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    Luxury & Precision (LP) Portable USB DAC/AMP W1 and W2 (The new W2-131 Version is Available, Related Info on Post #1)

    Honestly, I don't think there is that significant "audible difference". There is a 5db difference in SINAD(which is quite significant), but at 113 to 118 difference, I honestly doubt I'd reliably be able to distinguish it. As with most audio gear, the returns are diminishing after a certain...
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    Luxury & Precision (LP) Portable USB DAC/AMP W1 and W2 (The new W2-131 Version is Available, Related Info on Post #1)

    Sure thing. I'd say that the W1 actually drives the HD800 fairly(I only have single ended cables for the HD800, so I can't speak for the balanced output). With Tidal(force volume) and high gain, 75-85% volume is enough to drive the HD800. I'd consider anything over 90% too loud. However, I...
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    Luxury & Precision (LP) Portable USB DAC/AMP W1 and W2 (The new W2-131 Version is Available, Related Info on Post #1)

    I just got the W1, and the audio kept on cutting out. Thankfully, it was a driver issue and rolling back the driver(which Windows automatically updated) fixed the issues for me. So far so good, better than the HUD100 I've been using. I've been using them with the IER-M7 via balanced out or...
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    New Release----Mixcder Wired Earbuds X5 Tests and Reviews Start now

    I usually ask for two weeks for reviews, except for ultra high end($1000+) gears(I ask for a month for these). If I purchase the equipment myself, I usually take about a month, or even longer.   If you need a review quickly for a new product, I suggest sending out pre-production prototypes for...
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    New Release----Mixcder Wired Earbuds X5 Tests and Reviews Start now

    Just finished my full review. http://www.head-fi.org/products/wired-earphones-mixcder-x5-in-ear-earbud-headphones-metal-housing-with-mic-noise-reducing-for-3-5mm-audio-output-iphone-and-other-smartphones-black/reviews/18445
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    Review by 'kimvictor' on item 'Wired Earphones, Mixcder X5 In-Ear Earbud Headphones Metal Housing with Mic, Noise Reducing for 3.5mm Audio Output iPhone and other Smartphones - Blac'

    Introduction   It has been a while since I published a review on Head-fi. For the last few years, I’ve been occupied writing reviews for higher end IEMs for another website. Nevertheless, I was recently approached by a representative from Mixcder, asking me to join a group of reviewers...
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    New Release----Mixcder Wired Earbuds X5 Tests and Reviews Start now

    Had about 10hrs of use on the X5s. Here's a brief impression. A full, more developed one will be published with a week.   Decent extension in sub bass. Rumble is pretty decent, and mid bass has a significant boost, enough for me to consider the X5s basshead level. On the bright side, the bass...
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    How to solder a headphone cables?

    As buke9 mentioned, I'd check the enamel coating too. If you soldered with the coating still on, the current won't go through. You can either strip the enamel coating or burn it off(i find buring it off easier).    As I mentioned earlier, it could be that the cables are broken inside the...
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    Fidelio X2's Broken?

    Personally a fan of PM3. If you're fan of neutralish sound, you'll find the PM3s to be better. Even techinically speaking, PM3s are pretty good(we have some in-house measurements of the PM3s that hasn't been published) as well.
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    How to solder a headphone cables?

    Well make sure you're not shorting the wires. If uninsulated wires touch, the whole system is shorted. If wires aren't shorted and the soldering was done properly, the headphones should work, unless the drivers themselves are broken. If the cables are detachable, check with a new cable and make...
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    Question regarding sale or buy headphone, amplifier between Canada and US

    Keep in mind that the tax rate might differ with different prices too. For instance, you could probably get by the taxes with $300 headphones, but not with $1000 headphones.
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    Noob help

    1. There are headphones with more supple and flexible wires. Rigid wires tends to creat most "touch noise". Or IEMs with ear guides(wires going behind the ears) tend to have much less touch noise compared to IEMs that are worn straight down. Or of course, you could buy wireless headphones or...
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    Computer power-related noise issue with active monitors

    There are filters made for noisy USB jacks. Here are few companies that makes them: Audioquest, Schiit, and ifi audio.
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    Oh look, another new guy with an iPhone 7 question...

    Frankly, I can't tell. All I can tell you is that I don't believe the Advanced DAC's SNR is correct. 122SNR? I am willing to bet that it's not true. The DAC chip they used are probably speced at 122, but it's not fair to say that a product as 122SNR because the chip it uses has a spec of 122SNR...
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    Question regarding sale or buy headphone, amplifier between Canada and US

    Depends really.   According to NAFTA, many goods made in USA or Mexico are duty-free when entering Canada. Second hand goods are taxable, although you won't have to pay the tax for the full price, but the price you've purchased them at(or whatever the "fair" market price for that good is)...
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