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    Ipad DAC/DAP vs external DAC/DAP...

    Yes, after A/B comparison between Soundcore Life Note E bluetooth ear buds and Sony bluetooth headphones, I can say with certainty that the offboard DAC/Amp Schiit Fulla (an early generation) sounds like the veil has been lifted. The music I tested sounded fuller, richer and had much better...
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    Ipad DAC/DAP vs external DAC/DAP...

    Sorry, I was using some Sony bluetooth headphones and comparing them to the Schiit headphone out setup. That's a comparison between sound output on an Ipad, no? The Bluetooth headphones vs analog hard cable setup you can do through USB C Ipads.
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    Ipad DAC/DAP vs external DAC/DAP...

    With a USB C adaptor and splitter, I managed to connect my Ipad Air 5 to a Schiit Fulla and can hear some difference with the native Ipad sound. Also, the Schiit Fulla needs power so this is not exactly a portable rig. I'd like hear from y'all what this means: is this just Bluetooth headphones...
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    Anyone in Asheville nc area or other Nc?

    Winston Salem here. Any audio/hifi meetings around here? Paul
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    Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH) - Dropping Monday

    Did you literally just take it out of the box and plug it into your CTH?. Is the plug an exact match for the one that comes with the CTH wall wart? Did you ask the seller specifically whether it would work with the CTH? I was thinking of building an LPS but this could be a game changer... Paul
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    Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH) - Dropping Monday

    I just bought the International Power supply that Guido mentioned. He sent me a list of parts (doesn't look expensive) but I have no experience with manufacturing electrical stuff. Do I have to know how to solder? I wonder whether I could find a local electrician to put one together for me? This...
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    Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH) - Dropping Monday

    OK, but I'm not an electrical engineer and so forth. How does one manufacture a cable from the mCTH to the wall? Or, does the IHC-28 go between the mCTH power supply and the wall? Break this down for non-technical folks... Paul
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    Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH) - Dropping Monday

    This place sells 28v linear power supplies: https://www.mouser.com/Power/Power-Supplies/Linear-Power-Supplies/_/N-brwqi?P=1yzxqrrZ1yxt76p Anything on that website useful? Paul
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    Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH) - Dropping Monday

    Okay, I got my MCTH yesterday, burned it in overnight and did some listening this evening. Hooked up to the Schiit Fulla 2 DAC, it turned itself off playing Earl Klugh, "A Time for Love," on Amazon music listening through Sennheiser 58x. Hooked up to the headphone jack only on the same laptop...
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    Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH) - Dropping Monday

    OK, so I and a bunch of newbies have bought into this Massdrop. I love the reviews of this amp but am wondering whether there is a better power source than the included one? Newbies need to learn the value of a "linear power supply" but have no clue what it is or where we can get one. When...
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    will new earpads change the sound signature of the Sennheiser 58x?

    Hi all, Just curious: there's some Lambskin earpads for the 600/650 on Amazon that tempt me for some reason. If I use them, will it change the sound? My 85x's are broken in now and I'm loving them. Thanks, Paul
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