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Sshaitan667 replied to the thread Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro (2006-2007 PCI Card), any good still?.I just got a Topping A50s amp. Tried feeding it via the X-Fi Elite Pro and also via a Fiio M11 in USB DAC Mode. There is an obvious...
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Sshaitan667 replied to the thread Windows Sound mixer options - Speakers vs. Digital Output.Digital out sends the digital signal to the amp. So the soundcards DAC isn't in use, the amp does all the work. Using the speaker option...
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Sshaitan667 replied to the thread Basic DAP with support for large storage volume?.Let me know how it goes, it's something I've wanted to do for years
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Sshaitan667 reacted to Chris Haigh's post in the thread Basic DAP with support for large storage volume? with Like.Very Cool! Thanks, those are two good options. Ripping apart an iPod sounds fun, I'll try that first.
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SYes. Or XLR if all the gear is balanced.
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Sshaitan667 replied to the thread DAC AMP with EQ.So an eq would sit between the dac and amp using RCA cables
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Sshaitan667 replied to the thread Anyone used both HiFiMan HE-400i and HyperX Cloud Core/Stinger? How does the bass varies between these headphones? (for movies/TV).The only good gaming headphones I have ever used were the Plantronic Rig Flex. I literally just got the HE400i 2020 and so far with...
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Sshaitan667 replied to the thread DAC AMP with EQ.Maybe look at getting a used HiFi Equalizer to use with the dac/amp. Or something like this https://www.schiit.com/products/loki-mini-3
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Sshaitan667 replied to the thread Basic DAP with support for large storage volume?.Fiio M11 (not pro) if you can find one used for a reasonable price. dual microSD card slots, theoretically supports up to 4tb via 2x2tb...
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Sshaitan667 replied to the thread Use Case for DAPs?.I don't drive, so I spend alot of time walking and riding on public transport. I pretty much don't leave the house without something to...
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Sshaitan667 replied to the thread Budget Amp for Sundaras.I just got a set of HE400i 2020 headphones, and ended up going with the Topping A50s amp. The amp is a bit of a beast for the price -...
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Sshaitan667 posted a comment on the item Topping A50S.I just got mine today :D So far have tried it using a Fiio M11 as a source and driving a pair of Hifiman HE400i 2020 cans via the...
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Sshaitan667 replied to the thread Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro (2006-2007 PCI Card), any good still?.The Quad DAC Setup of the card is superior to the console's setup from what I've read in the past. Has been difficult finding mW output...
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Sshaitan667 replied to the thread Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro (2006-2007 PCI Card), any good still?.Well, I just plugged my HE400i into the sound card output instead of the IO Console output - seems to put out more power from the card...
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Sshaitan667 reacted to bigshot's post in the thread Closed-Back Planar Magnetic vs. Open-Back Dynamic Headphones: Which One Wins Out?! with Like.We recently had a thread here on a study on headphone quality where they found that aside from lack of bass in very inexpensive...