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Defeat Beats Audio with Ext Dac?
Recently purchased an HP Envy AIO computer with Beats Audio included. I normally listen to my music files via the Squeezebox touch via Ethernet in my Music Room or I use an ext usb DAC like the Dragonfly in the computer room for headphone use. Is the Beats Audio EQ and internal...- sportflyer
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Q701 impressions thread
Quote: LD Mk3 is cooler than EF5 ? I would have thought the opposite since EF5 is hybrid and Mk3 is all tube OTL. I am still on the fence of SS vs Tube for this headphone. So many conflicting comments that the only way is to bite the bullet and try one. I just want to be sure that I...- sportflyer
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Q701 impressions thread
Quote: I bought black version from same ebay dealer a week ago. You can get it a bit lower if you make an offer . They are actually Pitbull Audio . Mine arrived in perfect condition with tape seal etc. Serial number on headset matches carton . So I think you can feel confident buying...- sportflyer
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Q701 impressions thread
Quote: The Q701 arrived this PM. Having no amp , I just connected it to my SB Touch headphone out. ( Output Z= 2 ohm nominal) . The sound is quite good as I played through some of my Demo Flac files . At max output the sound is quite loud , I listen mostly at about 80% volume. To "Burn...- sportflyer
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Q701 impressions thread
Quote: No comments ? Suggestions? Tks- sportflyer
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Q701 impressions thread
Guys, the Q701 is arriving tomorrow so now I need to be serious about looking for a amp. After reading so many threads I am confused by the conflicting opinions. Theoretically Q701 ( Zin =62 ohm) should be driven by a low output impedance amp. So most likely a SS or hybrid amp with SS...- sportflyer
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Q701 impressions thread
I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a new black Q701 from Ebay dealer . Now I need to think of a headphone amp . I am thinking of the Littledot I + so I can play with tweaking . Does this amp have enough power to drive the Q701? I dont need a DAC for now as I will be using the output...- sportflyer
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Q701 impressions thread
I dont listen from any laptop or desk computer so portability is not important for me. All music files ( Flac ) are streamed from computer via ethernet to Squeezebox Touch or to the Onkyo Receiver via DLNA . Alternate source is CD. The internal DAC of the SB Touch is quite good , so are the...- sportflyer
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Q701 impressions thread
Quote: But which . Perhaps a hybrid amp is best ...tube front end and FET for drivers.- sportflyer
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Q701 impressions thread
Quote: I like the sound to be more euphonic. My 2 channel music system consists of Jolida Fusion Tube Preamp driving an Odyssey Khartago SE SS power amp. So I like that kind of sound. The Squeezebox Touch headphone specs is 975mW with nominal output impedance of 2 ohms rising to...- sportflyer
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Q701 impressions thread
I intend to purchase a Q701 pretty soon . After reading about 30% of the articles in this very long thread. I have come to the conclusion that a decent amp is required for Q701 Please help me narrow down the selection : Some of the amps I am considering are : Matrix M stage...- sportflyer
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Please help newbe with Amp suggestions
I prefer a non portable solution . Any more comments because I wont use it with the computer .- sportflyer
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Please help newbe with Amp suggestions
Quote: For CD listening, I could do it both ways ie HDMI or Coax to Onkyo ( use Onkyo's DAC) or Oppo analog out to headphone Amp ( use Opp's Dac) .- sportflyer
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Please help newbe with Amp suggestions
I will be purchasing a AKG Q701 ( or similar) but I think this headphone needs an amp. The headphone + Amp will be used for 2 channel music and for Movies ( late evening use ) . My primary listening method is still speakers. 2 channel music is mostly classical and some jazz (...- sportflyer
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Quote: So If I go for the Q701 would something like a Schitt Asgaard be good enough ? Tks- sportflyer
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Quote: Is AKG that much better than the AD900? Does it need a heaphone amp right away or can I live with it plugged into the SB Touch and the Receiver headphone output- sportflyer
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++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum
Hi Everyone , I am new to headphones and seek some advise before purchase. I moved my original post from the main forum to this one which seems more appropriate : After downsizing my home I no longer have the luxury of a dedicated HT room . I now have the system in the family room...- sportflyer
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New to headphones seeking advice on purchase
Moved to recommendations thread.- sportflyer
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