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    How should i config my USB Audio setup? [FiiO K5 Pro]

    Thanks for the answers! So, what does the bit setting in foobar DSD mode change? The maximum output bit depth? Won't it upscale tracks with lower...
    Post by: dave_k, Sep 5, 2019 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    How should i config my USB Audio setup? [FiiO K5 Pro]

    Hi, i recently got my new dac/amp, sounds great by the way, and i got a bit lost in all of the Windows config options and drivers. I don't know...
    Thread by: dave_k, Sep 4, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Magni 3 released

    As i turn up the knob, i notice very subtle white noise from the speakers. That would be the noise floor of the actual amplifier right?
    Post by: dave_k, Apr 30, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Magni 3 released

    Anyone here by chance knows specifics of the pre-outs? Are they directly from the pot or do they have a voltage buffer? Looking to feed a bipolar...
    Post by: dave_k, Apr 29, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    How does digital music volume (in dB) affect my dac in terms of voltage/power?

    Thank you very much! I'll check out the threads. Happy thanksgiving to you too :)
    Post by: dave_k, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    How does digital music volume (in dB) affect my dac in terms of voltage/power?

    Hi, i've been diving into digital audio lately and came to this problem. All of my music is replaygained, meaning the RMS values are -18dB (foobar...
    Thread by: dave_k, Nov 22, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    That's a great idea, thanks a lot!
    Post by: dave_k, Oct 16, 2018 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    If i have, I don't know. I never had any hearing problems, also, before I got into headphone audio, I have never noticed this condition. Guess...
    Post by: dave_k, Oct 16, 2018 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Hi everyone. I have a bizzare volume problem in my system. My setup is HD58X + Magni2U/Modi2U stack, running from USB. My foobar2k is set up like...
    Post by: dave_k, Oct 15, 2018 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Magni 3 released

    Hi, are there any measurments for Magni 3 like you have here for Vali 2, Magni 2 Uber etc.? Thanks
    Post by: dave_k, Sep 26, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units