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E70/L70 upgrade
Is this combo a good upgrade for my anandas and maybe a future he1k v2 upgrade over my kadas tone and atom stack?- Ironcobra80
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Hifiman Ananda
Being a union electrician I know firsthand what low grade copper does to high end equipment it can be disastrous! Its crazy where people try to save money.- Ironcobra80
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman Ananda
Just wanted to chime in on my Anandas after 6 months with them and finally getting my new cables from periapat. Me being no where near a critical listener and struggling to understand what half of you are talking about. The type 8 cable first off build quality is very nice light years ahead of...- Ironcobra80
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread
Is there a shielded cable thats recommended? https://www.redco.com/Canare-Quad-Microphone-Cable/ http://www.cardas.com/chassis_wire.php Im guessing with shielded wire it wont be braided until after the y connector if I go the shielded route.- Ironcobra80
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread
Thanks for the confirmation on the mono, Im not very clear on the braiding. I was going to sleeve each conductor separately then braid the sleeved cable, are you saying this is impossible at this length? Also the y connectors Im looking at wont work for this configuration? Thanks for the info...- Ironcobra80
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DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread
Looking for a little guidance for making my first cable for my hifiman anandas. Im wanting at least 12-15ft length as sometimes Im a little far back from my amp. Will there be any issues with this distance? Part list so far: 2x...- Ironcobra80
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Hifiman Ananda
Oh okay I got you that makes sense now. I have already emailed Pro audio LA to make me some custom cables as i need 12 ft to my amp from my listening position anyway, I will add balanced to my request, I asked for Mogami wire and Neutrik connectors. I will also upgrade the newer tone board when...- Ironcobra80
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman Ananda
Can you elaborate on what you mean by this Im very new to this hobby and not sure what you mean. Im currently outputting hesuvi equalizer for the sundara with no virtualization to hdmi from my nvidia card to my marantz in pure direct.- Ironcobra80
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman Ananda
So good old amazon delivered the wrong headphones got the sundaras instead of the anandas I ordered, so I get to demo the sundaras for 2 days until I receive the correct pair. I have to say wow are these a huge upgrade over my ath-a900. Havent received my atom and tone board yet until tomorrow...- Ironcobra80
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman Ananda
Hey guys just grabbed a pair of these and had a few questions about hesuvi, have any of you guys used the autoeq files for these headphones? Im kinda a noob with this stuff and was wondering which ones to use for these cans...- Ironcobra80
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Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)
Thanks guys cancelled my order and grabbed the Ananda on amazon as its 150 off right now, ill post back with my impressions. s- Ironcobra80
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- Forum: Video Games Discussion
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Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)
I assume its easy to drive off of the mobo or my avr as I wont be able to add a dac/amp anytime soon as Ive added just upgraded my pc and only allowed heaphones with whats left of the budget, this is a tough decision lol. I already purchased the gx but I can still cancel the order. The ananda is...- Ironcobra80
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- Forum: Video Games Discussion
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Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)
Do you like them more than the lcd gx meeting my questions in the above post?- Ironcobra80
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- Forum: Video Games Discussion
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Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)
Hey guys Im looking to replace my 10+ year old trusty ath-a900s with the lcd-gx because planers have had my interest for a while, I'm not much of a music listener, but I watch a lot of movies and a ton of non competitive games on my PC. I imagine these will be a huge upgrade over my a900s. My...- Ironcobra80
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Help understanding reciever vs amp/dac
I tried the highest gain and it still wasnt loud enough for me. I am using windows atmos for headphones or just stereo depending on the game. Last couple ive bought have had atmos and binaural which has been a great experience.- Ironcobra80
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations