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    JHAudio JH3X Pro

    Just wondering if anybody has tested the new JH3X pro.  Haven't seen much on this model yet.  On paper it looks like a 10x3 but updated with FreqPhase.  I'm currently looking for a less expensive "backup" IEM for more casual listening, maybe working out etc, but haven't seen any threads on this...
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    Need some help picking all in one DAC/AMP combo

    Hello all!   Just need a little update.  Years ago I had an anedio D1, and later a D2 as my amp/dac combo.  Had to sell them because I went portable and got out of the desktop headphone game for a while.  Now I'm looking to get back into it and was thinking about purchasing another anedio D2...
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    First Custom IEM

    Hello all.  I need some help choosing my first custom IEM.  Over the years I've sampled several different headphones, sources, amps, and universal IEMs, and after this I still have no idea what to choose.  I think primarily because I'm not sure exactly which IEM is supposed to sound like what...
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    Best Amp/DAC around $1000?

    Hey guys, so here's my situation.  I have a HeadRoom micro stack currently, and have been enjoying it but am wondering if there's something better to drive the HD650's without getting too expensive.  I realize my Grado's are completely different synergy but it'd be nice if they'd still sound ok...
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    A-B testing with your amps.

    I'm not really sure if I should put this here or in the portable thread.  Anyway I just did some AB-ing with my HeadRoom Micro and P-51 just to get a feel for what is making the differences in audio; amp, dac, headphones, cables, etc.  Kinda interesting results actually.  I'm sure many of you...
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    Good Headphones to match my P-51

    I recently purchased a P-51 amp from RSA.  It seems to mesh pretty well with both my Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10's and my Grado SR-225's.  Now what I'm wondering is, should I save and get the RS1's RS2's or is there another headphone that you guys would recommend more?
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    Anything else like this?

    Is there anything else as simple as this just better quality, I'd love to have a somewhat higher end DAC that's just a small piece of plastic with USB on one end and line out on the other.  I got the P-51 to go with my LOD on my iPhone mostly but, I kinda wonder if I should've gotten the...
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    Xitel AN-1

    I'm sure this has been discussed before but just as I was about to go and start looking for portable DACs, I found my old "PC Link" for my mini disc player in a drawer, dusted it off, plugged in USB on one side and my RSA P-51 Mustang on the other...Results, silent noise floor and still that...
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    Yuin PK2 or new apple in ears?

    So I am looking for a new set of portable headphones that are cheaper and more expendable than my Triple.fi 10 pros. Wanting to know strictly sound quality wise which is better. I don't care if they isolate or not.
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    UE triple.fi durability?

    Ok so we all know then Triple.fi's are durable and their cables can be replaced so they'll basically last forever right? Well my question here is how durable are they electronically? I have several extremely bass heavy songs and I'm although my UE's are well under warranty I'm a bit concerned...
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    New Apple dual-driver earphones

    Does anyone know anything about the new earphones being released from Apple? I know they probably won't have the best sound quality in the world but $80 USD for a pair of any dual driver's is a pretty darn good deal. So at that price point even if they sounded better than the say Senn CX-500's...
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    ER-4P's or Livewires?

    I plan to purchase one of the two within the next month or so. However I don't know which. My ears have changed a lot since I got my Triple.fi's. I used to like my Shure Se530 earphones for their massive bass. Now, however I love the Triple.fi's because of their added clarity and airier spacier...
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    What should I get next?!

    I'm somewhat of an IEM collector. I've used full sized cans in the past but my lifestyle makes them somewhat impractical. I have the SE530's and Triple.fi's and I think I will get a set of customs next. Now without spending over $400 are there that many options out there or should I go for the...
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    ER4p vs. ER4s

    Ok I've listened to the ER4s before but it was through my Micro Stack setup so they were well amplified. I liked the detail but I didn't like the lack of bass. However, bass or no bass I would like a pair of hyper detailed headphones for some more critical listening. Long term listening will...
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    I'm a UE convert!!

    I started the path down audiophileality a little over a year ago when I got some E2c's with my birthday money from Best Buy. I was amazed at the way things sounded from these (you laugh I know). My eyes widened at the sounds of cellos buzzing and fingers sliding across strings and metronomes...
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    Have I ruined my ears?!?!

    I've used Shure earphones for about two years. Started with the E2c's and then just up the food chain to the SE530's with some Super.fi5pros along the way. Now I love the sound of the SE530's a lot and think that they are perfectly balanced, nice rich deep bass with, highs that to me sound...
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    UM3's?!

    When are they coming and how good will they be?
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    Good Backup Earphones!!

    I'm looking for a pair of decent midlevel IEMs for travelling and taking to school and such. I have a pair of Shure SE530s but I use these mainly to listen around home. I recently tore the cable out and had to spend $150 to replace them from Shure. I'm looking for something just to plug into my...
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    Mac Audio Configurations?!

    My Audio Midi Setup doesn't have 24/96 as an option. The highest it will go is 16/48. I have my headroom micro dac plugged into the usb on my computer, and it is recognized as the USB audio codec, but doesn't have any options past 16-bit or 48 kHz sample rate. How do I fix this?
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    Portable amp for IEMs

    I'm looking for a decent portable amp for IEMs for sub $300. Some of the ones I'm looking at are the C&C box+, the minibox e+, and the RSA tomahawk. Will be using with SE530s and UE Triple.fis. I guess my main question is, if using with an iPod is the tomahawk worth the extra cash or should I...
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    RSA vs. HeadRoom

    I currently have an 07 MicroStack from Headroom. I am also looking for a more portable system to take with me for trips and stuff. I've owned a bithead in the past and while it was great didn't offer quite the level of performance that I like. I'm considering a predator from Ray Samuels Audio...
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    2007 MicroStack

    So I just got my brand new MicroStack the other day and have been enjoying it every spare minute I've had ever since. I initially purchased an Ultra Micro amp, but then decided that I would have a better sounding setup if I had a standalone DAC. So I exchanged it for the Micro amp and DAC. The...
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    SE530 vs. Triple.fi

    So my SE530's cable just split. It's glued together with some silicone sealant, but will probably only hold for a few weeks or so. Anyway I am considering the Triple.fi 10s because of their replaceable cable. I do however, like the sound sig. of the Shures. I'm not a bass freak but I do like the...
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    What to keep?!

    I recently received a Micro amp and Micro DAC from HeadRoom. However I noticed the cable on my Shure SE530s are split and will need to purchase a new pair as they are past warranty. I'm now forced into the very bad situation of having to exchange either the amp or the DAC for a new pair of...
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    Max Home vs. Max

    What exactly is the difference between the home amp with the max module and the Max amp? Speaking strictly single ended here. They both have the high end power supplies completely separated dual mono design...the outer casings look pretty much the same as well...I understand that the Home with...
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