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  1. Failed Engineer

    Weiss Engineering DAC50x (DAC501 and DAC502) Review

    I have a PGGB license, because 4fs upsampling works well with my Walnut V DAC and 16fs especially so with Mojo2/Poly SD card. I already had processed a lot of my favorites for the Walnut and surprisingly so, I just preferred the standard redbook through networked Roon Ready and Upnp - Jplay...
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    ZMF Atrium - new open-back co-flagship

    I have a pretty anti-planar disposition, and for me the CO didn't change that despite many claiming it solved the planar glassy texture. I find the AO/AC to be far better performers. That is preference though. Posting to say if you prefer dynamics and know that you do, I would be surprised if...
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    Is $2000 The Hi-End Headphone Sweet Spot in Mid-2024?

    Beefy has nothing to do with it, but partially correct. Needs the JAR treatment first and then at minimum an amp designed for high impedance dynamic drivers (these are generally not high power headphone amps). I've paired it with a $5k custom designed amp that uses it's impedance curve for...
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    HQPlayer Impressions and Settings Rolling Thread

    For Cyan 2, DSD256 and DAC Correction on was highest performance, IMO. Better than DSD512/Correction, which I could also compute without dropouts. I couldn't do DSD1024/Correction without frequent dropouts.
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    HQPlayer Impressions and Settings Rolling Thread

    The current list of DACs supported is here: https://signalyst.com/dac-correction-support/ Not a particularly widespread feature yet. Was meaningful with the Cyan 2 when I had it though.
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    Weiss Engineering DAC50x (DAC501 and DAC502) Review

    If anyone wants to trade their 501 for my 502 2ch let me know. This DAC is a keeper after testing some but I prefer the smaller footprint.
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    HQPlayer Impressions and Settings Rolling Thread

    I’ve been using HQP with a 4x PCM only DAC for many years now and it’s definitely a worthwhile improvement. I’ve tried it with vintage DACs that can only do 2x PCM and even there it makes a difference. Honestly I think if you can upsample at all HQP is worth trying.
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    Roon Optimization Guide For Increased Sound Quality

    Given the emphasis on reducing Roon activity to increase sound quality with these settings I wonder if using jplay instead of Roon would have similar impact? jplay does seem to have lower network traffic as a stated goal. I'm not sure if these Roon settings increase sound quality by reducing...
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    PGGB Offline Remastering

    Thanks! I get the same high pitched squeal on 32b/16fs wv files playback when paused. I think I'll just stick to 24b/16fs flac as I find that sound to have an impact on my enjoyment while listening and I have to pause to hear someone.
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    PGGB Offline Remastering

    What are the recommended Mojo2/Poly SD card settings? 16fs PCM and 32bit?
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    Chord Electronics ☆ Poly ☆ (wireless & microSD module for Mojo) ☆★►USEFUL INFO on 1st PAGE!!◄★☆

    I'm having the same. This is a new error for me as compared to a couple days ago though. Before I would be allowed to attempt the firmware update and it would have this same popup but would say "Device Disconnected". I'm on 3.0.0.
  12. Failed Engineer

    2017 Audio Technica new flagship ATH-ADX5000

    Looking to buy a set if anyone is pondering selling.
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    Chord Electronics ☆ Poly ☆ (wireless & microSD module for Mojo) ☆★►USEFUL INFO on 1st PAGE!!◄★☆

    Is MPD or UPnP capable of resuming playback position and queue after shutdown? I'm primarily asking about SD card but also streaming.
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    The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread

    Yes. This is one of the key areas the mod improves. The bass punch is a differentiator. Extension to my ears remains similar to stock as likely a driver limitation but the texture and punch are much improved. I haven't had a Utopia in over a year so I can't say if it is up to Utopia level as...
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    The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread

    This is accurate, I paid $2500 for the v3 mod and purchased a used HD800 for $700. I acknowledge this price is a bitter pill to swallow and buys you any used headphone in production in good condition as well as many good OOP models. But this is the best headphone on the planet to me (my ears...
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    The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread

    I'm not big on writing impressions but the Utopia had long been my favorite headphone. The JAR800v3 bests it. The v2 traded blows and would likely have been a preference thing but the open-ness, clarity, and bass punch of the v3 went up a notch and closed the gap on the macrodynamic strength...
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    Chord Electronics ☆ Poly ☆ (wireless & microSD module for Mojo) ☆★►USEFUL INFO on 1st PAGE!!◄★☆

    I just picked up a mojo2/poly from the FS forum here and all seems to be okay on firmware 3.0.0 with Roon, UPnP via jplay, and MPD/SD card via Rigelian. However, it seems to be impossible to update the Poly firmware through the gofigure iOS app. gofigure says 3.2.0 is available (which I...
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    Summit-Fi Random Thoughts

    I've been reading this thread on the sidelines with some fascination. I've suffered depression and had multiple suicide attempts in my 20s. Everyones path to happiness is different as it's individually defined, but I overcame heavy alcohol use by throwing my addiction into running. It helped...
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    ZMF Atrium - new open-back co-flagship

    So these are my two favorite headphones by far (and I've climbed the entire TOTL wall past and present), well in the case of the Senn specifically the JAR800, but they do present opposite of each other. I do try to bring the Atrium as close as I can to the brighter more open sound by running...
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    HQPlayer Impressions and Settings Rolling Thread

    Agreed. To me the best pop filters are easily poly-sinc-gauss-short and poly-sinc-xtr-short-mp. I swap between the two of them.
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    Feedback by 'Failed Engineer' on listing 'Holo Cyan 2'

    Fast shipping, truly excellent and safe packaging for transit. Item exactly as described and prompt communicator.
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    HQPlayer Impressions and Settings Rolling Thread

    Anyone ever heard of this DSD converter? http://www.rtaudiodesign.com/w/products/dacs/pure-dsd-converter/ Seems to have been around since 2016 or so.
  23. Failed Engineer

    HQPlayer Impressions and Settings Rolling Thread

    Qobuz is integrated into HQP Client so try that.
  24. Failed Engineer

    HQPlayer Impressions and Settings Rolling Thread

    If anyone has a lead on a DSC2 DAC, please PM me. I'm very interested in acquiring one but have never seen one actually for sale. I'm not a DIYer so that's not an option.
  25. Failed Engineer

    The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread

    Try a trial of the Accurate Sounds convolution filter if you use playback software that is compatible. I think it should solve your issues. https://accuratesound.ca/product/sennheiser-hd800-filterset/
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