Recent content by papalion
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LG V10 : New ESS Chipped Flagship Android Phone from LG
Once upon a time (circa. 2010) OLED may have been the best small screen technology available for smartphones and tablets, however the newer IPS LCD panels are much better, particularly outdoors and in very well-lit areas where OLEDs can be difficult to see. I just got the V10 on Fri. 30 OCT & so...- papalion
- Post #418
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Nuforce Icon HD, UDAC-2 or AudioengineD1 for HD-600?
Quote: Even though I don't need the headphone amp, I would like to have the option. Also, one of the primary reasons for adding the DAC is for the volume control. Unlike the Audioengine A5+ (a pair of which I happen to own but they are too big to fit on my desk), the A2 does not have a...- papalion
- Post #27
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Nuforce Icon HD, UDAC-2 or AudioengineD1 for HD-600?
Quote: I do have a similar question which originally led me to this post. I am looking for a small outboard USB desktop DAC primarily to bypass my PC's soundcard but also to add an accessible volume control since the volume control knob on the Audioengine A2 is in the back of the left...- papalion
- Post #23
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Nuforce Icon HD, UDAC-2 or AudioengineD1 for HD-600?
One thing to consider, and I don't know if this affects the overall quality of the sound in your particular setup, but the NuForce uDAC-2 is only 24-bit/96kHz while the Audioengine DAC does 24/192 if you use the optical input. It you plan on using USB only, no difference. The Nuforce uDAC-2 is...- papalion
- Post #22
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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What is this?
Could anybody tell me what this is. It comes with the Plantronics Gamecom 777 headset. It plugs into any USB port and has a jack for both a headphone and a microphone. There is a switch on the side that causes a blue light on the front to turn on but otherwise does not seem to have any other...- papalion
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Silly Question
Quote: Originally Posted by amb The reason for having everything on the front panel is so that you could actually put the amp in your pocket (or a bag) and all the cables will come out of the open end. Also, I believe that the key reason that the input is on the front or back and...- papalion
- Post #9
- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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First time visitor, looking for recomendations
Quote: Originally Posted by migs008 I'm new here too so I just wanna be part of the community and say something. What about a Phiaton MS 400? It looks pretty cool and I think stereophile or something had a pretty good review on it. Did I mention it looks really good? I have...- papalion
- Post #13
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Poll: Which closed phones to get?
Quote: Originally Posted by momomo6789 if you think HFI-780s are uncomfortable you have never had HD650s ^_^ I agree. Though I haven't owned the HD650s, I did try them on at the store where I bought the Ultrasones. I certainly wasn't impressed by their comfort. The velvet pads...- papalion
- Post #8
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Headroom Total Bithead or Icon Mobile?
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Looking for the best noise cancelling headphones on the market
Quote: Originally Posted by Itamar The Audio Technica ESW10 looks stunning, but they are pretty expensive. One more thing- I saw people call them portable. What does it mean? I believe by portable they mean that these headphones are supra-aural, meaning they sit on your ears...- papalion
- Post #67
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Looking for the best noise cancelling headphones on the market
Quote: Originally Posted by AgainstTheGrain There was a kid about your age that came into my store... Where is your store? I've been looking for a new set of closed cans but cannot find a place locally that has any selection of 'phones to listen to or knows the first thing...- papalion
- Post #65
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Poll: Which closed phones to get?
Quote: Originally Posted by Dogbane Ultrasone Pro 780 (or HFI 750). I have zero experience with Ultrasone, but I am intrigued by their claims about imaging. Beware! Only buy the Ultrasones if you can try them on first, or if the seller has a return policy. I recently purchased a...- papalion
- Post #6
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)