Recent content by Kinru
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Schiit Magni Headphone Amplifier
Quote: I have the modi feeding the magni and I'm using MrSpeakers Mad Dogs. It does not matter what my software (Win7) volume is set at, I start hearing white noise right after it passes 12 on the knob. For music, this usually isn't a problem as I almost never get near 12, but for videos...- Kinru
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Schiit Magni Headphone Amplifier
I'm just wondering, at what point do you guys notice noise on the magni? Anything over 12 for me and I notice white noise type sound, and I swear I don't remember my magni getting that noise until I was closer to 3.- Kinru
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"Mad Dog" by MrSpeakers, modified Fostex T50RP review
Got my alpha pads today. Using a magni/modi for my DAC/amp and I love these things. Comfort is a huge step above the dog pads (where my ear would touch the fabric inside very slightly) and I am enjoying the sound a whole lot more. The "enhanced" treble made me drop the slight EQ I had to boost...- Kinru
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Schiit Magni Headphone Amplifier
Quote: I listen 3-5 hours a day with mad dog's and have my Windows set to 20% with the magni on 9-10. Very similar levels. I've always wondered if I simply listen to lower levels cause I had my brother try my setup the other day and he immediately cranked it up to 12 which I thought...- Kinru
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"Mad Dog" by MrSpeakers, modified Fostex T50RP review
Just wondering if anyone knows of a case that will fit the mad dog's. Just need one for bring it to and from school on vacations. I am also using the magni/modi and while I have nothing to compare it to except for onboard audio, I am enjoying it very very much.- Kinru
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Schiit Magni Headphone Amplifier
I'm using mad dog's and got the magni/modi today. I have my windows volume on 30% and comfortable volume with the magni is around 9-10 on the volume pot. Overall, I'm extremely happy with it so far, everything sounds much clearer vs onboard (which is what i came from) and more natural. The...- Kinru
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Need some advice (headphones + amp/dac)
Ok, I have decided to raise my budget to $500 for both the dac/amp and the headphones. Been taking more of a look at mad dog's due to the recommendations people have been giving as well as the Q701 and the DT880s. I am probably going to pair the headphones with a schiit magni/modi. Anything else...- Kinru
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"Mad Dog" by MrSpeakers, modified Fostex T50RP review
Any opinions on MD vs Q701 in terms of value? Can get the Q701 for $230 vs the MD for $300.- Kinru
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New DENON "Music Maniac" & "Urban Raver" Lines: D7100, D600, D400 & C300 Impressions Thread
My only problem with mad dogs are that there is no warranty and while I treat everything I own with extreme care, I do like to have a safety net (especially if I'm dropping $250+ on these).- Kinru
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Need some advice (headphones + amp/dac)
Can't say I'm a big fan of the sony ma900's build quality. In the denon thread I was steered away from the d600 as they have more pronounced bass/lows and more recessed mids/highs compared with other headphones. In the denon thread I was recommended the Q701 and have been looking at some...- Kinru
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New DENON "Music Maniac" & "Urban Raver" Lines: D7100, D600, D400 & C300 Impressions Thread
Quote: No offense taken at all. I came upon the dt880 after a lot of research and recommendations in the other thread that I started (asking for opinions). I'm still open to other options, but I haven't come across anything that seems to be better than the dt880 for the price. I was...- Kinru
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New DENON "Music Maniac" & "Urban Raver" Lines: D7100, D600, D400 & C300 Impressions Thread
Quote: Thank you! To answer your first question, I am extremely new to all of this stuff and have only ever had HD555s w/ the foam mod and no amp. I have spent the last week reading up on pretty much everything and doing tons of research. I don't have a place nearby that I can actually go...- Kinru
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Need some advice (headphones + amp/dac)
How do you guys think the AKG K550 would compare to the other headphones mentioned?- Kinru
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The Deals Thread (CLOSED! See the last post for the link to the new thread)
Quote: Ah ok that makes more sense. Wish I had seen the deal earlier, would have jumped on it.- Kinru
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Schiit Magni Headphone Amplifier
Quote: Wondering about this too. Would love to know people's thoughts and if anyone has done a comparison.- Kinru
- Post #626
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