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ultra_prescriptivist t1_ja94d24 wrote

Reply to comment by pkelly500 in Is Apple Music good? by resurgences

You're the one who keeps trying to make this all about Tidal, but that's not the reason why I responded to your initial comment.

You started by sayin:

>Qobuz is better than both ... So, if you want the best sound quality and don't listen to a lot of obscure bands or genre, Qobuz is the pick.

Now you're saying

>But yes, once you remove Tidal, the files largely are the same. Then it comes down to which UX, algorithm, additional features you prefer.

That's quite a shift in stance, don't you think?

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guesswhochickenpoo t1_ja926ae wrote

Reply to comment by IMKGI in Is Apple Music good? by resurgences

Depends on the use case. I already had hundreds of niche EDM tracks from years ago on MP3 when YouTube itself was barely a thing never mind YouTube music or Vance and they were already in my iTunes collection. I have also ripped my own niche vinyl tracks that are hard to find anywhere online.

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pkelly500 t1_ja91or5 wrote

Reply to comment by ultra_prescriptivist in Is Apple Music good? by resurgences

Saying "Tidal aside" is like making a sweeping generalization about the pickup truck market and saying, "Toyota aside ... "

Doesn't really work, man. Tidal is not like the others. It's not pure lossless.

But yes, once you remove Tidal, the files largely are the same. Then it comes down to which UX, algorithm, additional features you prefer.

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ultra_prescriptivist t1_ja8zhg6 wrote

Reply to comment by pkelly500 in Is Apple Music good? by resurgences

Tidal aside, it is absolutely true. Amazon, Deezer, Qobuz, and Apple will generally be using the exact same files.

But yes, Tidal is the one exception.

That said, the distortion introduced by MQA is apparently not significant enough to be audible. In a blind test, people seem unable to tell them apart. While the philosophy behind MQA may be objectionable, it doesn't seem to adversely affect the sound in a noticeable way.

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StanGenchev t1_ja8zhc9 wrote

Reply to comment by Compgeak in What do you mean you don't wanna spend more money on cables? by ChickenCake248

I don't know if LEMO makes the HD 800 connectors or if Sennheiser makes it themselves but it's custom. I searched for the model number on LEMOs website and none of the connectors fit the one on the HD 800. The FGG.0B.302 is really close but it's not exactly the same. Every compatible connector is HD 800-specific and it costs a ton compared to standard 3.5 mm or miniXLR. AliExpress has some knock-offs but the fit is quite bad. I guess they did it so people will have to buy their cable, which is also quite expensive BTW.

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G-fool OP t1_ja8z07s wrote

Reply to comment by TagalogON in Is there anything I can do stop hearing my own blood/jaw while wearing close backs? by G-fool

Very thorough response. Sadly I think I've already done most everything I can. I already use third party fans and run them at a low rpm. I have a dedicated ductless AC just for my gaming space which is itself whisper quiet. If anything my experience with closed back has helped me appreciate just how not bad a time I was having with the open backs I was already using. It might might be because I'm autistic, or because I have OCD, but the groaning and creaking of my left jaw muscle is actually so bad in my left ear it starts to cause mild pain. I don't think I could ever get used to it. Makes me appreciate the soft, consistent hum of the PC by contrast.

The fact the problem is only in one ear makes me think you might be onto something when it comes to TMJ. The problem with the Mezes is you can't really change the clamping force at all. They're elastic and I'm not sure I want to risk damaging them by trying to stretch them out. I'd consider looking for different pads for them, but anything less isolating would kind of defeat the point.

The one silver lining is they seem great for listening to music, since that more consistently drowns out the jaw noise.

Thanks for your help. If you think of anything else, please let me know.

Edit: I should clarify I don't think I'm hearing my heartbeat. I'm hearing rapid pulsing whenever I move my jaw, on my left side. This does not seem like vascular noise.

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