goofyfoot
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| Portable DAC/Headphone Amp Recommendations @srinisr The iFi Hip DAC 3 looks like a good value but the volume knob is awkward unless I could lock it in place to avoid accidentally turning it up. @soix Yes, the Dragonfly is convenient but I was thinking that I could get an upgrade in sound ... | |
| Portable DAC/Headphone Amp Recommendations @panzrwagn Thanks for the input. The Topping would be a bit awkward for my needs. My primary goal is to find something that I can use at the gym. I know that may seem odd however, I spend a lot of time there and music is a motivator to make me get... | |
| Portable DAC/Headphone Amp Recommendations @akg_ca The thing I do like about the Audioquest is that it’s so small that it doesn’t interfere with my activities. I’ve even done my Muay Thai kicks on the bag while listening to it. Out of all the options, I believe the Chord would be my first ... | |
| Portable DAC/Headphone Amp Recommendations @overthemoon Thanks! I didn't know that about the Focal Bathy's, It makes sense to do that. | |
| Is more amp power always better...? So the ASR Emitter 1 might be a good option. I own the ASR Emitter 2 Exclusive and they sound great with a pair of Quad 2905’s. Quad 2912’s would be the same. I have to share with you however my experience when I matched the ASR with a pair of Mon... | |
| Does a turntable mat make any difference? Anybody try the somewhat newish turn table mat from Synergistic Research? They’ve also developed a record weight that seems somewhat confusing. They must be the best because they cost way more than any other record mat/weight on the market. | |
| Table,cartridge,phono...where to put most of my money? @missioncoonery I’m paraphrasing but when you claimed that vinyl didn’t live up to your expectations, then I’m wondering just how or why you weren’t happy with the sound of your vinyl rig? Did it sound muted, was it noisy, etc… As far as the Linn ... | |
| Have you seen the new McIntosh poster for $195? I’d love to own a vintage McIntosh neon sign. I’ve seen newer signs available however they’re made using LED lights and what appears to be acrylic glass. | |
| Apple iOS 17.1.2 and Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt @fuzztone Actually I got it to work. I took a trip to the Apple Store, borrowed a USB to lightening camera adapter and it worked. So now I have to shell out $27.00 for a new adapter and I'll be set! I don't disagree with what you said however, tha... | |
| Need help setting up new turntable I would try different settings to see what sounds best. I mean, you’re not going to blow anything up. Or at least you shouldn’t. | |
| Choosing Inexpensive Headphone Cable and Other Possible Modifications @soix I’m using a pair of Sony closed back headphones that I bought around 1997 for a few hundred dollars. The only way I can tolerate them is with an equalizer and to say they are limiting is an understatement. So anything that my friend (and spe... | |
| Choosing Inexpensive Headphone Cable and Other Possible Modifications Thanks, @larsman for your input. If I could find a Black Dragon cable used, yeah that would be ideal. I’ve also been considering contacting Patrick Cullen as he built me a pair of jumper cables for a pair of monitors I used to own. @mahgister Yes... | |
| My Portable Audio Rig Hey All! I appreciate the input. I’ll just say, I do not want over the ear headphones on while I’m working out. A DAP would be great but the good ones are expensive and I like the convenience of using Qobuz, though I often listen to the same recor... | |
| My Portable Audio Rig @llg98ljk Yeah, wireless earbuds would definitely help simplify matters. I wish Audioquest made a Dragonfly with Bluetooth. And Cardas uses cables for their earbuds because their cables sound really good. I look like a freak with all these things ... | |
| Looking for a Warmer Sounding Phono Cartridge @kevemaher Yes, I can guarantee the Grace is 47K. |