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    General Speaker Advice and Recommendations

    Yes that was my understanding too that it would be enough so I was rather confused... To be honest, I do think it's probably not ideal and if for...
    Post by: tomtan, Jul 12, 2020 in forum: Speakers
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    General Speaker Advice and Recommendations

    I'm going to betray my total lack of experience and cluelessness so please be understanding. I am getting speakers both for home theater and...
    Post by: tomtan, Jul 12, 2020 in forum: Speakers
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    Used Deals Thread

    From what I read, the second production of HE-90 in 2006-2007 was only 4500 euros and didn't include the HEV 90. So that's probably what he's...
    Post by: tomtan, Apr 13, 2019 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    Used Deals Thread

    Unobtainum alert! Just saw an Orpheus HE-90 on head-fi https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sennheiser-orpheus-he90-very-good-excellent-mint.904568/...
    Post by: tomtan, Apr 13, 2019 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I just bought a rather cheap Stax SR007 Mk1 on yahoo auctions. I have 7 days to test them and return them if they are not good. Unfortunately, I'm...
    Post by: tomtan, Apr 12, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I've been looking for a cheap source of balanced cables too (but for my TH900). So far the cheapest I found is this one (that's the AKG K7XX...
    Post by: tomtan, Apr 9, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I found a deal for an open box LCD-XC music creator edition (so without the case) for $950 still covered with warranty. I'm seriously tempted but...
    Post by: tomtan, Apr 6, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Thanks wormcycle, treboR for your answers After doing quite a bit of research, I decided to go with a Topping DX7s. I can get it for quite cheap...
    Post by: tomtan, Mar 29, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I'm looking for a DAC that can accepts both SPDIF and USB as the input. My budget is up to 300 usd. It will be used in conjunction of my ATH22Tube...
    Post by: tomtan, Mar 27, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    SBAF's SUPER Cheapo Headphone Comparison

    My favorite ultra cheap headphone is the dt235 which is often available for $30. It's low fi for sure and lacks details and bass doesn't really...
    Post by: tomtan, Dec 5, 2016 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    Meze 99 Classic

    I bought the Meze Classics 99 following Tyll's recommendation They are currently my goto closed headphones in any situation where I want to avoid...
    Post by: tomtan, Dec 1, 2016 in forum: Headphones
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Oh, I had never noticed that I could get separate wall warts at different voltage for some of their gear. They even have it for the Vali.
    Post by: tomtan, Dec 1, 2016 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    @Lasollor, Thanks for the feedback! What tubes did you use in your AT-HA22Tube if you don't mind asking? I think I'll probably end up getting a...
    Post by: tomtan, Dec 1, 2016 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Tube warm up proof?

    I have an amp with tubes, an audio technica. It's extremely clear that there's a huge difference between when the amp has just been turned on and...
    Post by: tomtan, Nov 30, 2016 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    @ibzrg1570 Actually, if my AT-HA22TUBE can handle my 600 ohm DT880, would it be ok wih a HD6X0? The sennheiser are around 300 ohm from what I've...
    Post by: tomtan, Nov 30, 2016 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Good point, I currently have a Fiio E17 and an Audio Technica AT-HA22TUBE (which I think is only available in Japan). I do eventually plan to...
    Post by: tomtan, Nov 30, 2016 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Oh ok, the innerfidelity review made it seem like there were bigger differences between both (at least as much as between a DT880 and DT990)... I...
    Post by: tomtan, Nov 30, 2016 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Good, so now I just have to hope they'll release some ebony again :) I'm guessing that the purpleheart is much closer to the TH-900... I...
    Post by: tomtan, Nov 30, 2016 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I have the Fortex TH-900 which I bought recently and really love. I'm thinking of buying one of the Massdrop TH-X00. Which one would you...
    Post by: tomtan, Nov 29, 2016 in forum: Advice Threads
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    USB Nervosa Thread Decrapifiers, pro interfaces, and bears oh my

    Thanks Torq for the clear explanation! I have a macbook pro from 2013. I'm eventually planning to buy a better DAC than the Fiio. So far I've...
    Post by: tomtan, Nov 29, 2016 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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