Recent content by alidark3000
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AirPods Max
After the release of the airpods max, many including myself noted a bit of a lower treble bump. I thought it sounded better with processing off (noise cancellation and transparency set to off), but recently I can’t hear it at all. I go long periods listening on other devices so I don’t think...- alidark3000
- Post #5,335
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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AirPods Max
Did spatialise stereo get worse or did the magic of it just wear off. I was listening to everything with it on and loving the extra stage it seemed to provide... now it just sounds flimsy and processed...- alidark3000
- Post #5,251
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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iFi ZEN DAC discussion + impression
Very heuristic.- alidark3000
- Post #1,362
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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iFi ZEN DAC discussion + impression
Question - if I set the MacOS sample rate to 32/384 and play various sample rates though the system audio, am I losing much in terms of experience compared to bitperfect output? Background: As I understand it upsampling/downsampling doesn't work well as the integers don't divide roundly...- alidark3000
- Post #1,360
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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AirPods Max
At the recommendation of @justanut I tried running the APM through an external DAC with the lightning to 3.5 cord. They definitely benefited, but in comparison with the beyerdynamics 770dt pro 250 ohm I've been running from this unit, I could tell the APMs soundstage was a little closed, if...- alidark3000
- Post #5,095
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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AirPods Max
APMs are fantastic for conferencing from home. I can grind coffee while on a call neither of us can hear it.- alidark3000
- Post #5,094
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iFi ZEN DAC discussion + impression
Thanks @iFi audio. Say us$500? I actually stuck some paper towling under inside the cups of the dt770 and that really made a difference, to the point where if I had one cup with the paper in and one without, I could hear that it was only the exact frequencies I didn't want that the paper cut...- alidark3000
- Post #1,342
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Headphone recommendation?
Its funny I only noticed this issue since I've started using them with the IFI Zen deck which is supposed to be a little bit muted in the highs.- alidark3000
- Post #5
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Headphone recommendation?
You know I just did exactly this (two layers of paper towel just inside the ear cups tucked under the cushions) and it works like magic. I'm wondering if the dynamic range is the same as before, but the sound is really improved!- alidark3000
- Post #4
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Headphone recommendation?
I’d like a headphone recommendation for the zen dac. I have the beyerdynamics dt770 pro 250o and am happy with the level from the amp, but an now noticing the u shape of the sound more. While I’m enjoying the soundstage, Highs are starting to get raspy and I prefer a flatter warmer sound. So...- alidark3000
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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iFi ZEN DAC discussion + impression
I’d like a headphone recommendation for the zen dac. I have the beyerdynamics dt770s 250o and am happy with the level from the amp, but an now noticing the u shape of the sound more. While I’m enjoying the soundstage, Highs are starting to get raspy and I prefer a flatter warmer sound. So...- alidark3000
- Post #1,339
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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iFi ZEN DAC discussion + impression
Received my Zen Dac v2 via addicted to audio in Australia. Going well running balanced to the monitors and also unbalanced to the BD dt770 pro 250ohms. I picked up a generic psu from the local electronic store, we'll see how that goes. Questions on firmware and sample rates. Context: - Apple...- alidark3000
- Post #1,336
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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iFi ZEN DAC discussion + impression
Also keen to hear any tips from other Apple Music / MacBook users! I have bitperfect which works well so far if you have added the music to the library yourself, but not for streaming at all :(- alidark3000
- Post #1,329
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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iFi ZEN DAC discussion + impression
Have ordered ifi zen dac 2 and the ifi 4.4 to xlr lead primarily for running Adam t5v monitors for production and listening on Mac laptop. Slightly concerned I’ll be missing out on a fuller sound with only usb power (will be powered via powered usb3 hub on an lg ultra fine display). Would this...- alidark3000
- Post #1,328
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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AirPods Max
Can’t get head tracking to turn off even though setting is off in accessibility > AirPods *. iOS 15 iPhone 11. Was able to have off on betas. Anyone else have this?- alidark3000
- Post #4,904
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)