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  1. Oscarilbo

    Budget laptops/tablets with digital USB Audio digital output?

    Hi guys. After searching for my own perfect cheap basic source for FLAC/WAV files to feed into my Schiit DAC/AMP stack, I’ve come to the conclusion that maybe I should look into laptops or tablets that have digital usb audio output or optical. Not really interested in streaming services, just...
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    Recommended FLAC player just as transport to external DAC?

    Hi are there any cheap dedicated 192/24 FLAC, WAV, etc..”player” that just transport the signal into an external DAC+AMP stack (Schiit Modi3+Magni Heresy) ??? Edit: just not a cellphone
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    Newbie: How to use Schiit Stack (MODI+HERESY) with a digital player?

    Hi guys. I'm first and foremost a CD lover. I don't use computer (dont like being in front of one while listen to music) but I think its time to start to move on to higher resolution source and therefore, a digital one. So starting with the basics... I have a Schiit Modi 3+ and a Heresy amp...
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    AKG K702 or HE-SUNDARA for film (orchestral) scores?

    Hi guys, I'm debating myself between these two for listening to film scores (from the classic John Williams sound to the contemporary Hans Zimmer action sound). I already have the Senns HD598 and Drop HD6XX, and also the ATH A900X. The three are beautiful in their own right. What I want now is...
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    Just a CD transport?

    Hi guys. I just need a cd transport for my Modi 3+ and Magni Heresy stack. WILL THIS DVD/CD PLAYER Work? Apparently it has digital coaxial out (at least it says COAXIAL) and a couple of users even say they use it connected to a DAC. What do you think?
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    Dedicated CD player vs Oppo 103 vs DAC

    Hi guys...   I've come with a new issue...   I've became fascinated with the idea of getting a Dedicated Cd Player like the Onkyo C7030 with its "high-quality Wolfson 24-bit/192 kHz DAC". I have a huge CD collection, and still growing, but then, I play some 24 bit Flac files as well on my...
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    Onkyo C-7030 CD player to dvd analog audio inputs on receiver. Would this work?

    Hi guys...   I'm thinking on getting my first dedicated CD player, which would be the Onkyo C-7030m CD player, which has a "high-quality Wolfson 24-bit/192 kHz DAC". But I don't have enough budget for amping yet, just my Denon AVR 1713 receiver which doesn't have CD analog inputs, just DVD...
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    Should I buy the AKG Q701 after just buying Senn HD598 ???

    Hi... I've been having this, lets say curiosity, about these great headphones...   I was torn about which one to buy... Here in my town there's no way of testing any kind of headphones so my decision is based only in what I read...   I have a 2013 Denon receiver, so I wanted my first...
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    Amp recommendations for ATH A900X and a future HifiMan HE-500...

    Hi, I'm planning on buying a good amp... maybe around $300.00 top.   What would you recommend for the best sound quality possible using now the closed ATH A900X and a soon to be bought (next year I hope) HiFiMAN HE-500 ????   I listen to instrumental music, mostly film soundtracks. My...
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    Lets see if you can tell which cans are they using in this "making of" video...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knFW1sbHY9w   It's from Man of Steel "making of" music, composed by Hans Zimmer. You can see the violinist Ann Marie Calhoun wearing them at: 0:24, 1:24, 1:33, 2:36, and closest at 3:01
  11. Oscarilbo

    best SQ NON-IEM earbuds for portable/running use?

    Hi guys...   I couldn't find a direct answer so...   well.. I'm using right now the Yuin-pk2 not just for office use but for running, which although they are not for it they work beautifully, with the right care of course.   I'm interested in SQ much more than the "ideal" fit for running...
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    portable amp for Audio Technica ATH A900X headphones through SANSA CLIP+ ???

    Hi, I just bought the ATH A900X headphones (received it yet).   I was wondering, which may be the best portable amp for this combination: ATH A900X headphones with SANSA CLIP+??   the ATH A900X are 42 ohms.   I listen mainly score sonundtracks, which are orchestral. A little of...
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    are these ebay dealers legit for a ATH-A900X buy ????

    Hi guys... I'm relative new here...   After a long research I decided for the Audio Technica ATH-A900X.  And I just found these top rated sellers. But since I don't live in USA and it will be sort of a trouble to get them, I want to be careful...   SO... are these sellers offering a...
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    help! are these Yuin Pk2 fake or not???

    Hi guys, I've been reading this forum for some days now, and it's been great help...   Last month I order a new pair of earbuds, the Yuin Pk2 from ebay... I know I know, I'm new in all this and if I knew better I'd had ordered from a more reliable store. but oh well...   this was my...
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