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Over ear wireless planars with LDAC
Are there any other over ear planars with LDAC besides the Hifiman Deva Pro?- lordearl
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DAP with digital USB output
Has anyone come across a DAP which has a digital USB output port or mode? I'm trying to test a non-oversampling DAC which only has a USB input, but most of the DAPs available only have coaxial digital outputs.- lordearl
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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DAPs with digital volume control (not analog)
Are there any DAPs that control the volume in the digital realm rather than via analog attenuation?- lordearl
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DAP with app for remote control
Are there any DAPs which have associated apps which could be installed on phones or laptops to control the DAP remotely over wifi?- lordearl
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DAP with phone functions
Apart from the Cowon Z2 which has VOIP style phone functions, does anyone know of a DAP which has phone capabilities equivalent to an iphone or samsung? The IT programming behind telephony is rather simple, so it strikes me as strange that ibasso, cowon or HIFIMAN haven't included 3G or 4G...- lordearl
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DAP with remote function (web-based or handheld)
Anyone know of a portable FLAC/OGG player which can be remote controlled via a web based interface (IPAD etc), or even has its own remote? Reason being I'd like to be able to simply have the DAP on my home speaker system, then when leaving for a few days or commuting, etc, unplug it from the...- lordearl
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phone + usb/spdif converter
I've been using a laptop + Audio-GD Digital Interface (USB to SPDIF converter) with Foobar as the media player. In the interest of storing my music just on a single device rather than constantly backing up between a laptop and a phone, does anyone know if there is a phone available that...- lordearl
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USB converter with AES/EBU output
I have a CEC DAC which only does 24/192 through its xlr (aes/ebu) digital input. What options are there for a usb->spdif converter that has aes/ebu output? Currently, I'm using this one: ...- lordearl
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Headamp with LDR attenuator
I've recently finished my latest project and have put together some photos and a few comments after about 50 hours of burn-in time. This unit has two functions: (1) Headphone Amp (2) Preamp There is an LDR volume attenuator which controls the Headphone Amp volume, and also the...- lordearl
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Spend my money!
Recently did this build and love it so much I'm going to do a premium build with upgraded components. What can you guys recommend for the following; Resistors (need to be 1/4W or 1/2W, previously used metal film) 2 pcs 10uF 25V capacitors (these are the supply caps) 2 pcs 100pF 50V...- lordearl
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SKA Headamp Build - Pics Attached
Hi Gang, Well I originally posted about this headphone amp to see if anyone was interested in a joint build - there were no takers so I flew solo. It's my first project from woe to go, and it was AWESOME FUN!! It's a headphone amp from fellow Aussie Greg Ball (not sure if he is a member...- lordearl
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SKA headamp - build thread
Anyone interested in doing a concurrent build of this amp? HeadAmp Cheap, easy and meant to sound ace!- lordearl
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Esound E5-M
Anyone here also using this cd player? I bought mine not long ago as an upgrade to the Cambridge 640C - without a doubt it has redefined the term 'upgrade' for me! So far I have only used the "class A" RCA outputs, but am considering using the "class AB" XLR outputs using a Cardas XLR->RCA...- lordearl
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Cowon S9 - Where to buy in Hong Kong
Will be there for a few weeks shortly....anyone have some local knowledge to share?- lordearl
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1 MALE to 2 FEMALE rca splitter
I have a single source (DAC) and want to run it into a preamp/power amp and into a separate, dedicated headphone amp. Only problem is that there is only one non-variable output on the DAC. If I use a 1 male to 2 rca female splitter, will this; (a) degrade sound quality in any way (b) lower...- lordearl
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Review: MGL Audio Labs DACPre
** This is a copy from the headamps forum as I realised it's quite relevant for DACs with computers as sources** Well after a month or so of waiting for my MGL Audio Labs DACPre (preamp + DAC + headphone amplifier) to be built and sent from Austria to Australia (yes, there is a difference all...- lordearl
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Review: MGL Audio Labs DACPre
...X10, I can listen for three to five hours on these other amps. After using the the DACPre for 50 hours, I feel, along with the Vincent KHV-1 **note I've used this amp for about 5 hours only** I could have sat at my desk and been there for the entire 50 hours. The DACPre handily comes with...- lordearl
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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HEADPHONE AMPS IN SYDNEY (Australia)
Anyone know where to shop?- lordearl
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STELLO HP100 or VINCENT KHV-1
Can get these headphone preamps locally with the Stello being about $250 AUD more expensive. Can anyone justify whether the Stello is worth the extra $$? I doubt ppl out there have listened to both, but I can't tell from the specs whether one would be better. I'm using K701s as cans and an...- lordearl
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Device to connect USB to DAC
I have a DAC which only has optical and coax inputs - would something like the Xitel MD-Port DG2 be suitable enough and not degrade SQ? Or would it be wiser to invest more money in a usb-> coaxial converter such as the Pop Pulse Digital Link II? Pop Pulse Digital Link II- lordearl
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Best Laptop for Audio
(1) Is there any laptop which offers better on board digital out than other models around? (2) If using usb out to a usb-dac, can some laptops offer better sub out than others?- lordearl
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Cowon S9 - where to buy in Hong Kong?
Is this DAP widely available in HK? Anyone know roughly what they retail for there?- lordearl
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White Powdery Substance - RCA Interconnects
I bought some Chord Crimson interconnects, and whilst they sound great, there's a lumpy white substance on the interior of the RCA connectors -- is this normal or should I try to scrape it off?- lordearl
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Glass Fiber Toslink
Does anyone have a link to an ebay seller who has toslink cables made of glass fiber? None of the manufacturers in the US seem to ship to Australia. Cheers.- lordearl
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TPA6120
Does anyone have much experience with this chip? I'm comparing a headamp with this chip (MGL mini DACPre) and the discrete circuit which ships with the Audio-GD Compass. Would a cheap discrete circuit like this compete with the TPA6120?- lordearl
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