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    lisbon portugal?

    I just moved here from the states and wanted to see what the local audiophile community was like im sitll in the process of moving my stuff over but I have a pair of genelec 8361a's at my house and can offer a place to meet up if people are here and want to demo gear, my space is big enough
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    k10 amps? wa8, hugo, mojo?

    I went searching for this and couldn't find anything concrete. I'm picking up a pair of k10's since the price has gone down since the encore came out, and was looking to get an amp/dac combo for transportable. Thinking about wa8, hugo2, or mojo... would the wa8 be too warm? is mojo all I...
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    question on how to measure power output for a headphone amp

    I am looking at picking up an audio interface (prism sound titan) and was curious if the headphone amp will be enough to power... say.. 250ohm dt770s (and if they will sound OK with ether C's)   The output impedance of the Titan headphone output is 100R. Maximum level is 18dBu behind the 100R...
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    has anyone heard the Prism Sound Titan?

    I am doing more and more music production, and want to start consolidating my devices.     I currently am using a Duet for A/D, an Auralic Vega for DAC, and I just got a Liquid Carbon...   I think I might sell all of it and pick up a Titan.  Reviews say the converters are about the best...
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    SF MASSDROP HEADFI MEET IMPRESSIONS - 11/7/15

    BIG THANK YOU to all the Massdrop folks for allowing us to put this on at your HQ.  Very kind.   Thanks to everyone who showed up, and a special thanks to @DecentLevi for helping me organize this (and doing most of the work. :)   Anyway, post your meet impressions here!     I'll post mine...
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    UPDATE! CAPACITY RAISE! - SF meet Saturday Nov. 7th - We have a venue and date! It's really happening! CAPACITY RAISE!! WE CAN TAKE 20 MORE PEOPLE!

     ANNOUNCING SF MEET FALL 2015    LOCATION: Massdrop headquarters     100 Bush Street STE 1000, San Francisco CA, 94104 map link   DATE: Saturday Nov. 7th    TIME: 10am - 4pm   IT'S OFFICIAL AND 100% CONFIRMED! DON'T MISS THIS ULTRA-RARE CHANCE:  UNIQUE AND AWESOME GEAR, UNIQUE FOLKS!  ...
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    has anyone used Teleios cabling for DIY headphone cables? and can you name this tubing sleeve?

    these look really cool.. just wondering on sizes and if anyone has used these, if they are microphonic, etc.   http://www.e22.biz/SL502LC.aspx#.Vd06UtNVhBc   here is a better pic: http://i.imgur.com/5V8E7CJ.jpg   also, does anyone know where I can get some rubber tubing like the moon...
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    I Finished My First Ever DIY Project! Bottlehead Crack!

    I am so excited to finish my first ever DIY project - a Bottlehead Crack - and share it with all of you! I'm really damn proud at how it turned out.   Paired with the HD650s and fed by an AURALiC Vega / Audirvana+, I have to say this might be one of the best systems I have ever heard so far...
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    tube amp that has speaker out

    I'm looking for a tube amp that has a very warm sound that can also drive Zu bookshelf speakers.  I heard good things about Rogue, and I was also looking at the WA5.  I'm not sure if the WA5 will have the power I need.  Has anyone here used either of these amps or can recommend a good tube amp...
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    Amp/DAC combo for Alpha Primes

    I recently picked up a pair of Alpha Primes with a double helix cable, and am now on the hunt to find my perfect Amp/DAC combo for them.   I recently purchased a Vinnie Rossi LIO with headphone amp/tubestage/RVC, and it will be here in about 2 weeks.  I have 30 days to see if this setup is for...
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    Vinnie Rossi LIO Impressions

    I purchased a Vinnie Rossi LIO and it should be coming in a few weeks.  I plan on doing a review at various stages of owning it; initial unboxing/impressions, and another, much more detailed review at around the 20 day mark.  Vinnie is offering a 30 day in home trial, and I'm really hoping this...
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    where/how to demo high end gear - eg: cavalli liquid gold near SF, CA

