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    The DAC Advice Thread

    SMSL D400EX is garbage? I was stupid enough to believe the advertisements and YouTube "reviewers" and bought the "top" SMSL. “The latest and...
    Post by: diligentbutler, Dec 27, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    made in Europe headamp under 1k€?

    Lots of good advice, many thanks! How about Beyerdynamic A20? I am a big fan of Beyers, my next headphone on my bucketlist is Amiron wired or T1.2.
    Post by: diligentbutler, Oct 11, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    made in Europe headamp under 1k€?

    Call me an old fart, but I have much more confidence in European manufacturers. Can you recommend me a headphone amp that can drive 600 ohm...
    Thread by: diligentbutler, Oct 11, 2023, 9 replies, in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    New Members - Introduce Yourself

    Hi! Old guy from Hungary here, happy to find this forum. After decades of experience, I'm still searching for that unattainable perfect sound. As...
    Post by: diligentbutler, Oct 11, 2023 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit