Recent content by Oliver :)
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TOPPING DX3 Pro
Hey, thanks for your reply. Yes, the PS4 has optical – so that would remove one cheap dac from my desk – but the PS5 doesn't and at some point Sony might actually be willing to sell me one :smirk:so it would be nice if it worked with consoles, though it probably should. Shame about the PS issue...- Oliver :)
- Post #150
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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TOPPING DX3 Pro
Hi there, long time no see. I was looking at the Topping DX3 Pro as a DSD capable replacement the M2 HiFace I run on my desk. I have two quick questions and hope someone can answer them: A) Can the Topping DX3 Pro be used with the Playstation4 / PS4? My M2 does not and I'd like to simplify...- Oliver :)
- Post #148
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Pioneer XDP-300R | Twin DAC ES9018K2M | Balanced Out | Android | MQA | 2x MicroSD | WiFi | AptX
Try switching to ACG. Low gain, if the phones permit. I replaced the cable on my Pioneer SE-CH9T with a balanced one when I got home today. Sitting here grinning like a fool for two hours straight now. This must stop! I have things to do! Help!- Oliver :)
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Onkyo DP-S1 Rubato / Pioneer XDP-30R Private
I started digging through this thread a few days before I bit the bullet and picked up my 30R about a week ago. What better gem to find at the end than your video, having myself spent the last two years getting back into Minidisc for exactly the reasons you point out: More conscious music...- Oliver :)
- Post #1,382
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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M2Tech HiFace DAC 32/384 impressions?
I got this DAC last week as the analog out of my Mac was acting up in a maddening way – and it was high time I upgraded the desktop system again anyhow. Using it in combo with my Headroom Cosmic and HD600. I will soon cross-check with my trusty AQVOX as I feel that it might be a little lacking...- Oliver :)
- Post #19
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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HeadRoom Amps Going Away Soon - Get 'em while you can
This is very sad news. Please let us know what to expect in terms of support for existing products.- Oliver :)
- Post #2
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Nokia N9
I also really like the output from my N9 although I feel my E7 to be superior. The N9 also has terrific stereo-recording capabilities, great for live music. I am actually considering to pick up better portable phones again although the shortness of my commute does not justify them.- Oliver :)
- Post #12
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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hd25 cables - real differences that are heard?
If you do a search you should find tons of info on this topic. In short: It's very well worth it to upgrade at least to the OPC cable.- Oliver :)
- Post #4
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Modern bands that sound like "classic rock?"
Hmm, modern music that sounds like classic rock... I thought that is what classic rock is for Try The Secret Machines. Now Here is Nowhere. -
Post pics of your mid-fi and hi-fi systems
I think the sound of your system would benefit if you put the center speaker on the upper shelf so all speakers are on one level. Heat, weight and vibration come to mind as issues that might be troubling your receiver. Did you try that before? Speaking of vibration, does the center shake... -
New Aluminum Mac MIni as audio source anyone?
It really depends. My trusty iMac G5 died on me (popped caps) the other week after years of perfect service and I had to replace it ASAP. I had planned on getting a mini before since I wasn't exactly happy with the all-in-one solution after a couple of years - so I was glad to see Apple upgrade...- Oliver :)
- Post #10
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Amp choice for Senn HD-25-1 + iPod
The HD-25 scales very well, the choice is really up to your budget. As Young Spade suggested, find a proper Line-Out-Dock solution first (countless available, search the site for LOD), then select an amp that matches your needs. If you want better hints you could tell us about - your budget -...- Oliver :)
- Post #4
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Hiphop/Rap suggestions for newbie
Some things to sample and explore Jedi Mind Tricks - Visions of Gandhi Deltron - Deltron 3030 Timbaland & Magoo - Under Construction Part II Rah Digga - Dirty Harriet Missy Elliott is worth checkin out too –*yeah well... everything safe for that car-wash thingy... Early Eminem is fun -...