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Earsonics Velvet vs. Empire Ears Hermes VI/Spartan
I am wondering if anyone has any experience with both of these IEM's or just want to give their opinion on one if you only own one and want to compare it to something else. Also interested in the Periodic Audio Be's, but they are so different, I don't know if they belong in the same discussion...- gordolindsay
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Dear DAP makers...
DUAL MICRO SD CARD SLOTS! DUAL MICRO SD CARD SLOTS! DUAL MICRO SD CARD SLOTS! Oh, it's almost 2017, PUT DUAL MICRO SD CARD SLOTS ON YOUR PLAYERS.- gordolindsay
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Balanced HD650 or Denon D7000?
I was wondering which of these phones would better suite me. I've owned the HD650 on two separate occasions but didn't have an amp for them either time. So they were, like everyone says, slow, dull, and kinda boring with out proper amplification. Will running them balanced make them fast enough...- gordolindsay
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Does Anyone Know How to Rebuild a RAID
Hi Everyone, here's the situation: I have a self built computer with an IDE drive as my main drive (yes it's old and slow, I know) and two SATA drives set up in a RAID 0. The IDE has the operating system on it and the RAID has all my music on it. I came back from vacation, plugged my...- gordolindsay
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Better amp for Denon D5000 than Xcan V8?
Title pretty much says it all. Is there a better amp out there for the Denon lineup than the Musical Fidelity Xcan V8 for close to the same price? It would be used at a computer setup with flac files and all different kinds of music. Thanks!!- gordolindsay
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Darkvoice Figaro or Meier Arietta
I'm hoping a few members are able to give their opinions on each of these amps. I'm looking to put together a little computer setup and need a descent little desktop amp. I have Grado SR80's but I would like to be able to upgrade those someday and still not have to worry about the amp for a...- gordolindsay
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Opinions for AKG 240 vs. Denon D1001 vs. Grado SR60
Hi everyone, I'm hopefully getting a new set of phones for Christmas. Now I just need to figure out which ones. I would love it if anyone could compare these three phones. Or even if it's only between two, it would help. Or if you had to choose a phone in the $80 range, what would they be...- gordolindsay
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Pedro's BT Music Tracker Invites?
I'm really looking for an invite to Pedro's if someone has one they'd be willing to give up. If you do please PM me! Thank you much!- gordolindsay
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Headphones for Rock and Jazz
Hi there, I'm looking for a pair of headphones that are good with mostly rock and some jazz. I like grado's for rock but I can't stand listening to jazz on them.(I know I know....) I need something that is fast, dynamic, and fun, but also smooth treble and a very natural sound. I don't...- gordolindsay
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What's the best all-around amp? ~$1,000
Maybe the thread title isn't exactly what I'm trying to say...I want an amp that will drive any of the higher end phones without any problem. I'm totally clueless as to what I want my headphone setup to be, but I've come to the conclusion that I would like an amp first and then decide on...- gordolindsay
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I really need a pair of headphones (Sub-$100)
Hi there everyone!! I've been around the headphone block for a while now and have owned most of the mid-priced high end phones (HD650-twice, HD600, DT880, K701, RS-1, MS-2i, etc.) But now money is tight and I don't get a ton of time to sit back and listen to anything. And if I do get an...- gordolindsay
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AKG K601 or Beyer DT880?
Hi everyone, I'm looking to get a new set of phones and was wondering if anybody can compare or recommend one of these (or something else, I'm open) to me. What I listen to is: Classic Rock, Jazz, Jam Band, Fusion, some stuff along the rock/pop border. I want something with sweet...- gordolindsay
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Senn 650 foam pads
I'm looking for the foam pieces that go over the drivers to protect from dust and what not. If anyone has done the de-foaming mod and won't use them anymore, I would be greatful if you sell them to me. I've tried looking them up on SennUSA but I couldn't find any. Unless the only way to get...- gordolindsay
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Dynalo, PPA, or.....? For 650's
I'm looking for an amp for my incoming 650/cardas and the DIY amps have kind of cought my attention. Between the Dynalo or PPA, which would mate better with the 650's? I know it depends on what's in them, I'm looking at the ones that are currently in the FS forum right now if that helps anyone...- gordolindsay
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Computer help question (Power Supply)
A couple weeks ago I was sitting at my computer just surfing the web and all of a sudden it shut off. I waited a couple of minutes and tried turning it back on and nothing happened. I assumed it was the power supply and ordered a new one. I put it in and all the fans (case, power supply...- gordolindsay
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Heed, EC/SS, Woo 6 or RA-1
I know it is fairly immature to ask this question as three of the amps have just came out and hardly anyone has them. But, I am looking for an amp for my RS-1's in that price range, hopfully lower once they hit the used market. Right now I'm running them straight out of my soundcard, they...- gordolindsay
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Portable amp for RS-1's
I'm trying to figure out which route I want to go with my amplification for the RS-1's. The reason I'm thinking about going portable is a) I don't have a ton of time to do the sit down and do alot of listening thng. b) I have had alot of problems with RF and EMI in my house and around the...- gordolindsay
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Help looking for a good printer, Please...
Hi, I'm looking for a good all-in-one printer, meaning printer, scanner, & copier. I went to the store the other day just to look at them and ended up buying one based on the CC employee. I left it sealed and decided to do some homework to find that many people were displeased with it and were...- gordolindsay
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Tube amp & SS Source or SS Amp & Tube Source?
I would like to try out tubes and was wondering what would be the best pick as to where to have them in my chain. Right now I have a pair of MS-2i's but they're running straight out of my soundcard (Audiophile 192). They sound ok, but I can tell that there is something more to them. I...- gordolindsay
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Fast but warm amp?
Hi, I'm looking for an amp that is a touch on the warmer side but still fast and detailed. I have a pair of MS-2i's and want to make them better, since they are only being driven by my soundcard (Audiophile 192). I think the $300 (used/new) mark is about it right now. One's I've...- gordolindsay
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Fedora Core 5 Help?!
Hi everyone, I downloaded Fedora Core 5 x86-64 the other day to install on my machine. I'm pretty computer literate when it comes to windows but a total newbie when it comes to linux. I ran the installation of FC5 and everything went smoothly. When it finished it asked me to reboot. I've...- gordolindsay
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Been in the neighborhood for a while but I'm still lost!!
Ok, I've been here quite a while, and have owned K240S, K701, DT880, & HD650. I had to sell everything a month or so ago because I needed a new car. Well, I have found a new car and have a new job and want some new cans. The thing is, I have no idea where to go now. Ok, I have some idea but...- gordolindsay
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Impatient Buyers
I just sold my amp and headphones because I had to raise some money to buy a car. I put my ad up last night, didn't check anything until morning where I had a bout 1 minute to do so. I then check it again this evening with one guy saying that he is withdrawing his offer because I hadn't gotten...- gordolindsay
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Which player for CD & SACD?
I would like a player that does cd and sacd, preferably only those two. The two main players I'm looking at right now are Music Hall Maverick and Marantz 8260. I guess I would like people's insight on those two players compared to each other. Or...would it be better to get a cheap universal...- gordolindsay
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What's wrong with my display?
I woke up yesterday morning and turned my monitor on just like every other morning but something looked strange. The contrast was super high and the bright colors just blended together. I pushed the degauss button on the monitor and that fixed the color problem but there was something else wrong...- gordolindsay
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