the only difficult part is the lack of the dredded MQA
i might just still buy the zendac… the only other thing i might do i buy a USB conditioner (jitterbug or ifi isilencer/idefender)
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I use Tidal, I’m well past the MQA thing, i wasted too much money trying to appreciate that and never really did. There’s just not enough value in it for me. Good luck whatever you decide. Happy listening.
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i guess i am tempted by the fact that MQA is such a big feature now and its hard not to think “yeah this would be perfect and i need it” or whatever
i can probably just get a BTR5 and a usb conditioner and stop overreacting for features (though if those can drive sundaras fuck if i know)
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My .02 is if you want mqa AND you’re using balanced get the hip… if you’re going single ended get the xduoo xd05 and forget about mqa… I personally wouldn’t let mqa dictate your purchases… if it happens to work out the great… if not dont sweat it.
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There are some amaaaaaazing dacs that don’t decode MQA. IMO it’s not necessary, but if you’re really interested in it go for it.
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hmm not too sure definitely not an expert with the amp/dac combos. The hipdac could work, maybe a fiio k5 pro, although you’d need to find a used one i believe it would still be within budget
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of course will have to listen to both more, but on the first listen I think i prefer the analytical pads. On paper I’d thought I’d like balanced better, but it’s not like they’re lacking for bass and the detail is 
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Lets gooo, analytical pads ftw
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any suggestion for closed back headphone (audio technica or sennheiser) between 300-500 $$$$…mostly for music (ROCK,METAL) and movies… 
Adidas Ultra Boost´s Star Wars Edition arrived today
saved 93€ - payed 86 instead of 179 Euro
my other 4 pairs of Ultra Boost´s were all full price, so the shitstorm(for not paying rent) for Adidas helped me a bit, this time
FYI: Adidas did say, they will pay back rents later for the private owners - so …
and I ordered the Drop version of the KSC 75, because I only have the silver standard colour
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Those are sweet kicks! 
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Perhaps make a new thread and people can help you there?
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I think I want me some DT1990 Pros for home, pity Amazon aren’t shipping them until end April
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I’m really enjoying mine especially after changing pads. I really didn’t think the 1990s would appeal to me, but after trying the 880s I became interested in them and I’d say beyers are 2/2 for me. I’d actually suggest trying to score a used 1990 as they regularly go for around and under 400 usd
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I’ve purchased two things recently from .ca and the delivery has moved significantly earlier than advertised
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I got a fancy new holder for some spare Campfire eartips:
Purchased a while ago and sent to ASR for review; I just got it back from Amir a little while ago and hooked it up this morning–impressions soon @ RNHP thread.
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Were you disappointed with his review?
No second thoughts now as the Sundara’s are leaving Vancouver today. Should have them late next week.
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No–I had the RNHP drop-shipped directly to Amir, and I hadn’t heard one before the review came out–I had no set expectations to dash.
Besides, I read the review as essentially “RNHP = Really Not Horribly Problematic.” It’s not a bad product by the measurements. It’s just that amps with state-of-the-art measurements (the ASR ideal) may be had for less than the asking price of the RNHP.
I’m enjoying having a “famous” copy of a well-loved amp. And I like knowing the numbers–it’s good data that will help me correlate experience with measurements.
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