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Schiit Fire and Save Matches! Bifrost Multibit is Here.
Bringing back from the dead. I have the First Gen Multibit Bifrost and am thinking of upgrading. Did you upgrade?- ratdog
- Post #2,792
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Original Bifrost DAC obsolete?
I have the original Bifrost Multibit DAC. SCH-04 04015091, It doesn't start with an A or B so I believe it is first Gen. I have it hooked up to a streamer playing Hi Res files off of Qobuz and am happy with the sound but I'm wondering with technology advancements should I look into upgrading...- ratdog
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Low end. Cheap. Generic. Otherwise bang for buck cable thread!
Anyone have any feedback on this cable? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33025713825.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.75ff4c4dCqkTPi- ratdog
- Post #3,220
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Low end. Cheap. Generic. Otherwise bang for buck cable thread!
So it looks like the consensus is that the addition of the mic degrades sound quality. Is there any tests that have been done to back this up?- ratdog
- Post #3,144
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Low end. Cheap. Generic. Otherwise bang for buck cable thread!
Sorry for the noob question but I'm looking to get a replacement cable for Tin T2's and Blon 3's. I'm confused on 2.5, 3.5, 4.4, balanced, non balanced, etc...I will be using primarily with Android smartphones. Which should I get?- ratdog
- Post #3,141
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Best Bang for the Buck Planar Closed Headphones
Looking in the $300 range. What's out there that punches above it's price?- ratdog
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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LG V20 Sound Quality
Thanks Guys....Too bad you need to keep the extension cable in. It would be nice if it kept memory of the higher impendence.- ratdog
- Post #3,965
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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LG V20 Sound Quality
I just found a discussion in this thread. It references to get a 75 ohm adapter and an extension. I have Sennheiser HD580's which are 300 ohm impendence so is it accurate in saying that all I have to do is plug these in to activate high impendence mode without further setup?- ratdog
- Post #3,958
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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LG V20 Sound Quality
35 ohms @ 93 db I'm guessing you have to root to initiate high impedence mode which I really don't want to deal with.- ratdog
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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LG V20 Sound Quality
Can anyone comment on the volume from a V20 with Hifiman HE4XX? I just listened to this pairing and the amp struggled to get to higher listening volumes.- ratdog
- Post #3,953
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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USB Audio Player PRO (UAPP): 24- and 32-bit playback, ubiquitous USB audio support for Android
Is there an ETA?- ratdog
- Post #3,166
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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USB Audio Player PRO (UAPP): 24- and 32-bit playback, ubiquitous USB audio support for Android
Does UAPP support Amazon HD?- ratdog
- Post #3,162
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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LG V20 Sound Quality
I'm looking to use the LG V20 as a hi-res-capable network streamer in a home loudspeaker system using Amazon HD. I got this idea from here. https://darko.audio/2019/10/lgs-v30-as-a-network-streamer-with-touchscreen/ The only issue is he is streaming Tidal using a remote control app. Does anyone...- ratdog
- Post #3,952
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Best Smartphone for audiophile Part II (Updated: Jan 2020)
Is there a limitation on Android phones outputting higher bitrate signals? Can the Axon 7 output more then 16/44 to an external DAC?- ratdog
- Post #2,819
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread
Is there any difference between the wood NH and the newer Carbon NH besides the color?- ratdog
- Post #9,117
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Going fully Wireless IEMs. Too soon? Or are we there yet?
What's the best value wireless I.E. I can get for $30-$50 on Amazon right now?- ratdog
- Post #6,136
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Xiaomi Pistons 3.0 Impressions Thread
Do the cables tangle easily when you put them in your pocket?- ratdog
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Best Value in No Tangle In Ear
I need a no tangle in ear that I can easily pull out of my pocket at work. I'm looking for something reasonably priced as I have lost a lot of good phones lately. I'm not looking for top end audio just something passable for work. Thanks.- ratdog
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Shure SE215 best value for $50-$100?
Anything better that provides good isolation for noisy commutes?- ratdog
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Durable in ear for bus sub $200
I recently had a pair of shure e2c's and UE super fi 5's break. i'm guessing warranty won't cover either. Looking for a good isolating IE to cancel out a loud bus commute. What's currently the value champ for under $200 and the best place to get the best price. I'm looking for something durable...- ratdog
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Returning Shure E2C's
I have some E2C's and the cable bent and wires exposed by the bud. I'm guessing they are over 2 years old as the warranty is only 2 years. Should I return them for repair or bite the bullet and buy a new pair.- ratdog
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Sansa - Clip+ VS. Clip Zip
So the zip is the one to get? Who has the best price?- ratdog
- Post #3
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Sansa clip still portable king?
I have an old clip that died. I see that they have a clip+ and a new zip. Are these sansa unit's still the best for low cost portable audio player's? Who has the best price currently? Thanks- ratdog
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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ibasso D2 Boa to power speakers
I used the line out from the dock and it sounded like crap. Very tinny.- ratdog
- Post #7
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps