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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Yes, it was under warranty. I shipped it to the manufacture, and got the amplifier fixed. This is a quote from support: The output resistors on...
    Post by: bongshanks, Mar 17, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    The balanced inputs/outputs of the Jot are fine. I ruined the SE inputs -> balanced output. I would NOT recommend a Jot for this headphone. I...
    Post by: bongshanks, Mar 17, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I bought a used LCD4 about a year ago and it's been the most immersive headphone I've ever heard. Before buying the LCD4, I had a Sen 650 stock, a...
    Post by: bongshanks, Mar 16, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Calling TCP/IP geeks.

    I know I'm late to the game, but did this get resolved? I do this kind of work for a living. I need to see the TCPDUMP to really help you out....
    Post by: bongshanks, Mar 10, 2019 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Sennheiser HD650

    Ok, so has any of you received the Massdrop HD6XX's that were supposed to ship this month? Have you modified them? I bought into the 6XX and the...
    Post by: bongshanks, Dec 7, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    That's the problem I'm having. I think the answer is USB with some form of galvanic isolator like a USB Regen, Schiit Wyrd, Schiit Eitr, or a gen...
    Post by: bongshanks, Dec 7, 2017 in forum: Advice Threads
  7. bongshanks
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I appreciate the help but i have been living in mid-fi for way too long and I want to go further. I'm going to buy either a gen 5 Gungnir Multibit or Yggdrasil. I...
    Post by: bongshanks, Dec 7, 2017 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I have an ancient Benchmark dac for my bedroom setup. It has toslink/optical. I'm trying what I want to do for a roon endpoint. Apparently even a...
    Post by: bongshanks, Dec 5, 2017 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    The dac just has SPDIF input. I'm just trying to understand if people can tell a difference between different SPDIF outputs. For instance, Mac's...
    Post by: bongshanks, Dec 5, 2017 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I'm sorry for saying converter, I meant splitter....
    Post by: bongshanks, Dec 5, 2017 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I'm trying to clarify something based on hearsay/bullshit. Ahem, Do SPDIF/AES interfaces have quality differences? meaning, is the SPDIF interface...
    Post by: bongshanks, Dec 5, 2017 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Tidal UI question

    I regret nothing [IMG] Ok, seriously, having to pay for a service and have no option to remove "advertisements" is infuriating. I quit Tidal...
    Post by: bongshanks, Nov 11, 2017 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Roon Discussion

    So it's assumed that Roon will not support AU/VST in their client? I am thinking of getting the RME ADI2Pro to be an interface for Atomic Bobs IVS...
    Post by: bongshanks, Nov 11, 2017 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    General Headphone Advice

    Ok, this is why i'm asking: The new Sennheiser 660S has a lower impedance than the previous 650. I'm guessing that Sennheiser doesn't expect...
    Post by: bongshanks, Oct 23, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    General Headphone Advice

    You really need to try the different types of phones. A planar Oppo PM3 DOES sound better than a dynamic Bose headphone. A dynamic Sennheiser 650...
    Post by: bongshanks, Oct 23, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    General Headphone Advice

    Ok, Do higher impedance headphones allow for greater music detail over low impedance headphones or does impedance factor in matching an amp to...
    Post by: bongshanks, Oct 23, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Focal Elear and Utopia

    Anyone want to talk me out of buying a used Utopia? I know the phones will not have a warranty, but i'll be saving 1300-1500 which can go to other...
    Post by: bongshanks, Oct 17, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    RME ADI-2 Pro Discussion Thread

    Changeling, I tried to search for IVS and the forums search engine is requesting more data. So, what is IVS? It sounds like a plugin I would use...
    Post by: bongshanks, Sep 28, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Z Reviews Bitching Thread

    Earlier this year, I followed his advice and I bought the Monoprice 1060. He gave glowing reviews of the headphone, stating that it was better...
    Post by: bongshanks, Sep 27, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    RME ADI-2 Pro Discussion Thread

    Thanks Gangreinke, you may have saved me a couple hundred bucks if I don't go for the GungirMB I'm basically looking for a step up from the...
    Post by: bongshanks, Sep 25, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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