Recent content by project86
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Review: Violectric V800 DAC
Keep in mind Violectric initially made some 24/192 boards with a newer Tenor chip, so those do exist along with the older Tenos 24/96 and also the XMOS version. I do think the XMOS is probably "better" than the Tenor solutions, just in terms of general compatibility or future proofing. But...- project86
- Post #839
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Review: Violectric V800 DAC
I guess you could go back through this thread and scour the pics, see if anything stands out in terms of the physical USB B port and maybe what color it is or some other tiny detail. It does seem like a very long shot though - who says they didn't change part over the years, unrelated to the...- project86
- Post #834
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Review: Violectric V800 DAC
I don't think there will be any way to tell from an external view. After all, a USB B port is a USB B port, and I don't recall there being any sort of labelling which said "24/192" or whatever. The seller would be able to check using various methods though. If they are using a driver, that...- project86
- Post #832
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Cayin Soul 170HA: A Beastly TOTL Vacuum Tube Headphone/Speaker Amplifier wth KT170
I spent a bit of time on the HA-300 as well.- project86
- Post #63
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cen.Grand DSDAC 1.0 Deluxe - ending point in my search for a new reference
Wow that's very strange! I wonder what could have caused it? Seems like a display failure (I've had vertical lines on big flat panel TVs before so I assume there is a similarity). But I don't get how it would appear based on just moving the device like you described. I would definitely reach...- project86
- Post #544
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Cayin Soul 170HA: A Beastly TOTL Vacuum Tube Headphone/Speaker Amplifier wth KT170
Wow looks like a beast!- project86
- Post #39
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Reply to review by 'project86' on item 'ZMFheadphones Atrium Closed'
100% agree with @Pharmaboy above - superb write up and the headphones ain't bad either...- project86
- Head Gear rating reply
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Introducing the xDuoo TA-20 Plus - Now Available on Apos Audio
Thanks for those impressions, very useful data point. I agree the TA-20 Plus is really enjoyable even on stock tubes, and the volume control is quite well done.- project86
- Post #56
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Introducing the xDuoo TA-20 Plus - Now Available on Apos Audio
Interesting! Care to share any impressions? Obviously two very different amps with different topologies and prices, but still.- project86
- Post #54
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Cayin Soul 170HA: A Beastly TOTL Vacuum Tube Headphone/Speaker Amplifier wth KT170
Can't wait to see more of this thing. I'm a huge fan of the HA-300 (original and mk2), HA-6A, and HA-1A mk2. So I am reasonably confident this thing will be great as well.- project86
- Post #16
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Introducing the xDuoo TA-20 Plus - Now Available on Apos Audio
Sorry I don't know that one. Looks like a full tube design rather than a hybrid, and it's single ended, with less power, and a lower price. Could be interesting for sure but I have no experience with it.- project86
- Post #52
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Cen.Grand DSDAC 1.0 Deluxe - ending point in my search for a new reference
It will stay at 256 if that's what you set the option to. Or, you can use a higher setting and it will upsample to that amount. You'd want to play with it and decide which way sounds best to you.- project86
- Post #539
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Stefan Audio Art not around?
No that is Audio Art, a completely different company which I have used many times and can happily recommend. You won't find better service anywhere. Unfortunately they don't have umbilical power cables listed, but you can always ask. -
Stefan Audio Art not around?
How long ago was this? I think it's well established that the company did some great work at one point. The question now is will they reliably continue to do so. We've had quite a few reports of them going silent, not answering any calls/emails, and not delivering on promised/paid for work. If... -
Cen.Grand DSDAC 1.0 Deluxe - ending point in my search for a new reference
Regarding the points above, my thoughts are: 1) I agree, the Superclock should be much closer to the Deluxe compared to the base model. But there is more to a digital system than just the clock itself, so there's still room for the Deluxe to outperform the Superclock based on various other...- project86
- Post #537
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum