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Old 05-13-2008, 08:41 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Default how to convert digital back to analogue

I contacted the engineer that designed the DAC to confirm you can convert the digital back to analogue by eating a lot of bran the night before.
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So that's what it is, a DAC. I thought it was some machine from the Grado factory used for making cables.
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I like the cast iron clamp, so you know it's going to be balanced.
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Originally Posted by dreamwhisper View Post
Unfortunately, to convert from digital to analog you need to wind it by hand.
Hey, that's actually a plus. Workout AND renewable energy! No more smokestack pollutions at the powerplant that can be attributed to you now!
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Wow, a horn loaded DAC. Must be fantastic with single ended amps and these speakers-
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Wow, a horn loaded DAC. Must be fantastic with single ended amps and these speakers-
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Two grinders? So it come with its own headphones as well.
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