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Why do you need a high-end Amp?
I am powering a pair of Wilson Audio Sabrinas in my office with an Anthem MDX-16. I don't trust people that sell audio gear BUT every single one of them says that this setup is bad. Can someone explain to me why? I use my computer with Apple Music as a source and the new Sonos Port. I can't tell...- MonkeyDance
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Is there a High-end Koss KPH30i?
I have a pair of Koss KPH30i headphones and I find that this style of headphone is the most comfortable for me. It is better than something that goes in my ears or surrounds my ears. I am wondering if there is a high-end head phone with a similar design that just sits on my ears. My budget is $1k.- MonkeyDance
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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SMSL SU-8 vs SMSL M8A
Is there any benefit to purchasing the SMSL SU-8 ($50) over SMSL M8A? I have an RNHP which does have XLR inputs but other than that are there any benefits of the SU-8 over the SMSL M8A?- MonkeyDance
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Pro-ject Head Box DS2 B vs Rupert Neve RNHP
Anyone have the Pro-Ject Head Box DS2 B? I am curious to know how it compares to the RNHP. The Pro-ject seems more powerful and has a balanced 4 pin XLR out on the front. I wonder if this is a better amp for the price? $599 for the Pro-Ject and $499 for the RNHP. Also does anyone know where...- MonkeyDance
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Audio Quest Dragon Fly Cobalt vs Topping D50?
If I listen to Tidal from my computer to my headphone amp and headphones which one of these would be better? I know the Cobalt does MQA, though I am not sure I would be able to hear the difference. The Topping D50 does high resolution audio.- MonkeyDance
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Is a DAC Require with a 5k iMac as Source?
I am trying to decide if I would benefit from investing in a decent DAC. I have a 5K iMac as a source. I recently purchased HD650s and a Rupert Neve RNHP amplifier. I also have an old Audio Quest Dragon Fly Red that I was using with a different computer with Audience speakers. I am having...- MonkeyDance
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Headphones for Around $1,000 that wont mess up my hair?
Hello, I am looking for some high quality headphones that I can comfortably wear without screwing up my hair. I currently have Grado 125s which flatten my hair so I seldom use them. I also have Shure SE535LTDs which I use and enjoy but I think I could get better sound out of an over ear...- MonkeyDance
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Aftermarket Cable for SE535-LTD with iPhone Controls?
I have a pair of Shure SE535-LTD IEMs and I have seen a lot of threads on this forum mentioning aftermarket cables that improve sound quality. I wanted to know if there are any that have controls for an iPhone?- MonkeyDance
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Shure SE215 or Sony XBA-4IP for use with iPhone 5?
I am looking at the Shure SE215 and Sony XBA-4IP to use with my iPhone 5 and I am unsure if the Sony would be suitable for that with its low impedance. Which one would be preferable? I listen mostly to pop music with Spotify's extreme sound quality. The cost is more or less the same which is...- MonkeyDance
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$500 IEM Recommendations
Hi all, This is my first post to the forum. I would like to get a high quality set of IEMs but I am a bit unsure what to go with as I don't have experience with anything over $150. I just tested some Focal Diablo Utopia speakers with a Burmester amp in my home for the weekend and...- MonkeyDance
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