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  1. Maxpain

    Valhalla 2 vs ifi zen can for Sennheiser hd 650

    As the title suggests....what would be the better choice for hd 650 regarding sound and driving quality? My current setup with the 650's is the micro idsd (silver) but the amp stage is not cutting for me no more...I would like something more. I would go straight for the zen can but I have read...
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    Is there a difference in sound quality between Windows and Linux?

    Hello to all, I recently decided to make a full turn to Linux (Ubuntu) for reasons of security but I also like the idea and style of Linux machines. I also care about music and audio quality a lot and I don;t want to miss out on this aspect since I can also dual boot and have it both. I listen...
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    Sennheiser hd 598 with Shiit Vali 2 a good match?

    Hello friends, I am considering buying the Shiit Vali 2 tube - hybrid amp for my hd 598. I curently own the ifi micro idsd wich will be used as a dac only. I want to try the tube sound but I would like an opinion on if I will be getting better sound of the Vali 2 considering that ifi has a...
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    itube or iusb for micro idsd?

    Hello folks,   I want to add a little something to my idsd micro to get a better sound. I am in between the itube and the bombination of the iusb and the ipurifier 2. Wich one do you think that will have the strongest effect on the sound quality?   Thanks in advance,     Cheers.
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    Plug in vs real gear

    Hello folks,   I recentely have found a plug in from wave arts called ''tube saturator''. According to the description it replecates the sound of a tube pre amplifier and gives the warmth of a tube amp. It has an eq with three options and it really makes a change on the sound when you tweak...
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    Upgrade headphones or amp? Help needed..

    Hello,   I have been using my sennheiser hd 598 with the ifi idsd micro. I really like the overall situation but I would like to upgrade to something more fun and involving for listening to music. What product do you think that will give more fun? Going to the philips fidelio x2 or buying a...
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    Upgrade from sennheiser hd 598 to what?

    Hello folks,   Last year I began my travel to the world of hifi with the sennheiser's 598 connected to my soundcard. Later I got my self the ifi micro idsd dac/amp wich is one of the best choices I ever took in life  . Now I wish to upgrade my headphones to something better, in another price...
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    Am I being paranoid about my headphones?

    Hello! I think I am getting a little paranoid about my headphones,the other day I was listening to my sennheiser hd 598's and the door bell rang so I had to quickly sit up and answer to the door. I didn't drop my headphones but I rather placed them on my wooden desk forcefully...like I hit them...
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    Need some help to decide between amps...

            Hello everyone and thank you in advance for your help and input! Recentely I acquired the sennheiser's hd 598 and I have been preety happy and thrilled with the sound quality especially compared to my old sony's.My only problem is that I have hooked them up directly on my soundcard and I...
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    Having a problem with my headphones cable.Any help would be great.

    Hello folks,I have been having some problems ith my headphones cable.The headphones are some old sony mdr's.Two days ago I was listening to some music and because the cable is so long I accidentaly steped on it with the rollers of my desk chair.Do you think that it could damage the inside of the...
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    Bult my first system dilemma.

      Hello everyone I am very happy that I have dound a place to adress my questions and thaoughts about my on going project! I am new to the hifi situation and I would like to spend some money to built my first system dedicated to music listening.Due to the lack of budget I have decided to go for...
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