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GUSTARD DAC-X12 FOR SALE - MINT - AMAZING SOUND/VALUE
the wrong location, delted! Sorry!- Badd99
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Need adapter help please!
Hey guys so I first bought one of these(http://www.ebay.com/itm/320659633166?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1010wt_1165) thinking the 12au7 pin layout was the same as the 6cg7 layout but its not. 6cg7 has a 9AJ base while the 12au7 is a 9A base. The difference is...- Badd99
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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CTH - Compact Tube Amp Hybrid Tubes
Hey guys, I have had this amp for quite some time just using my favorite 6fq7. Last night I bought a 6sn7 --> 6sn7 adapter and a HYTRON 6SN7GT black plate. I was wondering if it was possible (would be funny looking) to have a 6f8g --> 6sn7 adapter plugged into the 6sn7 ---> 6fq7 and...- Badd99
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Whiplash audio scammers?
I purchased a 1/4" jack on January 29th and it still says its processing and they have not replied to two emails! Im getting very angry with them....- Badd99
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- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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Sony MDR-R10 Vs Audeze LCD-2
Okay, so the Sony MDR-R10 are kind of known as the top or "king" dynamic headphone that has ever been produced. Being no longer made, it brings quite a large price tag in the used for sale forums. Audeze's LCD-2 are debated as one of the very best orthodynamic headphones ever made (new...- Badd99
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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$65 closed DJ headphone?
Looking for a friend for like a $65 used closed dj headphone....help please?- Badd99
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- headphones koss-prodj100 over-ear
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audeze LCD-2 Amp or Source More Important?
Okay, so it seems that it is kind of torn between what really is more important and should be upgraded first when using the LCD-2's. Think of this is someone who can only really have a really nice amp or really nice source (dac) and wants to get the best bang for his buck. The other one that...- Badd99
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- audeze-lcd2-planar-magnetic-headphones headphone-amplifiers headphones
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Help building a Beta22
Hey guys Im thinking of building a beta22 and it would be my first DIY...not the easiest but Im confident I can do it with out much problem. I will be building it and right now I have Grado RS-1's but will be upgrading to the LCD-2's so if anyone thinks a beta22 with a sigma 22 power supply...- Badd99
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Dacmagic + Woo Audio WA6 + Grado RS-1
Hey guys, Im buying a cambridge dacmagic next week to pair up with my current CTH hybrid amp and my semi-vintage Grado RS-1's. Im thinking I'm going to sell my CTH and upgrade to the WA6....any idea how this trio would sound? Also, what are used prices on the WA6 here? Thanks!- Badd99
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- cambridge-dac-magic-digital-to-analog-converter grado-rs1 woo-audio-wa6
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Upgrade from Grado RS-1 to GS1000?
Hey guys, I have had my pair of semi-vintage Grado RS-1's that I bought used and told they are from 03 so they are not far after the vintage series for about 11 months now. Im thinking up upgrading to the GS1000 as I can sell these for about 500 and pick up GS1000 for about 600. I am using a CTH...- Badd99
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- grado-gs1000 grado-rs1 grado-rs1i-reference-series-headphones headphones over-ear
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New cable for Grado RS-1's
Hey guys, my cable on my RS-1's is starting to split at the Y connector...it doesnt effect the sound but I do want to get it fixed. Has anyone seen any real improvment over an the stock cable to an "upgrade" cable and if so from where? I called grado and its going to cost me $100 flat - no...- Badd99
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Compact Tube Hybrid Amplifier vs Woo Audio WA3
Hey guys, I have been using a Compact Tube Hybrid Amplifier (CTH) with my Grado RS-1 for some time now but im looking to upgrade to the Woo Audio WA3. Can anyone help me out deciding if its worth the extra ~130 or so to upgrade? Any thoughts on the amp with RS-1's?- Badd99
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- headphone-amplifiers desktop-amps woo-audio-3-red grado-rs1
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Need a new DAC help?
Hey guys, Right now Im running my macbook pro to a cheap DAC 24bit/44khz that was ment for guitar recording (does a good job but its time to upgrade) and have that running to a Cavalli Audio CTH amp to my Vintage Grado RS-1's. Im looking for something $400 and under and USB since my...- Badd99
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Grado RS-1 vs JH13
Can anyone comment on sounds in comparison?- Badd99
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Radioshack Y split? Please help me
Hello, do you think this radio shack dual 1/4" mono to 1/8" stereo split would really do that much to sound quality? I just bought a dual mono 1/4" to dual RCA jacks and need a dual rca to 1/8" and dont have the funds to really buy another new cable. This is a cheap fix and was wondering what...- Badd99
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$250 To Spend....HELP!
Hey, looking to get into the portable DAC/AMPS and would like to spend about 250. I would be paring up with a 160g iPod 7th gen and remolded Triple.Fi's with an upgraded cable from Null Audio. Was looking at: Pico amps (not sure price and what one) iBasso amps (not sure price and what one)...- Badd99
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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NOOB needs help: What to buy?
Hey, I have a pair of remolded Triple.Fi's re cabled with Null Audio's Enyo cable. My source is (for portability( my 160g ipod. I am wondering if I should upgrade to a LOD (I believe that's the ipod plug to 1/4"?) to a portable amp. Whats the sound difference? Looking for good amps in a...- Badd99
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Mccintosh MA 6100 with Grado RS-1's?
How would this combo sound? My grandpa (83) bought this amp in 78' I believe and is going to give it to my when he passes away (lets hope not for a while) and I was just wondering how my Grado RS-1 would sound comming out of it? I was told that the MA 6100 solid state preamp was something...- Badd99
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Grado RS-1 vs JH16/JH13/UE 18/UE 11
I have a pair of Grado RS-1's but do not own any of the others. I do own a pair of Triple.Fi 10 that I had remolded (pretty much a pair of UE-10's) My question is how would those upgrade IEM match up to my full size RS-1? I have always thought you get more with full size for the price, is...- Badd99
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- jh-audio-jh13-pro-custom-in-ear-monitors
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Triple.Fi 10 pro w/ customs VS UE-10
Okay, so I just purchased a pair of Grado RS-1's and simply love them to death. My portable rig is just my iPod as a source with a pair of Super.Fi 5 EB but id like to upgrade these now. Im stuck between the Triple.Fi 10 pros then getting them rebuilt to my custom mold or getting a pair of used...- Badd99
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Little Dot I+ help please
Looking at getting this amp with my Grado's RS-1 I'm ordering next week. Anyone know where the best place to buy one is? I found them at Audiophilechina.com for $149 shipped, is this site legit? Looks it but thats not much these days. Thanks!- Badd99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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audiophilechina.com
Anyone know anything about them? Trusted seller?- Badd99
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What Amp With Grado's RS-1?
Looking into some amps to get with my RS-1 I will be purchasing, any suggestions? I'm not sure on a price range, but $200 is optimum, but will spend more if it will benefit me (worth the upgrade cost--max 400ish) Used is an option, don't mind getting better gear at a cheaper price than new...- Badd99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Mcintosh MA-6100 help please
Hi there, my grandpa bought the McIntosh MA-6100 Brand new in 1978 and told me a few weeks ago it would be mine on the will. Now, I have always been a huge music buff but finally getting into the really high end gear (been using super.fi 5 EB IEM's for the last year) but now purchasing a pair of...- Badd99
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- mcintosh
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)