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    FS: Last Odds and Ends

    What length is the Anti-Cables 3.1 USB? 1.5 ft?
    Post by: Royaume, Mar 1, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    Hearing limits experiments

    Is Serious this crazy? This is crazy serious. This is crazy, Serious!
    Post by: Royaume, Mar 1, 2024 in forum: Audio Science
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    Tutorial - Lies, Damn Lies and USB DAC technical measurements

    According to this and this, windows 11 will now have a new audio mixer! I wonder if it will sound better than as measured here previously. Would...
    Post by: Royaume, Nov 21, 2023 in forum: Measurement Techniques Discussion
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    DACs: Improve your USB (break out PCI USB card with Unison)

    @purr1n Is there a difference between PCIe ports fed from CPU PCIe lanes vs those fed from the chipset? It seems the x4 and x1 PCIe slots are...
    Post by: Royaume, Nov 20, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    Cool! Best of luck with the purge. That's a lot of headphones!
    Post by: Royaume, Sep 19, 2022 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    I could give specific reactions to some of the things you have said, but instead: Don't upgrade unless you are dissatisfied with your current...
    Post by: Royaume, Sep 16, 2022 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Headphone Amplifier Distortion vs Amplitude Technical Measurements

    Awesome work! I simply love reading your technical insights! Since discussing Cheever's paper on NFB, I have taken on board what you taught me,...
    Post by: Royaume, Sep 16, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifier Measurements
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    Resources For DIYers

    As far as I know, earpad memory foam isn't sold to individuals. Does anyone know how/where to get earpad memory foam for DIY earpads? [img]
    Post by: Royaume, Mar 17, 2022 in forum: DIY
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Does anyone know how/where to get earpad memory foam? Currently the standard mattress memory foam is a little too firm [IMG]
    Post by: Royaume, Mar 17, 2022 in forum: Advice Threads
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    HD800 Screwmount Mod

    Feb 2022 update I want to post an update regarding our HD800 "troubleshooting": I reverted the Screwmount mod many months ago and discovered...
    Post by: Royaume, Feb 21, 2022 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    So am I correct in understanding that if I want all my computer audio to reach my DAC, I cant use Pi2AES?
    Post by: Royaume, Dec 14, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    Hi all, I read first 7 pages of this thread before deciding to simply post a question: What is the best way to preserve direct, low latency...
    Post by: Royaume, Dec 14, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    "Shortest Way" SW51 Amp Impressions (Simple SET Amp)

    Any progress on the SW4? I am looking to buy an amp soon, preferably with a 4-pin xlr which the SW51 lacks.
    Post by: Royaume, Jul 29, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    HD800 Screwmount Mod

    Gee thanks! So sorry for the late response. For some reason I wasn't alerted and so I didn't see this until today. I am delighted that you and...
    Post by: Royaume, Mar 24, 2021 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    Drop x Sennheiser HD8XX measurements, analysis, review

    Huh, fascinating. I mean, we are chasing very small differences at this point. Like you said; they are all HD800s.
    Post by: Royaume, Mar 24, 2021 in forum: Headphone Measurements