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Chord Electronics - Hugo 2 - The Official Thread
The EU forces ridiculous regulations on people, the companies still make the money regardless. Micro USB has enough bandwidth to cover its purpose and is not an issue for some people- captblaze
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Shure KSE1500 Review - Shure KSE1500 Sound Isolating Electrostatic Earphones
Do you lock the output on the Mojo2 to 3v and switch to -10db, or do you run volume up to almost the clipping point and leave it that way|?- captblaze
- Post #6,077
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
In my opinion the only one that is IEM capable is the RU7. The Hugo2 and DC-Elite pack too much punch at the lower end of the volume range. I prefer HP with those 2- captblaze
- Post #419
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
I have all 3 that you mention and all of them have a place depending on what you connect to them. To be honest there has never been and probably will never be the perfect audio device- captblaze
- Post #417
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Shure KSE1500 Review - Shure KSE1500 Sound Isolating Electrostatic Earphones
You are correct, Silky smooth and very analog sounding- captblaze
- Post #6,068
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NEW HiBy R4
lan·yard [ˈlanyərd] noun lanyard (noun) · lanyards (plural noun) a rope threaded through a pair of deadeyes, used to adjust the tension in the rigging of a sailing vessel. a cord passed around the neck, shoulder, or wrist for holding a knife, whistle, or similar object.- captblaze
- Post #242
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
Is all the album art in the same format ie: .jpg or .png?- captblaze
- Post #620
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New Sony Walkman NW-A300 Series (Android 12)
Next bit of advice is to contact Sony repair and find out what a diagnosis will cost- captblaze
- Post #4,121
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New Sony Walkman NW-A300 Series (Android 12)
Power and Vol down engages the recovery menu- captblaze
- Post #4,118
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
You are correct. Windows Driver, but Android only for controls- captblaze
- Post #401
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Chord Electronics - Hugo 2 - The Official Thread
Could be, but the technologic hurdles will eventually be overcome. It comes down to whether or not there are adequate resources and a large enough market to take get the project off the ground- captblaze
- Post #22,471
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Chord Electronics - Hugo 2 - The Official Thread
There was a progression from Mojo to Mojo2 and a similar progression in Hugo. Both pushed the product forward. Perhaps there is nothing left to gain and aside from some cosmetic changes adds nothing to the sonic ability of each device.- captblaze
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Moondrop MIAD 01 Smartphone
Will this be available in the US and support all carriers?- captblaze
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Different perceptions on different days?
My hearing has been affected over the course of my life. Teen years were live concerts and too many nights with the headphones at loud levels. With adulthood came more live concerts but added mechanical and electronic sirens. Now at a bit past 60 I have what I call "Periods of Vivid Hearing"...- captblaze
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- Forum: Sound Science
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
I would agree 100%. 2Go/2Yu makes a very good streaming solution and the DC-Elite benefits as a result of their pairing- captblaze
- Post #393
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
All album art is set to 250x250. No problems on N3pro. I don’t own Ultra- captblaze
- Post #451
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
MP3tag will batch adjust the embedded cover art of your entire SD card. You need to install and point the app to your music files then start an action > quick action> adjust cover- captblaze
- Post #447
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Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP2000T Impressions Thread
BNIB at A&K website was $1699 recently. Not sure today, but may be worth a look- captblaze
- Post #744
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
Thanks for the clarification. Any suggestions for N3 pros (with inoperable volume control) that doesn’t involve shipping back to China?- captblaze
- Post #431
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
Enough for me to pass. I have an N3pro that is mostly unusable and definitely not sale worthy- captblaze
- Post #429
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
I'm curious about the volume wheel on this new model. The one on my n3 Pro is an inconsistent mess and has been that way for a few years now and is the main reason I am holding back on the n3 Ultra- captblaze
- Post #419
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Acoustune AS2002 Portable USB DAC - Kasei Electronics “AK4493S”
Any particular sets sound correct on this dongle?- captblaze
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Chord Electronics ☆ Poly ☆ (wireless & microSD module for Mojo) ☆★►USEFUL INFO on 1st PAGE!!◄★☆
I don’t seek to be a beta tester every time I purchase a product that relies on software to function. It seems more pervasive in this hobby, with an acceptance not given regarding other product categories- captblaze
- Post #18,734
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Pictures of Your Portable Rig (part XVI)
My hearing capability has transitioned over the decades (sirens and live concerts) and treble is one region that has suffered the most and a little boost on a darker set wouldn’t be bad for me- captblaze
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Pictures of Your Portable Rig (part XVI)
How well do those Dunu tips control the sound signature of the Oracle?- captblaze
- Post #37,527
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