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Sennheiser Momentum on-ear vs over-ear?
Depends if comfort is a paramount factor. Also, if they're not truly circumaural on you, they may not sound as intended. My gut feeling if I was you is don't get them, but that's ultimately your decision.- JoshuaA
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Sennheiser Momentum on-ear vs over-ear?
I bought both. The "on" has more of a V sig and can feel a bit clamping with extended wear. Stretch them out and they feel better. V sig means mids/vocals are less pronounced so ideal for EDM (no vocals) and top 40 (whatever they're singing about, who cares, lol). They also leak sound so others...- JoshuaA
- Post #4
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
mikoss, never thought of that. So the AuneT1 will skew HD598's?- JoshuaA
- Post #5,608
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Dunu DN-1000 - Dunu's hybrid IEM - Impressions thread
I used to spin drum'n'bass, and listen to all genres of EDM, yes, these are excellent for that type of music and along the bass spectrum for that matter.- JoshuaA
- Post #1,438
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The Fiio X5 Thread
I don't see why returns matter based on UI. I bought it for the portable audio experience and if people can't get used to the X5's UI, that's their problem. I went into it knowing what to expect after reading reviews and watching vids. Those ignorantly coming from their finely tuned 6th...- JoshuaA
- Post #10,798
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
The hit/ miss pairing of the ECC85 with the Aune T1 really makes it a financial gamble. It seems less tolerant than recommended tubes where even if you buy a less specific model but same type, it still works without distortion, albeit maybe not as beautifully or the stated impression. I...- JoshuaA
- Post #5,374
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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The Fiio X5 Thread
In Canada, cheapest is CanadaComputers $349.00. In US, a group buy just ended $299.99. Otherwise, it's $349.xx and up.- JoshuaA
- Post #10,111
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Glad I focused on very particular ECC85's in my shopping search (didn't buy any).- JoshuaA
- Post #5,361
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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The Fiio X5 Thread
*2TB I think it's for times he wants to use it on his desk and there is a large capacity drive there anyway housing files other than music ;p- JoshuaA
- Post #10,094
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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The Fiio X5 Thread
Lol, I wish I had that kind of disposable income. Or maybe I would if I wasn't a such propeller head with an affinity for all types of electronics.- JoshuaA
- Post #10,086
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Last night I bought a US made NOS GE 6DJ8 for $22+ship (seller only had one, otherwise I would post). I was intrigued by arcorob's impression that it is supposed to be like the GE German 6AQ8 but with a tiny bit more bass and slight less soundstage, considering soundstage and detail are...- JoshuaA
- Post #5,345
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The Fiio X5 Thread
I'm using Class 10 Gskill 64GBx2 I bought from newegg.ca for $30 each. That Sandisk is double the price per GB! I'm not sure I'd be comfortable paying an extra $131 convenience fee for having 128x2 vs 64x4. That's also a risk failure of 120GB+ at once. Wouldn't it be better rotating 64's?- JoshuaA
- Post #10,077
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The Fiio X5 Thread
YES! Much like Settings options on a smartphone. I understand FiiO is small comparatively and does not have the coding manpower of a smartphone company but that's the direction they should go. Still love the device, and bang for buck portability.- JoshuaA
- Post #10,067
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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The Fiio X5 Thread
I wouldn't mind the ability to customize the FW like I've done with GPS's, dashcams, iPhones/androids. Make it an open source community, as long as it's not brickable and flashing back to stock is easy.- JoshuaA
- Post #10,064
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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The Fiio X5 Thread
I agree, I tend to use the front buttons instead because the scroll seems backwards and sensitive to lag... haven't accustomed to it yet when I think on other electronics I would have by now. I wish the volume buttons on the side "woke" the screen up too as I like adjusting the volume with...- JoshuaA
- Post #10,062
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Nice. I would have tried all those except discharging the power supply. I never knew about that one (desktop). Thanks! I also learned about "Eject for Windows" on OSX from the X5 thread, love this site :) btw, those in EST, WWDC in 1/2h.- JoshuaA
- Post #5,342
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Cool. My Aune is connected to a Mac mini, but I do have 2 PCs. Is there a fix to Bresh's question at the bottom of that blog entry? I remember once having a "USB not recognized", and a fresh OS install fixed it. I was upgrading to W8 anyway, but is there a simpler less drastic solution?- JoshuaA
- Post #5,340
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
I came across cleaning earlier in this thread. Although I don't think it's the cause of your static. It will definitely improve the sound of tubes that accumulate oxidation on the pins. When I was a kid, I use to clean old pennies that way, lol. Look back and check out the proper method...- JoshuaA
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
"certain time period" = roughly how long? Are the tube pins clean? (H202+high concentrate vinegar) Do you hear anything when you turn it on at full gain and full volume?- JoshuaA
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
What does "TESTS LOW" on a tube mean? And the percentage eg; 82/107%- JoshuaA
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The Fiio X5 Thread
What happened to the tone in here? Summer's coming peeps! It's like a good movie, walk into it cold and you'll think it's amazing. Read all the hype first and you develop expectations. I say in time, new users will notice and appreciate the improved details in the X5, and true, it will...- JoshuaA
- Post #10,027
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
What's the difference between GE 6AQ8/ECC88's made in Holland vs other countries?- JoshuaA
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Dunu DN-1000 - Dunu's hybrid IEM - Impressions thread
I'm going to give the red spacers a try again. Using foam or not seems to almost replicate closed vs open cans the way I wear the bulbs. I love the variety of tips and spacers included, it's like having different types of in-ears! An excellent buy. Thanks OP for this thread and cheers everyone.- JoshuaA
- Post #1,382
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The Fiio X5 Thread
Didn't realize they could cause a problem. These are embedded in the files?- JoshuaA
- Post #9,959
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The Fiio X5 Thread
I also use "Eject for Windows". Oddly, I formatted my microSD to FAT32 with my PC using Easus and it couldn't be recognized. It became fine when I reformatted on my Mac using disk utility.- JoshuaA
- Post #9,953
- Forum: Portable Source Gear