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The Interconnect and Power Cable Thread.
I'm in the market to upgrade my interconnects (XLR) and powercables. Not that I'm a firm believer in cable magic. I still want to have solid performing cables. I'm tweaking my setup and have to decide to go with either silver cables for it's "supposed" transparency, copper cables or copper...- preproman
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- cardas-golden-reference-interconnect
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Laptops CD/DVD player as a CD Transport?
What's the Pros and Cons of using the cd/dvd player in your laptop as a cd player/transport? Sometime my NAS goes on the fritz and I have to use my CD play to listen to my music. Is this optimal or should I get a dedicated CD transport for these duties? Thanks- preproman
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Digitalbuydirect.com?
Can anyone confirm this is a legit place to buy these headphones from? http://www.digitalbuydirect.com/search.php?mode=search&page=1- preproman
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Headphone review tracks
Can someone provide a list of different tracks that will attack all areas ie.. Vocals, Sub Bass, Mid Bass, Midrange, Treble. You know, The tracks that you would use to do some critical listening. Like tracks that's focused on the Piano, Guitar, Drums, Female Vocals for the highs... -
Audio-gd Ref 7.1 or Bryston BDA-1
How does these two DACs compare to each other. The insides of each are very different. Does less = more, or does more = better?- preproman
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- bryston-bha-1-balanced-headphone-amplifier dedicated-source-components reference-seven dacs bryston-bda-1
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Little Dot MK VI+ / VIII SE or Woo WA22
Which one is a better fit for high impedance headphones - Senns / Beyers? Which ones are a better fit for low impedance headphones - Grados? Which ones are a better fit for HE-500 / LCD2? Does the Little Dot offer a better price per performance bargen? Is the Woo WA22...- preproman
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- woo-audio-wa22
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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M^3 question
I have a mixture of headphones, both high and low impedance. What is the best way to have the M^3 configured? Medium high and low impedance, or high one way and low the other way. Please explain.- preproman
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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Millett MOSFET Maxed or Woo WA22
Looking to get into tubs amps. The two I'm looking at are the title of the thread. I have not heard either, so I'm coming to the owners of each for a discussion. I'm aware that the MMM is a hybrid. However, what are the sonic sigs I can expect from each and what would be the...- preproman
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- woo-audio-wa22
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Buffalo III
Does anyone have any experience with the Buffalo III DAC compared to other DAC like Audio-gd, W4S DAC2, or any other DAC's in the range?- preproman
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Edition 8 re cabling?
Does any one know where I can get my Edition 8's re cabled?- preproman
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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DAC Shoot Out...
DAC's 2K and under. What are some of the best out there in this price range? Audiolab 8200CD W4S DAC-2 Audio-gd DAC 7.1 Lite DAC-83 NAD M51 What are you thoughts?- preproman
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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AKG K271MKII or AKG K550
I have not had a chance the hear either. I'm looking for a neutral sounding closed headphone that has that AKG house sound, with tight bass response. That's also not so bright one the highs. Which one gets the nod?- preproman
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- akg-k271-mkii-headphones akg-k-550
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Bedside \ Night stand rig?
Looking for a good neutral (Like the GS-1) all in one HP amp \ DAC to go on my night stand and that will drive the phones in my sig. I was looking at the DACmini, Burson 160DS, Audio-gd Sparrow. Any other suggestions?- preproman
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- Replies: 11
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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W1000x or Edition 8
Looking for a closed phone to be listened to in the house on the (GS-1) I already have the D7000, I need one more to compare. I heard the Edition 8 was better for outside use (iPod I guess) .- preproman
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 or Audio-Technica ATH-W1000x
Which one of these are the better buy for around the same price? Don't have a chance to audition before purchase. Jazz, Jazz Vocals, R&B, Looking for tight bass with a sharp punch..- preproman
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- audio-technica-ath-w1000x
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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HeadAmp's GS-X
I would like to know is this amp still regarded as a good choice for a SS amps? The phones used will be D7000, AKG Q701, HD650, T70, Pro 900 Other recommendations are welcom. Thanks.- preproman
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- headamp-gs-x-headphone-amp-pre-amp
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Woo WA22 + T1 & LCD2 With ??
I'm down to these two DAC's: The Audio-gd Reference-5 or the Wyred4Sound DAC 1 Both around the same price. Which are the better paring with said amp and phones ( Woo WA22 + T1 & LCD2)?- preproman
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- woo-audio-wa22
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Antelope Zodiac or Burson HA-160D
Has these two been comparied with each other? Need to know which one will works well with T1's, HD650's and D7000.- preproman
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- burson-audio-ha-160d
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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DACs - Where are they??
I have my eyes set on a few good amps ie.. SPL Auditor, Woo WA2, M1 HPA, Asgard and a few others. But what are some DACs that will pair well with these amps. Phones: T1's, HD650's, Pro 900, Q701.- preproman
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- schiit-asgard-headphone-amplifier burson-audio-ha-160d dacs schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Any good deals on Denon AH-D5000's
Any one know where I can get a good deal on a pair of AH-D5000's?- preproman
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- denon-ah-d5000-reference-headphones headphones over-ear
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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T1's and the Musical Fidelity M1 HPA
Can this amp drive these phones effectively? If not what is the best amp for these phones in the same price range? Thanks..- preproman
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- musical-fidelity-m1hpa musical-fidelity-m1
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Have my Phones, now I need a amp....
Hello all, I'm pretty new to the forum.. I have been collecting a few new Headphones ie.. AKG Q701, Ultrasone Pro 900, Audio-Technica ATHM50S and yes the Beats by Dre Detox lol...On the list is The Sony MDR-SA5000 then later on a few higher end phones like the T1's and the HD 800's and a...- preproman
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Which one?
Hi All, This is my first post on this site so I don't know if this is the correct place. However, I'm in the market for a good DAC with a good HPA in it (DAC/HP Combo) that is also good at computer audio. I'm not looking for it to have a pre amp. So out of the ones below which one is...- preproman
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components