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TIL, adding a pci-e network card can cause extremely nasty high frequency glare/sharpness/ringing to your PC audio. WTF is up with that. Oct 3, 2024 at 12:19 PM

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    1. MLegend
      MLegend
      TIL, adding a pci-e network card can cause extremely nasty high frequency glare/sharpness/ringing to your PC audio. WTF is up with that.
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      3. zottel
        zottel
        You might try placing the card as far away from the cables to your USB ports as possible. This might be induction (electrical noise) produced by high frequency signal switching in the card, that would then travel down the USB cable into your DAC and harm D/A conversion there.
        Oct 5, 2024 at 1:27 AM
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        "The ethernet port on my motherboard was fried from a power surge"

        Ouch! You are so lucky not to have lost much much more than the port.

        "PC/USB audio is so finicky and dumb, I hate it." Can be. Early windows absolutely was: I thought it had improved, but I left windows behind over ten years ago.

        ...
        Oct 5, 2024 at 6:13 AM
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      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        ...

        So maybe you could upgrade to Linux ;)

        But the underlying hardware is still going to be a time-slicing system and that can be unkind to sound.
        Oct 5, 2024 at 6:14 AM
    2. MLegend
      MLegend
      Anyone have experience with Klipsch KG 4.5 speakers? There's a pair for $300 near me.
      1. zonto
        zonto
        Best bet is to get on Facebook and search for this model in the Klipsch Owners Group. Don't post about them if they are still available as they seem to poach stuff if they can find where you are and locate the listing.
        Aug 30, 2024
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      2. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        I used to work audio retail and we sold those, I wound up with the KG 5.5. Iirc they were pretty decent too, less bass overall. Audio memory is crap ofc, but I think they retailed for about $300 each, so sounds like a good deal if in good shape.
        Aug 31, 2024
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    3. Qildail
      Qildail
      - ignore this. Mistype. Sorry.
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    4. MLegend
      MLegend
      While revisiting Mjolnir 1, It sounded worse than I remember. Turns out, the power cord I bought kills treble.
      1. MLegend
        MLegend
        Jun 8, 2024
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      2. Qildail
        Qildail
        I have kept MJ1 around specifically for its high energy character. One of my favorite amps for Focal Clear, but that is definitely an acquired taste.
        Jun 8, 2024
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      3. MLegend
        MLegend
        Yeah, it definitely has energy and the bass is addicting. The only thing I wish it did better is soundstage/depth and treble articulation.
        Jun 8, 2024
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    5. MLegend
      MLegend
      I need a 10ft power cord for Yggdrasil and mjolnir, any recommendations?
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      2. fraggler
        fraggler
        Or Pangea Audio AC 14SE MKII C7 Signature Power Cable - 3 Meter https://a.co/d/3NEOuFE

