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    The DAC Advice Thread

    So I've been happily chugging along with my Matrix XSP and wanted to try something new and was hoping to get some insight here. I'm mainly looking...
    Post by: etherealsound, Apr 28, 2022 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Sony NW-WM1Z/WM1A DAPs

    Just got a WM1A and got the Walkman firmware installed and it's sounding pretty good. I plan on getting a 4.4mm to dual female XLR to try and use...
    Post by: etherealsound, Mar 7, 2022 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Kinda interested in the CFA-3. Any pics?

    Kinda interested in the CFA-3. Any pics?
    Profile Post Comment by etherealsound, Jul 13, 2021
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    HD650 KISS mod

    Would love to try this out. Anyone in CONUS got spare dynamat? Would rather not purchase a whole sheet to use a tiny fraction of it. Will pay for...
    Post by: etherealsound, Jul 13, 2021 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    ECP DSHA3F Ravenswood 3F

    For those who absolutely cannot wait, there appears to be one on sale on head-fi.
    Post by: etherealsound, Jun 7, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Rockna Wavelight - Holo Audio Spring2 KTE listening evaluation

    Really impressive work you've put in here. It's not too often you see people who take this much care and preparation into comparing any gear. I am...
    Post by: etherealsound, May 30, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    ECP DSHA3F Ravenswood 3F

    Does this possible reduction in price apply to the dsha4 as well?
    Post by: etherealsound, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Rockna Wavelight Impressions/Review

    Thanks for the review, it is most informative. I do have a question:when you say that it sounds a bit "nebulous" with headphones, is this to say...
    Post by: etherealsound, Oct 16, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavelight DAC - Thoughts/Experiences

    Welp, I'm just here waiting for the impressions from @ChaChaRealSmooth Edit: Dislikes not taken seriously. Got a bit ahead of myself despite...
    Post by: etherealsound, Oct 14, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    Out of curiosity, Is this still happening?
    Post by: etherealsound, Oct 14, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    What are your favorite sounding albums (note: I’m not talking about sound quality)

    The fact that there is someone else who actually listens to Mono here makes me happy. Hymn to the Immortal Wind is one of my favorite post rock...
    Post by: etherealsound, Sep 17, 2020 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Matrix X-Sabre Pro DAC Review - Stream of Consciousness

    Kind of a late reply but I have the XSPDIF-2 with the XSP via I2S and do find it better than via USB directly. I'm also using the Element H, with...
    Post by: etherealsound, Sep 6, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavelight DAC - Thoughts/Experiences

    Would love to be a part of the loaner program but I doubt it since I'm relatively new so I'll just be here eagerly waiting to hear other peoples'...
    Post by: etherealsound, Sep 1, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Hifi man HE500 Thread

    It is indeed. Looks and sounds amazing. Managed to grab it on their black Friday sale, which made an already affordable cable practically a steal.
    Post by: etherealsound, Aug 2, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    Hifi man HE500 Thread

    [IMG] Can confirm, I've got a set on my desk right now and it works awesome. I will say, I agree with much said here on the HE-500. It is most...
    Post by: etherealsound, Aug 1, 2020 in forum: Headphones