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I have never connected the 5K to two devices, but that sounds like a bug.

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...

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.

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

Dang I just bought a pair about two weeks ago. Oh well, still a great deal.

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...

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.

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...

That link didn't work for me, but I assume it's this item.

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...

And when they are plugged in

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...

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...

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.

I tried the Fosi SK02 and really liked the build quality. It's within your budget as well.

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.

I love Apple Music but the tagging capabilities are lacking. It works great on Mac but the Windows app is barely functional.

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.

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...

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