Recent content by ack-fin
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WARNING: Fake IE8s! Comparison pictures included!!
I might be wrong but I imagine there are more than one factories turning out fakes so some might be better than others and may have varying traits. Mine are definitely fake and I had my suspicions long before I knew there were so many fakes around - One: the price was too good, and - Two: they...- ack-fin
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Pico Portable amp/DAC question - howto use DAC
Hi, I bought my Pico used and it didn't come with a user's manual. I assumed that to use the DAC I would just need to plug in the USB port to my computer to make use of the DAC. When I plug it in I get no sound. I know about assumptions but another thing I assumed or hope is that the DAC is...- ack-fin
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Just got the NuForce NE-700X, but the left earphone cord seems "loose"...
Quote: Where did you purchase them? If it was Amazon do it through them. If not, I'd create a ticket on their site.- ack-fin
- Post #6
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Just got the NuForce NE-700X, but the left earphone cord seems "loose"...
I don't have the exact issue but it's related somewhat. Before I get into that I want to say I am very happy with the sound of these IEMs especially considering the price. I purchased them with a FiiO E11 and a month later I got a Pico Portable amp/DAC. The sound, obviously, is far superior...- ack-fin
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Which IEMs seem to stay in best?
I'll get back to you in the UEs. I may buy them for him as a gift as he's always been a good friend. i can't do it until the 3rd though.- ack-fin
- Post #13
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Which IEMs seem to stay in best?
Great idea. I was under the impression that all customs were cost prohibitive for him. I'll do some more checking. Thanks for pointing out the obvious that had escaped me.- ack-fin
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Which IEMs seem to stay in best?
I'm helping a friend that's a drummer and back up singer pick out a pair of IEMs so he can hear himself better to know if he's on key. I believe his budget if going to be less than $400 as he'll also be getting a portable amp in the same price range if not a bit more. Any input with your...- ack-fin
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NuForce uDAC-2, Fiio E7 or HifiMAN EF2A?
Quote: Thanks xxhaxx for the heads up on ibasso. I've spent all day reading reviews of ibasso products and ibasso in comparison to other portable amps and, even though I enjoy my E11, am going to upgrade to a ibasso D4 mamba and may even play around with some of the upgrades...- ack-fin
- Post #11
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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NuForce uDAC-2, Fiio E7 or HifiMAN EF2A?
Well. without skeptics we'd all just a bunch of Pollyanas. My ears tell me what the numbers may not. Granted, the difference between the NuForce and the old cheap Sonys is greater than the difference between the Nuforce with and without the amp.- ack-fin
- Post #10
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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NuForce uDAC-2, Fiio E7 or HifiMAN EF2A?
Quote: Eventually I will - I won't be able to afford a really nice pair for a while. So, for now, I'm just going to get a relatively inexpensive dac/amp. Thanks- ack-fin
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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NuForce uDAC-2, Fiio E7 or HifiMAN EF2A?
Quote: Thanks, I'll take a look at them.- ack-fin
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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NuForce uDAC-2, Fiio E7 or HifiMAN EF2A?
Quote: When you say worse than the E7 does that mean that the E7 is that bad? Is there something better in that price range that I should be looking at?- ack-fin
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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NuForce uDAC-2, Fiio E7 or HifiMAN EF2A?
Excellent. I had a gut feeling that would be the response based on how well the E11 sounds. Thanks.- ack-fin
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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NuForce uDAC-2, Fiio E7 or HifiMAN EF2A?
I've read just about everything I can find about both units and am still undecided. For portability I am currently using a 2 year old Walkman ( the model # is covered by velcro), a Fiio E11 and a pair of NuForce NE-700. This setup is my first attempt at getting something great to listen to. ...- ack-fin
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Looking for and "audiophile" USB cable
http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/pcaudio/messages/2/28679.html Quote:- ack-fin
- Post #66
- Forum: Computer Audio