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MOONDROP MIAD01 5G Mobile- Audiophile smartphone
Well, not sure if game is over but finally we get a proper audiophile smartphone here at https://moondroplab.com/en/products/miad01. Even has the 3.5 and balanced cable outputs as well. Looking to order this soon.- The Socialist Nerd
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Shure TW2 Meets Audeze Euclid
Well it works at least but sadly enough the Shure TW2 adapters don't provide enough power for the Audeze Euclid (or my Campfires either) so I end up having to use the Super Volume Booster app up to 160% volume setting here-...- The Socialist Nerd
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Anyone here still using cassette tapes?
Just curious if any fellow audiophiles are using cassette tapes with high end gear?- The Socialist Nerd
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DAP with embedded 2.5" SSD or nvme slot?
I am curious if there is any DAP which can house a 2.5" SATA SSD or nvme SSD form factor instead of the micro SD slot? Thanks so much.- The Socialist Nerd
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Fiio Android app issues with LG V60?
I have an awesome LG V60 but whenever I use the Fiio Android app it gives me an error for playback on music files on either the internal memory or micro SD card. The error says "File format not supported." Other music playback apps work just fine. Anyone know what's going on? This is very...- The Socialist Nerd
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LG V60 or Samsung S20 Ultra or OnePlus 8?
Just trying to figure which phone is a good upgrade path for an audiophile.- The Socialist Nerd
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iBroadcast is awesome!
I just found an awesome place to store all of my music online and to stream back on laptops/mobile devices. Here you go: https://media.ibroadcast.com/ Just easy to use and tagging and everything works flawlessly. And no issues unlike Google Play Music. Hope to see others use this :)- The Socialist Nerd
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Prebuilt versus homemade PC's?
Curious what do folks think about going the prebuilt PC route over the homemade PC route? I just picked up a solid Alienware Area 51 R5 desktop for a good deal at Best Buy and it was worth but it is interesting compared to building my own PC's :)- The Socialist Nerd
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Can't go wrong with a song about headphones.
Word. How often do we get a song about headphones?- The Socialist Nerd
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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What audiophile program for a Linux build?
I am curious what options are there for Linux users for audiophile programs?- The Socialist Nerd
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Jazz appreciation thread...
For all those who really are into jazz music I figured that since I couldn't find a thread here showing folks' love for this genre then it would be I who started one or failed to find a previous thread.- The Socialist Nerd
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Issues with music skips in Android FIIO music app?
I am having an issue with the Fiio music app in Android having a little skip around 6 seconds into a new track when I am using my LG V40 phone. Any clues what is going on here? :)- The Socialist Nerd
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Anker USB-C to Lightning adapter plus Audeze iSines with Lightning DAC
Holy geeeeeeeeeeeeeez. I nearly blew out my ears tonight with volume 40-50% on my Galaxy Note 9. This Anker adapter is way too hot. But it is so worth it using Lightning DAC with an Android USB-C phone. Here are the pics! AUDEZE take note: your Lightning DAC is just pure heaven even with...- The Socialist Nerd
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Do audiophile prefer MacOS over Windows for audiophile playback?
I am curious if folks nowadays prefer Mac over Windows machines for audiophile playback, particularly on this forum.- The Socialist Nerd
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What is your favorite (or best) iOS FLAC player?
With my iPad Pros, what app do folks recommend for playing back FLAC loaded onto its internal memory?- The Socialist Nerd
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Can LCDi4 premium braided cable be used with iSines?
I am curious if the LCDi4 premium braided cable is usable with any of the iSines? https://www.audeze.com/products/accessories/lcdi4-premium-braided-cable- The Socialist Nerd
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Any thoughts on using a home theater A/V as a headphone amplifier?
Right now I've been focused on outputting music from my old school iPad Air but apparently my HMDI out conveys the signal to my monitor so I can't hook up my speakers directly to a speaker set. I was wondering whether it would be a good idea to toss the HDMI signal (playing Tidal Hi-Fi) to a...- The Socialist Nerd
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Astell & Kern Activo CT10
Just saw this lovely device here both at: https://www.amazon.com/ACTIVO-Resolution-Portable-Music-Player/dp/B07D412VLB and and it looked compelling to me :)- The Socialist Nerd
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Debating on whether to procure a 2013 Mac Pro for music streaming, etc.
As I do more content creation I am enjoying the interface for the old school Mac Pro the more I use my MacBook Pro. I am curious if anyone here has one here and uses one for high-end audiophile playback? (I could build another PC but the elegant form factor would fit in well with my equipment...)- The Socialist Nerd
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"Best" audiophile Bluetooth portable speaker?
I am keen on asking what the "best" Bluetooth portable speaker is nowadays. I am going to be tossing this into my backpack once in awhile.- The Socialist Nerd
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Is the 5th/6th generation iPod Touch a dead-end DAP?
Just curious if folks find that the 5th/6th generation iPod touch not the best choice or practical DAP? How is the sound quality nowadays? I wish that they offered more than a 128gb storage for it.- The Socialist Nerd
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Which DAC do folks like with the iPad (Pro)?
Just curious which DAC's folks here are using with an iPad (Air/Pro)? I am testing the DragonFly Red with my iPad Air (1st generation) and it sounds solid with my Mobius headphones. What combos are folks using here?- The Socialist Nerd
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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My Favorite Bag for Hi-Fi Gear!
I would like to provide a wholehearted recommendation for this bag designed locally here in Utah where I live at. https://www.cotopaxi.com/products/taal-convertible-tote?variant=2019612557322 The Cotopaxi can house easily my Audeze LCD-2CB's (or Mobius) as well as my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (or...- The Socialist Nerd
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- Forum: Gear-Fi: Non-Audio Gear and Gadgets
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Need recommendation for portable USB-C headphone amplifier for Surface Book 2 15.
Hi folks, I figured that as I head into the world of hi-fi I should ask for advice on what a good portable headphone amp that I can toss into my backpack to school everyday. The conditions that need to be met include: 1) Must take a USB-C. (I guess USB-A is alright considering that the...- The Socialist Nerd
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Any interest in a Salt Lake City meetup?
Curious if anyone here wants to meet up in the Salt Lake City area for some audiophiles. :)- The Socialist Nerd
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- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers