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Amp diagnosis + repair?
My PC listening setup consists of a JDS Labs ODAC/O2 w/ RCAs out to a Topping TP-60 amp running my speakers. Lately I been experiencing some issues with the volume. I could sit and be listening for a few hours then once in a while, the volume fades out of mostly the left channel until I grab...- Neccros
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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30 pin Line Out Dock cable
I have a collection of 30 pin iPods and recently decided I want a better quality LOD cable and wanted to know if anyone had a good source for one that's not too crazy expensive (Saw a $250 one) Used is fine too. Thanks- Neccros
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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ELAC UB5's as desk speakers?
Who here has these as their desk speakers? if so, what desk amp are you using to power them? I just picked up a pair from the ELAC open box sale and found these need a little more power than the Pioneers they replaced- Neccros
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Hearing Question
I always had this thing where if I really hold my mouth open while listening to music through headphones, my left side hearing gets a little brighter sound wise. Not sure if that's the correct description. It's not like I lose or gain volume, but rather tone changes slightly. Does anyone...- Neccros
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Amps around $200 or less...
If this belongs in another section, feel free to move it. My desktop PC setup is currently: Foobar-->JDS O2/ODAC-->Fiio A1-->AJ Pioneers (Yes I am broke, cant you tell?) The Fiio A1 is a great amp with ZERO channel imbalance issues. It's rated at 14w ch. (not sure of ohm rating). But...- Neccros
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Yamaha Receivers
Hope this is the correct place for this... Can we post receiver repair posts here? Or is this site just not the right place? My Yamaha is acting up and I cant afford to replace it so I need to fix it. Any recommendations other than AVS forums would be greatly appreciated.- Neccros
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Android based high res player software
I noticed that the Pioneer and some of the other random android based DAPs have very similar UI elements to them. Specifically I noticed the volume control. So when you lower or raise the volume you will see a number in a circle and a plus or minus below/above that. Anyone have an idea on...- Neccros
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Modding a Dayton Audio DTA-120
I want an amp of this size and power but some reviews say its noisy, etc but most of the reviews are positive. Is there a DIY out there to make this amp better? I know nothing about what components to swap to make it better but can solder and work on circuit boards. Thanks- Neccros
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Speaker crossovers
I know its not headphone related, but has anyone built or upgraded crossovers in their speakers?- Neccros
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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Desktop speaker amp for my PC?
I currently have a Fiio A1 (Class D, 14w per ch) powering my Andrew Jones SP-BS22-LR Pioneers... I would like to find a similar sized amp that can play a little louder without distortion. Looking for something in the 25-50w ch range. Seen all these amps from SMSL, Dayton Audio, Topping and...- Neccros
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Pre-CanJam SoCal meet?
Anyone thinking about a pre-CanJam meet a day or two prior around the LA/OC area?- Neccros
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- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers
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DAC/amp recco's for under 500
I currently use an Audioengine D1 as a DAC and headphone amp on my desktop PC at home and work as well as my laptop when I am mobile. My current setup is PC>D1>Headphones OR Fiio A1 amp>Andrew Jones Pioneer speakers. I want to find something similar to the D1 that will allow headphones as...- Neccros
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Help! Normalizing FLAC files?
Can these be normalized like MP3's can?- Neccros
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Foobar2000 guide
I feel like a total idiot... I cant seem to figure out the ins and outs of Foobar2000 and it seems most of the "how to's" only apply to older versions of the software!!! So I wasn't able to install the skin I was trying to install... Does anyone have a suggestion for a current version 1.3.8...- Neccros
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Monoprice 8323 Ear Pads
I noticed Monoprice is selling better ear pads for the 8323's. Has anyone tried these or are there better pads out there that fit these headphones? Recommendations?- Neccros
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NuForce uDAC-2
I have one of these and wanted to know when I turn it on and slowly turn up the volume, audio comes out the left side first then eventually the right. My Audoengine D1 doesn't have this issue. Is there a way to tweak it internally to correct this problem? Thanks, Brian- Neccros
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Im a little late
Who in the Audeze booth owns the Dell Inspiron Mini running OSX??? <------- This netbook!! I have a few questions Thanks, Brian- Neccros
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- Forum: Head-Fi Meet Impressions, Trade Show Reports, Factory Tours
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Speaker height advice
OK I finally got around to bolting my bookshelf speakers to my Jerker desk. Now I wanted to know at what level of my ears should these be?? should they be level with the woofer, the tweeter or in between or none of the above??? Thanks!!- Neccros
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Terminology Guide for Dummies
I read peoples reviews of headphones and amps, etc and they describe it with various terminology. Is there a list and a guide to explain what certain terms mean and help idiots like me understand. So when we hear better headphones for the first time or read someones review of them, we have...- Neccros
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Latency Spikes
I have a HTPC and for sometime I would get pops in audio when playing music or watching a movie. The video wouldn't stutter but just the audio. As a first measure I yanked the HD and replaced it with a SSD and a fresh Win7 install and same issue... Has anyone dealt with this issue...- Neccros
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Fiio amps @ Slickdeals
Hope this is the right spot... Good prices on Fiio portable amps @ Slickdeals http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/99446/buydig-fiio-portable-headphone-amplifiers-e10-50-e11-42-e6- Neccros
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Cleaning finger prints/oils from brushed aluminum faceplate
I pray this is the right forum.... How the heck do you clean the front of an AV receiver and make it spotless w/o wiping all the screened lettering on the front of it????? Mines got too many prints from plugging headphones in and basically using it w/o the remote....- Neccros
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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HP Envy 4t-1200
I recently got one of these from a friend and noticed audio would skip every once in a while, sometimes more than others. Even with my Fiio E10 hooked up I would still get the stuttering audio..... Sometimes its OK but then it will skip again....This happens with both the built in...- Neccros
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Head-Fi'ers In the Southbay of LA??
Are there any of you in the Southbay part of LA??? Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, etc etc- Neccros
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- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers
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E4C nozzle issue
Hi, This is my first post here so be gentle! I got a set of E4C's recently and used them for about 3 months with no issues then one day all of a sudden I noticed the balance was off to the right slightly and I determined the nozzle was clogged. I proceeded to swap nozzles and...- Neccros
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)