Recent content by Roasty
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High End Cables Thread (digital, analog, power)
I have them too. Just prefer the TWL as they're not as stiff and easier to route. I like Pete's cables.- Roasty
- Post #885
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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High End Cables Thread (digital, analog, power)
I'm using TWL 7 Plus cords into my Gordians.- Roasty
- Post #883
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier
The way I'm doing it is.. riviera Speaker cables Zynsonix adaptor box headphone cable headphone another option is to skip the adaptor box. u can get a speaker tap to 4pin female xlr adaptor cable, and then plug in your hp cable into that 4pin female xlr end.- Roasty
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier
with the aic10, yes. it sounds good thru the normal hp out, but it's very obviously better thru the speaker taps.- Roasty
- Post #1,893
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier
I use a zynsonix speaker tap to hp adaptor box for a bit of peace of mind. not saying it'll totally prevent any mishaps from using speaker outs to headphones, but the box is designed to reduce such incidents. of course, due care with the volume knob is always good.- Roasty
- Post #1,890
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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RAAL-requisite: The Official VM-1a Discussion Thread
@Hiker816 i tried the melz a while back. KR is still tops for me. try and source a nice mullard ECC35 for a different flavour. it sounds great with the vm1a on triode mode. on a diff note, last night I tried Zähl HM1 as pre into the vm1a and the tone controls work great to dial down a bit of...- Roasty
- Post #72
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Rockna Wavedream DAC
no didn't get those items in my hse.. kinda lost interest in dcs after the vivaldi apex.- Roasty
- Post #359
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Rockna Wavedream DAC
I just put in an SR Purple into the wavedream dac. In case anyone is interested.. from Rockna support. Fuses are as follows: - Wavedream DAC: 3.15A-quick blow(230V AC), 5A-quick blow(110V AC); - Wavedream NET: 3.15A-quick blow(230V AC), 6.3A-quick blow(110V AC);- Roasty
- Post #357
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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RAAL-requisite: The Official VM-1a Discussion Thread
get in touch with Dale at vacuumtubes. he should have some KR VT231. yes, you can use 6SL7 tubes. I've used mullard ecc35 with nice results. mid/upper mid centric sound. much more gain than 6sn7 tubes thus less turn on the volume knob too. I'm using KR VT231 and EL34 mullards on mine. have...- Roasty
- Post #67
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
Thanks! that was useful info. my country uses UK plugs at the wall too. good to know no issues without dedicated grounding of the unit.- Roasty
- Post #299
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
for those using Puritan blocks, did u ground them? what happens if you don't?- Roasty
- Post #287
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
I salute your strength of mind!! :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: I considered the icon4pro but I don't think I could get used to the form factor. hmm there is one last balanced unit available..- Roasty
- Post #95
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
please do! that dac is one I would consider truly end game. I'd take one in a heartbeat if money was not an issue. unfortunately reality kicks in and this is one game I can't participate in LOL. Thanks man! that's reassuring. communications with Tim/Axiom leave a bit to be desired though.. I...- Roasty
- Post #49
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
wishing all the best for this thread, @goldwerger! will add some random thoughts from me. The MSB Select 2 dac really spoiled everything for me. I find myself thinking about it a lot LOL. perhaps in another life. if you guys have a chance to try one, please do. it sounds so natural and...- Roasty
- Post #36
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Focal Utopia General Discussion
have u tried swapping the cables from L and R channels? those are Lemo connectors. there is a sliding barrel that u can pull to release the catch to pull them out from the headphone cups.- Roasty
- Post #20,605
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum