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    Qudelix-5K Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amp

    I have never connected the 5K to two devices, but that sounds like a bug.
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    Review and measurements of MacBook Air (2024) headphone output

    I have an M3 MacBook Pro and it does well at driving the HD650, but the oratory1990 EQ correction requires a -9.3 dB preamp gain, so the perceived volume goes down quite a bit. Without the EQ applied they are pretty loud. An external amp is still needed for some music that's mastered more...
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    Toole Blind Cartridge Comparison

    I think almost everything audiophiles obsess over comes down to small differences in frequency response which can be easily corrected with EQ. It wouldn't surprise me if this is the main difference between most cartridges.
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    Joying Car Stereo Receiver/Head Unit Review

    I was thinking the same thing. Between the engine, road noise, and the A/C that runs here 10 months out of the year, I'm not sure I'd be able to tell 13 bits from 20. In fact, I know I wouldn't. But, this is ASR, and it feels better when we have competently designed equipment, even in the car. :p
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    Massdrop x sennheiser hd6xx Sale

    Dang I just bought a pair about two weeks ago. Oh well, still a great deal.
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    Qudelix-5K Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amp

    Connect to the app. I never want BT audio when I have the device plugged into USB. My iPhone will still default to playing over BT when plugged in even though I have priority set to USB. I’m not sure why it does. Disabling A2DP lets me stay connected to the app but it will never try to use BT...
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    Qudelix-5K Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amp

    This setting won't affect that. It still connects to your iPhone over BT. I still suggest changing that setting if you have any issues, because for me, just setting USB priority didn't solve it. The Q5K will still connect over BT even if you disable BT audio.
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    Qudelix-5K Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amp

    I've always had mine set to that (I think it's the default, which would make sense), but BT would still take over for some reason. I rarely use it so I find it easier to turn it off. I can't think of any reason you'd want to use BT when you are plugged into the same device with USB, but maybe...
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    Good Toslink (Out) to USB-C (In) converter?

    That link didn't work for me, but I assume it's this item.
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    Qudelix-5K Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amp

    Yeah, it's crazy how small the thing is. I also learned to RTFM because there are a lot of settings. If you are planning on using it with USB-C, I recommend changing the setting under INPUT > Bluetooth Mode for USB DAC to Disconnect A2DP. Otherwise, I found the phone would be using bluetooth...
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    Sennheiser HD650 Review (Headphone)

    And when they are plugged in
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    Sennheiser HD650 Review (Headphone)

    I recommend the Hart Audio modular cables which is what I have for my HD6XX. I wanted something that would allow me to use one cable with any termination, which is exactly what this does. They seem to be very well-made and the mini-XLR connection is very solid. Main cable...
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    EqualizerAPO equivalent for MacOS

    There are no free and straightforward equivalents in MacOS that I've tried yet. There is a free method using Blackhole software to reroute audio to something like AU Lab and then back out to your output, but it's rather complicated for just EQing the system audio output IMO. I use SoundSource...
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    Qudelix-5K Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amp

    Based on your criteria, I'd say the 5K fits the bill quite nicely. It's around the middle of your price range, at least based on what I paid for it here in the US.
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    What do I pair with HD660s2

    I tried the Fosi SK02 and really liked the build quality. It's within your budget as well.
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    What do I pair with HD660s2

    I need PEQ so I use the Qudelix 5K with my iPhone and iPad. Using the balanced output it has plenty of power for me so far, even with the -9.3 dB gain needed with the corrective EQ. No 4.4 connector though.
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    Roon with/without Apple Music

    I love Apple Music but the tagging capabilities are lacking. It works great on Mac but the Windows app is barely functional.
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    focused on purchasing a new turntable... SNR >70db

    I didn't spend as much as you are suggesting, but I'm quite happy with my Fluance RT-85 that I purchased back in 2020 for casual listening. It comes with the 2M Blue cartridge. It doesn't lift the stylus at the end of the record but it does shut off the motor.
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    Crossfeed for headphones

    I'm hoping to find a free plugin to mess with crossfeed in SoundSource. I liked the effect on my old HeadRoom amp so I was trying to recreate that, especially for some old 60s tracks with a lot of channel separation. I signed up for the email and those are the links I received. I'm only working...
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    Crossfeed for headphones

    Which one of these plugins offers crossfeed? I can't find one called Monitor. The email I received lists these: dearVR PRO 2 dearVR MIX EXOVERB EXOVERB MICRO MIYA dearVR SPATIAL CONNECT dearVR MICRO dearVR AMBI MICRO dearVR UNITY
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