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IEM's Most Like The DT1990
Hi I love the beyerdynamic DT1990's headphones and main them. I'm new to IEM's and was wondering what IEM's are most like the DT1990's in terms of sound signature (tight controlled bass, great detail retrieval, speed, imaging, and treble extension) for $2k and under. I don't find the DT1990...- AltCtrl
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Upgrade My MidFi Stack
Hi I want to upgrade my audio stack I'm currently running - chord 2qute/SMSL SU-8S -> THX 887/Jotunheim 2 -> Beyer DT1990(my favorite HP's/sound signature). All of these are around the $500 price point but I'm wanting to step up to the best bang for the buck ~$1500 per step price point. So far...- AltCtrl
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Highly Regarded Balanced SS/Hybrid AMP under $1000
My current amp(Matrix m-stage hpa-3b) is getting distortion in the right channel so I need to replace it. I use the Sennheiser HD6XX with a balanced cable and the Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones the most. My DAC is a Chord 2Qute. What's a good AMP under $1000 that would be a worthy upgrade? I...- AltCtrl
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Bang for the buck DAC 2017 under $1k
What is the best bang for the buck DAC of 2017 for under $1k? Balanced, DSD and other capabilities are pluses but lets keep dimishing returns in mind in regards to sound quality. However it must have USB input. I have these on my short list: Gustard X20 Pro Denafrips Ares R2R DAC Oppo Sonica...- AltCtrl
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OTL Amp Recommendation
Hi I'm looking for an OTL tube amp in the $500 area. I've been looking at the schiit Valhalla 2 - what are its competitors? My current headphones are: Beyer DT880 600ohm Beyer DT990 600ohm Philips Fidelio X2 *Future purchase* Sennheiser HD600/650 or AKG K7XX I also own a...- AltCtrl
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HiFiMAN RE-600 IEM Upgrade Path
I love my HiFiMAN RE-600's. The sound signature is just to my liking and they have some of the most crisp sound I have heard. However, the stock cable is terrible.. I've replaced/bought my RE-600 three times over a few years and there are dozens of complaints about the stock cable. Is there...- AltCtrl
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IEM's for the gym
Can someone recommend some durable IEM's for the gym around the $200 area? I've been using some Hifiman RE-400's but they've worn out and the rubber is breaking where the cables attach to the ear pieces so I'm looking for something more durable. I also have some Hifiman RE-600's but I dont want...- AltCtrl
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DT880 to what?
Hi I'm wanting to buy new headphones and I'm coming from a Beyerdynamic DT880 600ohm paired with a matrix-m-stage amp and asus essence stx soundcard. I'm wanting warmer/more fun and possibly more bass. These will be used for music(electronica/edm/epic) and gaming. Comfort is also a big...- AltCtrl
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