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does littledot iii use potted transformer?
hi could anybody tell me if this is the case or not? thanks- curiousmuffin
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audyn true copper vs jupiter beeswax
has anybody had experience with both of them? I can't decide which ones to get for decoupling duties. tony gee's a good reviewer but more perspective would be welcome.- curiousmuffin
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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labtop vs desktop usb sound quality
anybody got an explanation as to why the usb audio from my labtops (2 of them) sound better than my workhorse desktop in every aspect? from laptop theres more detail, better stereo integration and it's just simply more refined sounding. Even with the power cable plugged in the laptop the sound...- curiousmuffin
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T1 vs HD600/50 in value, comfort ect.
So I'm debating whether I should shell out for T1 or just a 'modest' HD650(or 600) for the office setup. Soundstage is not my main criteria, bass and musicality is, as is comfort. In fact, comfort I think is my main focus since I'll be wearing this pretty much all day. But just...- curiousmuffin
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- sennheiser-hd-600
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portable crossfeed circuit
is there any crossfeed circuit that you can simply hook up between the amp and the phone? even a diy circuit will do I need something for the iphone.- curiousmuffin
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Teralink broken
Hi, my teralink after a full year of solid service simply stopped working. the driver fails to recognize with both my desktop and laptop. I also swapped usb cables with no success. is there any kind of flashing i could do to teralink or just look for another one? no part/solder...- curiousmuffin
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asio not bypassing the windows mixer?
i have an issue that i've been ignoring for far too long. whenever i'm playing my files thru foobar asio, i'm still able to control the volume through windows volume control in the task bar. is this how it's suppose to be or should i start troubleshooting? also i notice that the sound quality on...- curiousmuffin
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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do iem isolate better than an earplug?
the usual kind of earplugs you can find at drugstores have 20ish db reduction. i was wearing them around the city today and couldn't help notice that it wasn't filtering out much of the noise. and if an iem is only effective as that, i doubt i'll enjoy enough music wearing that around my noisy...- curiousmuffin
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- sennheiser-ie-8-in-ear-headphones pl50-in-ear-headphones fischer-audio-dba-02 in-ear custom-in-ear-monitors
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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any pictures of ie8's magnets?
do anyone have any pictures of sennheiser ie8's magnets that you could link for me? or confirm that the magnets in this picture look genuine? hi i realize there are lot of fake ie8s around but this seller's bringing some honesty to the table saying that he replaced the...- curiousmuffin
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- sennheiser-ie-8-in-ear-headphones in-ear
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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coax cable recommendation?
hey guys, looking at buying a low priced coax cable. would love to diy or just go for the smart choice of blue jean cable's but i'm in china so i'll have to make do with mainly asian brands. have you guys any experience with canare coax cables? how about Zu silver coated cables? there's...- curiousmuffin
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xxhighend- too good to be true?
i cannot believe what I'm hearing with this player. more defined bass, airier highs and bigger dynamics all that. and the volume is a notch louder. What&%? but I'm wondering if this is but a dsp effect. I mean how can this player sound so different from the others (foobar, winamp) even when they...- curiousmuffin
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- computer-audio
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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teralink x2 power supply- should I get it?
I've been running my teralink on usb power until I hooked up today an external 12v adaptor for kicks. wow, what a difference that makes. It's a sizable improvement on many aspects- the main thing that im appreciating most is how much smoooother it has become. So now I wonder how much better the...- curiousmuffin
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- teradak-teralink-x2
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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I found my dream material- 3M Thinsulate
I wanted to share my finds and give recommendations to you on this awesome material. I had been looking for the perfect dampener for my diy transmission line monitors for a while (Statement monitors from HTguide.com). The acoustic foams in the transmission tunnels had such a significant effect...- curiousmuffin
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HD600 vs K701? (just one more battle to seal my decision)
I already own a K271 and wanting to get open headphones for primary use since 271's discomfort is getting long on the tooth. Having already read various threads on the subject matter, HD600 seems like what I should choose.. again. Since I've owned a pair of it in the past and was satisfied with...- curiousmuffin
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- akg-k-702-headphones akg-k701-studio-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-600
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have you ever noticed funny smell coming from your little dot amp?
hi, i'm the market for a little dot tube headphone amp with preamp fuction. Before I get into inquiring about which model would suit me the best, I need to ask you first, does your little dot smell funny or has it ever been since you took it out of the box from the day one? Funny as in that...- curiousmuffin
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- little-dot-mk-ii little-dot headphone-amplifiers desktop-amps
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teralink not working with my computer
hi, i have a vista PC, latest updates, also foobar with the latest drivers. whenever i plug in the teralink x2, which i got it today, the computer pops up 'found new hardware' window, and tries to automatically install a driver for it. it fails to do so every time. other times i cancel the...- curiousmuffin
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AudioGD: an inquiry
while looking for a new amp and a dac, i came across audiogd through this forum. the reviews of them are very encouraging. but it's intriguing since it's the first chinese audio company which i've found that doesn't offer any tube gears in its lineup. is the ACSS technology they're promoting...- curiousmuffin
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synergy of Littledot 1+ with K271
i've just become a happy owner of an AKG 271. wow, what a tuby smooth mids. being a tube lover myself, i'm opting for the littledot 1+ which fits nicely within my pricerange. have you guys any experience with these two combinations? any better alternative that has tubes sticking out of its chassis?- curiousmuffin
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dedicated power amp for an external preamp?
hi just as the title asks, are there such designs? i'm looking to get an amp for akg 271s that i'm set to buy, and already own a loudspeaker system with a tube preamp (mingda mc7r) that i put quite a bit of investment into. so i want a headphone amp that's much like a dedicated power amp without...- curiousmuffin
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- akg headphone-amplifiers akg-k271-mkii-headphones
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$100 recommendation- key factors: isolation, comfort, balance.
hello, i'm looking to get a headphone for daytime listening since it's so noisy in my neighborhood even with the windows closed... :( nothing too expensive- just around $100, although i could spend a bit more if the value is right. main features that i'm needing is isolation, comfort, and...- curiousmuffin
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- sennheiser-hd448-around-the-ear-headphones
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teradak v4.5- an upgrade from dac 60?
i have a modded dac 60 from pacific valve that i have enjoyed long enough that i now crave an upgrade. however being no richer than i was when i first started out this hobby and perhaps poorer..., my budget is now only around $500... so i'm basically asking if theres a dac better than modded...- curiousmuffin
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portable mosfet amp?
is there a such thing available? i want one small enough to fit in my pocket- curiousmuffin
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does quality soundcard make a difference when only using digital output?
hello, my question is just as my title says. i'm imaging it does since cd transports too make a difference while also being a digital stage only. if my assumption is correct, could you recommend me an (over/up)[i never figured out which ones best for my need- my dac is oversampling lite dac 60...- curiousmuffin
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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silver interconnects- gimmik?
i have both the copper and silver interconnects from signalcable.com which were recommended to me years back from here. however after upgrading to a better amp with undoubtedly a cleaner signal path, i can't help but notice that silver interconnect has a bit of a metallic 'twang' to it. harsh...- curiousmuffin
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DIY CD transport- affordable but easy?
are there any diy transport kits they sell? i would like something thats as hassle free as possible cuz im currently staying in china and the shipping here is a pain to say the least. for example. i had some vacuum tubes delivered today where i had to run out and catch the delivery guy from...- curiousmuffin
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions