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Newbie question : Anyone tired "Coldheat" soldering kits?
Hi I am wondering if anyone has tried the "coldheat" soldering kits? It looks interesting, but I am not sure if it is just some marketing BS or it really works. Thank you. http://www.coldheat.com/products.php- MoLtoSoLo
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Headphone plug question
Hi I have a Berning microZOTL amp. While it is pretty nice, sometimes I find it a bit unconvenient. While I am listening to headphones, the speaker out is still active. So I need to unplug the speaker if I don't want bother anyone. I heard there's a kind of headphone plug can solve my...- MoLtoSoLo
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Which play(foobar2000, WinAmp,...etc) are you using now? And why?
Hi Now let's talk about the players. Which one do you prefer? Are they all sound the same? I am using the foobar2000 now. It is ok, but I hope I can have something more convenient, easier to manage, a bit prettier. At the same time, I want the best sound quality possible. There are a few...- MoLtoSoLo
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what kind of lossless format are you using? And why?
Hi I am pretty new in the computer sound, and I really don't know how to pick a lossless format for me. It would be great if you can provide me some suggestion. First, I need a true "lossless" format. If it's easy to use, or can save me some space will be a plus, but I want the best sound I...- MoLtoSoLo
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looking for good deal for RME 96/8 PAD soundcard
Hi I am going to get a RME 96/8 PAD soundcard. I am wondering if anyone know a place can give me a good price? Thanks a lot first.- MoLtoSoLo
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A computer based digital source plan - budget version
Hi After done some research, I have found a few examples of using a computer based digital source with good result. (using EAC, play .WAV from HD via a good soundcard) Like products from VRS audio or Denon. This might be a way to have good sound in a convenient way. My plan is pretty simple...- MoLtoSoLo
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Computer based digital source ~ from Denon
I don't know if anyone posted this already. I think this might be the future. http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/akiba...etc_pcms1.html http://it.enorth.com.cn/system/2003/...00595232.shtml It's about $2000 USD, and the power supply along is almost $600 USD.- MoLtoSoLo
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A new CD player or ???
Hi I have the Philips 963SA, after some little tweak I am fine with the SACD and some "Audiophile" red-book CD listening. But I have a lot of early recordings, these sound terrible. How can I improve the listening experience? Will a higher level CD player solve the problem? Will a better CD...- MoLtoSoLo
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Anyone got the new Sony DVP-NC555ES yet?
Hello Anyone got the new sony nc555es yet? It seems very nice. The price is good, it plays anything except DVD-A. Since the C555ES and the C222ES is hard to find now, anyone wanna get this instead? Well, I am very interested.- MoLtoSoLo
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My little K1000 cables experiment
I did a little experiment with the K1000 headphone extension cable. The whole experiment time is 3 month. I was using two kind of cable body; Tara Labs 2+2 Bi-Wire Speaker cable and Canare 4S11 Star Quad cable. I made them in different length to see if it matters. I use the expensive Audio Art...- MoLtoSoLo
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HD650 is out , in Germany.
Hi I just found this, http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser..._aktuell_hd650 Looks good. By the way, anyone know German?- MoLtoSoLo
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Need speaker Recommandation
Hi I am in the market for a pair of nice bookshelf speakers. I need it to be SET friendly and sound like the K1000. The speakers I have in mind are from the Triangle line, or from the Coincident line. Anyone has some experience with these speakers? Thank you very much.- MoLtoSoLo
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What are the differences between CPX3 and MPX3?
Hi To everyone in the NY meeting, I envy you guys. Could someone please clear this for me? The little CPX3 is just stunning looking at it. I like the copper look. And a better headphone jack position But what are the differences between these two amps? From what I can guess, the CPX3 use...- MoLtoSoLo
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K1000 cable
Hi I'd like to confirm that how to make the K1000 4pin-XLR to stereo 1/4 jack. There are numbers on the female 4 pin XLR. From what I can see, it's like this. 1 L+ 2 L- 3 R+ 4 R- Is this correct? Thank you very much.- MoLtoSoLo
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the difference between Singlepower Supra and MPX3?
Hi Could someone in the wonderful Chicago meeting describe the difference between Supra(the flagship model) and the MPX3(the medium model)? Thank you.- MoLtoSoLo
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Power Cord : 0.999(3N) silver or 8N copper
Hi I am going to make some DIY Power cords. I need some advise on the wire. Should I choose 3N silver or 8N copper? Will the difference be huge? Thank you all.- MoLtoSoLo
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Where can I buy some cheap Silver tubed wire?
Hi I am looking for some good silver tubed wire for some Power Cord DIY. Can someone share his source? Thank you.- MoLtoSoLo
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Where can I test my tubes in NYC?
Hi I am wondering where can I test my tubes in NYC? I have a Fisher 400 and I want to check if I need to place any tube on it. Anyone know if there's a place like some friendly audio shop can test my tubes for me for some reasonable charge? Thank you very much.- MoLtoSoLo
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Zcable Lighting power cord
Hi I am very interested in these Zcable entry level power cord. Anyone got some experience with them? How is it compare to other sub hundred dollars power cords? Thanks a lot.- MoLtoSoLo
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A possible discount on the HOT Sony CD3000
Here is the chance to buy these babies I am in the market to buy a pair of CD3000. So I took a long shot, I emailed Kohn at Audiocube and said there are a lot of interests in Head-Fi about CD3000s. If he can give us some discount, there might be a lot of people pull the trigger. I got the...- MoLtoSoLo
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Funky Speakers
check this out http://www.synfactory.com/ anyone has any experience with these?- MoLtoSoLo
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Fisher 400 Power line upgrade
Hi I want to upgrade the power line of my Fisher 400 from the "factory grey line" to some decent units. Could you please suggest me some good cable to do the job? I was trying to get some "shielded mains cable" or "double AC shielded cable" like in...- MoLtoSoLo
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Fixed line out and variable line out?
What are the differences between fixed line out and variable line out? Thank you.- MoLtoSoLo
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The position of your CD Player
Usually I just put my CD player and my amp on the ground. But yesterday I read an article about improving the sound by put the heavy amp on top of the CD player. What do you think?- MoLtoSoLo
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Newbie question~ How to ground in a wood box?
Hello all: I am a newbie in DIY world. Here's the stupid question, how to ground in a wood case? Thank you very much.- MoLtoSoLo
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