Recent content by AL13N

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    Your Song/Track of the Day

    Zeal and Ardor - Come On Down https://zealandardor.bandcamp.com
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    Quad QSP Absolute Rubbish

    Keep the amp and focus on speakers and room acoustics. A reason to replace it would be power concerns, in which case look at Hypex modules/plates (DIY) or Class D amplifiers (OTS). See which speakers work best in your preferred location, then make adjustments to height and angle to check for...
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    Good looking new products

    Like the mix of clean design and wood finish. Would go well with a pair of Jordan Eikona VTL in similar finish.
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    Need help finding best noise canceling headphones

    Does it have to be headphones? Earphones can provide better and more even isolation, especially in the low frequencies. For example, Bose QC20 or Etymotic hf3. The Bose has an Aware Mode and the Etymotic comes with the Awareness App for iOS which could also come in handy.
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    What are you listening to?

    Industry by Polar Bear Money by Jesca Hoop Bad Businessman by Squirrel Nut Zippers
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    Your Dream Music System

    I would have to audition a lot more systems to decide on a dream system. Of course, if I were in a position to afford one, I would have the resources to do so. Whatever the system, it would be placed in a room that was measured and treated by an acoustical engineer and finished by an interior...
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    Good set of headphones for a beginner?

    Thanks for the replies and recommendations. I'll look into those.
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    Poundshops £1 HDMI cable reigns supreme

    No, not at all. At those prices a suitable HDMI cable should come in the box.
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    Good set of headphones for a beginner?

    I have a question for both Ryanr1987 and dalethorn. I noticed Ryanr1987 mention the Brainwavz HM5 in this thread, and remember watching a YouTube review by dalethorn for the same. I personally find them to be a natural sounding headphone that works with all genres. My question is, what would...
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    In which pricerange do I get most bang for the buck? (New setup)

    AVI have a dealer in Denmark, Vassago HiFi. http://www.vassagohifi.dk/cms/butikken.html The AVI ADM9RS have 1 RCA analogue and 2 TOSLINK digital inputs. Inputs are selected via the remote control and the speakers remember the volume setting for each input. Vassago HiFi have a "Demo and...
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    Your favourite electronica albums?

    Last week I enjoyed listening to this following a recommendation on Head-Fi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktXb5gI6IrY Also listened to The Prodigy - Music for the Jilted Generation yesterday.
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    Portable Amp - Replacement Fiio E5 - Fire Eye or E6?

    Epiphany Acoustics currently have their EHP-O2 portable amp on sale at £77.99. http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/products-page/ More details of the amplifier itself can be found on the designers blog at nwavguy.blogspot.co.uk.
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    High resolution audio. The science, or lack of...?

    SOS Forum LinkedIn
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    High resolution audio. The science, or lack of...?

    As far as the debate itself goes, I share the view that 24bit is beneficial for recording and 16 bit is ideal for playback, as described below: SOS Forum