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  1. hikari

    in-ear Upgrade suggestion.

    Just a followup guys,    I did end picking up the t10i's by RHA it was a very nice upgrade did a review. If anyone is interested I could copy and paste if if you like. Not sure about the TOS here if I can just drop a link or not.
  2. hikari

    in-ear Upgrade suggestion.

    Good day guys,    It's been a while.    I feel as though it's time for an upgrade on my In-Ear headphones.    I've been using and have been loving the Monster's Miles Davis Trumpet's since they were released.  I shoot for clean natural sound this were a great fit and soundstage surprised...
  3. hikari

    Replacement Earpads - AKG K845BT

    Good day guys,    Does anyone have any suggestion for replacement pads for the AKG K845BT.    Looking for something with a good seal and maybe a bit more roomier   Some people have suggested the HM5, What are you thoughts and will they fit well?
  4. hikari

    THE DIY HEADPHONE STAND THREAD

    @i luvmusic 2 & @DutchGFX   Thanks guys, I had a home made carved wood base with my sites logo in it. Got tired of it wanted to try something new..
  5. hikari

    The Ear Pads Thread (post questions or say what ear pads worked for you)

    Any one have any thoughts on an upgraded pad set for a AKG K845BT Something with a  better seal maybe even oval for a bit more room?
  6. hikari

    THE DIY HEADPHONE STAND THREAD

    REPURPOSE FIRST GENERATION APPLETV INTO A HEADPHONE STAND   http://www.lifewithtech.net/blog/category/diy-repurpose-1st-gen-appletv   I don't know about you guys, but I have a few first generation AppleTv's lying around. I've used one in the past to make a shelf above my desk. Mainly to keep...
  7. hikari

    Impedance Adaptor - educate me

    Arrow thank you for the reply.    Yes I understand the AC/DC measuring which is why I measured something I knew the awnser for the q401's I'm using what I have at the moment.    As for the LYR .. Schiit ceo says I quote "IEMs are out with Lyr--it's too noisy, as you've noticed"  ...
  8. hikari

    Impedance Adaptor - educate me

    Good day guys.    I'm looking to make an Impedance adaptor for my IEM's (Monster Miles davis trumpets)   I can't find any info online about the specs of these IEM's    I hooked up my Fluke meter and tested my Q701's and gave me a reading of 60ohms I know by there specs its 62ohms so...
  9. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Thanks.   This didn't sound like a typical ground loop hum to me. Maybe being a tube amp(never had one before) offset the tone or something...   Also seeing that the amp and computer are plugged into different UPC backup's ( have 2 in my office) I didn't think there would be a ground hum...
  10. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Any how since it's not the unit and works fine with my headphones I published my post at (http://www.lifewithtech.net/reviews/review-schiit-lyr/) There is video, pics and manuel there as well   Here is a copy and past of it     Company: SCHIIT Model: LYR Color: Aluminum Size: 9 x...
  11. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Wow...    Ok guys the problem was basic.  I didn't have a 3prong to 2prong AC adapter with me yesterday.  But I did plug the unit into an APC battery backup figured that would clean any grounding issues.  Testing in the wall and with the APC and had the hum in both places.    Well...
  12. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Yha that was exactly what I think Wired. But i'm no audio expert and this is what the founder of Schiit is telling me.   Thank you at least I am not feeling that off my rocker its not just me. 
  13. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Quote:   I was told by Jason at Schiit that the 701's and 702's work fine which is why I ordered the Q701's.  I only have one pair of can's so makes it a bit difficult to test so ordering the 701's will be my final step before returning for something else.    Just trying to...
  14. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Quote: actually the way he explained it to me was that the 240 is TOO efficient but I know nothing of this stuff still wrapping my head around it.
  15. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Quote: Yes thats what I thought when I hear it something to due with the tube.  I have another set of tubes I have not tested them yet but plan to tomorrow.    As for the noise floors I know nothing about this stuff this is what Jason the co-founder of Schiit told me  "Lyr works...
  16. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Sorry I took so long to get back    I'm writing a review for my blog I will shoot the url when i'm done with it (www.lifewithtech.net)   Any how I think the amp is a solid build and sounds really nice... I've did a decent amount of burn in and today I noticed a hum when the amp...
  17. hikari

    what wire gauge to use?

    Quote: Sorry I think my terminology was off.   I was asking the difference between Solid Silver core wire VS. some thing like 19thread silver wire... Is flexibility the only difference?
  18. hikari

    what wire gauge to use?

    Let me add one more question.    Other then flexibility is there any other difference between  braided and solid silver?
  19. hikari

    what wire gauge to use?

    Good day guys.    I'm still new to this.    I was wondering how people determine what wire gauge to use for there headphones.    Is there a simple math formula to use depending on the Oms's of your headphones?   I'm running 55ohms AKG K240MK2 and Schiit LYR amp   or am I just...
  20. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Well I finished a project early today made some extra cash and decided to splurge.    Yes changing my order again.. Wow I love amazon..     Any way I ordered the Schiit LYR figured It world work with everything. I like buying things once time and not worrying...   I will totally...
  21. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Just ordered the Schiit Asgard.. on amazon... Have a 2 week wait lol only one seller on there...
  22. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions.    Now if I were to throw my EMI into the mix even though I only use them out of the house, Would this change the suggestions drastically? I wasn't thinking portable amp wanted something for the how but if I did go portable I would want to take...
  23. hikari

    Suggestions: On Headphone amp please

    Hey guys.    I'm looking for a decent headphone amp.    MY current setup is for post casting with a mac.    I am running Heil Sound PR40 M-Audio Fast track C-400 AKG-K240 MKII   I'm using the DAC built in to the C-400 its pretty good 24bit   Back to my question with...
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