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IEMs with volume control < $100
Hello! I'm looking for some IEMs to wear while I'm cycling. (Wireless has too short of a battery) I'm looking for something with volume control on the cable so i can easily change the volume while riding as well as over ear cable so they stay snug (also open to recs of IEMs where I can change...- bclark8923
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WARNING: Do Not Purchase from Audioadvice.com
Just wanted to throw some warning out there, that this company has been despicable to work with and no one here should ever buy from them again. I purchased a pair of headphones from them through Amazon. As many of us do we try things out and don't like them so decide to return. In this case I...- bclark8923
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The Trippy Music Thread
Wanted to start a place where those of us like to listen to trippy music especially with cool visuals for music videos let’s share some of our favorites and take a trip together :) To start: Flying Lotus - Zodiac S*** STS9 - Phoneme Blanck Mass - Please You can find my running playlist...- bclark8923
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DAC too loud?
I'm having an issue where the output from my DAC in balanced mode (Metrum Pavane Leve 3) seems too loud. And I get almost 0 play with my amp (Liquid Carbon X) before it's too loud. Is there a balanced pre-amp like the Schiit Sys I could put in the middle? Or any other ideas other than turning...- bclark8923
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Tube Amp under $2k?
Hello! Looking to make my first foray into tube amps. Have a Hifiman Ananda (Similar enough in sound to HEXV2) and Metrum Pavane Level 3. Looks wise the WA7 looks awesome but looking for other recommendations of amps to keep an eye out for!- bclark8923
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Cheapest XLR in amplifier?
Does anyone have recommendations on the cheapest amp they know of with XLR in? Just as an amp to keep around when I’m switching other amps in and out. So far SMSL SAP-9 is it, and don’t need balanced out, just in.- bclark8923
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XLR Splitters and Audio Quality
Hello all, Is there any audio degradation of using an XLR Y Splitter? I want to send a balanced signal out of my DAC to both my speaker amp and headphone amp but only one XLR out. Also would having one side of the splitter temporarily unplugged and using the other side cause any weird issues?- bclark8923
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Question on DAC Filters
What's the difference between actively and passively filtered DACs?- bclark8923
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Amp for Headphones and IEMs Under $600 & Under $1000 rec please!
Looking for recommendations for an amp under $1000 and one under $600 that can play my Lime Ears Aether as well as a Hifiman HE560/HEX. Also looking for something similar in size to a Schiit Bifrost so i can put it on top as I don't have much desk space. Thanks!- bclark8923
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Desktop/Full Size Amps Good for IEMs?
Hey All! I'm looking for recommendations on desktop amps that are good for driving sensitive/semi-sensitive/not sensitive IEMs and just get a running list going. I've used the Liquid Carbon and Objective 2 with my CIEMs and both worked decently well, Liquid Carbon had to be balanced to get...- bclark8923
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TOTL IEMs similar to TH-900/HEX?
Anyone use TOTL IEMs that are closest to that sound sig? My K10s are much more Audeze LCD-X/3 like and too lush/rolled off for my tastes. My Rhapsodio Solars are better and looking at the Lime Ears Aethers and Empire Ears Zeus, but of headphones I heard HEX/TH-900 were my favorites. TH-900s...- bclark8923
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Comparison: Noble, Rhapsodio, Lime Ears, Empire Ears, and More!
Keeping a running list of my quick IEM impressions! All sound comparisons are now done from Jotunheim + Bifrost 4490 & Chord Mojo. Settled on those for my setup. IEMs Noble K10 (Custom): Warmer/laid back Bassier and better quality/linear bass from top to bottom More cohesive/intimate...- bclark8923
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Desktop Amp for IEM?
Hey all, Looking for an amp recommendation for IEMs for use at my desktop. I have a Chord Mojo/DAP for straight portable use but want something to plug in to my Gungnir multibit. Looking at the Objective 2 amp but what else is out there? Would prefer a 3.5mm output but that's...- bclark8923
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DAC rec under $500
Building a second system and looking for a dedicated DAC with SE output feeding into a speaker system. Doesn't need anything fancy at all. Any recommendations? Looking at: Bifrost 4490 NAD D 1050 Musical Fidelity V-90 Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 Would like a flat neutral sound- bclark8923
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Anyone in SF Area have Modi 2 Uber/Bimby/Bifrost 4490?
I wanted to compare the Modi 2 Uber against my Gungnir Multibit and wondering if anyone in San Francisco has one and want's to come by and give it a listen against my gungnir? Bring an amp if you can too if you want to listen on headphones as I only have speakers Also curious in...- bclark8923
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Advice on DAC/Amp for Office ($500 MAX)
Hey all, Was looking for some advice on a good DAC/Amp for office use. Looking along the lines of: Emotiva Stealth DC-1 Audio GD NFB-11 Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus Audiolab M-DAC Will be using with HiFiMAN he 560 headphones and IEMs (K10/Solar) Thoughts on good options...- bclark8923
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Advice: HE-6 Amplifier Under $800
Anyone know of a good balanced amplifier for the HE-6 under $800? Typically listen to EDM- bclark8923
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Advice: HE-6 Amplifier Under $800
Anyone know of a good balanced amplifier for the HE-6 under $800? Typically listen to EDM- bclark8923
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Question on wireless streaming (Airplay/Bluetooth)
Does anyone have experience wirelessly streaming from their computer to their DAC using anything? I have a Macbook Pro and was looking for something to stream to my setup while having the best possible sound quality. Recommendations appreciated!- bclark8923
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I have a $200 Amazon Gift Card, Which speakers should I buy?
Title says it. Not going to get a sub so speakers with a good bass response would be good. Any suggestions? Was looking at something like below but wondering if 2-way or 3-way would be better since no sub. http://www.amazon.com/Music-Hall-Marimba-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B009LLLRWO ...- bclark8923
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Recommendation for trying to find my perfect headphone :)
Hey All, I currently have a HiFiMAN HE560 running through a Lyr 1 and Gungnir Multibit. I have the Cavalli liquid carbon on the way as well. I LOVE this headphone but the only problem is the bass can be a bit lacking. I loved the TH900 but found the V to be a bit too recessed mids and the...- bclark8923
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List: Balanced Amps Under $1000 USD
Hey All, I wanted to compile a list of currently available (or coming soon) balanced/fully balanced amplifiers under $1000 USD, both to help me figure out what I want to purchase as well as help anyone else out! Please comment below with other amps you know of as well as impressions ...- bclark8923
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Balanced IEM Cable to SE
Hey All, I was wondering if I get a balanced 2.5mm TRRS Cable for my IEM, is there a good converter to 3.5mm TRS single ended? Could I just use any TRRS to TRS without much problem?- bclark8923
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Questions on source quality from iPad/Android Tablet
I was thinking of using an iPad Mini gen 1 or Android Nexus 9 tablet (new version) + Tidal as my audio source for my setup. I was wondering how do either affect the audio quality? Going to be using to a Geek Out V2+ Infinity and my HE-560- bclark8923
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Question about balanced DAC/Amp
Looking into getting a balance system. For the Amp I understand it as it drives direct amplification cleanly to each headphone. But for a balanced DAC, what difference is it making? Is it just each channel has cleaner sound because of the reduced interference? Curious semi-audiophile :)- bclark8923
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