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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    any good EITR alternatives that are available new under $200? How are the IFI offerings? For use with a modi MB1
    Post by: royster, Sep 20, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Ok cool, I tried that out on mine (suedes on 6xx) and I actually like it more. More comfort and...

    Ok cool, I tried that out on mine (suedes on 6xx) and I actually like it more. More comfort and wider stage, less mid forward/shouty. Makes no...
    Profile Post Comment by royster, Sep 7, 2023
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    The DAC Advice Thread

    Thanks everyone, I hate "treble nasties" (I frequently EQs my headphones to be a bit darker, I also happen to listen to some crappy source...
    Post by: royster, Sep 6, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The DAC Advice Thread

    Looking for a DAC that would would be fed by optical for use with a magni piety and an hd 6xx. Trying to decide between used modi multibit OG or...
    Post by: royster, Sep 5, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Hey Futbutts, in your ZMF pad review you said you liked them backwards, it was a little unclear...

    Hey Futbutts, in your ZMF pad review you said you liked them backwards, it was a little unclear to me what exactly that means. Does that mean you...
    Profile Post by royster for futbutts, Sep 5, 2023
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    Looking to get some dac/amp gear for roughly $500. Interested in trying balanced. I mainly use an hd6xx with ZMF suede perf pads and custom cans...
    Post by: royster, Aug 31, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I am creating a setup where my PC is physically located about 30 feet away. I currently use a creative SXFI amp as my main DAC for surround sound...
    Post by: royster, Jan 6, 2021 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The various methods of Virtual Surround (and how shit they are)

    I know this was a year ago, but would running something like a vali 2 into the GSX 1000 forego the need for these EQ compensations? Also, has...
    Post by: royster, Nov 14, 2019 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    General Speaker Advice and Recommendations

    what are some good $500 powered bookshelves for using at parties at stuff? Just look for the biggest I can get from a decent brand? Sister needs a...
    Post by: royster, Oct 27, 2019 in forum: Speakers
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Do you think I’d see a bigger upgrade by replacing the Vali 2 with the Eddie current ZDT JR from mass drop or upgrading my DAC from Fulla 2? For...
    Post by: royster, Oct 24, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Im using the Fulla 2 as DAC only, I use the Vali 2 as the amp. Isnt the AK4490 the same DAC that is in the fulla 2? I guess thinking about it now,...
    Post by: royster, Oct 23, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Currently have a HD 6XX, with vali 2, and using fulla 2 as dac (usb powered). Ive heard the vali 2 and 6xx have good synergy so I dont see a...
    Post by: royster, Oct 23, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    How much does seal matter on an open headphone like HD 650? Because of the shape of my head I almost always have a gap between the earpads and my...
    Post by: royster, Oct 7, 2017 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Quick question but can't find the answer on the web. Decided to pick up bass guitar, got a small practice amp...
    Post by: royster, Oct 7, 2017 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Any audio equipment I plug into my work PC has a high pitched noise emitted. I work by a data center and I think it might be interference but I'm...
    Post by: royster, Jan 27, 2017 in forum: Advice Threads