I have an issue with exclusive mode in windows 11 that started around nov. Basically I can not use exclusive mode any longer. This includes Tidal and amazon music. I get errors saying my device is being used by other programs or that device can not be used. I am using a Schiit multibit dac Lyr...

It getting to the point I cant take it. Its getting pretty ridiculous. There is a thread about ethernet cables and the improvement they are all noticing in the sound quality. I just cant understand the mass delusions they are all having and lack of understanding how these things work.

I am quite curious about the different Focal models and some reason I have been drawn to them lately. I am curious about the differences between them and the sound characteristics. I am not really interested in a flat sound as I much prefer the sound of something like the Lcd-2c, focal aeon open...

Well it has been several years since I have been in the game, but as of this week I have a Schiit Lyr 3 with a multibit dac arriving again and a pair of Dan Clark Aeon open X and a pair of Audeze Lcd-2c. I know its not much, but my living condition currently money is not great and I gave my...

I'm curious if anyone Is currently in or around Asheville or what other parts of NC people are in.

Any idea when 1.5 or 2tb cards will be out? I think I'd just not enough space for a lossless collection when everyone is only going with one sd slot these days.

I have no idea what universals are out there now days. I am wanting to get my mom started a new set of uiems when I give her my AK se100. I have given her iems over the years but stuff like shure se100 and nothing too special. If westone was still around I'd give her a pair of w60, but alas they...

My first foray into really appreciating music quality was when I got an ipog 3rd gen 15gb. I believe this was in 04. My step mom won it and sold it to me for like 50 or 100.00. After this I was hooked. Got all the ipod gen players as well as stuff like the Creative Zen vision m, Microsoft zone...

I have been using customs since around 2005. Had them from ultimate ears, westone, inears, and a few others. I currently have westone es60 and a custom reference pair from inearz. For the most part I prefer a warm mid centric pair that is never piercing or sibilant. Now in 2021 not a lot seems...

I'm in a bit of a dilemma since I got back into portable audio a few months back. I purchased a Fiio m11 cause couldn't find the dp-x1a I wanted. Now a week ago I picked up the AK se100. I can't decide which to keep. Here are the cons and pros of each. Fiio M11 Pros Dual SD card slot Ability...

So back in the day I had a minidisc player in my car. Probably late 90s. I have always loved the format. Getting back into portable audio recently I am thrilled with my m11 and es60s, but keep thinking bout minidisc. I am thinking of getting a blue mz-n707 or mz-n710 and a pair of koss porta...

I am needing to purchase some balanced iem cables. I am thinking a blue cable for my es60 and a purple for my p40s. Here are the iems. Show off your cables please.

I have been in the portable game since the 3g ipod. Had every interaction of the ipod, had a Creative Zen vision M zune, pioneer xdp-100r,300r, and a few fiios. I have had oppo, cayin, and a few players for review. I have yet to get my hands on A&kern players as of yet and they intrigue me quite...

Been out of the portable gear for past 2- 3 years or so. Buddy I sold my pioneer dap to a few years ago damaged it and needs a replacement dap. He is on a tight budget. Would a 200.00 new x5 iii still be a viable option in 2021? He doesn't stream music, so all music is on SD card. He also had a...

I ditched itunes for the most part a several years ago when I ditched the ipod and only use it for audible playlists as it is the only thing I have found I can do playlists with audible books. I have been using Media monkey the past few months when I ran into some issues with musicbee. It is ok...

This is a pretty broad question and fits in several categories, but here it goes. My current setup sounds pretty amazing especially for the price and will be hard to beat. So what would the next evolution be in your mind? My current setup is pc out either spdif or usb to Modi2 multibit to Vali...

I was on the pm-1 and pm-3 tour and fell in love with the pm-1. The pm-3 not so much. Felt they were missing quite a bit compared to the 1's. I have not had a chance to try out any other planars but would love to buy a pair, just can not afford a pair of pm-1 and they dont come up on the used...

I had a chance to do the Oppo tour on the pm-1 and the pm-3 and was quite impressed with the pm-1 enough that I really miss them. So how would you compare them to the Lcd-2 classic or the lcd-2 as I have nbever hear the audezee. The lcd-2 classic is fairly reasonable right now compared to the...

I really miss being blown away by my setups. I no longer get my breath taken away while listening to music. I have had some pretty high end portable setups and still have some high end iems and player. Currently use the Westone es60 and pioneer player for portable use and they do sound amazing...

Well got the purple heart in today and after listening for a bit decided to put my teak cups on. Initial impressions is I dont like the teak cups. I will listen more and if I still dont like it I will remove them and put purplehearts back on. There are things I like, the mids, and things I dont...

I am wondering if anyone would be interested in a headphone trial swap thread. How it would work is you post what headphones you have you could loan out and what pair of headphones you would like to try for say 7 days or two weeks, whatever the community decides on. The two parties ship the...

I am thinking of picking up a pair of planar magnetics for my birthday on October 28th and would love what I should look at. Ideally I would like to get to as close to a sound as my westone es60 can provide. My current headphones are he 650, k7xx, th-x00 purplehearts(inroute), and k553 pro. My...

I am planning on picking up a pair of th-x00 purpleheart or mahogany at the beginning of the month. I have had my eye on the rosewood cups for the e-mu headphones as Chan said they are working on a new drop for the e-mu teaks and cant purchase them right now but is offering the cups. So I am...

I have yet to go down this rabbit hole. I am quite versed with Dynamic Drivers and Balanced Armatures, but not had a chance to experience Planar Magnetic or electrostatic. I know the science behind them, but not the sound compared to their counterparts.

SO time has come and they are about the same price used. Can you compare them?