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  1. dunring

    looking for DDC for PC usage

    I've had the Gustard U18, and went on a quest for a silent noise floor with every combination of PCIE USB cards, optical, hubs, and cables. I did blind, volume matched tests and read the measurements at Audiosciencereview and Archimago's Musings where he did extensive testing on things like the...
  2. dunring

    Troubleshooting - PC to DAC using optical - Sound jitters or breaks intermittently

    It's going to sound dumb, but make sure on both ends you've removed the tiny caps on the optical cable. It's easy to forget on some that use clear tiny caps. Do you have any DPLL settings on the menu for the DAC?
  3. dunring

    Add an AMP for my Fiio k3 or get a new DAC too?

    The SMSL C200 used on Amazon with warranty is currently $135 and would be a great upgrade. I have two and they're compact, run cool, and lots of power. Same power on both plugs so you don't need balanced cables.
  4. dunring

    Looking for an upgrade to the Aune AR5000

    The Sennheiser HD600 would be ideal. The Moondrop Blessing 3 is the IEM tuned the same if you neutral tuning in a small package. If you want to save big money, I have a Thieaudio Ghost headphones and they're so close to the Sennheiser HD600 in fit and tuning it's the value for money winner at...
  5. dunring

    Hello Beyerdynamic, are you there??

    I have the DT1990 and they need simple equalization. I sent a pair to Amir on Audiosciencereview and he should be getting to them soon. Check his EQ settings when he reviews it since he usually nails the tuning pretty good with corrections better than the Autoeq profiles (they usually dial in...
  6. dunring

    Hello Beyerdynamic, are you there??

    They just came out with the DT770 Pro X last month. I got a couple of pairs and did a review of them. The DT700/900 are pretty recent, the DT900 Pro is the one worth getting though.
  7. dunring

    Amp/dac for pc38x and beyond

    The Soundblaster X1 is the least expensive and will sound really good. I've used one to power the Beyerdynamic DT880 600 ohm since when it detects over 120ohm the voltage is 2.4 volts on it. The Soundblaster G6 can be found on the Creative refurbished site for $69 with free shipping, warranty...
  8. dunring

    Trouble finding new music

    I have some Google Music playlists here. It takes going through like 1,000 songs just to find one good one these days. We used to complain about greedy record executives, but they were the ones weeding out all the dud songs and putting just the best ones on the radio. Now it's finding anything...
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    Reasonably priced all-in-one DAC/amp combo units with extreme power output?

    I have an SMSL DO400 with 3 watts into 32 ohm and also is a 5.2v DAC and it sounds great. The Topping DX9 is more expensive but will do everything you want, including blow all other all in ones into the weeds. With less power but great value is the SMSL DL200 and CO200. With a stack it's so much...
  10. dunring

    Sennheiser HD598 replacement

    For privacy and great tuning, the 7hz Salnotes Zero:2 is $24 and if needed the $9 Apple adapter. The US version has much more power than the EU one of its available.
  11. dunring

    Phone interferences with my Headphone cable

    Try moving the phone near different connectors to listen when it gets louder to see what connector is picking up the interference. First thing is process of elimination to see if it's a cable that doesn't have enough shielding.
  12. dunring

    The Deals DISCUSSION Thread (READ THE FIRST POST!!!)

    Here's some good deals this week from a few different places. DROP Mass Liquid Carbon X + SDAC DAC/Amp $199 https://www.amazon.com/DROP-Mass-Liquid-Carbon-SDAC/dp/B081RDL5HL/ I don't know this reseller (I work direct with the tier ones) and no indication of warranty like Hifi-College or...
  13. dunring

    Review by 'dunring' on item 'SMSL DO200 Pro Balanced DAC'

    I just got one of these today, shipped by Fedex from Aoshida-US and bought myself for $399 on Amazon. It's so new they shipped it direct from their factory, but should be in Amazon warehouses shortly. I have an audio equipment business, and have plenty of other high end ones to compare it to...
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  14. SMSL DO200 Pro Balanced DAC

    SMSL DO200 Pro Balanced DAC

    Supports MQA decoding and MQA-CD; There are two modes to choose from: USB 1.1 and USB 2.0; Using 12 pieces of Cirrus Logic's latest audio decoding chip CS43131 and carefully designed circuits...
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  15. dunring

    Can the Aune X7S be used as a preamplifier for the SMSL 200?

    Posting in English will get more replies. Google translate is easy to use.
  16. dunring

    Headphones equalizer tools recommendation

    With APO you can import more than one profile, it just adds the settings to the list.
  17. dunring

    closed back headphones

    Which types of music will you mainly be using it for? Also if it's for gaming too will really help on a recommendation. At that price point it's good to get the tuning that suits you best.
  18. dunring

    Endgame or not yet?

    Endgame is a set tuned just the way you like and prices on IEMs have come down so much for quality it doesn't mean expensive anymore. Try the 7hz Salnotes Zero:2 to get an idea how great something can sound for $24. For me, the law of diminishing returns is the Moondrop Kato which I love using...
  19. dunring

    KZ PR1 or PR3 Getting my feet wet on Planar world!

    The best female vocals would be the Truth ear Zero blue with an Apple 3.5mm to USB adapter because they need a little more power than a phone provides. I've had the PR1 and PR3 and would take the 7hz Salnotes Zero:2 over either. The planar worth getting is pricey, the 7hz Timeless original (not...
  20. dunring

    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    I really like the Arya Stealth, but as long as the kids aren't planning to go to college, there's the Dan Clark Stealth :)
  21. dunring

    New Wired IEM Suggestion ($100-$200 range)

    The Moondrop Kato are my favorite, fun with air in the treble and bass hits when a song calls for it. For less the 7hz Salnotes Zero:2 are the value for money winners though. A $9 Apple USB to 3.5mm adapter has more than enough power for any IEM. Those and the 7hz Timeless original, not the AE...
  22. dunring

    I have the Beyerdynamic Amiron Home's w/ Magni+/Modi+. I am wanting more bass. Should I EQ or sell for Audeze LCD-2C?

    Those have a lot of mid bass but not a deep extension. Try in a music player you have, to add +3 or 4db to the lowest slider, like 31hz if it's got that. If there's a preamp reduction like in Musicbee then bring it down for each db you increase.
  23. dunring

    gear suggeestions

    For IEMs it's all about low noise floor. On audiosciencereview Amir does a 50mv test and anything that hits a 95 or higher is worth shopping for. The best I've ever heard 10ohm IEMs was a Topping E50 DAC on optical and a Topping L30 II amplifier. That pair also frees up the balanced out for...
  24. dunring

    Should I buy one of these, or instead treat my g/f to a Michelin * meal?!

    I'm using a Topping A70Pro and with a 5v DAC I don't think it's technically possible to get better than it. The SMSL SP400 is also great with a higher voltage DAC like yours is.
  25. dunring

    In-ear headphone recommendation?

    The best value for money is the 7hz Salnotes Zero:2 which don't need equalizing or an amp, good for all types of music with Harman curve tuning. They're light and the silver color is pretty conservative, though the blue I had was cool too. There's no "ruggedized" IEM since they're small by...
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