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OOps. I meant 3.3ft, it retials for $50 so not so great a deal.FWIW, 3 meter Evergreen actually lists at $69.95 so you got a better deal and the store still probably made 100%.
If you want a good laugh, read their catalog.
Belden 1505F RG-59/U Coaxial Cable 22 AWG Stranded Copper Conductor Dual Shield 75 Ohm Per ft. USA $0.82/foot . Good to about 3 GHz.
I wish the local HiFi store would carry USA made products that aren't hyped up with voodoo and BS.
I bought the AQ cable and went to the local HiFi store because I like supporting local small business.
It's too bad these salespeople beleive all the voodoo hype too!
Blew
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SMSL M500
Originally I just wanted a simple DAC to use with desktop monitors but ended up realising that a headphones amp and headphones would provide a better experience. I bought Sennheiser HD-660S to go with it and am pretty happy with the result.
Originally I just wanted a simple DAC to use with desktop monitors but ended up realising that a headphones amp and headphones would provide a better experience. I bought Sennheiser HD-660S to go with it and am pretty happy with the result.
Add to my previous list : 2 Purifi 2-channel power amps 
- oh, and based on the Motu M4 review, an M2
- oh, and based on the Motu M4 review, an M2 GUSTARD DAC-X16
E1DA Power Dac / PDV2 (which technically wasn't the e1da dac reviewed tho I wish it would be; but with the unfiltered ultrasonic switching artifacts on the output I suspect it won't measure well)
E1DA Power Dac / PDV2 (which technically wasn't the e1da dac reviewed tho I wish it would be; but with the unfiltered ultrasonic switching artifacts on the output I suspect it won't measure well)
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My approach to audio is nowadays much in line with the principles of ASR. Therefore, while choosing a new DAC this year, it was only logical to check the extensive data available on Amir's reviews and measurements, as well as some of the discussions thereafter. I ended up getting the RME ADI-2 DAC FS for its good measurements and features.
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tankas
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Hifiman Sundara.
Bluejeans Cable Canare 4s11 3m locking bananas
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Genelec 8351b
Genelec 8030c
Genelec 8030c
I got a Topping DX3Pro because of ASR's recommendation and I've been very happy with it!
Of course, I must admit I also got a matching Topping PA3 amplifier despite Amir finding it to be mediocre.
Had ASR existed 2-3 years earlier I probably would have bought many more recommended items. However, my audio gear collection was relatively "complete" by the time I found ASR. I have a number of things that could be upgraded, but doing so would be a lot of hassle for minor differences in audibility.
Of course, I must admit I also got a matching Topping PA3 amplifier despite Amir finding it to be mediocre.
Had ASR existed 2-3 years earlier I probably would have bought many more recommended items. However, my audio gear collection was relatively "complete" by the time I found ASR. I have a number of things that could be upgraded, but doing so would be a lot of hassle for minor differences in audibility.
weasels
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Recently got an Echo Link Amp for a secondary system.
Sounds great, lack of input switching control is frequently infuriating. The Alexa app is not good.
Unfortunately, I would probably not buy one again. I underestimated how annoying the app and lack of direct control would be.
Sounds great, lack of input switching control is frequently infuriating. The Alexa app is not good.
Unfortunately, I would probably not buy one again. I underestimated how annoying the app and lack of direct control would be.
Focal Clear Headphones, Sabaj D5 Dac/amp (XLR), Etymotic ER2XR IEM. 30 years of disappointment in audio except for Legacy Audio (custom) speakers and a dual 10" sub. Thanks to ASR I can at least feel normal . Once in a while I get goosebumps. Shopping an amp.
2019:
-Topping D10s (Dac)
-JDS Labs Atom (Headphone Amp)
2020 (so far):
-Genelec 8040B (Powered speakers)
-Topping E30 (Dac for Genelec)
-Ghent Audio (A01). RCA to RCA 7" cable (D10s to JDS Labs Atom).
-Ghent Audio (A15). XLR to RCA 10' cable (Genelec 8040B to Topping E30)
-Topping D10s (Dac)
-JDS Labs Atom (Headphone Amp)
2020 (so far):
-Genelec 8040B (Powered speakers)
-Topping E30 (Dac for Genelec)
-Ghent Audio (A01). RCA to RCA 7" cable (D10s to JDS Labs Atom).
-Ghent Audio (A15). XLR to RCA 10' cable (Genelec 8040B to Topping E30)
holbob
Senior Member
Recently sold my 8 year old Marantz AVR and speakers and have replaced them pretty much exclusively with advice and measurements from this forum (and elsewhere).
Raspberry Pi Streamer
Hifiberry digi+
Minidsp Nanodigi
Topping E30
Behringer A800
Elac Debut Reference DBR62
Speakers haven't arrived yet, looking forward to seeing what proper equalisation can do - only ever used Audyssey in the avr before.
Raspberry Pi Streamer
Hifiberry digi+
Minidsp Nanodigi
Topping E30
Behringer A800
Elac Debut Reference DBR62
Speakers haven't arrived yet, looking forward to seeing what proper equalisation can do - only ever used Audyssey in the avr before.
Vict0r
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Topping E30, ofcourse! Thanks Amir; I'm very happy with it.
Thanks Amir; I'm very happy with it.
phrwn
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Sold Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt and bought Hidizs S8. Good switch, although the glitching of the S8 on the USB-C was irritating (remedied by moving to USB-A) and the digital volume buttons were too... stepped? Is that the word? Too much of a move.
So that's out and a iFi Micro Signature is on the way.
So that's out and a iFi Micro Signature is on the way.
renaudrenaud
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Well, well, well. Since I read ASR I've stopped to buy expansive gear. Better than that, I've sold a lot.
But, but, but... I've started to buy a lot of ChiFi... Last week it was the Gustard X16, and combo Topping E30 L30 (note sure in fact).
And, and, and, because of Solderdude, bought a K361 and K371. In fact 2 K361: it's the beauty of having many children, It offers a lot of occasions to buy something.
But, but, but... I've started to buy a lot of ChiFi... Last week it was the Gustard X16, and combo Topping E30 L30 (note sure in fact).
And, and, and, because of Solderdude, bought a K361 and K371. In fact 2 K361: it's the beauty of having many children, It offers a lot of occasions to buy something.
swampbrain
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Dac - Topping D70 (w/Bluetooth)
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