The default power supply bundled with the Dacmini IS the "Premium Stability" power supply. It's a bigger power brick that has a DC connector on one end (connects to Dacmini) and an male IEC socket on the other end (to power cable).   You plug the mains side of an IEC appliance lead to the...

I too ordered the pre-amp version aka variable output mod. And so it is ultra flexible. I've replaced a class A preamplifier and dac and headphone amplifier all with the one unit. Of course I'd pay even more for selectable fixed/variable output, motorized remote volume control, updated form...

After a 5 week wait, they've finally arrived.   Worth the wait?   Build/finish- 4.5 stars. Features- 4.5 stars Sound- 5 stars   As a D/A converter, no difference to my Apogee gear. Except not just for OSX, but for Windows, Linux, Xbox 360, PS3, TV, PVR, Squeezebox, CD player... ...

A $150 printer doesn't even come with a USB cable, and that is a worldwide standard. An IEC power cable is country specific, and costs a few dollars. Chances are you already have one laying around...

Is anyone still waiting for their shipment notification? No news if my unit has been despatched, in transit etc..

Better dynamics, better bass, fuller sound.   I don't have a Squeezebox Boom, but I have a Squeezebox 3/Classic and the headphone output on that is low powered.   Running off an dedicated amplifier, even a simple/cheap one like an Altoids make a big difference because there is a big...

Hi,   I'm looking for a coiled cable to suit my Sennheiser HD600.   Does such a cable exist?   I'm not interested in audiophile aftermarket cables. Durability is paramount.

Hi, I recently had 2 pairs of Koss KSC clip-on earphones shipped to me (WA, Australia) from USA. Arrived in a week, USPS First Class International shipping. Cost was $8. Next week I've got a pair of Shure IEMs coming in from Amazon (US). Shipping cost will be $6. I'll let you know when...

Thanks PeterDLai, What a great technique. I tried this and yes it did add the KSC35 to my shopping cart. But unfortunately I'm in Australia, and Koss wont let me do online shopping. (Online orders must be placed using a US address) Still the best exercise headphone IMHO. What else have...

I've DJed for 8 hours non-stop with Sennheiser HD25. In a club environment with 90dB+ continuous. The slightly boosted bass means that I can turn down the volume (protect my ears) and not skip a beat. In the privacy of my own home I enjoy the same headphones. When I go record shopping I carry...

I prefer Rotel amplification. More neutral. Some say it's brighter or harsher than the NAD, but that's because the C320/C320bee/340/C350 tend to be warm, And that's compared to many other amps, not just the Rotel.

The C542 is a direct replacement for the 541i, and it intended to hit the exact same price point. The $699 retail price is undoubtedly an Australian price. (equivalent of 280 GBP or 450 USD), so yes Australia IS a heaven for NAD lovers.) Perhaps this was what Stymie Miasma saw?) It's...

Any decent poweramp will work. You already have the mixer so why buy a receiver, or even integrated amp? That said, save your money for lots of "top notch" vinyl and PRACTICE! Make like-minded friends- this will fast-track your progress/learning curve. All the best equipment isn't going to...

I wouldn't call Arcam overpriced. US/UK gear in Australia is overpriced in GENERAL. One of the few standouts is NAD gear- Australian enjoy even cheaper retail prices than UK retail prices. eg. the 330 pound (UK) C541i/C542 retails for $AU$699- the equivalent of only 280 pounds. Knowing...

Hello, Has anyone had experience with the Denon DCM 280/380 multi-CD changers? I was considering the NAD C542 but like the idea of a 5 disc changer with .mp3 capability... (don't hit me!)

I burn all my audio CDRs at the lowest speed my burner allows (8X)- works fine. At 24X the player sometimes has difficulties reading the TOC, skipping tracks, or working with the anti-shock turned on (i go jogging with it)

There's not a big price difference in Aussie bookshelfs. They all come in at around $700. You could pretty much choose between every entry-level bookshelf on all the bigger manufacturers (Tannoy, KEF, NHT etc) The big savings are to be had on floorstanding models. The cost saving is in the...

Has anyone in Australia audition the well-like PSB Alpha B speaker? How much does it go for around here? What did you think? Is it suitable for _real_ bookshelf use? Or do they need stands? I will be partnering it with either a 10wpc microhifi system (Panasonic SC-PM03( or an ordinary...

I have LOTS of CDR, of various brands and prices (from 15cents per disc nonames to 50c per disc TDK/Kodak etc) and do not have any difficulty using them in the SL-CT470. From memory though, the player does not handle CDRW though. (only tried this once a long time ago so someone please correct...

Hello j-curve, Thanks to your writeup on the MSCA have decided to take the plunge and have a go at the SCA. I could not locate the PCB from Dick Smith, so will proabably buy the kit from Altronics, plus other parts to perform your modifications. It's part of my grand plan of putting a...

Looking to build my first headphone amp. My local electronics store (bit like Radio Shack? in US) has this kit headphone amp kit From the specs does it look ok? I can go in the store and get more details if necessary.

HappymaN: How much ($AU) did you get the UD-M30 for? Did it come with Mission speakers or Denon speakers? When I went to buy the UDM30 in Australia it came with Denon SCM30 speakers. In this configuration I did not experience the kind of quality that deserves the rave reviews it receives...

Really, for portable use 64Kbit Ogg or WMA 8 seems ok. Gone are the days of weird and obvious artifacts like ringing/flanging. To be honest when you've got portable phones on and in a noisy environment the difference between these and uncompressed PCM is hardly noticeable.

The 497 and 212 are both silver. Some like the look of em, but to me they look cheap and plasticky. (I wouldn't be caught dead walking around with big silver cups to my ears.) Perhaps try the 202 (black); much more conspicious and not so large. Sound good too.

I was at my local record store last week and realised they've changed all the headphones. Every listening station (Technics SL1200Mk2 -> Sony integrated amp) is now outfitted with the Sennheiser HD 202. Usually I bring my own headphones in (usually KSC35, rarely HD25) but I was curious and...