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AKG-601 & 240 w/ schiit magni
hoping someone with experience with either of these headphones paired with the magni can chime in. my pc setup is as follows: LiTe DAC-AH (connected via toslink) and the schiit magni. when listening to the 601's it's painfully bright to the point my ears want to bleed. bass is non-existent. ...- rapoon
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CD Player Alternative (Music Server, No iPod)
edit: resolved. found relevant thread.- rapoon
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DIY Power Cable Question
When constructing your own power cable, assuming that the female plugs look identical and will plug into us products. does it matter if you use 10a 125v or 10a 250v IEC female plugs? Thanks- rapoon
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Going Bald
hope im not the only one on the board with this problem =/. anyone used rogaine and/or propecia and had luck?- rapoon
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Popping when powering on CD player
recently purchased an AMC cd player from audiogon. everything seems to be functioning properly aside from an incredibly loud POP emitting from the speakers when the player is powered on. Ive tried 3 different sets of interconnects, same problems. louder the volume on the receiver, louder the...- rapoon
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So you're stranded on a desert island...
.. and you can bring 5 cd's (or albums). everyone who posts on this forum is passionate about music (which is why I love this place so much ) So, as hard as it may be, list the 5 you would choose. In no particular order Violent Femmes - ST Misfits - Walk Among us Pink Floyd -... -
The Violent Femmes
I hate the 80's. The cars, the clothes, the movies, and the music. but the violent femmes self-titled album is hands down one of the best if not the best album from the 80's. It's timeless. There is no other album from that era that is still.. .to this day.. so widely listened to. by 3... -
The Doors - L.A. Woman
Was listening to this song earlier. hadnt heard it in ages, completely forgot how incredibly badass it is. so put on that cd or vinyl and listen to some jim -
Aphex Twin - Richard D James
Anything similar to this. I have most of the Aphex Twin albums. Listened to a little squarepusher, and a lot of U-Ziq and Mum. Tracks that stand out for me: "4", "Fingerbib" (<-- I love this track), "Goon Gumpos" "Milkman". The album has a childlike, 80's nintendo game sound to it. That was a... -
Random/Favorite Lyrics?
A cloud of eider down Draws around me softening the sound Sleepy time in my life With my love by my side And she's breathing low And the candle dies. When night comes down you lock the door The boot falls to the floor As darkness falls and waves roll by The seasons change The wind is... -
Music Game
Good Times Ahead. I'm playing this on a different board, and its already up to 11k posts. I'll give the name of a song and the next person has to name a song using any of the words in the song posted just before theres. got it? here we go. And this is an easy one. Several Species Of Small... -
Music Game II
Good Times Ahead. I'm playing this on a different board, and its already up to 11k posts. I'll give the name of a song and the next person has to name a song using any of the words in the song posted just before theres. got it? here we go. And this is an easy one. Several Species Of Small... -
Music Game V
Good Times Ahead. I'm playing this on a different board, and its already up to 11k posts. I'll give the name of a song and the next person has to name a song using any of the words in the song posted just before theirs. got it? here we go. And this is an easy one. Several Species Of Small... -
Music Game III
Good Times Ahead. I'm playing this on a different board, and its already up to 11k posts. I'll give the name of a song and the next person has to name a song using any of the words in the song posted just before theres. got it? here we go. And this is an easy one. Several Species Of Small... -
treble question, new speakers
is it common for one speaker to have more treble than the other? or one speaker to have more bass than the other? i recently got some ascend acoustic speakers and I often notice the right channel has more treble, especially vocals. Thanks- rapoon
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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NAD 521i Problems??
I was cycling through tracks and i stopped it on track 6. the display just blinked, it didnt recognize the track. it did this for about 15 secnods. it resumed playing when I changed tracks. it's a cdr disc with no scratches on it. this is the first time the player has done anything like this. is...- rapoon
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Sigur Ros - Odins Raven Magic
http://www.vortex.is/festival/mp3/odinchapter3.mp3 played live at the barbican hall, london, april 21st 2002. this is from their official website http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk/. alot of sigur ros fans out there and many who've never heard this. this peice is incredible. -
Anime OST Recommendations
some of the best orchestral music i've heard is off of misc anime soundtracks.. a couple that come to mind.. escaflowne berserk - not really orchestral, but still good princess mononoke any recommendations? not necessarily from Anime soundtracks but good material from japanese composers. -
sony 507esd
i recently picked this player up off ebay for ~$100. it's in excellent condition with tiny, minor scratches here and there. im just wondering if any of you have owned this player and what your opinions of it are. im kinda worried about the fact its an older player and will most likely need...- rapoon
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<=$500 speaker recommendations???
Vague title, but i'm looking for a pair for floorstanding speakers ~$500. I listen to all genres of music, so i'm not biased towards bassy speakers etc. Just looking for an overall good speaker. I was leaning towards the lower end saphires. any recommendations are greatly appreciated. -Rapoon- rapoon
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Warm, Soft Cans
Im looking to purchase some cans with a very warm, soft sound. i did look entirely through the "headphone recommendation" thread, there are just so many!!! im looking to spend ~$300. im currently using grado sr60's, i wanna upgrade. no amp atm, but im getting one Thx- rapoon
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AMP/Pre-Amp Question
Hey guys INC alot of noob questions regarding home stereo amps/pre-amps. 1. What is the purpose of an amp over a reciever? ex. a NAD 50x2 amp vs a Denon 100x4 reciever? Is the sound better through a amp vs a reciever? Difference between a stereo amp & integrated amp? 2. What is the...- rapoon
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newbie channel question regarding headphones
hi guys, i recently purchased a 20 gig ipod. i've noticed on some songs the right side is fainter than the left side, or the right side sounds different. ive tested this with multiple headphones (the standard ones that come with ipod, the some sr-60 grados and some other plugs). my...- rapoon
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