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Best way to remove ear wax?
Whats the most effective way to remove ear wax from screen tip on IEM?- boomtube
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Alcohol and music?
Might seem like a silly Q: Do you find your listening experience enhanced by a cocktail/beer or does it interfere?- boomtube
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Amp for Focal Utopia
I'm looking for advice/suggestions on an amp to pair with Focal Utopia. I'll be using Chord Hugo2 as my source. TIA- boomtube
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Contact gel for cables?
Just curious if there is a contact gel used for cables etc. to improve sound? If so, who manufactures it? TIA- boomtube
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Using coaxial cables as RCA
I have a WireWorld Gold Starlight 7 digital/coaxial cable that I used with a re-clocking device. I'm not using the re-clocker anymore but do need RCA interconnects. Q: Can I just buy another Starlight 7 and use the 2 as RCA/analog cables?- boomtube
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4 pin XLR through 1/4" adapter...?
I'm going to be using a 4 pin XLR cable w/a 1/4" SE adapter to use with the new Hugo2. Q: Will the sound quality be close to what I hear when plugging directly into an amp w/ the 4 pin XLR?- boomtube
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Extremely analytical/detail oriented DAP?
Looking for suggestions on getting a new DAP. I want something that goes to the extreme in revealing detail..?- boomtube
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LPS won't power DAC
Just got an HDPLEX 100w power supply for my (12v) 2Qute DAC. The PLEX powers a 9v reclocker just fine...when I try to power my DAC, no go. The LPS has 4 different sockets 5v 9v 12v 19v everything is connected properly...suggestions?- boomtube
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Cable vs. No cable...coaxial connection.
I'm looking for advice on connecting a W4S Reclocker to a Chord 2Qute. I was considering using just a BNC to BNC coupler, like the one pictured (no cable in between). Please educate me on weather this would be a good or bad idea...TIA- boomtube
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Best optical/S/PDIF reclocker?
I've been looking at: *W4S Remedy *Synchro-Mesh Reclocker *iFi SPDIF iPurifier Are there any others I should consider?- boomtube
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HELP: LPS for Chord 2Qute
Interested in getting an LPS for my 2Qute. I've looked at Teddy Pardo, SBooster and TeraDak...what others should I look into? TIA- boomtube
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Recommendation for IEM tips that provide maximum isolation.
I'm mainly looking for brands that make tips that give maximum isolation, particularly aiding in helping bass come through better.- boomtube
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2 pin connector insertion/depth.
I just received my fist pair of IEM's with a 2 pin connector. They sound great, nothing wrong sound wise. The left side's pins are not inserted as deep as the right side, but both side's are pretty snug. I'm afraid of putting any pressure on the left side or forcing the pins deeper. Should I...- boomtube
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Roxanne/ JHA bass adjuster/connector...where to buy?
I'm trying to find the frequency splitter and connectors for my Roxanne DIY. Anybody know where to buy?- boomtube
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Alternative to AK240/380 and NW-ZX2
I'm thinking about getting a new source and was looking for opinions. I want to get a higher end player... What's a good alternative to the AK and other high end devices like the NW-ZX2 etc.?- boomtube
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Protection circuit in Lithium-ion battery?
I have a Sony NWZX2 mp3 player, it wont charge or turn on... and a couple of people have suggested that the battery may have gone into this protection mode. It's seemingly a dead battery but can be "jumped" with a higher voltage to wake it up...the battery isn't dead, just sleeping?- boomtube
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'Seemingly' Dead Lithium-ion battery...?
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Frustration over AK120 Firmware/iriver 4
So I got a great deal on an AK120 and the music quality is awesome. Having said that, a lot of the music that I transfer to it w/iriver plus 4 shows up on the device as "file not found" Is there something I'm doing wrong? Is there a better music file program to use with it?- boomtube
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Frustration with AK120 Firmware
So I got a great deal on an AK120 and the music quality is awesome. Having said that, a lot of the music that I transfer to it w/iriver plus 4 shows up on the device as "file not found" Is there something I'm doing wrong? Is there a better music file program to use with it?- boomtube
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Stefan AudioArt HD800 Ultra-Modification
I'm seriously considering this mod...before I get on the waiting list I wanted to get some feedback. Any and all input on this will be greatly appreciated. * is the end result worth the time and money ($379 + shipping...12-16 week wait)- boomtube
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Can't hear Ipod classic/video G5.5 through DAC/amp...?
I recently picked up a Cypher Labs Theorem 720. I primarily listen to music on an Ipod G7 120gb w/Shure se535's. On the Theorem 720 the music sounds FANTASTIC! Having said this,..I bought an Ipod Video Generation 5.5 Enhanced with the intention of upgrading the HD w/ a 512Gb Mydigital...- boomtube
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$Cheaper$ alternative to the ALO Rx MK3b...?
I just picked up a Cypher Labs Algorhythm Solo...the original/1st. edition. I've seen many threads where peeps are very pleased w/pairing the Solo with an ALO Rx Mk3-B. I can't afford that now...what's a similar amp that doesn't cost a kidney and works relatively well w/the Solo?- boomtube
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$Cheaper$ alternative to the ALO Rx Mk3-B...?
I just picked up a Cypher Labs Algorhythm Solo...the original/1st. edition. I've seen many threads where peeps are very pleased w/pairing the Solo with an ALO Rx Mk3-B. I can't afford that now...what's a similar amp that doesn't cost a kidney and works relatively well w/the Solo?- boomtube
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HELP: Looking for upgrade cable for__ Westone UM Pro10.
I just got these and love them...but I cant find any upgrade cables. Maybe I'm googleing wrong? Do you know of a good brand/company that makes upgrade cables for the Westone UM Pro10?- boomtube
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Shrink tubing for headphone cord?
Ok, I know this is an odd question... I found these headphones @ a thrift store for $3 bucks. They sound AWESOME! But, the cable is way too long...it stretches out to almost 15 feet. Q: Do you know of any thin flexible plastic/vinyl tubing that I could use to coil it tighter? ...- boomtube
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