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    FiiO K7/K7BT Desktop DAC&Headphone AMP Discussion | XLR Balance | Dual THX AAA | Xmos | ...

    Oh interesting hello FiiO people. I suppose then the K7 BT is a safer bet for the future depends on which headphones I may end up buying. Thanks!
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    Balanced cable required for HD 600's and BTR7?

    Thanks both of you for the help. So what I see is that yes, a balanced cable may still make an improvement in sound quality. So this is helpful and I suppose I will buy one of those. And dunring, yes I was looking at Hart already thanks! Do either of you have any opinion on the BTR7 vs. K7BT...
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    Balanced cable required for HD 600's and BTR7?

    So I currently have a BTR5 and it's been recommended a bunch that I get a balanced cable to run the 600's better. My question is, if I upgrade to the BTR7 and use it with the regular cable and it gets the headphones loud enough, will the sound still benefit from using a balanced cable? Or is...
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    FiiO K7/K7BT Desktop DAC&Headphone AMP Discussion | XLR Balance | Dual THX AAA | Xmos | ...

    I have not read this entire thread, so excuse me if this has been answered already. How does the K7BT compare to the BTR7? I have no idea which one to get. I realize one is portable and one is not. But based on the price point I would assume the K7BT is the better amp? I would be using this...
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    FiiO KA3 doesn't boost volume at all using computer on HD 600's

    Cool thanks very much for your help! Any thoughts on the KA13 for the same purposes?
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    FiiO KA3 doesn't boost volume at all using computer on HD 600's

    Ok got it... so basically louder sound but at the cost of sound quality. Would you have any recommendations for a small amp that would be decent for the 600's? The cheaper / smaller the better. I got the headphones for music which I use through a different amp, but I also use them on my pc...
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    FiiO KA3 doesn't boost volume at all using computer on HD 600's

    Ok I'm a little confused. I did a little reading and installed equalizer APO and turned on the pre-amp and it boosts the volume to more than enough. I'm not sure if this degrades sound quality or affects the voltage or what it does, but it does boost volume. How is this different than using...
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    FiiO KA3 doesn't boost volume at all using computer on HD 600's

    Hey thanks for your reply. So it seems as though my pc's voltage output is around what the KA3 can provide because I hardly notice any difference in volume. So I suppose I may as well return it. Would you recommend any particular solutions for this? Maybe just install some software that lets...
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    FiiO KA3 doesn't boost volume at all using computer on HD 600's

    Hello, Looking for a little help with this. The HD 600's are just barely loud enough when using my pc on max volume. I read that the KA3 should be easily enough to boost the volume, but it doesn't help at all. If I listen very closely there may be like a minor 5% boost or something. I...
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    Philips Fidelio X3

    Thanks for your help! I've never seen a coupon before on amazon... very strange.
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    Philips Fidelio X3

    I just got the X2HRs... didn't realize there was an X3 when I bought them. From what I've read, the X3s are more balanced and less bass heavy than the X2HRs. Is the consensus that they're worth the upgrade from X2HRs?
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    USB-C to 3.5mm adapters (DAC) - Let's find the best

    Anyone have any thoughts on Plussound cables? https://www.plussoundaudio.com/customcables/interconnect.html I'm looking for something for Phillips X2HR. Don't know anything about any of these. Plussound build quality looks great though. Edit: Also where can you buy the Meizu Hifi Pro? All I...
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    Worth Getting an AMP / DAC for Philips X2HRs?

    Ok that makes it very simple... thanks! I haven't actually received them yet so I don't know, but I'm guessing they'll be fine. As for the Tempotec Sonata Pro, it looks similar to the HIDIZS Portable AMP / DAC that I've heard good things about. One thing I don't get is that if these things are...
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    Worth Getting an AMP / DAC for Philips X2HRs?

    I've read all around that these don't really need an amp, but may benefit from one, so I'm not sure what to do. I play off my phone (Galaxy S9). If I were to get an AMP/DAC budget would be $100 to $150. Thanks for any help!
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