Recent content by warp08
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Sennheiser HD 700: Officially Unveiled at CES 2012!
it seems you can add the D4 to that list...that ruined my day http://nikonrumors.com/2012/02/08/first-nikon-d4-shipment-delayed-till-march-15th.aspx/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NikonRumors+%28NikonRumors.com%29&utm_content=FaceBook- warp08
- Post #1,556
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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REVIEW: Ray Samuels Audio Dark Star solid state headphone amplifier
Quote: Since the spikes screw in all you need to do is rotate out (extend) the one where there is a bit of gap to close it. Problem solved.- warp08
- Post #223
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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iBasso DX100:24 bit for bit, PG 1> Reviews & Impressions, Downloads, VIDEO, NEW Firmware 1.4.2.
Quote: LOL, John, I guess you're not upgrading to the Nikon D4 and the new Sony XQD cards http://click.e.adorama.com/?qs=614e218312af2dcabd77a18139a461962d3fe0261cda69a2a5aae0a0c19080178ed82e6c6e2ae26e5437dba157bc91d6 I got two on preorder. Ouch.- warp08
- Post #547
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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iBasso DX100:24 bit for bit, PG 1> Reviews & Impressions, Downloads, VIDEO, NEW Firmware 1.4.2.
Quote: As the HM-801 does not have SPDIF out, this is not possible. It does have an analog line-out, which is an excellent source for the JH3A on a desktop, but not for a mobile rig due to bulk. I continue to enjoy the HM-801 for 24/88 or 24/96 material with the balanced amp...- warp08
- Post #546
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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New Hifiman Headphone HE-400 is out
Quote: I apologize, but as I said I only had a very short time to spend with these. Normally I wouldn't even post about an experience but this has happened in my home using familiar equipment and recordings. There is a common misconception held that amplification loudness vs...- warp08
- Post #167
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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New Hifiman Headphone HE-400 is out
By sheer coincidence and happenstance, I had a brief amount of time to spend with a near-production level prototype of the HE-400s, courtesy of Fang. Actually, not just the HE-400 but the new EF6 amplifier, which was a unit approved for production. Let me emphasize a few things...- warp08
- Post #161
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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REVIEW: Ray Samuels Audio Dark Star solid state headphone amplifier
Quote: The Gold pot with the discrete array relays alone would be a significant price increase in terms of cost, but the Gold is just a better performing product sonically even if you disregard the higher sample rates which is not yet a major concern of mine, despite the fact some...- warp08
- Post #143
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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REVIEW: Ray Samuels Audio Dark Star solid state headphone amplifier
Quote: No, I haven't. Both of those products have excellent reputation, but I just went with what I know worked for me before. Didn't mean to imply the Zodiac line is the only game in town, but it sure is an option to consider.- warp08
- Post #142
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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REVIEW: Ray Samuels Audio Dark Star solid state headphone amplifier
Quote: There most certainly is a difference, although I've never owned the base Zodiac model and only started with the Plus. Then upgraded the Gold, added a Voltikus when it became available and was stupid enough to sell the combo in May. Now I've purchased them again. I could go on an...- warp08
- Post #139
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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REVIEW: Ray Samuels Audio Dark Star solid state headphone amplifier
Quote: I believe the Apache puts out less than 1 WPC from the balanced outputs and that will not make the HE-6 very happy. It will drive it, but only so-so. It's comparable how the SR71B drives it. The LCD2/3 should be fair game, but again best with the Dark Star. The T1 and the...- warp08
- Post #130
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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REVIEW: Ray Samuels Audio Dark Star solid state headphone amplifier
Quote: Pretty good combo, yes. This is the 2nd time I've bought this DAC and it's still a best under $5K and probably under $10K as well. But it requires a ton of burn-in to fully mature. The Voltikus is a must have option. The only thing it would improve on the built in OCX clock...- warp08
- Post #129
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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REVIEW: Ray Samuels Audio Dark Star solid state headphone amplifier
This may help judging the size. I actually moved down the Dark Star to pair with my Zodiac Gold+Voltikus combo. Nothing fancy just straight USB from my MacBook Pro for now. If you are familiar with the Zodiac DACs you should have a rough idea. The top shelf of my rack will host a BHSE...- warp08
- Post #125
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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HM-801 Balanced Amplifier Module
Quote: Nothing has changed with the base design by adding the balanced amp module and augmenting the analog board. The digital board has a USB-mini socket that enables the HM-801 to be used as a USB DAC from a computer. Sadly, no SPDIF input is provided.- warp08
- Post #87
- Forum: HIFIMAN Premier Sponsor Forum
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REVIEW: Ray Samuels Audio Dark Star solid state headphone amplifier
Sorry, that's actually a modded A-10. I do not own a B-52 as of yet. Quote:- warp08
- Post #124
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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REVIEW: Ray Samuels Audio Dark Star solid state headphone amplifier
Quote: Actually the B-52 has a similar chassis design to the A-10 pictured above (minus the extrusions) and they are much bigger and heavier than the Dark Star.- warp08
- Post #123
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum