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    Best upgrade $2k-$4k

    Thanks for all the input. Happy to keep getting suggestions. Just as an update I went to the Schitt store and listened to the gungir multi + mjonir and also the Yggdrasil + ragnorok. I wanted to try just the DACs with my current headroom AMP but didn’t have all the connections easily...
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    Looking for the best bang for the buck upgrade ($2-4k)

    That's for the suggestion. Others have suggested upgrading my DAC and there's a Schitt store near me so I'm going to check that out today.
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    Best upgrade $2k-$4k

    Thanks for all the input! I'm going to check out the Schitt store near me today - I might consider the DAC upgrade first since it sounds like the weakest link so far and the Headroom is a bit old on the DAC technology-front. Re: the store that I went to, it's Shelley's Stereo in Woodland Hills...
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    Best upgrade $2k-$4k

    i'm near a Schitt store so I guess I could go there tomorrow and give them a listen. They seem well reviewed. I had a thought that perhaps the headroom "amp" was still good but that the DAC was outdated... I could try just replacing the DAC and see how that changes things...? the biggest...
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    Best upgrade $2k-$4k

    I also have Denon AH-D7000 (the out of production older top of line model, AMAZING but eclipsed in all respects by TH900), Massdrop THX-X00 (good but not at the same level as Denon or TH-900), HD650 (affirmatively dislike), Sony MDR-something (bought 25-ish years ago (?!? damn i'm old) and...
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    Best upgrade $2k-$4k

    not sure if this post goes here (I also posted in the recommendations forum): I have $2-$4k to blow on an upgrade for my headphone setup. Obviously I'd prefer to spend closer to $2k, but I will pay for the superior experience. Would like to buy new but would consider used. ALL...
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    Looking for the best bang for the buck upgrade ($2-4k)

    I have $2-$4k to blow on an upgrade for my headphone setup. Obviously I'd prefer to spend closer to $2k, but I will pay for the superior experience. Would like to buy new but would consider used. ALL OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS/THOUGHTS welcomed. I'm currently running Fostex TH-900 and Senn HD800...
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    Amp for HD 800 and TH 900?

    I have the Fostex TH 900 through a HeadRoom Desktop Amp (Max'ed), and am VERY happy with the combo.  Edit: with Desktop DAC combo.   I've heard the HD 800's and will be picking up a pair - not as a replacement to the TH 900, but a complement (the two sound too different to really put as a...
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    IC: Los Angeles Regional Meet - July 20, 2013

    Perfect timing; I'm very interested in an LA meetup.  Subscribed!
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    The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)

    I'm a noob so not sure how "good" this deal is, but Headroom is selling their portable desktop amp/DAC for $300 off.   http://www.headphone.com/headphone-amps/amplifiers/headroom-portable-desktop-amp.php
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    Amp for a noob that likes to only buy once...?

    So, I currently have the DT990 600 Ohm and the Denon D7000.  I'm running them through a Titanium HD to a JDS Labs O2 amp.  I also plan on getting the HD650's if I can get lucky on a good price.   Do you think the above sound card and amp are good enough for now, or would you recommend...
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    Mozart Philips Complete...? Or other collection of "Best" Mozart recordings?

    I'm sort of coveting this, because of its completeness, and also because I'm looking for a collection of highest quality Mozart performances/recordings.   Does anyone know where you can buy this set still?  Or any tips on how to get this collection (e.g., just search ebay all the time)?  ...
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    The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)

    Hrm... So i guess i should cancel my order... Thanks for all the feedback. Im new, so pls forgive the faux pas.
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    The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)

    Amazon has the HD650's for $360.   http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-650-Headphones/dp/B00018MSNI/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1346457438&sr=8-24&keywords=sennheiser
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    The foobar2000 help thread. Got problems or questions? Ask here!

    I just started working with Foobar, based on all the threads on this forum.    My first noob question: recommended skins?  I'd like one that displays playlist and currently playing - the default skin, at least as I'm able to configure it, only show the "now playing" on the top and bottom of...
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