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An alternative view

Ebit

In Reply to: Quality DAC for mobile listening - I just don't get it. posted by carcass93 on July 23, 2012 at 13:50:37:

I use Etymotic In Ear headphones that cut out a huge amount of outside noise - on planes,trains, buses, walking near traffic, or in bed (wife can't hear the music).

The quality of sound is thus relatively unaffected by the outside environment, leaving me to still appreciate the best sound possible from Ipod > Headamp > Etymotic. I always use 44.1khz wav files, even though it reduces the number of albums that can be held on the Ipod.

I have tried, but am easily irritated by low resolution MP3 files.

Next step is a mobile dac/headamp with Ipod or Android as the digital source - just waiting for a couple of new products to be launched (haven't liked the options available to date).

Everybody reacts differently, but for me higher resolution mobile capability is essential for better enjoyment of music.

Cheers
Frank

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Topic - Quality DAC for mobile listening - I just don't get it. - carcass93 13:50:37 07/23/12 (10)

RE: Quality DAC for mobile listening - I just don't get it. - mschneider 14:06:07 07/25/12 (0)

I guess it's the definition of mobile we are discussing - triodesteve 17:30:39 07/24/12 (0)

An alternative view - Ebit 17:27:48 07/24/12 (1)

RE: An alternative view-Agree - fmak 23:22:18 07/24/12 (0)

Sounds great in a quiet hotel room, though! - Russell 16:09:27 07/24/12 (0)

I would prefer hearing the train and sleeping. nt - Norm 08:06:07 07/24/12 (0)

I don't get it either but... - AbeCollins 16:16:00 07/23/12 (0)

Neither do I - Tony Lauck 14:25:36 07/23/12 (1)

Good thing I don't drive the train - I just ride it. :-) N/T - carcass93 14:28:08 07/23/12 (0)

It's all about Marketing.....We are in a 'Mobile Society'... - Cut-Throat 14:21:04 07/23/12 (0)

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An alternative view - Ebit 17:27:48 07/24/12 (1)

RE: An alternative view-Agree - fmak 23:22:18 07/24/12 (0)

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