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i notice a big difference (probably 30% or more in either volume or resolution) when switching from phone bluetooth to usb Android Audio in my car. Does anyone have any thoughts about what could be causing the difference? Curious if it's just a volume difference that is perceived as higher...

this is obviously a rudimentary question, but what do people use streamers for? my impression is to access music services without a computer or phone? do they offer other use-cases that might be of interest? thanks!

I'm looking for a portable flac/mp3 player with a good built-in dac and headphone amp. ideally, but not necessarily, one that can play from streaming services. does anybody have anything to recommend? thanks!

i have a phone and a fiios dac/headamp that i use for streaming amazon music, while in bed. i'm wondering if anybody makes a little box that i could have on my nightstand that combines those features with a bluetooth streamer? i know we already have a pretty elegant solution with phone -->...

I was just watching a video on the history of mastering and the host said that the loudness wars dont make any sense in the streaming era because streaming platforms apply loudness normalization. is this true?

I'm looking for a dac/amp to drive hd800 and hifiman x that is similar to this JDS labs but available on amazon (trying to spend gift certificates) https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/jds-labs-element-iv-dac-hp-amp-with-eq-review.59002/ right now I am using a fiio Q5 but...

I am trying to get a 60's McIntosh tube system up and running, with a lot of help from the group so far. Just one quick question: I don't know if the person from whom I inherited it was using it regularly/had had it worked on, etc. Does it make sense to have it inspected by a pro shop or...

I've had a pair of McIntosh MC-30 tube amps and an MX-110 preamp delivered with a lot of help from folks on ASR (thanks to everyone!) Now that I have them here I am trying to find a small piece of furniture that will allow me to set them up with a Clearaudio T/T and a pair of Harbeth bookshelf...

I inherited 2 McIntosh MC-30s, an Mx-110 and a Clearaudio Emotion TT, and the cost for shipping all will be approx. $1000. I listened to a high-end tube system through Harbeths at a local store, and was blown away so I am potentially really excited about this set-up. Does anyone have any...

I just inherited a Mcintosh tube pre-amp and tube amp from the early-mid 70s, as well as a Clearaudio Emotion SE turntable. The t/t is in original box but the amp/pre-amp are not in boxes. They need to get from Omaha, NE to Boston, MA in the US. Does anyone have suggestions about how to...

Was just wondering if there are any convertees to IEMs after coming from the world of over-ears, like HD800. Does anybody have any favorites they can recommend that might compare with high-end over-ears? Or is the technology just not there yet? Or is it impossible without the larger...

I am looking for a small form-factor combination DAC AMP for bedside use with HD800s, and Hifiman Edition X. Having trouble knowing which units will drive these headphones well, but assuming that all DAC functionality will be audibly transparent. Can anyone recommend any models I might...

Not sure if this exact question has been covered, but I am looking for a genuinely hi-fi pair of wireless earbuds. Do they exist? Do any of the also offer noise-cancellation? Thanks so much!

I have a student who just had a heart attack and is looking for a good pair of closed-back headphones for listening during his convalescence. He's coming from the Bose world. Can anyone recommend a $2-400 pair? Thanks!

Happy Holidays to everyone! Just listened to Dark Side Of The Moon on Amazon Music and then FLAC and found the FLAC to be noticeably better-sounding. Definition on spoken word parts much clearer, better instrument separation, kick drum sounded tighter, etc. That put me back to listening...

just a quick question: when i listen to amazon music on pc the sound cuts out when i pause or rewind; meters still moving but have to restart to get sound to come out again. looking online the explanation seems to be "amazon music's app sucks" and the solution is "use spotify". anyone...

Like many of you, I have ended up with several pairs of headphones. Just wondering what phones you use for different genres/situations? I have a pair of HD800, Hifiman X Edition for planars, AKG K702, Sony WH-1000XM4 for wireless/NC, Sennheiser Momentum earbuds and Etymotic ER3SE earbuds. Are...

I have a friend who has recently been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and I am trying to recommend a pair of noise canceling over-ear wireless phones. Looking for a good balance of neutral sound, comfort and quality of noise-canceling algorithm. Person is really bothered by ambient...

I have a friend who belongs to a group that is similar to a book group in that they listen to one important or exceptional album per month and then discuss. In their case, the discussions are via email. Not clear what form this would take, but it sounds like a fun way to engage with everything...

Looking for a good pair of closed-backs so I can see what that world is all about. Does anyone have any suggestions for things I might check out? Looking at beyerdynamic dt770 pro 250 ohm, but don't know what kind of compromises might be involved here. My limited experience with closed-backs...