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    The Deals Thread

    I often wonder the same. It's like the Kirkland of techy shit.
    Post by: shuto, Sep 14, 2023 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    As someone who will mostly use a Windows pc, what should I get as a source to improve both sq and convenience? The last real dac I owned was a...
    Post by: shuto, Sep 2, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The Schiit Gjallarhorn Impressions Thread

    This is almost certainly going to be enough power for me, then. I probably won't be getting super-inefficient speakers, and I will keep volumes...
    Post by: shuto, Aug 17, 2023 in forum: Power Amps
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    The Schiit Gjallarhorn Impressions Thread

    I'm considering getting one of these. Which speakers are folks using with them, and how close is your positioning? I'll be about 12 feet away in...
    Post by: shuto, Aug 17, 2023 in forum: Power Amps
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    Sorry, it was the Q150 that I tried to replace the Klipschs RP-160ms with, and I ultimately kept the latter. I haven't enjoyed my listening...
    Post by: shuto, Aug 17, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    A few years ago, I picked up a pair of KEF Q100 speakers and they had the sort of plugs you're referring to, which were placed in what I guess...
    Post by: shuto, Aug 16, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    Thanks for sharing your input! Several others had really helpful comments too. Your detailed and thoughtful comments sent me down a rabbit hole...
    Post by: shuto, Aug 14, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    iFi audio GO pod + IEMs Impressions and reviews

    I understand value is subjective. My argument is more around the fleeting lifespan of a $400 product with multiple irreplaceable batteries vs a...
    Post by: shuto, Aug 11, 2023 in forum: Product Announcements
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    iFi audio GO pod + IEMs Impressions and reviews

    I'm intrigued by the Go Pods, and expect them to be good at their job, but I think the price was a mistake ($400). If those were $200 or $250, I...
    Post by: shuto, Aug 11, 2023 in forum: Product Announcements
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    Thanks for the tip on the placement. Sort of buried the lede there. They'll be close to the wall, so I suspect my options will be further limited,...
    Post by: shuto, Aug 10, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    I think they might be excellent with a Syn and a subwoofer; just remember they don't gloss over modern super-processed music. I saw Marv's SYN +...
    Post by: shuto, Aug 10, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    Thanks! I think I confused the two, because the MR624 is more readily available. (You might have been the one who suggested Mackies in the first...
    Post by: shuto, Aug 10, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    Hi everyone, Sorry in advance... Looking for speaker advice for my new office setup. I'm moving my office/gear into a new room, and will be...
    Post by: shuto, Aug 10, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Timeless 7hz Ortho iem - Finally a Good Ortho iem!

    It's a long shot, but has anyone compared these to the FiiO FH7 or paired them with a ifi Go Blu? I'm happy enough with this current pairing but...
    Post by: shuto, Sep 9, 2022 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Grado Love or the RS2 (TTVJ Deluxe Pad) Appreciation Thread

    Are these a direct upgrade to the Hemp? It seems like they are better in most respects, but have a more traditional Grado tuning. I like my Hemp,...
    Post by: shuto, Sep 1, 2022 in forum: Headphones