Recent content by astrallite
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Small speakers to pair with ifi zen dac and can combo for PC?
I have a pair of Genelec 8331s. For someone so small it's surprising that they can dig so deep--flat to about 38hz in-room, and very punchy. I don't even feel like needing to pair them with a subwoofer.- astrallite
- Post #11
- Forum: Computer Audio
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New at Drop: Sennheiser HD 8XX
It looks like the drop version doesn't include the Balanced cable either. So this is basically a brighter sounding 800S with blue trim and missing some accessories.- astrallite
- Post #11
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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For retro loving, treble sensitive peeps
People with Tinnitus suffer from ringing when there's an absence of noise, not from the presence of it :)- astrallite
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |
I don't think anybody is going to be able to tell the difference in a blind test. Neither are really that high powered amps in reality. Any decent desktop headphone amplifier is going to be outputting > 200 MW @ 300 Ohms / 1 kHz. These are both portable amps that have slightly more power than...- astrallite
- Post #13,888
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |
There's a huge difference on my 300ohm HD800S. On my 25-40ohm headphones which I have honestly there's no difference between AM1 and any of the other modules. You simply don't need that kind of power on low impedance stuff.- astrallite
- Post #13,081
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |
Most likely around 3 weeks for most people. I live right next to the port in Oakland where it arrived from customs and it took 18 days. So if you live in the East Coast, I imagine probably 3-3.5 weeks.- astrallite
- Post #13,080
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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What DSD sampling rates are there?
I'm pretty sure DSD64 is the SACD format standard. Those other file formats are probably from digital recorders used to convert high res audio from DVD-Audio and other non native DSD sources and sold to you from "Hi Res" online distributers. But the actual retail music in SACD form is DSD64.- astrallite
- Post #2
- Forum: Computer Audio
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FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |
Just got my AM3. Seems like it's noticeably louder than the AM5 in balanced mode with the HD800S. Impressive.- astrallite
- Post #12,625
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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nice table top speakers unit?
Depends on your size limitations. I would look at the Kef Muo if you need something small or a used Harman Kardon Go Plus if you don't mind buying used on ebay.- astrallite
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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IMac vs Macbook(air/pro) for source
So you are using a USB DAC?- astrallite
- Post #2
- Forum: Computer Audio
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nice table top speakers unit?
There are nice products at every price and performance tier. It's not a question that can be answered without a budget. For a stand alone kitchen unit, the B&W A7 is quite good. It's $799. Some people consider this pocket change. Some people consider this prohibitively expensive for...- astrallite
- Post #2
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Pictures of your computer rigs! Post them here!
Dynaudio C1 MK2s during day-time, switch to HD800S during nighttime gaming.- astrallite
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |
Sure, but I have a Sennheiser HD800S with a balanced XLR cable, so my question is does the AM3 come with a XLR to TRRS adapter, or do we need to buy an additional one?- astrallite
- Post #12,329
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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FiiO X7 | DXD | DSD | 384K/64B | ESS9018+ Android | WiFi | Bluetooth | 4 AMP modules | Balanced Out |
Hi, my understanding is the AM3 only has a TRRS output, is that correct? In that case does the AM3 module come with a XLR to TRRS adapter, or do we need to buy that separately? Thanks!- astrallite
- Post #12,327
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Get 50% off of FiiO X7 modules in the U.S.
Does this promotional also include unreleased modules like the AM3?- astrallite
- Post #5
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals