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    Atmos vs. DTS comparison

    Guys, In Windows 10, it seems that you must choose which plugins that you must buy and associate your Microsoft account. therefore, I wonder, between Atmos vs. DTS below, which one that you prefer or worth while to buy? Or the below 3rd party application is better than the above two...
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    What does the below graph means?

    People, Sorry for such a newbie question. Which graph is can be trusted to to determine which headphone or earphone is higher quality ? I'm currently trying to understand as to why some headphone maker display these information: Frequency response : 20 Hz–20 kHz Impedance : 32 ohms Max SPL...
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    Portable USB 3.0 Super Audio CD Player suggestion?

    Hi People, I am looking for a Super Audio CD Player to play my SACD and HDCD (some hybrid) for my tablet & modern laptop. If it can supports Bluray, that is also good or better. Because the newer model hardware nowadays doesn't include the optical drive, I wonder if anyone can suggest me some...
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    Yamaha YSP-5600BMK2 Soundbar with NS-SW300 Subwoofer

    Hi Folks, I'm thinking to get Yamaha YSP-5600BMK2 Soundbar with NS-SW300 Subwoofer https://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/ysp-5600/index.html Does anyone own or know if this is a good quality sound bar to listen for high def music and Bluray 5.1 DTS movies ? Between DTS:X...
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    Selecting AV receiver for my desktop audio ?

    Hi all, My current desktop audio is using Cambridge Soundworks - Desktop Theater DTT2500 Digital Speakers. Like in: https://www.cnet.com/products/cambridge-soundworks-desktop-theater-5-1-dtt2500-speaker-system-for-pc/specs/ However, the receiver head unit is now broken or not working again...
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    Baldur MKIII upgrade cable review and comments required

    Hi All, I'd like to get one of these cable to replace my exisitng stock Westone W4R IEm, so I wonder what's your opinion regarding Baldur MKIII cable : Between: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261341029843 and http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400548155211 Which one do you think is better ? Thanks.
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    Windows 10 (Version 10.0.10240) issue in playing Bluray audio ?

    Hi All, I need some assistance here please to help me with what method can I use so to play Bluray audio ? This is the Bluray that is working fine Video/Audio: Video: MPEG2 Video 1920x1080 23.976fps [V: mpeg2 main, yuv420p, 1920x1080] Audio: 48000Hz stereo 1536kbps [A: English [eng]...
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    After upgrading to Windows 10, no DTS or 5.1 or 7.1 audio can be heard ?

    Hi People, I'm using Windows 10 and regularly using Media Player Classic from KLite codec mega pack Version 11.4.0 the latest it was working well for all media types except Bluray movies: Somehow no sound at all for the file type above in both WMP and MPC when I plug in HDMI cable to my LED...
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    After Upgrading to Windows 10 SPDIF doesn't work ?

    I'm having some problem after successfully upgrading to Windows 10, my USB audio using SPDIF which was working on Windows 8.1 is not working anymore ? Here's the details: I'm using Toshiba Dynadock U model with part number PA3575A-1PRP which has SPDIF cable connected to my Amplifier. I cannot...
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    High Pitch / static noise when playing certain music files in FLAC format ?

    Hi People, Why is that I get very high pitch (when I wear my head phone this is a painful experience :mad:) or sometimes static noise when playing some FLAC files or .MKV files ? I've just installed K-Lite Codec version 10 on my Windows 7 laptop and using Windows Media Player classic as...
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    How to play SACD DSD .iso file in Windows PC ?

    Hi all, Can anyone please suggest me what is the software that I must use to successfully play .iso file that I have created from SACD DSD disc ? I have tried to attach it using Daemon tools but it is not recognizable.
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    Windows Audio setting to play High Res. music from HDTracks ?

    Folks, What is the correct or proper Windows 7 or 8 audio setting to ensure that I can play the High Res. music from HD Tracks with 24 bit depth and 96 or up to 192 KHz sampling ? Any kind of suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Playing DTS and 24 bit/192 KHz file in Windows PC successfully

    Hi All, I’ve downloaded and install K-Lite Codec Mega pack v10.2 last night for my Windows 7 32 bit PC, however when I try to play a file .WV and some .WAV file DTS it only produces static hissing noise ? How can I play this high resolution file using my Windows Media player classic or the...
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    Reducing hissing noise in desktop audio ?

    Hi folks, is there any way to reduce the hissing noise in my Windows 8.1 workstation audio setup ? Laptop ---USB 2.0 cable---> USB docking station----TOS Link Fibre optics---> DAC ---VanDen Hul interconnect cables----> AMP---->Westone W4R (stock cable). I'm using it as per my signature below...
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    What are the software and hardware required to play and utilize HDTracks 24-192 files ?

    Hi People, I wonder what sort of Software and hardware choice to use to play [HDTracks 24-192] so that it can shows its true quality ? at the moment I'm using the following: Hardware: Windows 7 laptop K-lite Audio Codec Software: Windows Media center classic home cinema (part of K-Lite...
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    Fiio E12 Interference noise issue ?

    Hi people, Can anyone please suggest me what is the best way to eliminate the Interference noise when using the Fiio E12 Portable Amp with iphone or any other mobile phone as the source ? I have use the new Fiio L8 interconnect cable which is using Furukawa Oyaide cable as it says that it can...
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    Power.adaptor connector confusion

    Hi People, I have just bought myself a replacement power adaptor (http://www.master-instruments.com.au/products/57901/MP3037.html) for my TriadAudio Lisa 3 XP amp below: The problem is that, I'm not sure which position of the + or - pin to avoid any damage to my Amp ? see the below picture...
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    How to reduce or eliminate EMI sound / noise in Portable amp ?

    Hi Folks, I just got Fiio E12 as my second portable amp, previously I'm using Fiio E11 and have no issue with the EMI beeping noise ? My current portable gear on the go is iPhone 5 --normal line out cable from Fiio--> Fiio E12 ---> Westone 4R IEM, I clip my iPhone and Fiio E12 amp with the...
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    Westone W4 recabling suggestion

    Hi People, I got my Westone 4 cable issue, one of the side has got a micro cut which left me with only one working IEM. what's your suggestion and recalling option that i can take without damaging the internal housing or making it as customs ?
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    8 Strand SPC Headphone Cable vs. normal stock HE-500 SPC cable ?

    Hi people, With the most recent HE-500 shipment, I got the white braided Silver coated copper cable as the stock cable, so I wonder if the 8 Strand SPC Headphone Cable can do any difference not just eliminating the microphonics ? 8 Strand SPC Headphone Cable 1.8 M with Viablue 3.5mm connector...
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    6.35mm 1/4" Female to 3.5mm 1/8 Male Plug Stereo Earphone Audio Adapter recommendation

    Hi People,   Can anyone suggest me which 6.35mm 1/4" Female to 3.5mm 1/8 Male Plug Stereo Earphone Audio Adapter adapter that is best to used with planar magnetic headphone and tube amp ?
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    Planar magnetic headphone burn in

    Hi People,   Can anyone please suggest me how to perform the burn in for my new HE-500 Planar magnetic headphone ?   Thanks
  23. JohnSantana

    Looking for USB DAC & amp combined

    Hi All,   Can anyone please suggest me which USB DAC include the AMP as well ? I already have Fiio E11 and wondering to explore another improvement that can be made with adding USB DAC as I'm listening to my MP3 collections on my laptop with my Westone 4.   my budget is up to $500
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    What is EQ attenuation setting ?

    Hi All,   When I update my iphone with DENON audio app, there is additional setting of EQ attenuation and the value is  set at -1.5 dB ?   I wonder what does Attenuation is for in the Equalizer ?
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    What are the uniqeness between Universal IEM vs. Headphones ?

    I wonder what are your comments in choosing between the following two listening devices:   Headphones like Sennheiser HD 800, STAX SR-009, AKG K701, HE 600, ... or universal IEM like Westone W4(r), UE 900, Phonak PFE 232, Shure SE-535...   What are the differences and the uniqueness...
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