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    Best Active Speakers

    for desktop systems, look no further than Neumann or Genelec. for example, Neumann KH 120 II (new in 2023) Genelec 8331:
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    Comment by 'ast' on listing 'Benchmark DAC1 USB DAC/Headphone Amp'

    sorry it is no longer available.
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  3. For Sale  Benchmark DAC2 HGC DAC+Amp

    Price
    990.00 USD
    Condition
    Excellent/Like new
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    Or best offer
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  4. For Sale  Benchmark DAC1 USB DAC/Headphone Amp

    Price
    480.00 USD
    Condition
    Excellent/Like new
    Negotiability
    Or best offer
    Ships to
    1. North America
    The legendary Benchmark DAC1 of the USB version in perfect working condition. no blemishes. Just sent to Benchmark for a service of the volume pot noise and they had a whole system check and everything works perfectly.
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    Did Sennheiser just reveal the Orpheus successor?

    Thought I just got out of this whole headphone hobby ...
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    Where does the Headamp GS-1 Stand now?

    Quote:   hey Justin,      If you make a commercial version of Dynahi or B22 equivalent,  the market will be huge IMO.   I, for one, will buy from you in a heart beat!.     By the way,  I love the GS-1 with my HD800.     ...
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    Mini-Review: Stax SR-009

    ASR,    as usual, I really appreciate your review of 009.  you are one of my most respected head-fiers ever!       Like n3rdling,  I hate to disagree with you for the first time :-)    I've owned OII mk1 and was deeply disappointed by its coloring of sound.  it is "magical" to some extent by...
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    Mini-Review: Stax SR-009

    Quote:   +1 
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    What should I buy next? SR-009?

    Quote: +1
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    good DAC with USB input ?

    My current DAC is excellent but a bit old and doesn't have USB input.  I am listening all my music out of computers now and my Laptop only has USB output.   Any recommendations?     Budget is flexible while I put more weight on SQ and USB input.   I have looked at EMM Labs DAC2 which looks...
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    SR-009 vs Orpheus/SR-Omega/O2s?

    I have been listening between 009 and HE90 for about three weeks out of KGSS DX, ML360S, and iTune Lossless.   genres are classical, asian female vocal, electronic/ambient, mostly.    It is truly intriguing to compare the two.   90 is noticeably more rounded and forgiving,  while 009 has more...
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    Beyerdynamic T1

    T1 grows on me.   Having had both T1 and HD800 since they were released,  I have always ranked HD800 a tad higher than T1 because the sound stage's wow factor.  But lately I found T1 is much more balanced and enjoyable.   Only thing still bugs me a bit is the wearing comfort,  T1 is no where...
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    SR-009 vs Orpheus/SR-Omega/O2s?

    Quote: welcome back Javier.   009 is the latest excitement after a long period of low time since HD800.    Just got my 009 today -- the first impression is that it is extremely neutral which is a big improvement over 007s that I hated.    zero hot treble like a few others have reported.  ...
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    New listening impressions of Stax C32 prototype and Shipping SR-009

    Quote: 100% agree here.    The first I judge a headphone is sibilance.  I found HE90 is extremely relaxed with absolutely zero sibilance whatsover.   In fact some people feel it is a bit "too relaxed".     I have albums that are known for their recording lean towards sibilance but they...
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    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Quote: where did you find this album?
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