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Best DAC/AMP combo for ESW10JPN under 500$ (office use)
...amps are an option, only if they can be operated with their adapter/charger constantly. Currently, these are the options came to my mind: * Pico DAC/AMP * Syleaudio Topaz DAC/AMP (stationary) * Predator DAC/AMP * iBasso D10 (not sure about using the charger constantly). Additional...- Mr.Shadow
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Best AMP/DAC combo for office under 500$ for ATH ES-7
...and not mobile. So, other suggestions are welcome since I haven't been around, I am clueless of what is good, bad, and what worth checking. **Edit** Just found the Styleaudio Topaz which seems to fit all my requirements at a price of 400$, looks like a nice package, what is the buzz...- Mr.Shadow
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The first 45 tube HP SET amp ! aka. 45 into your head !
Hey all, As some of you probably remember I was inquiring a while ago, about a 45 tube based Headphones amp. Well, the day has come and the beauty is finally alive It was a long wait, but it was sure worth it ! First, I would like to say that the amp was designed and built by someone I...- Mr.Shadow
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Best Artwork manager ?
Hey all, I thought this will be the best forum to ask. I am looking for the best program to fetch artwork for songs and albums, on Windows OS. I once used Amarok when I used Linux, it is one hell of a player isn't it ? did it all automatically, took about 5 minutes to fetch 850 albums...- Mr.Shadow
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Esound E5 in a form of a DAC
I once auditioned the Esound E5 Sig edition. I was in love with this CDP, really, for it's price I think he gives a knockout. The thing is I am not a person of CD's. I stream my music from my PC. I wonder whether there is a DAC which can bring a similar result/character but as a...- Mr.Shadow
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LS7B Tube - Any Info ?
Hey Tube Masters. I encountered a tube called LS7B on Ebay. I couldn't find any info about it at least in Google. If anyone has a data sheet of this type of tube I will be grateful. Thanks- Mr.Shadow
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Amazing digital photography blog
I find this blog amazing for two main reasons: 1) It's my brothers pictures 2) The pictures are absolutely a-m-a-z-i-n-g The site is updated with a new pic every Saturday, you can use RSS 2.0 if you want to stay updated without the hassle. Enjoy, be devoted for the great Head-Fi...- Mr.Shadow
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Looking for Neutrik Locking 1/4" Jack w/ Gold contacts
Hey PPL. I looked for the the Black model with the gold contacts, parts # NJ3FP6C-B I only found ones with the silver contacts :/ On the Mouser elec site, it is listed as a mono jack, AFAIK it is a stereo jack Please consider the fact that I live in Israel and International shipping is...- Mr.Shadow
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45 tube based amp, comments/opinions ?
Hey guys, I have a friend who wants to build a dedicated headphone amp for me, based on two 417a as Pre/Gain tubes, and two 45 for the output, they are intended to suite my low impedance and high sensitivity Audio Technica cans. (W11PN & W5000). He has some rectifier tubes in mind, I forgot...- Mr.Shadow
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ECC32/33 as a replacement for 6SN7, worth the $$ ?
Hey, I was just wondering if anyone here tried ECC32/33 as replacement for 6SN7 ? After switching from 5687 to Mullard E182CC, I started thinking about the Mullard ECC32/33. Maybe it's just MPX3, but I really like their sound and quality. The difference with the output was too big for me...- Mr.Shadow
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Amping the W5000 questions
Hey guys, I was thinking about the optimal Amplification for my W5000. I feel the MPX3 has too much wasted power on them, as they are (very) low impedance headphones. I tried various tube rolling, the differences are subtle IMO. I was thinking about auditioning an amp which will excel with...- Mr.Shadow
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ATH W5000 Vs. W11JPN
I was wondering, how does the W11JPN compare to the AT W5000(which I own) in terms of sound quality and signature, sensitivity to the source, amplification gain and comfort. Do they have the same issue as the W5000 on small/narrow heads ? giving loose fit and poor isolation ? from the...- Mr.Shadow
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Anyone tried SB3->power amp setup ?
