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    Network Players - Streamers Impressions and Reviews

    I had no idea that the Lumin U1 Mini retails for USD $2100 or so, and haven't had the opportunity to audition one. I'm very happy with the PI2AES...
    Post by: Mindbender, Jan 23, 2021 at 4:36 PM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Eitr Preview Thread

    Also, can your friend run a USB cable straight from his Mac to his DAC (skipping the Eitr)? This is assuming that the DAC has a USB input. What...
    Post by: Mindbender, Dec 30, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    The HD800 & HD800S thread

    I only tried the Dakoni pads, which had a small plastic tool included to gently pry the Dakoni pads off. You’ll have to insert the tool between...
    Post by: Mindbender, Dec 21, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    Best Amps for HD800 - 2021 Edition

    I'd like to submit the Schiit Ragnarok (v.2) for consideration. It has enough drive to light up my HD800S on high-gain, but is source-sensitive....
    Post by: Mindbender, Dec 19, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    The HD800 & HD800S thread

    I really wish I'd read the above warning about not buying the exact pair listed. Because that's what I bought and they aren't great - the...
    Post by: Mindbender, Nov 13, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    What are you listening to right now? (2nd Part)

    Today was a sad day that many EVH fans were dreading. RIP King Edward. 1955-2020 [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
    Post by: Mindbender, Oct 6, 2020 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Schiit Unison USB

    I also have the Eitr on my 2nd setup and I've never seen it register 32-bit, strictly 24-bit. My YggyA2U however, plays the same on 32-bit as it...
    Post by: Mindbender, Sep 28, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Unison USB

    I don't know if anyone mentioned this previously, but my upgraded YggyA2U registers as 32-bit/19200 Hz in Win10's Sound settings in Control Panel...
    Post by: Mindbender, Sep 27, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    That's true, but I believe that WiFi might not be switched on by default in Volumio. mDNS/Rendezvous won't turn that on for you, but it works well...
    Post by: Mindbender, Aug 18, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    Yeah, it is complicated because of the Raspberry Pi - it's a headless server that has to be configured manually. But some of us like the...
    Post by: Mindbender, Aug 18, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Modius DAC announced

    Excellent reference. Possibly the best ZZ Top song IMHO. (Re: "Jesus Just Left Chicago" - ZZ Top, Tres Hombres album)
    Post by: Mindbender, Aug 18, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    Here are a few network steps (FEW?) that I took to get my Pi setup with the PI2AES (which is one of the best deals in audio for its quality):...
    Post by: Mindbender, Aug 18, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    For the I2S audio device, also try the "Allo Digione" setting in the dropdown box. I found the "HiFi Berry Digi+ Pro" setting to oversaturate the...
    Post by: Mindbender, Aug 12, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Eitr Preview Thread

    So I ordered an Eitr from the closeout sale, and it came in today. I'm wondering how the postman got it in there. The left edge was getting...
    Post by: Mindbender, Jul 23, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Gungnir Multibit impressions

    Depending on your listening preferences, would you want that change (from A1 to A2)?
    Post by: Mindbender, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers