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  1. BrownBear

    The Audiophile’s Dilemma: Finding Well-Produced Albums

    Yeah that's the truth. I've recorded a few albums in the past and it's wild the difference in how an album can sound based on who's doing the producing/recording/etc.
  2. BrownBear

    The Audiophile’s Dilemma: Finding Well-Produced Albums

    Yes this is something I've noticed over the years for sure. I remember listening to a song by Vanessa Carlton that up until then, I had never heard on good equipment before, and I remember hearing all this clipping and I was thinking wow that's extremely obvious. But of course it always sounded...
  3. BrownBear

    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    New Found Glory - My Friends over You
  4. BrownBear

    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    AKG K240DF and listening to New Found Glory at the moment....being fed by a very warm original Asgard.
  5. BrownBear

    Please delete this thread

    I've found that with YouTube reviews with regards to anything, car parts and stuff too, to take it with a grain of salt almost, like I'll read a bunch about a product I need or am interested in buying. Sometimes the 'glowing' YouTube review actually makes me shy away from a product. But yeah...
  6. BrownBear

    Calling All "Vintage" Integrated/Receiver Owners

    That is a beauty.....nothing like old amps like this. Looking forward to impressions some day man
  7. BrownBear

    Does live music truly sound better?

    Yes this is true as well. I've heard a few electrified concerts that sound wonderful. I think the venue has much to do with it.
  8. BrownBear

    Can you hear a difference between DAC's?

    I haven't much DAC experience, but they are something that greatly intrigues me. I will say that I 'believe' I can hear a difference with between the Modi and my old iPod as source, but it could be many things. I want to get a better DAC soon....I find that I'm able to hear computer noise with...
  9. BrownBear

    Vintage Pioneer A400...A858 used as headphones amp

    No, I've never used any of those but I have used a Pioneer SX-40 (I know it's not famous lol) and a few other old school stereo receivers as amps for headphones. Except for a newer Onkyo, they all sounded pretty good to me with low and high impedance cans. As far as the A400, I'm not sure, I...
  10. BrownBear

    Does live music truly sound better?

    I definitely see where you're going with it, I've played in bands on stage before and I know entirely what a sound guy can do to ruin the sound of the band playing. I also know what the band members can do to ruin the sound of their playing. I always look at say rock or metal shows as more of...
  11. BrownBear

    Ampapa A1 - Tube Phono/Headphone Amp

    Amps like these always catch my eye. I'm weary though after a purchase of an amp for a good price on eBay and having it fail twice. Doesn't mean this one is like that though of course. I'm also quite the amp skeptic with regards to them affecting sound all that much. But I'm always on the...
  12. BrownBear

    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Handel's Messiah > Sony TC-399 > Asgard > HD600
  13. BrownBear

    Let's dicuss idiotic audiophile concepts from a sound engineering perspective! Idiotic mischaracterizations in accuracy, soundstage, separation, detail, timing, and more!

    ^ Lol. I think there might be some very valid and interesting points in here but I am finding it hard to comprehend. Maybe I'm just not that bright (most likely the case). I am trying though. I'll post back if I can get a decent thought together.
  14. BrownBear

    Hello...first post

    Welcome, and good choice with gear. I have an original Asgard that I've had for ten years and still works and sounds great. You'll find a lot of good helpful advice here.
  15. BrownBear

    Schiit Magnius: Can both balanced & single-ended cans be used at the same time?

    I know I'm not going to be very helpful with this post but, I'd run it by Schiit themselves. They're pretty good with emailing back, I've had good experiences with them. Can't hurt to ask, I reckon.
  16. BrownBear

    Making IEMs sound good with EQ (KZ ATR, ZSA, ...)

    This is cool, EQ is something I've been reading about for years and never got into mostly because I'm a weirdo and also because I don't fully know how to use it. Mostly because I'm a weirdo though.
  17. BrownBear

    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Oleta Adams > Nakamichi BX1 > Asgard > AKG K240S
  18. BrownBear

    What are you eating now?

    I'm eating breakfast cookies. Belvita they're called. Yes I am aware it's 6pm and should be dinner time but, I wanted a snack.
  19. BrownBear

    USB DAC to go with AKG K-702s and Bravo Ocean tube amp?

    I can't say for certain as I have no experience with the JDS Labs device. I do understand the Canada thing though, I've been reading several threads lately that involve getting gear there and the hassle it can be. Hopefully someone who has heard both can comment.
  20. BrownBear

    USB DAC to go with AKG K-702s and Bravo Ocean tube amp?

    I don't know about the Behringer unit, but if what you need is only a DAC, nothing for mics or anything like that, take a look at the Schiit Modi. I have one, it's easy to set up and the price isn't bad. Seems like you have a nice setup of gear there, personally I would invest in something...
  21. BrownBear

    Douk Audio P7 amp

    Yeah definitely keep us updated, your devotion is very nice lol. I have basically given up on it and am considering a replacement tube amp, depends how I feel. I'm more of a solid state guy overall. I know I have to get pics of the P7's internals to post on here....one of these days I will try...
  22. BrownBear

    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    Tonight I'm using my AKG K140. I put them on the other day after not listening to them for a few weeks and was like, these sound great. Lol. So they've been my choice the past few days.
  23. BrownBear

    Which used headphones should I buy? AKG K701 / ATH-A900

    As I haven't any direct experience I can't say for sure about the K701, but people seem to like pairing them with a powerful amp. What I would do is search around here and find a headphone power requirement calculator or formula or something along those lines and you'll be able to calculate how...
  24. BrownBear

    Which used headphones should I buy? AKG K701 / ATH-A900

    Yes, I do have quite the AKG collection lol. I love them. There is something about the tonality that just sticks with me. Ever since I first heard it many years ago, I was hooked lol. I do still own the A900. Compared to the AKG's I own, the A900 are brighter perhaps, and the bass impact is...
  25. BrownBear

    Gripes with Reviews

    Yes, I agree with this. I don't necessarily think people would make something up or lie about something outright. From all the reviews I've read over the years regarding different gear, I don't doubt that the reviewers heard the things they say they do, or believe the things they're saying. My...
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