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Recommend a DAC / Headphone Amp / Pre-Amp for desktop use? £500 or so?
Hey all, I've sunk a bazillion hours into researching what feels like every combo under the sun and thought I'd ask what you guys thought. Now, I *think* I have it narrowed down to two options, but I would love some input on this. 1) Musical Fidelity M1 Dac and HPA (both used) I...- BIgsteviet
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Yamaha AS-500 Not Recommended As A Headphone Amp
Hi all, I'm sure you all have dedicated headphone amps (or have one on your shopping list), but I bet a lot of us use the headphone socket on speaker amps sometimes. From my own experience, some of them are OK and some of them aren't. Sadly, in my opinion, the AS-500 falls into the...- BIgsteviet
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Velvet Cushions For AKG 271 Studios First Impressions
Well bowl me over with a scatter cushion if they don't make a difference! I'll admit I was sceptical, but swapping from pleather to velvet has brought out a shade more bass, which is what I was after. How does that work? Weirdly, they also seem to add a fraction more clarity. I A-Bd to...- BIgsteviet
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Designacable AKG 271 Replacement Headphone Cable - Van Damme - First Impressions
Purchased through designacable on ebay.co.uk. Very prompt despatch. Well, at the ripe old age of 40, I'm starting my journey of headphone discovery by seeing what difference add-ons can make to my studio headphones, hence the 'uprated' cable. Initial impressions? Very good, It seems to...- BIgsteviet
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NuForce Impulse USB Cable First Impressions
I thought it was high time I replaced the USB cable that connects my iMac to my cheap Lindy Dac, so I checked the affordable options available to us mere mortals and the NuForce seemed like a good option. Order placed with Chord2425 on ebay.co.uk. Prompt delivery and seems a genuine item. So...- BIgsteviet
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Bristol UK Meet?
Hi, I know I'm new here, but I couldn't see a Bristol UK meet coming up - anybody fancy one? Or have I missed something??? Cheers, Steve- BIgsteviet
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- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers
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Hello and upgrade advice from AKG K271 Studios
Hi all, I've been reading these forums for a while now and firstly, thank you for everyone that has posted their reviews, thoughts and findings - it's SO useful :) So I'm a former semi-pro guitarist - I'm no audiophile, but I really appreciate good quality audio. I spent a bunch of...- BIgsteviet
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations