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    FiiO E17 "ALPEN" - First Impression + Final Thought

    Recently my e17 / e9 combo has been giving me trouble.  I have to prop the e17 forward in the dock to get USB lock and re-dock it a few times to get both channels working.  Has anyone heard of similar problems?  I searched but didn't come across anything.
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    FiiO E17 "ALPEN" - First Impression + Final Thought

    Has FiiO actually confirmed an e19?  What could it offer if the connections are the same?  The only thing I could like would be an optical in.    
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    FiiO E17 "ALPEN" - First Impression + Final Thought

    I just noticed a 3% 'Foreign Transaction Fee' on my Citi Card after dealing with MP4Nation since they're based overseas.  Just a heads up to anyone thinking of using a credit card.  Another reason to wait and buy from a domestic seller I suppose.  Oh well, too late now.  Citibank would probably...
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    FiiO E17 "ALPEN" - First Impression + Final Thought

    I already have my e9 so I'll just wait.  Patience is something I need to work on when it comes to audio gear and gadgets in general anyway.     Still, some of you should learn that expected implies some degree of uncertainty, especially dealing with a smaller manufacturer.  
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    god i hate battlefield 3

    Quote: That's a shame.  I think I spent $15 for that and played it only a few times.  
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    Michigan Headfiers

    Ann Arbor here.  BTW I'll be posting some never opened HD650s soon and I'd prefer to sell the locally so I thought I'd give you guys a heads up.  
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    god i hate battlefield 3

    I've been enjoying BF3 for PC.  I played BC2 (PC) and 1943 (ps3).  It took a bit of time to get used to it but I've been hooked lately and I haven't even unlocked much.  I'm still useless with the choppers and jets, and the responses I get when I practice aren't helping but f them.  Overall I...
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    POST YOUR COLLEGE! (Student or Alumni)

    University of Michigan - BSE Space Weather,  MSE Space Systems Engineering     I'm seeing a lot of science and engineering majors and I'm not surprised.  
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    Rate The Last Movie You Watched

    I saw Chronicle a few days ago.  I went to the theater looking to see The Grey but a certain ladyfriend doesn't take the whole time thing very seriously.  Anyway we both enjoyed it.  The concept is good, the acting is solid.  At times it seems a little bit like a 'hey wouldn't it be cool if we...
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    How you became an audiophile.

    I can trace my interest in higher quality audio products to my first laptop.  That 2005 Dell Inspiron 6000 had the noisiest audio jack.  A grounding issue caused noise to increase with fan speed.   It drove me absolutely nuts.  I eventually got a Creative Audigy 2 ZS PCI card which took care of...
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    M-Audio AV40 sound leakage with headphones?

    Old thread but I thought I'd add that I get the same effect but only from the front aux jack source when headphones are plugged in.  It's hardly noticeable but if you had a roommate it could get annoying.
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    FiiO E17 "ALPEN" - First Impression + Final Thought

    Has anyone out there ever gone through the RMA process with MP4Nation?  I'm starting to worry about my pre-order after reading about missing screen protectors and the like.
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    ESW9 Mod and Rice Krispy Treats Video by request, enjoy

    Did you just use a cotton ball?  If not where would I find the cotton you used?
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    HD650 headphones creaking (seeking advice)

    I had the same problem with my recently purchased refrubs. I applied a drop of my teflon based bicycle-chain wax and it seems to have fixed the problem.  No smell once it dried.  I have a habit of chewing gum while I work so this was driving me nuts.
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    Monoprice Hi-Fi DJ Style Headphone Review

    The 8323s are back in stock.  Monoprice sent an email stating they had 718 units in stock as of 7pm EST.  I ordered a set so make that 717.
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