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    Shanling EC Mini Transportable CD Player Review

    I feel like the visual appeal isn't really there for me. If I'm spending $$$ on a CD transport, it's gotta have a nice window. I've kinda been...
    Post by: Degru, Dec 3, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Audeze LCD-R: Can We Use Ordinary Headamps? Music for the Masses

    I always thought this headphone shouldn't have too many issues with regular headphone amps in normal usage.. the non-standard termination is more...
    Post by: Degru, Dec 3, 2023 in forum: Audio Science
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    Schiit Magni Unity Review and Measurements

    Seems quite tempting for my work setup (currently running Motu M4 + Heretic), but I'd rather get another Rekkr and a banana to quarter inch...
    Post by: Degru, Nov 24, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Adventures in Downgrading

    Worth noting on the iFi gear, the "always on MQA" thing is the GTO filter, which you have to specifically flash the GTO firmware to enable. By...
    Post by: Degru, Nov 17, 2023 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Moondrop Para - very not bad!

    Hm, that extra 3k peak doesn't look that appealing to me. Still, I hope this improves on the overall haze and treble resonance of Sundara/400se at...
    Post by: Degru, Nov 15, 2023 in forum: Headphones
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    Distortion Surface: old measurement, new approach

    It would be interesting to see this approach applied to IMD measurements as well, and perhaps try other types of equipment like DACs. It looks...
    Post by: Degru, Sep 27, 2023 in forum: Audio Science
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    Real audio science - exploring beyond the obvious and bringing back true science and exploration

    Very probably a phase issue; the latency of different DACs from input to output is not gonna be the same.
    Post by: Degru, Jul 21, 2023 in forum: Audio Science
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    iFi GO blu Review and Measurements

    Having a weird crackling distortion/clipping going on when I run Go Blu on the last two clicks of volume into a line level source on 3.5mm. About...
    Post by: Degru, Mar 6, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Folkvangr Review - Measures like shit, but sounds GRRREAT

    Are the low-impedance figures measured with or without the impedance multiplier circuit turned on? The amp seems much happier driving those loads...
    Post by: Degru, Jul 4, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    NOS vs OS: An Audiophile Culture War?

    Finally got a DAC with a native NOS mode, the Teac UD501, and I've been playing with the filtering for the past few days. I find that on 44.1khz...
    Post by: Degru, Jun 23, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Modius DAC Review and Measurements

    I don't like how it sounds. It has all of the same issues as a Modi, which I am trying to upgrade from. The opamp and analog stage used for the...
    Post by: Degru, Jun 10, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Modius DAC Review and Measurements

    Does anybody know if the Modius XLR out can be connected to an RCA input by only connecting pin 1 and 2? Should I connect pin 3 to ground as well?...
    Post by: Degru, Jun 10, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Tyr Monoblock Amplifier Reviews and Impressions

    Do you by chance have this measured for Aegir? The Schiit AP reports for these amps seem to have most of the harmonics hidden by the power supply...
    Post by: Degru, May 4, 2022 in forum: Power Amps
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    Sound BlasterX G6 Virtual Surround Musings and Measurements

    Have you tried the HeSuVi simulated version of Windows Sonic? Weirdly enough I find that it sounds completely different and DRAMATICALLY better...
    Post by: Degru, Jan 10, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    DACs: Improve your USB (break out PCI USB card with Unison)

    I agree with this as well. I thought I was hearing differences across a few DACs straight out of different PCs and even USB ports. I also had...
    Post by: Degru, Jan 9, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers