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Eartips that have changed everything for me... SednaEarfit Xelastec
I've been on this forum for ages .... I've bought amd sold many iem's ... bought just about every eartip i could lay my hands on Finals, Spinfits, Mandarins and many many more .... got a small box on my desk that's packed full of tips that i've tried. Not once have i found a combination of IEM...- highlightshadow
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Well, that's a pain, can't even have customs
You know you have problem ears when you can't even get custom molded ones made for you.... My ear canals are so small apparently that they cannot do "full depth" IEM tips for me. Explains why i really struggle with fitting any universal IEM's .... especially my right ear ... just can't get them...- highlightshadow
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Fiio LC3.5-C re-terminate as balanced?
Hi Is it possible to re-plug a Fiio LC3.5C cable to a 4.4 pentaconn? Seems that the cable is made up of 2 braids of 4 strands and that they don't merge until the final 3.5mm jack. Which leads me to believe that it would be possible to terminate to balanced Anyone done this? Saves buying...- highlightshadow
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Budget DAP vs modern smartphone?
Hi Looking at picking up a budget-end DAP like Hiby R3 / Fiio M6 kinda thing (£150-200) My other option would be to upgrade storage on Samsung S10 to allow storage of FLAC on that and use something like Fiio Music app Is it worth bothering with a dedicated device at this end of the budget, am...- highlightshadow
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IEM Antihelix fatigue
Hi I have TFZ No.3 and BGVP DM6 .... both of these seem to put pressure on the antihelix of my right ear (for some reason no issues at all on left). Given the DM6 is pretty much molded for an ear - i figured i'm not "doing it wrong" :D Is this a common issue ?? .... usually can't listen for...- highlightshadow
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Fiio LC-3.5C length
Hi Silly question - anyone know if the LC-3.5C is the same length as the 'B' (stock with FH5 etc)? Thanks J- highlightshadow
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Dumb question CD vs bought FLAC 16/44
Hi Sorry, this i know is a really basic question but can i assume reasonably safely that sites like 7Digital etc selling FLAC at 16/44 are in essence no better than if i was to buy the CD and rip to FLAC myself? Just some older albums can be picked up for cheap physically on CD but they're...- highlightshadow
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Equaliser APO causing hanging
Anyone using equaliser APO on Windows 10 latest build? I can use it for around 30 minutes but then it starts causing massive stalls in Windows and app lock up Clears up if o reboot for another shots while... Uninstalling fixes the issue so it's definitely apo- highlightshadow
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New listening gear happy day
Been busy with the deliveries today... All 3 items arrived same day .... gonna be having some listening fun tonight. Schiit Modi3 DAC JDS Labs Atom amp Senn HD58X Jubilee (Massdrop) headphones Have some Beyerdynamic DT880 edition's that i've had a few years but they felt a little light on the...- highlightshadow
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Annoyed with Qobuz
Pretty annoying to pay out good money for a product on their store and be unable to get it. Their customer service is slow. First time i'd bought from them .... be assured it'll be the last time.- highlightshadow
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Been pondering for a few days .... schiit or smsl
I'm not a rich audio enthusiast.... but just want a reasonable dac/amp combo for desktop / light home listening. Been looking at the SMSL SAP-II/Sanskrit 6th combo and the Schiit Modi/Magni Both are in my current budget ... both look like they have occasional issues .... both get good reviews...- highlightshadow
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PSA. Sennheiser HeadSetup app users
Sennheiser has made a massive blunder in their app. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/11/sennheiser-discloses-monumental-blunder-that-cripples-https-on-pcs-and-macs/ If you have installed on Mac or PC your computer now has a highly exploitable certificate installed Microsoft...- highlightshadow
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