser IE80s. Went into a store with many models available to demo: RHA T20 Westone 30 Shure SE535 Final Audio Heaven V They did NOT have IE80 to demo. Of all the testing, and with price in mind I've taken home the RHA T20. Having just read the...- Scottyj11
- Post #317
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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FiiO X3 & X5 USB Drivers (for Windows only)
Trying to install the DAC driver I keep getting the following error: "ERROR: Pre-installation of 'C:\Program Files\Thesycon\TUSBAudio_Driver\tusbaudiok... Please run setup again! ======================== Installation Failed. ========================" Please help! -
FiiO X3 & X5 USB Drivers (for Windows only)
I have tried using the X5 as a DAC at work as well. It is also not working! Could it be a firmware issue, or something else? -
In-ear 'Bang for Buck' with Fiio X5
Didn't get any bites here, and still looking for some advice- Scottyj11
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In-ear 'Bang for Buck' with Fiio X5
I'm after some wisdom/opinion. There is so much information 'out there' and I'm looking for a little more guidance. I recently lost a pair of Sennheiser IE8s and want to replace them I have a large collection of lossless files which I run on a Fiio X5. I'm looking for replacement in-ears...- Scottyj11
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Ultimate Ears UE 900 Discussion and Impressions Thread
I've just seen a great price for these on DWI ($309AUD). I have been reading about lots of counterfeit products around - especially sennheiser products. Are people confident these are real deal?- Scottyj11
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Guarneri IE800 on Amazon - for real?!
Hi Head Fi'ers I saw these on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Guarneri-Audiophile-Headphones-Class-Performance/dp/B00WOUYN20/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440413806&sr=8-1&keywords=guarneri+ie800 The buyer responded to an enquiry saying they were made from the same components as original Sennheisers...- Scottyj11
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FiiO X3 & X5 USB Drivers (for Windows only)
I'm having issues with my X5 in windows 8.1 It was working well as a USB DAC a few months ago after initial installation. I tried to use it again for the first time in a while today. When I change the USB mode to DAC and plug it in, the DAC screen (with the sound wave image) appears... -
Good Software to tag flac files?
Having recently bought a Fiio X5 I'm trying to clean up my flac collection. The file names and tags are all over the place. I currently have them on two micro SD cards in my X5. I was hoping to be able to load the whole collection into a program, click a button and have it search and correct...- Scottyj11
- Post #16
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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The Fiio X5 Thread
Cheers - I knew there was a simple answer.- Scottyj11
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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The Fiio X5 Thread
I'm sure this has been covered many a place before, but to save me trawling through 981 pages of forum... What is the difference/intention of separating the 3.5mm headphone and 3.5mm output jacks?- Scottyj11
- Post #14,702
- Forum: Portable Source Gear