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  1. HockeyFan12
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    Good Inexpensive DAC/AMP with digital volume control for HD600

    I couldn't afford a proper amp (next computer will be an M1 Max or M2 Max 16" laptop, which I hear doesn't need an amp) so I connected my HD6XX...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Apr 3, 2022 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Drop x JVC HA-FDX1 DD IEM: The second coming of ...

    I can't get a decent fit with these! What comply foam tips would be compatible? I tried looking it up on comply's website and found nothing. Thanks!
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Jan 8, 2022 in forum: IEM Measurements
  3. HockeyFan12
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    Drop x JVC HA-FDX1 DD IEM: The second coming of ...

    Cool! Thank you! I was hoping it was something along those lines but worried I did something stupid. I think they sounded better wired but still...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Nov 30, 2021 in forum: IEM Measurements
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    Drop x JVC HA-FDX1 DD IEM: The second coming of ...

    It's probably something obvious I'm missing but I removed these from the stock cable and can't figure out which is right and which is left when...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Nov 30, 2021 in forum: IEM Measurements
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    AMB Gamma 2 DAC (or how NWAVGUY fooled us all)

    I own and like this DAC but don't have a clue about engineering. I remember the ODAC sounded worse. This will probably read like trolling, but I...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Nov 22, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  6. HockeyFan12
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    Sennheiser HD650 Love (Appreciation Thread)

    What amp are you using? I'm planning to use either a Sound Devices MixPre-D or MixPre 3 Mk II for some audio work and might pick up a pair of...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Oct 25, 2019 in forum: Headphone Measurements
  7. HockeyFan12
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    Massdrop x Koss ESP95X Electrostatic Headphone Stream of Consciousness Review and Measurements

    My experiences were similar. Shipping was a lot slower, and I was actually about to sell the headphone, but I opened the box to find it had been...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Sep 1, 2019 in forum: Headphone Measurements
  8. HockeyFan12
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    Sound Devices MixPre D Portable DAC/Amp

    Do all these interfaces sound more or less the same, though? On the input side, they don't. I had an Apogee Duet 2 at work that sounded pretty...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Jul 16, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  9. HockeyFan12
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    Sound Devices MixPre D Portable DAC/Amp

    Powered by two AA batteries. Sounds pretty good to me. Lots of power. Runs off USB mini. This is a troll post. I don't really know what I'm...
    Thread by: HockeyFan12, Jul 15, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Koss ESP/95x Electrostatic System

    How much heresy would it be to add a hardware EQ to this to boost the bass? Or is my DAC (gamma2) anemic and that's the culprit? Maybe I should...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Mar 10, 2019 in forum: Headphones
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    Off the Shelf Power Supply for Gamma2 DAC

    That's very kind of you! Unfortunately I don't have much free time these days, and need to devote more time to catching up on work anyway, but...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Apr 17, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Off the Shelf Power Supply for Gamma2 DAC

    Thanks!
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Apr 16, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  13. HockeyFan12
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    Off the Shelf Power Supply for Gamma2 DAC

    Thank you! I appreciate it. A friend of mine (who has a high genius IQ and whose parents build circuit boards) once told me that a wall wart with...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Apr 16, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  14. HockeyFan12
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    Off the Shelf Power Supply for Gamma2 DAC

    Thanks. I noticed the iFi is 2a instead of 500ma. Will that matter? Is it a difference I'm likely to notice or something subtle like slight...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Apr 16, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  15. HockeyFan12
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    Off the Shelf Power Supply for Gamma2 DAC

    I got a reply on the AMB forum (they approved my post, my bad for not knowing how that works). Apparently this should be fine. Obviously not as...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Apr 16, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Off the Shelf Power Supply for Gamma2 DAC

    This is probably not the kind of question most people are posting, but I tried the AMB forum and couldn't post it there. :/ I normally use my...
    Thread by: HockeyFan12, Apr 16, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Beyerdynamic DT 1350 Closed supraaural headphone

    What was broken and how did you fix it? I stepped on my pair and a plastic piece that attaches the headphones to the hinge broke on one side so...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Mar 29, 2018 in forum: Headphones
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    Massdrop x HIFIMAN HE4XX Measurements and Impressions

    This is a poorly articulated question, but what is it that makes these sound a little "plasticky?" Sort of like the newer Stax Lambdas. Whatever...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Massdrop x HIFIMAN HE4XX Measurements and Impressions

    Mine just arrived! This is heresy but I'm going to use them mostly with my Switch and my gaming PC. :( Will I be able to get adequate volume?...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Nov 26, 2017 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Massdrop x HIFIMAN HE4XX Measurements and Impressions

    I'm glad I bought these now that you mention the bass. The HD650 is the closest thing I have to a "basshead" headphone for now, but I want...
    Post by: HockeyFan12, Sep 13, 2017 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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