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Audio interface (head amp and mic input - To replace Focusrite Scarlet 2i2
Hi all, after struggling with a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 2nd generation for a couple a years, I am selling it due to software issues. So, i need recommendations for a new audio interface, that supports the following: Røde XLR Procaster (dynamic - does not need phantom power) Beyerdynamic DT990...- paulkemp
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Gaming headphones for Overwatch
Having only played OW with the BT 990s, its hard to say really. But i know for a fact that after having another friend spectate me, he notices footsteps before me. Now this can any number of things, like our individual hearing, my ambient noice or just generall awareness. He is using a cheaper...- paulkemp
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Gaming headphones for Overwatch
Its the Objective 2 dac + amp. Simiar to this: https://www.jdslabs.com/products/48/objective2-odac-combo-revb/, but a different producer since its bought in Europe. I can at least test the DT 990s for you, since I am using them on a daily basis. Not sure if they are the best...- paulkemp
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Gaming headphones for Overwatch
I am bumping this thread. I own the Beyerdybamic 990's and an O2 amp dac combo and have been using it for Overwatch since May 16. I have enabled the ingame "Dolby Atmos for headphones" setting. I am using an older antlion modmic for voice. In regards to footsteps and the like, I am not...- paulkemp
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Noise canceling | Input wanted
Hi all. So the next few months I have a lot of plane trips planned (two intercontinental) and are looking into getting a good pair of NC headphones. I want them to be wireless and mic capable, so I can use them at work. I own a pair of Beyer DT990s that I use regularly, and are extremely happy...- paulkemp
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Best DAC/AMP combo for the money for Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro 250ohm
I have now gotten my dirty little hands on the O2+odac and are extreamly happy with how my DT990s perform now, contra how they were with the old Astro Mixamp using optical from my pc. I am not surprised it performs better though. There is more sound at equal noise levels, I hear its more power...- paulkemp
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Best DAC/AMP combo for the money for Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro 250ohm
So Michael, what did you end up with? I have yet to recieve my O2+Odac due to customs :/- paulkemp
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Best DAC/AMP combo for the money for Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro 250ohm
Will does. Living in the EU, I got it from http://www.headnhifi.com/. I figured I'd rather get a good dac/amp the first time. I looked at the Fiio's, and have tried the E10. But I personally wanted something bigger on my desk. The Schiit stack looks nice, so did some of the Chinese...- paulkemp
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Asus Xonar U7 DAC/AMP Impressions Thread
As a rule of PC thumb, get the newest. Howeve it is simply a uninstall / reinstall and you should be good to go if something strange happens with one of the other. Can't go wrong here- paulkemp
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Best DAC/AMP combo for the money for Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro 250ohm
I am getting the O2+ODAC next week. Got the DT990's 250's as well. Give me couple of days and Ill report back?- paulkemp
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B&W P5 Modifications
HI! I have the cable with iPod remote, and unfortunately I have run over that cable with my office chair and destroyed the "remote" part of that cable. Where can I get a close to original cable as possible? It does not have to be original, but a high quality cable to suite the cans. Thanks! ...- paulkemp
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Beyer DT990 250 Ohm | What DAC/AMP combo with availability in EU, budget around 140£ (160€ / 175$)
Thanks! Have not heard the o2, but if I am not happy. I can sell it used here in Norway. There are very few available. The only two tube amps that was under consideration price vise was the Aune T1SE and the Maverick TubeMagic D1 (used). The Aune could have worked. The Tubemagic was used...- paulkemp
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Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)
I tried, and got to work briefly. I did give that option up though. Way oo much hasstle. Thanks for the tip though! I dont care THAT mouch about simulated 5.1 on pc. :)- paulkemp
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Beyer DT990 250 Ohm | What DAC/AMP combo with availability in EU, budget around 140£ (160€ / 175$)
Quick update, ended up with the Objective 2 + ODAC combo, made in the EU. With the plugs in the back, just the connections I need and made in the EU. Good reports of how the DT990s sound with it.- paulkemp
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