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    Norne Audio (Was: Norse Audio): Feedback & Impression Thread

    Anyone with a ZMF Auteur like to opine on which cable is preferred. On the website, there's only the Silvergarde S4, S3-C, and Drausk Lite. Is there an advantage from moving up from the Drausk to the S3-C or from S3-C to S4? I currently am using the ZMF OFC cable. I thought that was clearly...
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    ZMF Auteur Thread

    I may decide to screw back the filter since it offers more protection of the drivers. I thought it was a bit darker than I like initially, but whether through burn in, getting used to the sound, or removing the Bopp filter, it’s more acceptable now. From what I gather there are Bopp filter...
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    ZMF Auteur Thread

    I recently got my Auteurs. Still less than 100 hours of burn in. Some things I note. Burn in has improved the sound. Less mud, more cohesive overall sound. Was dark initially, but sound isn't so dark now. The sound was veiled at first. Then I took out the Bopp metal filter, and this helped...
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    Fostex TH600 Dynamic Headphones

    I received my TH600 today and here are my first impressions. I have the Sennheiser HD600 as a comparison.   Build  Pros - Good quality materials. I like the cloth cable. It's a good length. The plug seems high quality and durable.  - The look is modern, and understated. The all black is...
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    Does anyone have experience with the Kef LS50?

    Just purchased these speakers recently, and had several days to listen. The Kef LS50 are hooked to a NAD 320 BEE integrated amp. Music source is MacBook Air -> iTunes -> AMarra, -> Gungnir DAC using USB. I have a HSU STF-1 sub as well, and I spent half the time listening to the speakers without...
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    Etymotic ER 4 S vs ER 4 PT

    There is a marked difference in sound with the ER4S amped vs unamped. It still sounds good unamped, however, the fullness and depth of the music as great. 
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    Schiit amps for the Mad Dogs W/ Alpha Pads

    What headphones will you be using? A good headphone should allow you to differentiate between the various models in the lineup I believe.
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    LTB amp for HD 600

    I've been considering for a while upgrading to the Burson Soloist SL from my current Little Dot III and NAD 320 BEE. I am using Sennheiser HD600 headphones with Cardas cable.    I would like to know if this upgrade would improve sound quality. The Burson is my choice because it is within my...
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    Burson Soloist with HD600?

    I'm curious, but what source are you using with your setup Matsuda?
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    HD600 Question : Why the Cardas cable?

    I know this is an old thread, but I dug it up to share my opinion and hope it helps others evaluate whether they need the Cardas cable. Recently, I got the Cardas cable for my HD600. I didn't think I would hear much of a difference, but I actually do, and it was a positive difference too.  ...
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    Mac OS X Music Players - alternatives to iTunes

    I am having a difficult time deciding on which player I want to purchase. I am mostly basing my decision on sound quality, but I have to be practical and factor in price as well. Currently I have trials of the following: Amara 2.4, Pure Music, Audirvana Plus, and Amara HiFi. I also bought...
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    Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.

    Quote:   It sounds very nice. I haven't listened to the Bifrost to compare, but I am pleased I went with the Gungnir. The music just seems alive and more real then ever before.   One odd thing I noticed was that several minutes ago, I heard a loud high pitch squeal (buzz) coming...
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    Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.

    Received it today, and I was rather excited as I tore open the box. This is my largest audio purchase to date. I currently have it playing as I type. I have it hooked to my MacBook Air through USB cable. The Gungnir is hooked to the NAD integrated amp through Blue Jean Cables RCA interconnects...
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    Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.

    Quote:   You've sold me on the Gungnir. Seriously, just ordered and anticipating it arriving.    If I bought the Bifrost I would always be second guessing what I would be missing. Oh well, it's peanut butter and bread for a month.
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    Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.

    Quote:   Would it be crazy to get the Gungnir for the HD600 or would the Bifrost match it better?
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