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    If the new HD 800 SN are 15000+ and I just received a so-called new pair less then 2 weeks ago and its 13xxx, does this mean they are not new?

    Im reading post from posters commenting on HD800's that they have had for months with SN#s in the 15xxx+ range.   Less then 2 weeks ago I bought directly from AMAZON a pair  with a SN of 13xxx.   Should I be concerned about not receiving a brand new pair of headphone's?   I did pay...
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    Whats the odds of blowing the drivers on HD800's with LYR volume turned to 2 o'clock

    Just got my start up setup today.  So far it consist of MBP to LYR to HD800's. No special cables yet.   Sounds great considering the fact I dont have a DAC and AMP that will be my permanent setup yet.   All I have been hearing about for months on this forum is how powerful the LYR is...
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    Can anyone tell me what setting I need to use with bitperfect?

    Just got the app and im not sure which setting I should use.   I have my whole collection burned in Apple Lossless format. Im using a MAC computer   All I care about is bit perfect and correctly sending the correct sample to my DAC.   I have also heard from posters you can put your...
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    Question about cheap CD's from china

    Im seeing box sets of CD's for singers and bands on the internet that is about 70 to 90% off the regular price that you get in an American store.   For instance I found a box set of CCR which has every song they ever recorded for only 41 bucks?   So I have 2 questions.   1) is this...
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    Can someone please help this dummy?

    I just got my LYR today.   Still waiting on my LF but going to use this with Senn800 for a few weeks till I get my LF.   Im also ordering a W4S DAC which I dont have yet.   My question is I cant figure out how to connect my LYR directly to my Macbook pro.   On the back of the LYR...
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    Do most people who invest in high end head-fi listen to just CD's or vinyl?

    I love the sound of great music. As a matter of fact I cant enjoy music unless it has at least decent quality.   I am just wondering if I am overbuying with LCD'3s and LF amps if my source music is LOSSLESS files downloaded with APPLES default itunes encoder?   The reason I ask is...
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    Can someone explain to me the difference in single ended vs balanced amps?

    I hear people talk about single ended vs balanced. I dont understand what the difference is in the 2.   Please help.
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    Does anyone besides me hate the term "cans'?

    For some reason I cant stand it when someone calls headphones cans. I dont know it just dont seem right. It's just something you will never hear me say.   "Can's"   Cant we come up with something else?   It just sounds goofy for lack of a better word.
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    If I have a good DAC can I still use a MacBookPro as a source? (plus many other newbie questions)

    First post here. Great site.   I made the mistake of putting on some HD850 Headphones with the high dollar amp about a year ago that belonged to a friend of a friend.   Not wanting to spend 4K to get that sound I have tried several cheap things that lets be honest is not doing what I...
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