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    1. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      Found a new Lynx cable for half MSRP, found a used impedance transformer. I won't go back to USB Gen 5 now.
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      2. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        Have you heard a ZMF Auteur with suede pads?
        Jun 16, 2019
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      3. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        I expected ZMF to get mentioned, heard none of them yet. Not ready to shell out over 1k for headphones again since SBAF made me a used gear hunter but I will look into the Auteur. Gotta read on the wood types a bit. Thankfully they seem to have a very dedicated german dealer.
        Jun 16, 2019
      4. cskippy
        cskippy
        Consider the Borealis when it launches hopefully this year.
        Jun 16, 2019
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    2. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      My Sony Fanboyism created a new dilemma. With no ded. headphone out on the Xperia 1 I'm stuck between a USB-C Adapter or going BTR3.
      1. zerodeefex
        zerodeefex
        I’m a Sony fanboy and wouldn’t buy their phones anymore. This is someone who owned four different compacts from their line.
        Jun 7, 2019
    3. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      Bought a used AES-16e, without a cable. Anyone knows where to get a custom cable for it? Would need shorter and less connectors.
      1. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        Ideally 4 AES out + BNC word clock, shorter than 1,80m.
        May 28, 2019
      2. msommers
        msommers
        I've got a Lynx break-out cable if you need one
        May 28, 2019
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    4. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      HE-4 right cup fell of after llosening itself during an earpad change. Goddamnit. Thankfully it didn't drop anywhere. Any replacement ideas?
      1. netforce
        netforce
        Yikes, that is a bit unfortunate. Could look into putting an Audeze headband and yoke on it.
        Mar 5, 2019
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    5. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      Looks like my Verum might arrive today. Looking forward to compare with the HE-500.
      1. Garuspik
        Garuspik
        I'm very interested in your opinion.
        Feb 7, 2019
    6. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      Huh, never knew about the Sennheiser HDI 850. Looks like a wireless 580.
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    7. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      HE-500 back again after 6 years. I missed it. What did I let go before going onto a horrible "journey" of stupid purchase decisions. :F
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      3. RiddleyWalker
        RiddleyWalker
        HE-500 with the VelPads or Focus-A pads (depending on chain / source material / preferences) is legitimately one of the best headphones i've heard overall. Works best with a chain that gives it some oomph and eases the 10khz peak, but they play pretty well with most gears. IMO if you can get over some of the comfort/usage qualms (which i was able to achieve through mods), it's still one of the best.
        Oct 11, 2018
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      4. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        Interesting. Can you elaborate on what the Focus A pads change vs the VelPads? I notice the 10Khz too.
        Right now I like them more than the LCD-2C+Reveal, especially since the mids are not hazy like the Audeze.
        Oct 11, 2018
      5. RiddleyWalker
        RiddleyWalker
        Oct 11, 2018
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    8. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      "This headphone responds well to EQ" What does this really mean in terms of technical requirements? What are the most important elements?
      1. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        Low distortion while under loud levels I get, also fast decay, impulse response and extension ("lack" of audible rolloffs).
        Sep 27, 2018
      2. Hrodulf
        Hrodulf
        Power handling, low thd and a lack of non-minimum phase effects.
        Sep 27, 2018
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      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Being able to boost or reduce parts of the frequency scale without making the rest sound like crap?

        (Although that could also be described as having the basic skills of EQing. Just because graphic software makes it look as if it should be easy doesn't mean that it is.)
        Sep 29, 2018
    9. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      I'm wondering why Schiit hasn't built a high(er) end OTL yet, something of maybe around Ragnarok pricing.
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      2. jowls
        jowls
        More importantly, I am going to acknowledge the elephant in the room: why is the @schiit logo on the front of Gungnir so small? ;)
        Aug 7, 2018
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      3. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        I don't know how well Schiit does in the EU but they'd indeed have quite the niche for a higher end OTL.
        Sure there's Feliks Audio, Malvalve (too expensive) and Cayin (not my cup) but there's simply no contest when it comes to availability and competition as it is in the US. By far.
        Aug 8, 2018
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      4. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        All the other American brands are a nogo simply due to shipping back and forth in the case of repairs/warranty. It's quite the hassle and involes a lot of money if you have bad luck.

        It's why Schiit UK and EU are godsent given that they offer service/upgrades. Very smart move by Schiit.
        Aug 8, 2018
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    10. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      Gungnir Multibit even changed my movie experiences. Gungnir Multibit+Dolby Atmos plugin: Significant imaging and staging upgrade. Damn does the Gungnir Multibit create space
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      3. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        Do you have any issues synching the audio?
        Aug 6, 2018
      4. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        I might be talking to myself here. Anyway, No headphone does the non-speaker cinema experience like the HD 800 SDR. Gungnir Multibit made me a total DAC believer. The 1260€ I paid are a bargain somehow.
        Aug 6, 2018
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      5. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        I didn't give any details, sorry. I'm using the Gungnir Multibit on Gen 5 with the Dolby Access plugin for headphones + movie of your choice + , preferrably with Atmos. However any other movie works as well as long as it has workable audio design. I used to watch movies with other DACs like the RS06, Anedio D2, Matrix X-Sabre but this is quite another league.
        Aug 6, 2018
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    11. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      What's the EU equivalent of Jensen transformers? I need to fix Gungnir hum and all the cheapo isolators at Amazon have changes in FR etc
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      2. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        I get hum when I connect the SE output of the Gungnir Multibit to my Denon AVR. Doesn't matter if AVR and Gungnir Multibit/V281 are on the same electric circuit or not. Gungnir Multibit with nothing connected except power and SE to AVR, still the same.
        Jul 21, 2018
      3. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        With my other DAC (Lake People RS06) I had to move a jumper inside to LIFT position (instead of GROUND) at the corresponding output and the hum was gone.

        It's not that easy with the Gungnir Multibit it seems. Really want to listen to it with my vintage JBL L7. Gotta test with modded cables I guess before splurging out those bucks.
        Jul 21, 2018
      4. Poleepkwa
        Poleepkwa
        I feel your frustration. I had no luck with any kind of "custom" cables. Next up have to try RC network for the cables.
        Jul 21, 2018
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    12. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      How cost ineffective is it for a high end headphone manufacturer to provide a balanced cable and an adapter to single ended?
      1. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        Instead there's almost always need to reterminate to 4-PIN XLR or even buy a new cable because the standard cable is too short (hello LCD-2C).
        May 9, 2018
      2. Priidik
        Priidik
        It's principle. A balanced termination cost at least 200 bucks extra.
        May 9, 2018
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    13. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      Damnit, the second micro SDHC card died in my RBPi3 in merely 2 weeks. Bought a Samsung Pro Plus now, hopefully it dies at least next year.
      1. Azteca
        Azteca
        Sorry to hear it. Might be worth looking at some logs and seeing if the card is being thrashed with IO for any reason (though with 2 weeks it's probably just a lemon!)
        Apr 4, 2018
      2. JustAnotherRando
        JustAnotherRando
        What brand and model was the card? That seems highly unusual. What's your use case?
        Apr 4, 2018
      3. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        Just running Volumio off it. First brand was Transcend and second Intenso. I know I kinda cheaped out on them probably but I thought we'd be over the worst days of SD cards.

        Couldn't format any card or remove partitions. The reader simply could not access the card properly.
        Apr 4, 2018
    14. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      Been gaming with 3D Audio since the good old A3D days and the "renaissance" of it makes me happy. 3D (obj. based) Audio should be mandatory.
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      2. Taverius
        Taverius
        That's going to happen inevitably.

        Windows Sonic is built into win 10 and if it isn't in the ecksbawks it will be soon. That supports up to 1000 objects I believe?

        It's also necessary for proper vr audio.

        It's going to be in every major middleware in short order, though game development being what it is, it might take several years to permeate.
        Mar 16, 2018
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      3. Kattefjaes
        Kattefjaes
        Overwatch already does this, has Dolby Atmos support baked in from the start. The atmos renderer gets proper positional information to work with. It makes it really easy to detect inbound enemies from the sound of their footsteps, spin around to where they are and shoot them in the face.
        Jul 21, 2018
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      4. Kattefjaes
        Kattefjaes
        Jul 21, 2018
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    15. Huhnkopf
      Huhnkopf
      pondering about building a dedicated low power, small form factor pc purely for music, to finally avoid using my HE gaming PC
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      2. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        ok, you know what I did? I skipped the NUC and bought a RBPI3 and the Alllo Digone SPDIF/BNC out, also to avoid buying any current Intel platform. Will set it up tommorrow if it arrives and listen for a few weeks until I go for a PSU - nothing crazy though.
        Mar 9, 2018
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      3. Taverius
        Taverius
        Iirc you need some really premium linears to beat the iFi iPower.

        In any case, have fun playing with your pie :D
        Mar 9, 2018
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      4. Huhnkopf
        Huhnkopf
        looking forward to it =D, and how it improves upon my PC. I have my eyes on the iFi iPower already.

        Thanks for all your suggestions!
        Mar 9, 2018
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