    I am in the market for a high end setup for work.  I already have my Alpha Primes, but am now going through the process of researching which amp/dac setup I want.   I ordered the Vinnie Rossi LIO for home demo for 30 days, but I also wanted to pit it against some other things while I have it...
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    RWA LIO vs CHORD 2QUTE + LIQUID CRIMSON or other thoughts

    Does anyone have a RWA LIO or have listened to one setup for headphones and can comment on it? I can't seem to find anyone on the headfi forums with experience with this thing.. and given the 6moons review.. wondering why I'm not seeing more of it here.   I'm debating this system and a chord...
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    vmoda m-100 + MBP mid2014 amp/dac suggestion

    I am at a new office and got a new mbp.. I want a little more oomph from my v-moda m-100's.. what can I do?  fulla? odac+amp.. something schiit stack?  Do I even need to do anything with this setup with the v-modas low impedence rate?   thanks!
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    Ready to get into hi end. lcd-x + schiit stack or wa22 + hd800 + what dac?

    I am looking to get into some high end home setup.  I was looking around but couldn't find too much information regarding these two setups:   LCD-x + Mjolnir + Gungnir   or   HD800 + wa22.. and then I'll need a dac?   Both setups look amazing.. alas, I have yet to hear them myself.  I...
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    need closed cans for office - have duet - love bass

    hi, looking for a good set of closed cans for the office to put through itunes and the apogee duet the iems are a bitch to take in and out if someone taps me on the shoulder i'll spend around 100-500
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    Audioengine A2 + Apogee Duet?

    Anyone tried this combo out?
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    Closed headphones for Office!

    so I'm at the office.. my modded k81djs are great for the train, walking, etc. total beater headphones that were a decent price and sound awesome. However.. I got my tax returns back. I have a DUET at the office, macbook pro, apple lossless. I want a nice closed can (as to not disturb...
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    APS RS-1 or ALO780J?

    I have an Apogee Duet that I take with me from HOME > WORK This will be my first set of high end cans. I've never owned Grado or Ultrasone before. Only thing I have are DT880s. The Duet is sweet, and I'd rather not buy another amp just yet... so I'm learning more towards the Ultrasone...
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    so what if I don't need the DAC/usb on the Predator?

    I have an apogee duet and an iphone. At home and at work, the Duet + laptop combo is awesome. I am looking for a portable solution for my iPhone that can also serve to spruce up the sound of the Duet. I already love the sound of the Duet's DAC, so I guess my questions are: Will the...
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    RS-1 recable options please!

    my tax guy is a genius. I am getting more than I thought back in returns, and I decided to spend it on cabled RS-1's and a MAD Ear+ HD2. What are some of the higher end recables I can get for this setup?
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    BOSTON - July 26th? NEW INTEREST CHECK AHOY

    UPDATE: You decide, July 26th or September 20th! ----------- UPDATE: scouting out locations in Marlboro for July 26th. I apologize to the people who might not have a way to the meet, or if the time doesn't fit into your schedule, but majority rule. We can organize car pool pick up when...
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    DUET best price in the states?

    Looking to pick up a Duet.. (kinda wanting a MAD Ear+... but I digress) Anyone found the best place to buy this little guy? I see it for 500 around, but wondering if there is better. Alex
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    RS-1 DT880 Duet *****???

    So it's been about a year since I lurked these forums. Work has consumed me and my MacBook Pro + cmoy + DT880s have served me well. I have a DUET coming, and was wondering if anyone has first hand impressions on DT880 vs RS-1 paired with the DUET. I would like to try new cans, since I've had...
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    Powered Speakers

    I just got a MacBook Pro, and need some bookshelf speakers/monitors to go along with it. I am debating the Onkyo Home THeatre in a Box, and the Swans MKII's. im also thinking about getting the apogee duet -dusk
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