any any digital eq is cancelled with tidal exclusive mode, must be external/physical

that's a shame, i guess you'll have to pass on them, or risk it.

i tried that, using the pre out on my e10k out to a cheap amp that ran the shaker, used mainly for movies

is there a site you can purchase them from that has a 31 day return policy, so you can try them out and return them if you aren't satisfied?

i've never heard the fostex, but is there anywhere that you would be able to listen to them before purchase? nice system by the way!

also, look at some videos on how to use an audio gate, which is essentially a tool which allows you to cut out sounds below a certain level (such as another voice coming through your vocal channel) this can really clean up your mix.

there are tons of free DAWs online, but garageband is often considered one of the better ones, so i wouldn't recommend a different one unless you are sure the issue is with garageband and not your computer on a whole. if that is the case, try Bandlab, it is quite basic but should have everything...

i might consider upgrading to the Hip Dac 2 when they get cheap enough, but for the time being I have no need to upgrade.

I kind of know what you mean, i often choose my DT770 pro or momentum over my Elegias, just for simplicity i guess.

quite a bit, most improvement in the midrange, but an overall tighter sound, with faster bass etc. I also use a bit of eq on them too, sucking a bit of lower mids out as well, and fixing the treble a bit.

true, the pietus could be a hard sell, it depends on how long you want to wait.

if you can't hear a difference with that gear, a headphone upgrade won't help. sell the one worth the most.

monoliths, they look nicest in my opinion

maybe, dynamics do have a wider rear dispersion, maybe better for cancelling incoming waves?