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    RME ADI-2 DAC

    Unfortunately I don't have another reference to compare it to except plugging it into the Apple adapter when I use it with my iPhone X, Galaxy...
    Post by: Sylafari, Jan 24, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    RME ADI-2 DAC

    Just received mines today, plugged in Campfire Andromeda, ZERO hiss. Just figured someone wanted to know. :-)
    Post by: Sylafari, Jan 24, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    Cancelled my order on the Schiit Vidar cause the wait time was getting way too long. Been very satisfied with the Nuforce STA 200 so far so not...
    Post by: Sylafari, Jan 21, 2018 in forum: Speakers
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    Finally got the ATC SCM 7 V3's in for a couple of days now! My first impression is just the clarity of the speakers in the midrange is pretty...
    Post by: Sylafari, Jan 20, 2018 in forum: Speakers
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    I am still considering it but the self noise reports are dissuading me as my setup requires the speakers to be only a few feet from me and I can...
    Post by: Sylafari, Jan 14, 2018 in forum: Speakers
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    Massdrop x Input Club K-Type Keyboard

    I have one as well and I just love the metal frame on mines (which is honestly the main reason for the huge price jump, also it’s very hard to...
    Post by: Sylafari, Jan 14, 2018 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    I am thinking about the Harbeth P3ESR but from everyone’s impressions it seems like it colors the sound and isn’t neutral in order to get that...
    Post by: Sylafari, Jan 12, 2018 in forum: Speakers
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    3-4 feet apart but about 2.5 feet in front of the center is where I sit. I hope the ATC SCM 7 v3 is the answer as the B&W just doesn't sound...
    Post by: Sylafari, Jan 9, 2018 in forum: Speakers
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    Is using average bookshelf speakers (6-7 inch woofers) about 3-4 feet apart not good for nearfield? Looking at the ATC SCM 7 V3, anyone have any...
    Post by: Sylafari, Jan 8, 2018 in forum: Speakers
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    I’m going insane testing speakers, just got the B&W 705 S2 bookshelf’s yesterday just to try in nearfield, they are definitely not neutral but the...
    Post by: Sylafari, Jan 6, 2018 in forum: Speakers
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    Going insane testing Sierra Luna, KEF LSS50W, and JBL LSR30X in nearfield. They all do something better than the other. The KEF sounds better than...
    Post by: Sylafari, Dec 31, 2017 in forum: Speakers
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    Campfire Audio Andromeda Review: Holy Cow, This is a Dream, Awesomesauce!

    So after reading all about these IEMs on here, I went and purchased a pair. To me they are a huge step up from the Shure SE846's that I currently...
    Post by: Sylafari, Dec 31, 2017 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    Does using speakers in a nearfield setup eliminate some of the performance differences of the speakers versus positioning them in a normal speaker...
    Post by: Sylafari, Dec 28, 2017 in forum: Speakers
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    Massdrop JBL LSR30X 5" Active Studio Monitors

    I am seriously considering the JBL 705Ps as I have the LSR 30X and now that I have tried other speakers like the LS50W and the Sierra Luna’s, I...
    Post by: Sylafari, Dec 19, 2017 in forum: Speakers
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    General Speaker Advice and Recommendations

    That Neumann KH 80 is very interesting. Was also looking at maybe the Amphion One 12s and the Argon 0. Unfortunately all the online stores that...
    Post by: Sylafari, Dec 11, 2017 in forum: Speakers