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Roon. What is it and why do I want it ?
Hi, I have a LapizatOr komputer that needs servicing. Unit is being sent back to Poland and will have ROON installed. I am using the server as such; USB to my Headphone DAC and SPIDF to my main systems DAC. Server had built in wifi network. Will I need to buy anything additional ? Thanks- John2e
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Any predictions on when Sony's next flagship DAP will be available
Sony NWWM2Z ? Thanks- John2e
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TOOL'S Recently released Remastered HD downloads setting all sorts of Billboard records
Tool is releasing their first album in 13 years! They recently released their albums in HD and it is setting all sorts of records https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/08/14/tool-are-smashing-through-billboard-and-streaming-records-left-and-right/ The band’s albums took four of the top five slots... -
Triton Audio triton8 flagship
sorry wrong area- John2e
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Life long Rocker ...now getting into Jazz
Hi, I have been a fan of Rock since I was a child. My tastes tend to run towards the heavier stuff like Disturbed and Tool. A few years ago, I purchased an SACD collection and converted it to DSD. In that collection was Cannonball Aderlly and Miles Davis. Last week I was looking for... -
Tia Fourte or 18t
Thinking of upgrading my U12's. Should I go for the Foute or the 18t. Listen to rock and metal. Will be using it with the Cayin C8 and Cowon Pleanue L & S. These DAPS have plenty of power. Your opinions are appreciated- John2e
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When selling a DAP do I need to remove all my music ?
I have the thing all boxed up but forgot to delete my files.- John2e
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Selling a DAP do I need to remove my music files
Person is buying the DAP not the files and I am lazy :) Thanks- John2e
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Impressions sought on OK Computer Reissue
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Is Critical Listening a Skill ?
Can critical listening be taught and refined ? Opinions- John2e
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Stax amp question
Hi, I am thinking of trying a pair of Stax 007 or 009. Is there any way to connect them to a convention HP amp. I own a Headtrip and would not want to invest in another amp just yet. I see some sought of special plug at the end of the Stax. Is there an adapter I could use to connect to my...- John2e
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Is my cable balanced
Hi I purchased my IEM cable from a known aftermarket cable maker. I specified Balanced for my Plenue S. I tried this cable in my IPhone and Fiio X-5 II and both function. The Plenue S is Bal/Auto and of course works. I am a bit concerned that I did not receive a balanced cable. Any...- John2e
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Need recommendations similar to Macy Grays "Stripped"
I have really been enjoying this album. Can someone recommend something of a similar style, mellow stripped down Jazz? Thanks -
looking far a Headphone Amp repair place in US ( Rudistor RPX-33 )
Looking to have a Rudistor RPX-33 headphone amp repaired There are a few clones of this amp out so I am hoping to find someone locally (in USA ) to fix it so as to avoid the cost of shipping to Italy Thanks John- John2e
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Just downloaded Chicago II .. WOW
It is 96/24 and sounds better than anything I have in DSD. Really shows that good mastering is Key. It was mastered by Steven Wilson. Other masters by him that I've purchased are the Jethro Tull albums and they too sound amazing. Does anyone know what else Steven Wilson has worked his magic... -
opinons on power conditioners and regenerators ?
Interested in the science behind these. Do they have any practical value or use in audio. Can they influence or enhance the sound. I've seen some that go for $12,000. Some seem to purport to regenerate your electricity Thanks in advance!- John2e
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looking for AudioSlave downloads in hi REZ
Hi Does anybody know where I can obtain downloads of any or all of the AudioSlave albums in Hi REZ 24 bit? They sound great in 16 bit and I'd love to compare it to 24 bit Thanks -
Are there any capacitor-less designed Amps ?
Are there any amps currently made that are designed without capacitors? Meaning no capacitor's are on the signal path. Thanks- John2e
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Equipment dampening and isolation in the headphone realm ?
Hi I have been thinking of tweaking my equipment a bit. I have read about equipment dampening to reduce vibration. I always attributed vibration to be produced from sound and assumed it would only be a problem with speaker based systems. What causes vibration and why do we need them in...- John2e
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any opinions on Rudistor RP3K-SS
Hi, I've owned a Ruditor RPX-33 for many years. It is the one component I have not upgraded over the past 10 years I am thinking of going with a RP3K-SS has anyone had the pleasure of experiencing this -http://www.rudistor.com/absolute-pure/rp3k-ss What are my other options for a...- John2e
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Can you wear a hi end IEM while working out ?
Can you wear a hi end IEM while working out or will the sweat dripping on it cause damage? It doesn't help that my IEM is 64 audio's U12 with an adel module to reduce pressure as it creates an opening for sweat to enter The irony is the better the music and sound the longer I stay on the...- John2e
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The Unplugged List
I love the unplugged albums. The MTV ones were great and some bands have done their own versions. I have many in my collection but it is difficult to locate more because when you search unplugged only a few come up. I know I am missing a few. There has to be more.... I just got Foreigner... -
If your DAC can decode DSD You can convert your SACD's to DSD
Found a guy who will do it for $5 a disc. No more paying HD tracks $25 for titles you already own I just had had my library converted It is excellent! Album art works perfectly and the DSD sounds amazing http://www.goldeneardigital.com- John2e
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Found a service that will Convert my SACD collection to DSD
I have no computer skills what so ever but he only charges $5 per disc. For me it is worth it Sent him Hard drive and he is loading them up