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    Optimizing Windows 7 Audio

    I've been using Foobar and have been experimenting with JRiver. I assume that, if using ASIO or WASAPI that I need to run them in exclusive mode...
    Post by: Xeno, Jan 4, 2016 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    The HD800 & HD800S thread

    So, the 800s finally arrived from Jan. Made excellent time. Subjective impression after about 5 hours on a Gungnir Multibit + Valhalla 2 as compared to the...
    Post by: Xeno, Jan 4, 2016 in forum: Headphones
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    The HD800 & HD800S thread

    Noob question: How does Jan have them when even Sennheiser isn't selling them yet? As a newcomer, this raises all kinds of suspicion in me....
    Post by: Xeno, Dec 23, 2015 in forum: Headphones
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    Fostex TH-900

    Bourne, did you get a chance to listen to the TH900's on anything else to compare the ZDSE to?
    Post by: Xeno, Dec 23, 2015 in forum: Headphones
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    The Mjolnir 2 thread

    @aufmerksam Solid advice. Ordered. Apparently got one of the last ones before they went on backorder.
    Post by: Xeno, Dec 23, 2015 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Optimizing Windows 7 Audio

    Good day friends, Looking for some advice or guides on how to get the best audio from Windows 7. A little background. I am using a variety of...
    Thread by: Xeno, Dec 22, 2015, 45 replies, in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    EQ software

    Been using Equalizer APO thus far as I want a whole system solution. Not sure if there is really anything else better out there for that.
    Post by: Xeno, Dec 22, 2015 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Fostex TH-900

    Noob question incoming then. Zout is largely set by the design of the amp, correct? Barring gain switches and soldering irons, it cannot be...
    Post by: Xeno, Dec 22, 2015 in forum: Headphones
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    Fostex TH-900

    Gotcha. So increase my budget x 5, grab a Yggdrasil and Stratus / ZD S, and throw a handful of resistors inline. :p Actually is helpful though....
    Post by: Xeno, Dec 22, 2015 in forum: Headphones
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    Knows just enough to be dangerous..

    Knows just enough to be dangerous..
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    Fostex TH-900

    I will check out Out of Your Head, thanks @songmic I guess I should clarify what I mean by "speaker like." What I am after with the TH-900's is...
    Post by: Xeno, Dec 22, 2015 in forum: Headphones
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    The Mjolnir 2 thread

    Thanks for the input @PoochZag . I currently own both the mentioned headphones and don't find the treble to be to bothersome but I wouldn't want...
    Post by: Xeno, Dec 22, 2015 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Any thoughts on a Gungnir Multibit + Mjo 2 or a Bifrost Multibit + Valhalla 2 on the HD800? Looking to add more warmth into the mix while retaining detail. I'm also...
    Post by: Xeno, Dec 22, 2015 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Fostex TH-900

    Greetings all, Didn't see a dedicated thread for the 900's and thought it would be convenient to collect the various pearls of wisdom in one...
    Thread by: Xeno, Dec 22, 2015, 19 replies, in forum: Headphones