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Sennheiser IE900 with 4.4 cable to 3.5 Xperia?
I have my Sennheiser IE900 with 4.4 cable for use in my Walkman. Occasionally , I would like to connect to the to 3.5mm output of my Xperia without changing cables. Can I use a 4.4 female to 3.5 male adapter without any issues? If so, can you recommend one?- roadrat
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Educate me.
What are the pros and cons of using a dedicated DAP vs. a phone and a DAC/Amp?- roadrat
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Where do you buy Sennheiser IE900 silicone tips?
Where do you buy Sennheiser IE900 silicone tips?- roadrat
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IEM Tips (Sleeves)
Has anyone ever written a primer on IEM tips? Seems like one is needed. I have had Shure SE846s for 3 years. Love them. I have switched between tips numerous times. I have always defaulted to larger tips. I recently switched to Comply Foam Pro Series (the long ones)...- roadrat
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What IEMs are better than Shure SE846?
I'm looking for an upgrade but not willing to go custom. I know this is a subjective question, but I'm willing to do research based on your suggestions- roadrat
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Help with using YouTube Music on McIntosh Amp
Hi everyone, My current setup includes a McIntosh MA9000, a Bluesound Node 2i, and Focal Spectral 40th speakers. I also have a SSD (Flac files) connected to the Node. The Node does not support YouTube Music. To listen to YouTube Music, I connect USB-C on my phone (Pixel 5) to the USB-A on the...- roadrat
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Options for adding phone/PC controlled music source
Sorry if this is a dumb question. My current set up: Speakers: Vienna Acoustics Waltz (Waltz Grand) Subwoofer: Hsu VTF-3 MK3 (HSU Research VTF-3 MK3 Subwoofer Review) Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR807 (Home review) Music Source: Pono Player (PonoPlayer - Wikipedia) My primary objective is to replace...- roadrat
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Need some help finding a balanced cable for Shure SE846
I'd like to run a balanced cable with a Sony Walkman NW-ZX300 and perhaps the forthcoming ZX507. I've never tried balanced and don't know what it entails. On my Pono, there are two 3.5 mm ports but from what I can see on the Sony, which I do not own yet, the ports seem to be different sizes...- roadrat
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Need some guidance on IEMs compared to Shure 535s and UE TripleFi 10
I don't have a lot of experience with various IEMs....and I don't speak "audiophile" well enough to explain what I am looking for. The only reference points I have are Shure 535s and UE TripleFi 10 I loved the UEs, for the clarity and bass. I listen mostly to alt-rock The 535s are...- roadrat
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Searched without luck. Need assistance with streaming from PC to Receiver
I currently use an old Apple Airport Express to stream from my PC via iTunes to the Airport which is connected to my Onkyo TX-NR807 receiver. Most of my music is in FLAC format so I have to keep two versions of my music (FLAC and Apple ALAC). I'd like to ditch the Airport (its old and...- roadrat
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I need a recommendation for a cable to connect my DAP to my receiver
I have a Pono and want to connect it to my receiver (in "unbalanced" mode). What type of cable should I be using? Links please- roadrat
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Is there something like a Sony EPEX10A/BLK Hybrid Earbud replacement sleeve for Shure SE535's?
Like these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RB24UA/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 For these: http://www.shure.com/americas/products/earphones-headphones/se-earphones/se535-sound-isolating-earphones I can't stand most of the provided sleeves- roadrat
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Any news on when the Cowon J3's successor is coming out?
I just ordered a Z2 to hold me over- roadrat
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Ue TripleFi
How much are mildly used Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10vi worth with all originally included accessories and case? Thinking about parting with mine.- roadrat
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How do I improve the sound from an Android Phone?
Specifically, is there a way to improve the sound from an old HTC Incredible (Android 2.x)?- roadrat
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Why is there no new version of the Cowon J3?
Need something with similar specs.... great sound good battery life touch screen hard buttons at least 32gb of space prefer microsd expansion Anything currently fit the bill?- roadrat
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What are the best $300 budget FLAC players
with a min 64gb flash drive or expandable slot?- roadrat
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SE535... Boy was I wrong...
They are amazing Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk- roadrat
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Shure 535
Bug fan of Shure construction but.... Bought them, returned them They suck compared to UE TripleFi 535 are more comfortable but SQ is immensely better in the TripleFi What did I miss? Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk 4- roadrat
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JetAudio had a new Cowon J3 32GB Black for sale via Amazon yesterday....
Must be the last one. I bought it. should be here next week.- roadrat
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Cowon J3 owners....
Can anyone confirm if it will handle a 64 gb micro SD card?- roadrat
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Can't find the "perfect for me" or "close to perfect for me" DAP...
My criteria is (seemingly) quite simple: 32gb min on board or with sd card good interface (returned the Cowon i10 because of this) good SQ 10+ hours of real battery time sub-$300 FLAC heck...i almost bought a dang ipod classic yesterday (but didnt because of the...- roadrat
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Which of the high end DAC's have good UI's?
after experiencing and returning the iAudio10, I'm on the hunt again- roadrat
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Can anyone give me a run down on their thoughts on Cowon X9 and iAudio 10?
I've read the reviews already on this site and others, but there's not many- roadrat
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