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    The Leben CS300XS Thread

    Thanks for all the responses. Fortunately, the unit works just fine if I adjust the volume pot. If I hear some kind of static, I just step up or down and it's gone. I'll try the suggestions you've all given me. Thanks for the help.
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    The Leben CS300XS Thread

    Quote: Actually, I do. But I don't hear it every time I adjust it. More accurately, I only hear it occasionally and it's not in the same position each time.
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    The Leben CS300XS Thread

    Quote: Thanks, Miguel. Things are going well here. Unfortunately, I haven't been spending as much time on the forum, but I have been lurking quite a bit. It's great to live abroad, but I sorta miss home too. I went back to Florida in December to visit my family, but for now, Taiwan is...
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    The Leben CS300XS Thread

    I hope maybe someone can give me some guidance.   I bought a CS-300 from a fellow forum member in 2009. Everything seemed to be fine for a while and then I started having problems with the volume fading in and out of the right channel. There was also static in the channel as well. I wanted...
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    DAC Recommendations [DAC1, Mini DAC, m902B, DAC3, DA100 Signature or Digital Link III]

    Quote: I just remembered one of the features that I really like. The ability to use discrete volume controls for the headphone out and for the unbalanced outputs. I have my m902 connected to an integrated amplifier. It's nice that I don't have to adjust the volume each time I switch from...
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    DAC Recommendations [DAC1, Mini DAC, m902B, DAC3, DA100 Signature or Digital Link III]

    Quote: I've owned both the DAC1 Pre and now have the m902 (can't speak to the balanced unit). I enjoyed owning both immensely. I decided to sell my Pre and keep the m902, mainly based on features. I liked the remote (which I've since broken) and digital display. I don't remember much...
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    Dared MP-5 Headphone & Integrated Amp with USB DAC

    I'm so surprised to see that people are still talking about this little amp. I have had one for almost two years. It has served me well, but it may be on its way out soon. I have a Leben CS300 that will be taking over amp duties as soon as it is back from repair.   The Dared really is a nice...
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    2010 - Your Favorite New Releases So Far?

    Quote: I really dug the Scuba album too.  I kept going back to it many times this year.  In a time where I have so much music, for me to seek something out to listent to it (completely), is amazing.
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    New MacBook Air!!!!

    Quote: I do all of my photo editing with Aperture on my desktop with 23" and 24" monitors.  So I have not done any editing on the MBA.  I bought the Air for portable use.  At home, I let the Mac Mini handle all the other stuff, like media and editing.
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    New MacBook Air!!!!

    Actually, I opted for the 128 GB with 2 GB or RAM.  There was really no need to spring for anything beyond stock.  I'll still do the bulk of my work on the desktop at home.  The MBP was from last year.  It wasn't the latest greatest version.   As far as comparisons go, it's hard to match...
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    New MacBook Air!!!!

    Maybe I can take a listen this weekend.  I just brought a 13" MBA back from my holiday visit to the states.  I bought it on the last day of my trip home.  Sort of impulse, but I like the way it fits into my life.  I have a 15" MBP that was only doing desktop duty at home.  So I have replaced...
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    Unique Melody Remold Impressions Thread

    Quote: Originally Posted by aj-kun -.-' I'm definately picking actually colours next time -.-' I knew i shoulda gone with purple Nice pics illkemist Yeah, I almost got the purple ones myself. But I remembered how I felt when I saw the UE11s in blue for the first time. Sitting...
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    Unique Melody Remold Impressions Thread

    I thought I should briefly mention my experience here in Taiwan. I had a pair of Shure SE530s that I really was beginning to appreciate. They were great during my commute and the sound was pretty impressive. But I had minor complaints about the fit with universal tips and my wires were beginning...
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    What was the component that started the slippery slope

    Quote: Originally Posted by juniperlater Grado SR-60. I contend they are dangerous to the wallet. The most expensive $55 I ever spent. x2
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    Laptop and line out?

    Quote: Originally Posted by Teraflame my laptop only has headphone jack and mic inputs. How do I use line out to go to an external dac? Which laptop do you have?
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