Recent content by CheepShot
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SMSL M300 MK2 Owners Thread
The last driver update so far was 5/25. DW75's supplied a link above. https://www.smsl-audio.com/portal/product/downlist/id/11.html- CheepShot
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Which shapes of in-ear monitors will you prefer?
SQ is most important and second is how comfortable it is to sleep with it and not fall out. The FH3 is perfect for my ears. -
Windows 10 Audio players
FooBar2000 with Foo_dsd_asio seems to be one of the few options for sending DSD direct to an external DAC without converting to PCM first. At least that's the best option I've been able to come up with, for Windows 10 at no cost. FooBar also addresses .cue sheets and properly shows tracks in...- CheepShot
- Post #61
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Feedback by 'CheepShot' on listing 'PRICE DROP: SMSL SP200'
Item as described, well packaged and a pleasant transaction. Thank you- CheepShot
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Best DAC for DSD
I have an RME ADI-2 Pro on the 'wish list' to record directly to DSD.- CheepShot
- Post #11
- Forum: Computer Audio
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My experience with different music players.
I bought a decent external DAC that uses USB or optical and could quickly switch between the two. There were noticeable differences with the most noticeable being the smaller soundstage with USB. With my motherboard the SPDIF only works if I have the builtin soundcard turned on in the bios...- CheepShot
- Post #181
- Forum: Computer Audio
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What streaming sources are the best? Which do you use and why?
Why doesn't anyone mention LiveXLive (previously Slacker)? It has been around forever, is/was stock with Tesla, Porsche and about 3k hotels and even billable through T-Mobile. Three different monthly plans at 320k, free/3.99/9.99. Live events, videos, curated stations that are tune-able to...- CheepShot
- Post #16
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Hifiman DEVA - Official Thread
Auto-EQ has a 128 band peq profile for the Deva from both Crinacle and Oratory1990. Update: It seems to be gone. There are many eq settings still available for different configurations.- CheepShot
- Post #872
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman DEVA - Official Thread
I'm not sure which version I have but I believe it to be V2 since it has one button. There was a sticker on it with a manufacturing date of 12/20. No drivers were needed for Windows 10/7 and it was fully compatible with all the Linux distros I tried. I doubt a driver is necessary for V1 but...- CheepShot
- Post #807
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman DEVA - Official Thread
IMO, it's Bluemini>Q5K>BTR5. It's good to have two BT options for charging. If I was only using the Deva, I'd buy two Bluemini's. Otherwise it's good to have a Bluemini and the Q5K available for other headphones/IEMs. The BTR5 does not have the power and a PEQ that works with LDAC. I...- CheepShot
- Post #802
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Feedback by 'CheepShot' on listing 'SMSL M300 MKII AKM 4497 DAC'
Great seller, above and beyond. Item as described, quick shipping and excellent communications.- CheepShot
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Hifiman DEVA - Official Thread
I'm glad to see that you bought the 5k as well. I didn't bother to measure the output since you completed the battery mod and I knew there was no way the 5k would come close. I agree the range is much much better with the 5k. Adding a battery pack to the 5k should be a snap. Crinacle's and...- CheepShot
- Post #738
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman DEVA - Official Thread
The battery mod sounds like a must for you. My usual daily drivers are the Deva/Bluemini/5k/HA balanced cable during the day and a set of FH3s/balanced cable at night using the 5K. The Deva will not come close to 10hrs on either using the Bluemini or the 5K, with the 5K at low levels on low...- CheepShot
- Post #699
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman DEVA - Official Thread
Battery life never really bothered me since I switch off between DAs, probably close to the same. I think a 1" piece of velcro would be way more than enough to hold the 5K securely. When both DAs are eq'd for Harman settings, it's difficult to hear a difference. Neither one colors the sound...- CheepShot
- Post #697
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Comment by 'CheepShot' in item 'Qudelix 5K Reference DAC AMP'
Yes, there is a DAC only mode.- CheepShot
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