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Opening a Lyr 3
Hey folks. I wanted to open my Lyr 3 and add in a multibit card that I own. I have a Jotunheim and I can get that open pretty easy by simply loosening the hex screw on the volume knob and removing it. However, my Lyr 3 has no screw on the knob so I have no idea how to get it off. Schiit...- ciphercomplete
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Pardon the slightly stupid question: RE cable testing
Hello all, I just bought about 10 foot of bulk wireworld cable off Ebay. Its a four wire cable that I will use for a four pin xlr cable to replace my Audio GD ACSS cables. My problem is that the cable has a red wire, a white wire, and two black wires. I don't want to cross things up so how do...- ciphercomplete
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Balanced Havana
http://dhost.info/mhdtlab/havana balanced.htm I am admittedly not a huge fan of the single ended version of this DAC. But it does have a lot of fans here so here you go. (I don't know if this old news or not). A friend of mine who loves his single ended Havana plans on buying this...- ciphercomplete
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Has anyone tried the Woo Audio 22 yet?
I was going to order the Woo Audio 2 but then I saw this beauty. I couldn't find any impressions threads though so I'm assuming that it has not been available that long.- ciphercomplete
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Beta 22 without volume control?
Does the design allow for such an implementation? The reason why I ask is that I recently bought a Wyred 4 Sound ST Preamp which I received today and it is easily the most transparent and best sounding volume control device I have ever heard. It is currently hooked up to my speaker set up but I...- ciphercomplete
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Speakers that sound like your headphones
I was at a friends house the other day and I couldn't help but notice how much his VMPS Tower II se speakers sounded like my HD650s. I mean it was dead on, so dead on that I am considering getting the newer version of these speakers, the RM2s. Has anyone had a experience like this? I...- ciphercomplete
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Why in the world did April Music stop making the Stello CDT 200?
Does anyone know? I just got my first listen of this thing today and it is incredible. Easily the best source I have heard when paired with either of my DACS. And this is coming from someone who didn't think a transport would make this huge of a difference. Its just ones and zeros is what I...- ciphercomplete
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Vanguard CDM12 Pro Transport from Pacific Valve
Anybody have any experience with this transport? Vanguard CDM12 Pro- ciphercomplete
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Sennheiser HD650 vs Goldring DR-150
I loaned my third pair (yes third pair, I sold the first two) of Goldring DR-150s to a friend of mine sometime in October 08’. In the interim I bought the Sennheiser HD650 and sold the HD580 and purchased a new dac and amp. Long story short, I got the cans back this past weekend. I plugged...- ciphercomplete
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Where is the best place to get a pair of AUdio Technica AD2000?
The best mix of price, reliability etc. Thanks- ciphercomplete
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I've got that AD2000 itch again.
Thinking about pulling the trigger on a pair. The problem is that I just bought a pair of AKG K340s from a fellow headfier and I got back my pair of Goldring DR-150s from a buddy of mine (I forgot how awesome they sound). Something has to give because I can barely divide time between 3...- ciphercomplete
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Denon D5000 and high gain amps
Quick question. I was looking at buying the D5000s but because of the opamps I have put in my amp I have to keep it on gain 10. So..., how do the Denons behave with high gain amps?- ciphercomplete
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I think I might go with the Brigatta DAC from Pacific Valve
For my next DAC. Has anyone heard much about it. I've googled a ton and everyone says its a great DAC. Its sold out right now but they have a wait queue. Basically I want to know if anyone has had a bad experience with one. The Brigatta Right now the other contenders; Stello DA100...- ciphercomplete
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Buffalo DAC
Has anyone heard one of these? I am in the market for a new DAC and right now I am down to either a Stello DA 100 or a Paradisea 3. However the Buffalo DAC sounds intriguing. Rockhopper is supposed to start prebuilding them. Buffalo DAC- ciphercomplete
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MHDT Labs DACs: Where is the best place to order?
I was looking at getting either a Constantine or Paridisea DAC but I don't have a clue where to order one. I read somewhere that they sold DACs on Ebay but I have had no luck finding them. Thanks.- ciphercomplete
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How many M^3 owners are out there? Roll Call
I'm just curious because I am loving mine right now. The K-501 with lots of bass, too good to be true. The HD650 and the K-701 sound remarkable as well. This thing has me itching to upgrade my DAC.- ciphercomplete
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I need to replace the elastics on my K701
Has anyone done this before? I just want to know how difficult it was before I start myself. Thanks.- ciphercomplete
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How hard is it to replace the elastics on the K701?
I have a smaller head and the elastics on my phones are just too weak. I constantly have to readjust them which is a problem I don't have with my k501. So how much do new elastics generally cost and how hard are they to replace? Thanks.- ciphercomplete
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$174 NEW Beyerdynamic DT 880 on Amazon.com
Amazon.com: beyerdynamic DT 880 Premium Headphones: Electronics That is if they are your cup of tea. Even if they aren't thats a solid price.- ciphercomplete
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UGHHH! K-501 pads
Is it possible to order a new pair of K-501 pads from AKG? I have only had mine for about 4 months and are already misshapen and fuzzy looking. I have heard that the K-601 pads don't have that silly 3-d form factor that the K-701 pads have so they might be what I get if I can't find a direct...- ciphercomplete
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Tube care and switching headphones
CAVEAT:If the maker of your amp gives you specific instructions for switching headphones then follow them, duh . My question is just an attempt to get at the technical reasons for doing this one way or another. I have searched this forum and the web for a while looking for a definitive way...- ciphercomplete
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How do I determine if a Amp delivers alot of current
I'm starting to look for a good solid state amp but I want to make sure it can deliver alot of current for my AKG k-501s and whatever other current hungry cans I buy in the future. What should I be looking for tech spec wise? Or should I just concern myself with watts per channel and forget the...- ciphercomplete
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AKG K240 MKII for sale on ebay
NEW AKG K240MKII Semi-Open Headphone for Studio Monitor - eBay (item 250251168385 end time May-29-08 20:13:48 PDT) I remember seeing pictures of AKGs revised headphone lineup but this is the first one I have seen for sale in the US. Has anybody heard these yet? Are they basically the same as...- ciphercomplete
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Audio Technica AD2000 or W5000
Anybody heard both? What genres of music do each excel at?- ciphercomplete
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Beresford TC-7510 OR ZERO DAC
Has anyone heard both of these? Couldn't find a single post comparing the two on the message board. I know both units have alot of owners. I am leaning toward the TC-7510 mainly because it has two sets of analog outputs. Plus it looks cool- ciphercomplete
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