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    cheap audiophile-grade power cord?

    After a short time of use, I always recommend Pangea power cables, http://www.pangeaaudio.com/products.html, which maybe will fit your need.
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    How to convert to mp3 gapless albums?

    For me, I only could play gapless tracks through car cd player + ipod combination. Even by gapless cd burning, there was a short time gap between tracks.
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    Using the J3 with an amp

    My IEM is SE530, and it does not necessarily need amps. Most of IEMs will be the same.
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    Using the J3 with an amp

    Even though mp3 players do not have line-out, you can use headphone amplifiers for better sound. But, I think, it depends on what headphones you are using. If they are low impedance, high sensitivity ones, I guess you do not need amps.
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    What would you do in my place?

    One more vote for selling the other stuff.
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    Multiple volumes on computer: Application vs System vs DAC. Where to set levels?

    For me, volume control by DAC only. Applications and OS setups to maximum.
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    Help! - The never-ending search for the perfect head(ear)phones

    I am also looking for perfect headphones (if there are), but it is literally never ending story.  Anyway, I also would like to hear some suggestion fitted with your four criteria.
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    Portable Source for Shure SE535?

    I use iPod for my SE530. Not because it sounds good, only because it is convenient for me. For better sound quality, I would suggest Cowon J3 or S9.
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    Best headphone of the past 2 years.....with poll

    picking only one is very hard, but my vote goes to HD800.
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    I dont like my HD650's - Now what?

    Grado headphones are good for rock and metal. Maybe, SR 325 or one of reference series.
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    IEM's for girlfriend...

    I would suggest Audio Technica ATH-CK303, which is cheap but pretty. The only problem is that I am not sure if there is some place selling those earphones in Europe.
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    I dont like my HD650's - Now what?

    Quote: Agree. For me, without amp, HD650 sounded dumb in bass.
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    My Shures!!!!

    SE420 (now 425) might be worth a try. Not like SE530 at all, but more neutral and precise-feeling sound. It costs $259 at buy.com.
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    I dont like my HD650's - Now what?

    Can you point out what parts you do not like from HD650?
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    WASAPI is still allowing the Windows volume control to work

    I am using Windows 7 64 bit. Windows volume is not working for my USB audio, but working for PCI soundcard output. Maybe, depending on hardware implementation?
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    The best Audiophile MP3 Player?

    As you said, Cowon's model like S9 and J3 is one of best mp3 players. I think they are pretty good with and even without EQ system. If the audio part is only important, recommend S9 though.
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    ER4S or DBA-02

    Quote:   I think my words, "absolutely thin" and "lack of bass" were the wrong selection for describing ER4S. I wanted to emphasize the feeling compare to other IEMs I have listened. Among what I said above, "not rich" is the only correct word for ER4. No hard feeling for ER4 series...
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    Need help: HD598 vs HD600 vs HD650

    My experience is only about HD600 and HD650. I can say HD650 is a laid-back compare to HD600, and good for jazz and some classical music. My simple suggestion is that if you would like to enjoy music, a way to go might be HD650. For me, HD600 was a bit dry and analytical.
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    New user; looking for a headphones recommendation

    I am not in position to answer your question since I did not have chances to hear any of them you listed. But, my preference among three brands is AKG. If those AKG cans are not far away from 701 and 702 in terms of sound color, they might also fit with your needs.
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    ER4S or DBA-02

    I do not know the sound of RE0 and DBA-02. However, ER4S is absolutely thin because of lack of bass. Well, nope, I would say not rich.
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    OPA627 - where to buy?

    Yes. Digikey (http://www.digikey.com/) is one of popular sites, hence the safest and fastest way for buying electronic parts.
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    What a heck is that!

    100% scam. But, at the same time, I am afraid someone actually might fall for that. Anyhow, I laughed big once I saw it. 
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    Rediscovering the AKG K701!

    Quote:   Agree. One more vote for "cables do matter"
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    Shure SE535 Impressions

    Quote: I think IEMs and headphones are totally in different leagues. It is a bit absurd (maybe only for me) to make one-to-one comparison between them. 
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    Burson HA-160 Mod?

    Quote: Excellent information. This is what I can easily try to do. When googled, I limited keywords to HA-160, so could not find any. The link provided looks very helpful. Thank you!!
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