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Originally Posted by jamato8
 I have used and use interstage coupling but those transformers have to really be made right and they can pick up hum. I have mine encased in mu metal. Transformers are an art and good ones are very costly. I have output transformers in my home dac and the transformers alone cost over a 1000 dollars and this is for a dac not a power amp.
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Originally Posted by SR-71Panorama
So I was wondering...
1) Does this unit come w/ an external PSU like the one in the Zana photo on the EC website? 2) Could you list the I/O of the back of the unit, or possibly take a photo of it?  3) Do you know if this feature of "taking the balancing transformers in and out of circuit" is intended for the public release, or is that an extra special sauce he just included for you? 4) Lastly, is there a benefit to taking the transformers out of circuit with headphones, the way you found it to be for speakers? (I'm not too familiar with the mechanics of transformers)  |
there are 3 rca inputs, 1 xlr input and one xlr output and one rca output. The production modle will be different and will may scrap the outs for speaker taps.
I an pretty sure the line knob that controls the inputs trannys would remain as they also flip between the 4 pin headphone jack and the 1/4 inch.
you last question is 1/4 jack is always single ended and in the balanced mode it does not function, the xlr does function in either mode as do they speakers. I believe Craig wanted to be able to hear the iron in and out.
