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Please Recommend Excellent 2.0 Channel Small Desktop Speakers
I have the Logitech Z623 2.1 Channel speaker setup, AudioQuest Dragonfly v1.2 DAC, and a 13" Macbook Pro with Retina Display. I will be selling my Logitech Z623 because they are not good for music. I want to purchase a really good sounding small desktop speaker set like the Audioengine A2+. The...- kage
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Bitperfect or Audirvana Plus For Mac
I have an Audioquest Dragonfly v1.2 and I'm using iTunes as a music player/music manager. I would like to use another music player that can upsample my Apple Lossless audio files. I'm thinking of getting Bitperfect or Audirvana Plus. I want to know which one is easier to use, integrates with...- kage
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Would My System Benefit From An USB DAC?
I have a 13" Apple MacBook Pro and the Logitech Z623 speakers. I would like to know if my setup would benefit from an USB DAC? I have my eye on the Audioquest DragonFly v1.2.- kage
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Please Recommend A USB DAC For My 13" MacBook Pro
I'm not sure if my speakers would benefit with an USB DAC.- kage
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Please Recommend A USB DAC For My 13" MacBook Pro
I recently returned the Sound Blaster Omni USB sound card, because its sound quality was worse than my MacBook Pro's DAC. I have the Logitech Z623 speaker system and the Sennheiser HD 558 headphones. Please recommend me a USB DAC for under $200?- kage
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Please Recommend Sport Earphones With iPhone/iPod Inline Remote
I'm want to purchase a sport earphone that has an inline remote for my iPhone 4S. My budget is up to $60. Do you have any recommendations?- kage
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Earphones For Running and Gym Use
I'm currently looking to get earphones that are suitable for running and for gym use. I have the Sony MDR-EX310 and I don't like them for gym and for running because the earbuds fall out when I sweat. I'm looking at getting some earphones that are sweat and water resistant and I came up with the...- kage
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Good Sounding IEMs for Under $150
Quote: I decided that I do not want to spend that much money on earphones, because money is really tight for me right now. So I decided to buy earphones that are less expensive, but have good sound quality according to people's reviews. The earphones that I ordered today from...- kage
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Good Headphone Amp For iPod Touch and Sennheiser HD558 Headphones
I received the Fiio E11 and Fiio L9 yesterday and I will be returning them. There is no difference in headphone sound quality with them connected to my 32 GB 4th Gen. iPod Touch that I bought over a month ago either amped and non-amped. I guess my iPod has a decent internal headphone amp that...- kage
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Good Sounding IEMs for Under $150
I have an iPod Touch and I'm want to purchase a IEM that is around $150. I want them to be comfortable, good bass but not overpowering, and a balanced sound. The type of music I listen to is Rock. Please recommend me a iem.- kage
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Headphone Amp For Pioneer Receiver
Quote: My Pioneer receiver has preouts and cd-r/tape out/in.- kage
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Headphone Amp For Pioneer Receiver
I have the Sennheiser HD558 headphones, the Pioneer VSX-1120 receiver, and the Fiio E11 headphone amp (which should be delivered to my home tomorrow) for my iPod Touch. I really don't like the sound quality coming out of my Pioneer VSX-1120's headphone jack, because it has a poor headphone...- kage
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Good Headphone Amp For iPod Touch and Sennheiser HD558 Headphones
I just ordered the Fiio E11 and Fiio L9.- kage
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Good Headphone Amp For iPod Touch and Sennheiser HD558 Headphones
I have the iPod Touch and the Sennheiser HD558 headphones. Most of the time I use my headphones with my Pioneer VSX-1120 receiver when I play games, listen to music, or watch movies, the results from the headphones are good. Whenever I use my headphones with my iPod Touch, I do not like the...- kage
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Sony MDR-ZX700 or Bose AE2 or Other Brand
I want to buy some headphones for my iPod Touch that are not too bassy. I have the Sennheiser HD558's in my main audio system. The type of music that I listen to is Christian Rock. I've want to spend up to $150. I do not want iems or earbuds because both types are not comfortable for my ears. I...- kage
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- bose-ae2-audio-headphones headphones sony-mdr-xb700-50mm-xb-diaphragm-driver-extra-bass-headphones sony-mdr-zx700
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors