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    Could be clipping or intersample overs

    Could be clipping or intersample overs
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Apr 19, 2024 at 10:34 AM
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    Eddie Current Zana Deux S

    Could be due to different capacitors and other components. Are you in a position to open both the units to take a picture of the innards?
    Post by: EagleWings, Mar 22, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Balanced to single-ended converter (XLR to RCA / BAL to SE)

    If it was speaker OPTs, AN might have been the simple answer. But for line level iron, Lundahl makes some good stuff with Cobalt Amorphous core is...
    Post by: EagleWings, Mar 16, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    Thanks man, I appreciate it.

    Thanks man, I appreciate it.
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Mar 14, 2024
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    Was I living in the US, I would have reached out to you for a loaner pair already. But I’ll see...

    Was I living in the US, I would have reached out to you for a loaner pair already. But I’ll see if it is still possible to make it work, without...
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Mar 14, 2024
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    @rhythmdevils how resolving are your modded S12s relative to the RD4 or RD5?

    @rhythmdevils how resolving are your modded S12s relative to the RD4 or RD5?
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Mar 14, 2024
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    Any good GZ34 works well or, does it have to be the meme models like the metal base?

    Any good GZ34 works well or, does it have to be the meme models like the metal base?
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Mar 11, 2024
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    Schiit Aegir Power Amp Impressions

    Anyone with an Aegir 1 planning on getting an Aegir 2? I would love to read a comparison on heat and sound.
    Post by: EagleWings, Mar 5, 2024 in forum: Power Amps
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    PCM vs DSD?

    I will try to answer you question with a couple of anecdotes: A few of my friends, (who are actually SBAFers, but are semi-retired and don't come...
    Post by: EagleWings, Feb 27, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    There are some aspects that these modern headphones seem to be better at and I use an umbrella...

    There are some aspects that these modern headphones seem to be better at and I use an umbrella term, modern resolution to refer to aspects such...
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Feb 25, 2024
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    A modded HP-1 I heard was pretty good as well.

    A modded HP-1 I heard was pretty good as well.
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Feb 25, 2024
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    Schiit Yggdrasil Less is More (and MIL and OG) Impressions + Measurements

    Can't speak for the LIM, but my friend went from a Pontus2 to a GS1. Here was his feedback on the obvious differences: - GS sounds more real with...
    Post by: EagleWings, Feb 23, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Small active desktop comparison + need advice on passives

    Low-efficiency speakers do seem to prefer a bit of power to bring out the micro. Poor micro, poor macro, lack of body, strained sound and smallish...
    Post by: EagleWings, Feb 23, 2024 in forum: Speakers
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    bonsai SE171A amp

    Very nice.
    Post by: EagleWings, Feb 22, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    The USB feed from Allo USBridge Sig was better than the USB feed from my iPhone and MacBook. But...

    The USB feed from Allo USBridge Sig was better than the USB feed from my iPhone and MacBook. But the Optical feed from my DDC was better than the...
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Feb 21, 2024