        Edit: But obviously an IEC version. Just realized I linked a C7.
        May 4, 2024
      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        I use the Monoprice hospital grade cables and they are super sturdy. I am about to build some entry level audiophile cables to finally hear for myself if anything changes, but if you aren't into building Pangea has been mentioned as a good option for reasonable cables.
        May 4, 2024
      4. Josh83
        Josh83
        I always buy the hospital ones on Amazon linked above. Haven’t had any issues.
        May 5, 2024
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    6. MLegend
      MLegend
      I wish these Vanatoos accepted an analog signal without digital re-conversion. The internal DAC is probably the weakest part of the system.
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    7. MLegend
      MLegend
      I was just informed, via email, the HD650 driver capsules are on the way to Audio Sanctuary from Sennheiser!
    8. MLegend
      MLegend
      Is anyone looking to buy a Gungnir Multibit A2 with Unison?
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    9. MLegend
      MLegend
      I guess if your HD600/650 drivers fail after 2 years of purchase, you're screwed. No one has them in stock, including Sennheiser.
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      2. MLegend
        MLegend
        @james444 Thanks for that resource. Yeah, that's almost the same price for most of the used pairs I've looked at, so used is probably the only option people have now.
        Jan 15, 2024
      3. EagleWings
        EagleWings
        Dayum, yea, that’s not very reassuring. Thanks for the shout out about the situation. Please keep us posted on what happens.
        Jan 15, 2024
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      4. MLegend
        MLegend
        @EagleWings Yeah, it's very disappointing. For sure, I'll keep checking audiosanctuary every now and then to see if Sennheiser comes through, but I wouldn't get my hopes up. I'll probably just pick up a used pair to extract the drivers.
        Jan 15, 2024
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    11. MLegend
      MLegend
      Am I crazy or does my local rock radio station sound like tubes are being used to broadcast the audio. It sounds awesome to me.
    12. MLegend
      MLegend
      Man, the performance you get from the Schiit Midgard via XLR is pretty impressive considering it's price.
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      2. ColdsnapBry
        ColdsnapBry
        I picked one up myself.
        Nov 11, 2023
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      3. MLegend
        MLegend
        @joch I think, but I'm not certain. I haven't tried the single ended out yet, so I can't say for sure if it's due to the halo topology, the amp itself, or a combination of both working well together. Whatever it is, it sounds good to me and the preamp functionality is a nice plus.
        Nov 11, 2023
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      4. MLegend
        MLegend
        @ColdsnapBry I'm curious to hear what you think of it. It might be the most neutral and transparent amp that I've, personally, ever heard while still being musical and actually enjoyable to listen to.
        Nov 11, 2023
    13. MLegend
      MLegend
      What are fair prices for a used Yggdrasil OG/A2 and Gungnir Multibit A2 with gen 5 USB?
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      2. internethandle
        internethandle
        Of course that isn’t the friend SBAF price, just going by marketplaces in general. You can always search on HiFiShark by “Sold/Expired” to get an idea what items are selling for lately.
        Oct 30, 2023
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      3. internethandle
        internethandle
        Yeah looking at HiFiShark there have been a lot of A1 Gungnirs selling at about $700. A few A2’s too.
        Oct 30, 2023
      4. JK47
        JK47
        Picked up my A2/OG w/Unison on USAM a few months ago for $1350 shipped and fee's included. The A1/GS cards and rom were $175 shipped from a member here.
        Oct 30, 2023
    14. MLegend
      MLegend
      I went to my first metal concert last weekend. It only cemented my reasons for not going to them previously. Too loud to be enjoyable.
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      3. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        @zonto which Etymotic earplugs do you like? I’ve got a concert coming up and want to get some earplugs.
        Sep 8, 2023
      4. zonto
        zonto
        @MellowVelo I have the old ER20 with the longer tubes and the non-blue tips (normal size tips; blue are smaller). I don't think the ER20 has replaceable tips. They might be called EtyPlugs now? Since I got mine 10+ years ago, Etymotic came out with the ER20XS. Those have a shorter tube and replaceable tips it looks like. I need to replace mine. Despite cleaning them after every use, it's time for a new pair...
        Sep 8, 2023
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      5. DigMe
        DigMe
        Sep 9, 2023
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    15. MLegend
      MLegend
      I'm pleasantly surprised to find out that moving your speakers closer to or further away from a wall changes more than just the bass.
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    16. MLegend
      MLegend
      Being offered cables as a trade for the Yggdrasil A2 I have for sale is a new one for me lol.
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      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Kimber cable or bust.
        Jun 20, 2023
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      4. MLegend
        MLegend
        @Sqveak Pretty sure they were completely serious. They wanted to trade a Furutech DPS-4.1 +$300. I told them no thanks, they said no problem, and that was it.
        Jun 20, 2023
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      5. MLegend
        MLegend
        @yotacowboy lol I guess. I'm not into the power cable thing, so they all look the same to me.
        Jun 20, 2023
    17. MLegend
      MLegend
      New music from Primus released in April. I had no idea.
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    18. MLegend
      MLegend
      Man, these Vanatoo speakers might be the best audio purchase I've ever made.
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      2. MLegend
        MLegend
        @k4rstar Are those feet necessary and/or helpful if I already have them on stands with foam blocks?
        Apr 7, 2022
      3. k4rstar
        k4rstar
        necessary, no. much better sounding, yes
        Apr 7, 2022
      4. MLegend
        MLegend
        Interesting, I may look into those after treating my room. Thanks for the information.
        Apr 7, 2022
    19. MLegend
      MLegend
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Are they selling the furniture? Some of that looks nice
        Mar 11, 2022
      3. MLegend
        MLegend
        I think so and I was thinking the same thing.
        Mar 11, 2022
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      4. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Not really. Bunch of late 90’s BPC.
        Mar 12, 2022
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    20. MLegend
      MLegend
      Well, that's interesting, but also unfortunate. There really are, at least, two different sounding versions of the Liquid Platinum.
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      3. MLegend
        MLegend
        @jnak00 Man, that definitely seems to be the case.
        Jan 18, 2022
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      4. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        Both are modded differently though? How is this a comparison? My stock LP definitely had bass. Just lacked clarity and resolution to me.
        Jan 18, 2022
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      5. MLegend
        MLegend
        Jan 19, 2022
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    Gender:
    Male
    Birthday:
    Mar 28, 1994 (Age: 30)
    Location:
    Northwest Florida
    Gear List:
    Amp - Schiit Mjolnir
    DAC - Schiit Yggdrasil A2
    Headphones - HD650