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    Lynx e22 as an actual dac?

    pair the e22 with an external pcie to thundebolt expansion chassis and you're getting computer-external lynx conversion sub $1000. seems like a...
    Post by: hooligan, Apr 16, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Lynx e22 as an actual dac?

    I see a lot of posts on here of people using the Lynx e22 and e44 pcie cards as transports, utilizing the spdif or aes outs. But they also have...
    Thread by: hooligan, Apr 15, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    amp sounds better at max gain?

    i'm running a steinberg MR816X into audeze MM-500's noticing that if i turn volume down on quicktime, logic, whatever app and turn the headphone...
    Thread by: hooligan, Aug 3, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    color ADC's ?

    are there "sweeter" ADC's? really not caring about high fidelity with gear lately. just wanna find cool pieces that make beauty
    Thread by: hooligan, Jul 24, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    decisions change at night

    i've been mixing the same track all day. during the day, a synth part, very wide and low-middy, needed more definition in the mix to remedy, i...
    Thread by: hooligan, Jul 18, 2023, 9 replies, in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    ADC/interface thread

    old gearslutz shootout between forssell MADA-2, mytek 8x192, crane song HEDD 192, lavry gold, prism orpheus, UA 2192 recordings in first post,...
    Post by: hooligan, Jun 4, 2022 in forum: Musicians and Instruments
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    most resolving electric guitar pickup?

    thanks that's helpful. looking into it. I'll post updates on this research here. ...oh wow I just found this [MEDIA] hadn't explored these...
    Post by: hooligan, Jan 15, 2022 in forum: Musicians and Instruments
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    most resolving electric guitar pickup?

    thx for reply:rolleyes: to be clear I have amp sims, plugins, pedals galore. I can dial in most modern and classic tones. I mix i have ears etc....
    Post by: hooligan, Jan 14, 2022 in forum: Musicians and Instruments
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    most resolving electric guitar pickup?

    I have a 2013 american standard strat. I love it. Fat 50's pickups came in it. It has a super playable neck. I often play at reasonable levels,...
    Thread by: hooligan, Jan 14, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: Musicians and Instruments
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Hello hello, I need a pair of headphones to mix and reference bass on. I currently run a pair of Pelonis Model 42 coaxial monitors which are...
    Post by: hooligan, Sep 6, 2021 in forum: Advice Threads