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    USB Audio Player PRO (UAPP): 24- and 32-bit playback, ubiquitous USB audio support for Android

    Bad news: The April update on Pixel 4 series does NOT fix the problem. (sigh)
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    Has anyone tried or heard of Audio Technica AT-PHA55BT (ldac reciever) , or ampio m1 vx-1880, Bluetooth 5.0, aptx HD and ldac, any good?

    No. Someone asked this on their FB page and Ampio replies as "The DAC/AMP can only works as a receiver, not a transmitter". Although I can relate to your need of USB LDAC transmitter; it would be good to see such products, but there are none AFAIK.
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    Has anyone tried or heard of Audio Technica AT-PHA55BT (ldac reciever) , or ampio m1 vx-1880, Bluetooth 5.0, aptx HD and ldac, any good?

    Just got M1 VS-1880 today. The local price is ~140USD, with promotions. I'm pairing it with Sony XZ premium (aptX HD / LDAC) and ASUS Z500KL tablet (aptX). The fun of VS-1880 is that it supports all major BT audio codec to date. The XZp can change the codec on the fly in developer options, so...
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    FiiO X5 2nd gen Impressions and Discussion thread

    I thought I've found the end game portable pair, but the lost headphone changes that... Just tried some Westone (W30,W40), some Sony (XBA-A2,A3,Z5) and SE846 (black tube). I'll try 846 with blue tubes later, not enough time today.   But well... let's keep the thread to the X5ii. :p
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    FiiO X5 2nd gen Impressions and Discussion thread

    Well the Fiio states the heat will not damage the player. If you're concerned, you can set the gain to low for less heat and longer battery life, in the price of the sound quality. You can always try for yourself. I was pairing it with a SE535 (not LTD), and found the low gain mode has less...
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    Schiit Bifrost Uber Analog Upgrade

    Well It sounded the same to me. I've even tried to install the Gen3 driver for Yggy; It works but can't find difference either.
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    Schiit Bifrost Uber Analog Upgrade

    Did you tried to contact Schiit? USB is convenient when it works, but it does not always works... :p
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    Schiit Bifrost Uber Analog Upgrade

    Hi, Just follow the instruction. My procedures on Windows 7 SP1 x64:   0. Uninstall the Schiit USB audio device in device manager, choose the "uninstall the driver too" (note: maybe not necessary, just my own habit) 1. Uninstall the old driver from control panel. I chose not to reboot...
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    Valhalla 2 review coming soon!

    I'm using stock tubes now, and have no idea about tubes lol My music genres are: classical, folk metal, J-pop, movie/anime soundtracks, etc. So I think it's good to keep the sound signature neutral. Any suggestion? welcome ;)
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    Valhalla 2 review coming soon!

    Bifrost Uber into Valhalla 2, driving Beyer T1. Usually the pot in 9:00 ~ 11:00, unless playing albums with low volume. BTW, both of my 2 24bit albums has lower volume. Not sure if there's a relation though.
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    Schiit Bifrost Uber Analog Upgrade

    Just received my Uber upgrade today, for the last board was lost somewhere in Indianapolis by FedEx. The bad weather is the blame, I guess! Schiit and FedEx arranged to send another one.   I'm so far surprised by the difference that Uber makes. Everything is more resolved, bass is more...
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    The Official Beyerdynamic T1 Impressions and Discussion Thread

    T1 has a coin-sized vent, covered with metal mesh. This thread (http://www.head-fi.org/t/612796/guide-how-to-properly-dampen-your-beyerdynamic-t1) has some picture inside the cup, FYI.
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    The Official Beyerdynamic T1 Impressions and Discussion Thread

    Well it seems that the cable is not a good match for the setup... Change with another (unbranded, who knows?) cable improves the problem. But since the uber analog is still in US, supposedly trapped by the bad weather, I'll have to start the cable hunt after the upgrade arrives.
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    The Official Beyerdynamic T1 Impressions and Discussion Thread

    Just upgraded from a pile of Fiio (E17+E09K) to a pile of Schiit (Valhalla 2+Bifrost USB Gen2, w/o uber) to drive my T1 No.23xx. Listening to classic or soundtrack definitely improves; female vocal is great too. But I just start to listen to metal, Chthonic that is (usually categorized as...
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