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    Chasing the Frolic — Uncovering The Roots Of American Music

    Super awesome... buying this album for sure! Reminds of the music I liked watching Deadwood, Hell on Wheels etc... Thanks!
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    A strange request.

    I gotta say, stick with AKG.   IMO none are more reference and clinical than the K271-MKII http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K271MKII-Closed-Circumaural-Headphones/dp/B0016MOC28/ref=pd_cp_e_0   However, for a more gentler reference class, with a fabulous soundstage.. I highly recommend the AKG...
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    Bowers & Wilkins P5 Impressions

    I posted this on Tyll's InnerFidelity blog as well, but maybe more people will find it useful finding it here.   I do like the phones, they are comfortable after break in. Keep in mind that initially the headband along with soft earpads allow to feel a bit tight on the fit and will not be...
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    Reply to review by 'helluvapixel' on item 'Schiit Valhalla'

    Destroysall, The HD598 is quite revealing and laid back. Depending how you like your metal to sound it may not be what you're after. The bass is tight, but lean and smooth throughout. If you want more kick to your bass and more dynamic listening then I would highly recommend instead the...
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    The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)

    Rats, not available to Canada. (the T1 are, not T70)
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    The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)

    Disappointing... obviously not selling well to go that low. Unless you are into artifically boosted bass. I was initially impressed by Monster Turbines but the bass and mid range are muddy. Funny though, 62% claimed in seconds.
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    The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)

    I have a pair of white Crossfades and knowing now what they are like, I wouldn't buy them for $75. Very flat tone, midranged bass boost and cut off highs. Very specific music genre for sure.
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    Does a DAC make a giant difference?

    @baglunch,   This quote is by far the best analogy I've read to make it dead simple to people why certain components are needed. Nicely written.   Quote:
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    The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)

    Quote: I did the same thing but being EST I am 3 hours behind so I slept past the end of the sale. Oh well, I guess I really didn't need to spend the extra $$.  
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    The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)

    Beware, the futurshop.ca site is super slow and full of problems. I don't even know if my purchase went through. I might try later. Some items are still not showing up %50 off.
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    The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)

    @yd2zhang : thanks for the heads up. Nice that we get enough time to browse before buying, so I will have to wait until tomorrow to order.   I'm actually considering the RS170 for the office, the uncompressed digital over air transmission would be sweet, and then I could take my DT770 home...
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    Alan Parson's "Art and Science of Sound"

    I thought a few members might be interested in this. I haven't watched it myself but a few people have told me it's interesting stuff to watch and learn.   http://www.artandscienceofsound.com/    
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    Pure i-20 iPod/iPhone Dock as a DAC

    Quote: Too funny, because I sent an email over a month ago with no reply. O well, everyone has a bad support story. The unit itself is great value for what it does.
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    Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.

    For comparison sake, here's Peach Tree's Dac-it. Some one mentioned galvanic isolation and they have it, and you'll see it has USB and the price point looks coincidentally very similar ;) $449 US.   http://www.pearlaudiovideo.com/blog/peachtree-audio-dacit-dac/
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    Pure i-20 iPod/iPhone Dock as a DAC

    Quote: We use digital outs from a digital source like CD player/transport, or iPod so that you can use a fancy DAC of your liking to make the analog signal your amp needs. Because the PURE has a DAC you can take the analog output to your Little Dot. However, the PURE outputs a bypass...
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