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    Mini Review: Shure E5C vs Westone UM2

    Quote: Originally Posted by joelongwood I still like the SF Pros. I brought them with me to the National Meet so that I could compare them to other IEMs, in particular the Shure E500 and the Westone UM2. ... Neither is analytical, ala the Etymotic sound signature, nor do they present the...
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    What is best Mini Mini or Mini RCA cable?

    Can anybody post their impressions of the ... CugA Go-between DIY Hi-Fi Interconnect "Make yourself a high quality intertconnect for just £25!" http://www.gspaudio.co.uk/set_up/cab...terconnect.htm Thanks!
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    What is best Mini Mini or Mini RCA cable?

    Wow the Wyvern cables are pretty expensive, I haven't read much on them. I am subscribing to this thread to see what others post. I own several Zu Pivot Cables and they are good for their (Ebay Promo) price. I also want to check out the RnB's Diamond Mini cables, I have read good reviews...
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    How are Pocket PCs for Audio and Video?

    Quote: Originally Posted by OlivePink Anyone with experience with Palml handhelds? T5/TX/E2? I want something SLIMMER than a Pocket PC. I am also using the Palm TX and ER4p earcanal phones. The Palm TX headphone out is very hissy with low impedence headphones, but once you...
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    PMP worth it....?

    Quote: Originally Posted by Lsportline43 I would use the A2 mainly as a Video/Photo Player. I'll be keeping my iRiver H120 for daily portable music listening. Also keeping the H120 for the fact that it has optical out... just in case I do end up investing on a portable hi-fi setup...
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    Is Anybody Else Missing MD Players?

    Quote: Originally Posted by ILikeMusic >Removable media. Some people prefer disks vs folders and files on a PC. Yeah, but why deal with removable media when you can easily have 20-60gb in a similar form factor? If you can easily fit the contents of a huge number of MDs on a hard drive...
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    Is Anybody Else Missing MD Players?

    Quote: Originally Posted by phosfiend I love the sound of my MD player (sharp IM-DR80), must admit I haven't tried the newest batch of HD DAP's - but there are so many things that MD just does better: gapless, recordable, insane battery life, good remotes, great sound... Also...
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    Grado used prices thread.

    Somewhat related, Sorry if you already knew about this, according to a post on Audiogon ... http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ull&1144587187 Grado & Sennheiser Headphones new free shipping in the US. "Moon Audio is an authorized Grado and Sennheiser dealer. These are new and unopened...
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    Grado used prices thread.

    Wow used Grado RS-1s for $400???? Where????????? Audiogon Classifieds: Grado RS-1 headphones Asking $550.00 SOLD New Retail $695.00 Condition 10/10 (USED)
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    Neuros III release?

    Quote: Originally Posted by austonia everything we've seen from them since the original Neuros Audio player (4 years ago) has been rebranded stuff from Chinese OEMs. Including the Nueros 442, the Neuros Recorder, and Recorder 2. If it is rebranded stuff from Chinese OEMs, why...
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    Koss KSC-35 back at Koss.com

    Quote: Originally Posted by Drag0n Ok,thats great for all the 35 lovers out there....but at $29.95??? Ill stick with KSC75's which can be found for $13-24.95. The KSC-35s come out to cost the same (bought from Koss.com and with shipping costs,) as the KSC75s in store cost after...
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    Koss KSC-35 back at Koss.com

    When I purchased my KSC-35's during their first re-release, they cost the same $29.99 each + $6.00 S&H (back in 04/2003.) This price included the same generic leather drawstring pouch plus a gold tipped full sized 1/4" stereo adapter ordered directly from the Koss website. Yes IMO, and...
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    Firestone iCute amplifier and Spitfire DAC has landed!

    Thanks RnB180! Your posts on new equipment has been very useful, and I appreciate your insight and all that you share with the forum. Lots of people are wondering about DACs period, and would like to read about how different models are perceived to sound/perform. I know that the equipment...
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    KSC-75 still king of the hill?

    Quote: Originally Posted by tjpark1111 1. Is there a good alternative out there to the 75's? Agreed: KSC-35's are the King of the Hill! To answer 1) IMO KSC-35's are better than the 75s. But if you broke your 75s easily, and think that 75's were very uncomfortable then you...
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    How to Mod koss KSC35 ? (increase high frequency)

    Munkong, keep us posted on your mods to your KSC35s. Tell us how they sound after you mod them. Also you can recable the KSC35s, check out Moon Audio's website. The links on the left hand margin of the website and click on the "Headphone Modification" link. Then scroll all the way to the...
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    micro hard drive player

    If you liked the iAudio X5, how about the upcoming iAudio 6? Pre-release news state that the iAudio 6 might have the same features/functions/capabilities of the iAudio X5 (except for the storage capacity, do you see the small drive!) And compared to the Nano ... The iAudio 6 is...
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    I simply cannot find an ideal MP3 player. Can someone expand my horizons?

    Quote: Originally Posted by MD1032 Wow. 60 gigs, good battery life, good case, joystick (which I'm used to since I have an MZ-S1). I'm nearly sold. Any other thoughts? As far as I'm concerned, the FM capabiliy would be worth the investment in the X5L, actually, in case there's a game...
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    Poll: Which DAP for good ol' KenW??

    Do you already have an MP3 DAP? If you already have an MP3 DAP, and are considering the iAudio X5L 30gb, iAudio X5 60gb, how about considering the upcoming iAudio 6? Pre-details of the iAudio 6 is revealing the same features as the X5, but in a significantly smaller pocketable size. I am...
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    Portable players that do hiss with low-imped and the ones that dont

    Using an iHP-120 purchased around Feb 2004 (original owner,) Firmware Version 1.17 U - powered by original internal fully charged battery, using Etymotics ER4P directly from Headphone out, in a very quiet room there is a barely noticeable hiss to my ears and it doesn't detract from the output...
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    Your portable player and portable amp...

    Dacs and More Dacs Edwood IC: Modded Bel Canto DAC2 + http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...74#post1865974 Bel Canto Design DAC-2 Follow-Up Report http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/bcddac2/dac2.html Firestone Audio DACs http://www.firestone-audio.com/cgi-b...asp?catseqnm=3...
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    Your portable player and portable amp...

    Tutorial: How to make an X5 Line-Out/Line-In cable http://iaudiophile.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3782
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    Your portable player and portable amp...

    I am currently using my ... H120 (analog line out)-> Zu Pivot Cable -> Xin SuperMacro 3 -> Ety ER4Ps, Koss KSC-35/75s, ATH-A900s. Once I have the $$$ I want to check out ... H120 (analog line out)-> RnB Diamond Mini (or better interconnect, or my Zu Pivot Cable) -> Xin SuperMacro3 v6 (and...
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    SM3v6 pics (56k warning)

    Quote: Originally Posted by Seroka2 the sound is a little muddy compared to my older amp, but this will probably correct itsself with burn-in. any idea how many hours of burn-in it needs? What headphones and source are you using? Your choice in interconnect cabling could cause...
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    SM3v6 pics (56k warning)

    Quote: Originally Posted by etys rule Etys Rule, what Buffer configuration are you running in the above pic? Is that BUF634 in High C mode (noticing the resistors.) Where did you get the BUF634 from? Or is it the "1x Buffer (stackable to 2x with 2 pairs) $19.99 pair" that is...
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    RnB Diamond Reference Interconnect

    I am also searching for a new interconnect. Quote: Originally Posted by animalsrush Will this improve sound over blue dragon Cool we can mention other cables! Funny thing, my Zu Pivot RCA to Mini Stereo plug is my prefered cable right now. Sparkle clear highs, well defined...
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