Hey all SB3/Headfier users. I was just thinking, the SB3 can serve as a preamp, which I read is not bad at all at that department. Did anyone try using it straight to a power amp ? I know it's very hard with Headphones as I don't think there are Headphones Power AMP, except for the Jan...- Mr.Shadow
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Ideas on power cable for SB3 PSU
He Guys, I am building my own SB3 PSU, it is kind of an Ultimate PSU, and I am about to get all parts in the next week or so. I am only left with the wires which connects the PSU to the SB3 itself, and will pass a maximum of 1.5A at 12VDC, I can't get up my mind on which cables to use, I was...- Mr.Shadow
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AT W5000 distortion on the left side
I have these cans for about 4 months now. I never heard these kind of distortion. It happened when I put on Massive Attack - Collected Song #1, exactly at the begging of it, there is a low bass rythem and it makes the left can distorts... Has anyone had these thing before with the W5000 ...- Mr.Shadow
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AUSie people, little help please
Dear Australian Head-Fi members: I need your little help. I have just landed here, into this beautiful continent and discovered that my camera (Nikon Coolpix 5000) is not functioning properly (black pics :/ problem). I really liked it to be fixed but I don't know where to try, and what store...- Mr.Shadow
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ESound E5 - before I pull the trigger
I am just about to pull the trigger on the Esound E5 (European 220v Version) I heard it when I visited sacd_lover, but it wasn't the exact conifguration as mine (MPX3 SLAM SE->HD595). I liked it, because I also heared it on his speaker rig, so I was more confident about the source, but still...- Mr.Shadow
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Initial impressions on W5000
O.K, so almost ampless(using my PA2v2) and with not a very decent source (X5L DAP) after getting the suitable adatpter (1/4"->1/8") from radioshcak, I finally set down and listen to my new fresh out of the box W5000 First strike: Dream Theatre, Album=Awake Track=#1 (6:00) HOLY COW !!! the...- Mr.Shadow
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(yet another) I hate you Head-Fi thread
So, The upgrade bug has striked me hard this time... I was snoofing around the AT W5000 for a while now, couldn't made a decision if I am willing to go for it or not. Today I broke up I pulled the triger on the W5000, I thought what the heck, while I am at the US, it will be easier to...- Mr.Shadow
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Where to get AT in the US or how to Import ?
Hey guys, I am a non US citizen as you know, though right now I am in Ohio. I'm considering of buying the AT W5000, but I dont know if they are present in the US, are they ? If not, how does Importing goods (cans) to the US works ? How customs and tax works in that case, in theory and in...- Mr.Shadow
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Clip-on cans for a friend under 50$
I know what you are going to say... Buy the Koss Ksc75 and keep the change... But here is the thing: I have both KSC 35 and 75. I let him listen to both for a couple of days, and he didn't like them. He has Creative zen Touch Sleek, and it dosen't push them as good as other sources do, and I...- Mr.Shadow
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W5000 Vs. W2002
Hie Folks, A friend of mine has an option to buy some audio technica cans from a store in japan. He was offered 3 paires: W5000, W2002 and some JVC DX-1000 Now, I know the W2002 are not available anymore, but he doubled checked that and he made sure that they are actually W2002. The price...- Mr.Shadow
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K701 Forsale flood ?!?
I have Seen a lot of AKG K-701 For Sale on the Second Hand market here at Head-FI, and it makes me wonder why would so many people do that ? From what I read it is a very good headphone, from comfort to Sound Quality. than what's the reason then ?- Mr.Shadow
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DAC decision/suggestion
Hey dear Headfiers, I was thinking about a nice dac to pair with my SqueezeBox3 lately, though he is good and I am satesfied with it, as any Audiophiles I allways want more. I have seen a lot of Bel Canto Dac2 on AudioGon recently, at good prices, 650-700$ before shipping (which should be...- Mr.Shadow
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Me want to upgrade, but need help
...this buy would bee pointless considering the RS-1 price. So Throw In some more cans if you can think of any, try to think what I might like (hint, **my sig**). Consider that I am a metal/rock listener, mainly. Budget is not exactly defined, but as you can see he is quite decent. Thanks.- Mr.Shadow
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