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How well does iTunes work for ripping/encoding Apple Lossless?
IMO, not very well. I use an USB external plextor drive to Rip... all things equal (computer, settings, drives, cd, etc) Itunes rips cd's extremely fast, almost... uncomfortably fast. One time I put a disc in and went to grab my pizza from the oven; by the time I came back, all 16 tracks...- CrisG
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internet radio sq better than 320 AAC on iPhone
I've always found the opposite is true. Internet radio sounds terrible compared to anything I've ripped from original sources.- CrisG
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7th Gen (2009) iPod Classic 160 SQ
Quote: Originally Posted by elfary I've no evidence of what's inside any iPod. What i can tell 100% sure is that sound signature of 2009 Classic 160 is blatantly different from the 2008 Classic. I wish that GSMarena would also test the audio figures of DAP's.I'm really curious...- CrisG
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FLAC vs. Apple Lossless
Okay, I felt compelled to come in here and say this: Flac Vs Alac, you won't hear a difference, period. HOWEVER............ ripping original or even copies of original cd's thru itunes to get ALAC files is a horrible, horrible decision. The software is terrible at it, period. Scratch...- CrisG
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AKG K701s too bright! How do I warm it up?
sounds like you just don't like them. I bought akg 702's and found it to be lacking bass.. which led me to feel like it was too bright. I returned it within 3 days of receiving it.- CrisG
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Please help me find my long-lost love!!
Back when I was an 15-16, I bought a pair of KOSS headphones. Before head-fi, before having any money, before there was such a thing as portable mp3 players.. I was modding the hell out of these headphones. Eventually, i over-modded and tore them apart. I've been trying to find them again...- CrisG
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Just got SR80s...
Try the "evil urges" cd from My Morning Jacket. I play that thru my ipod 5.5, lod to cmoy into my grado sr80's and its absolutely FANTASTIC.- CrisG
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Why do some headphones make vocals sound "sharp" like painful to the ear with the "s/t" letters?
Quote: Originally Posted by vash2022 well my se210s had the problem so bad i had to sale them and now my dt 990s (from 12 years ago) had it with one track, but im listening to my morning jacket-evil urges and i dont have a problem Awesome album. Well recorded. I love it.- CrisG
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Which iPod(s) sounds "best"?
1. Ipod shuffle (1st gen) 2. Ipod Video (5.5 gen)- CrisG
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So whats wrong with Skullcandy?
Quote: Originally Posted by Crackerman We're all jealous that most people are satisfied with average sounding cheap headphones plugged into an iPod filled with music ripped at 190kps, so we rail against the cheap stuff with bitter gusto. ... Well said sir, Well said.- CrisG
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Ow.. my wallet hates me so much, just bought MS1's and Grado RS1's...
Quote: Originally Posted by Zombie_X So I just made the plunge and bought a MS1 and a RS1. My wallet really hates me so much now. I wont get the RS1 for a while though, as I only paid half on them for the moment. Mainly wanted to know if the RA1 amp clone will power them properly...- CrisG
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BeyerDynamic owners unite...
I just purchased a pair of DT880 2005 version!! yay!! now if ups can just hurry up...- CrisG
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Is my K701 fake? :(
Looks real to me... good fit/finish; the K701 would be way too difficult to fake.- CrisG
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Grado SR60 vs Grado SR80
Quote: Originally Posted by CaptHowie And how much better are the bowls compared to the comfies? Do they improve sound quality or bass or anything? Comfies ftw. In my opinion, they increased the amount of bass I could hear. I didn't like the bowls--very uncomfortable. Make sure...- CrisG
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Pic HD 800!!!!!!!!!
Quote: Originally Posted by fraseyboy I disagree. I disagree with your disagreement This thread has so much awesomeness I can't even handle it. I remember reading that thread... I should have responded.- CrisG
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What is your best buy to date?
AKG K702 for $279.99. I also got my Grado sr-80's for $90 brand new from an audio store--they liked me and gave me a $5 discount haha.- CrisG
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