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post #2026 of 3981
12/8/08 at 8:49am
Yeah, I can't say that I have used anything to produce line art. If someone does know how to do one in line art, then maybe they could give us some ideas. Maybe someone could make a pencil drawing from the original in Photoshop. My imaging software didn't have that option.
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post #2027 of 3981
12/8/08 at 11:58am
Gentlemen, if you will permit the designer to say just a few things.

Most of all, I want to thank all of you for the time and effort you have put into getting the best out of the Bijou. And for taking the time to listen to lots of music to really evaluate its SQ. I have, of course, been reading your comments (which are consistent with my sense of the amp) and have been grateful that the amp has been worth your effort.

And, I really appreciate the offer of the emblem. I am happy to receive it.

I have thought about a commercial version of the Bijou, but I'd like to wait a little while as I am working on two other projects right at this moment.

However, with regard to a commercial Bijou, there is, unfortunately, a British company that markets a headphone amp called the Bijou. I chose this name a long time ago, but they might have TM protection on use of the name. I haven't looked into this in detail, but it could be true. Would be great if it's not though.

In any case, thanks again.
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post #2028 of 3981
12/8/08 at 12:20pm
Yes, everything in it's time.

We are truly the beneficiaries of the amp. Mine sounds better each day.
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post #2029 of 3981
12/8/08 at 12:33pm
would this free conversion program work: VextraSoft. Raster to Vector Conversion Software. Vectorize Your Images and Photo. ?

i downloaded it, and converted the jpeg drawing to a vector drawing with the "Wizard" function, but i have no idea what i'm doing. does the image need to be printed, or can you save it as a file and send it to FPE. i know zero about 'puters.

would .pdf files work? there are some free .jpeg to .pdf coversion programs.
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post #2030 of 3981
12/8/08 at 4:43pm
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would this free conversion program work: VextraSoft. Raster to Vector Conversion Software. Vectorize Your Images and Photo. ?

i downloaded it, and converted the jpeg drawing to a vector drawing with the "Wizard" function, but i have no idea what i'm doing. does the image need to be printed, or can you save it as a file and send it to FPE. i know zero about 'puters.

would .pdf files work? there are some free .jpeg to .pdf coversion programs.
That looks cool, and I'll try it tonight. The laser engravers say anything will work, but non-vector files will be diffused / fuzzy, so I want to make this as good as possible. They work with the actual file, so print reproduction is not part of the process. Line art will apparently make the x,y graphing a lot crisper.

The plan is to do some on different material - I have a range of exotic woods (and may obtain some more - but the bocote, rosewood, koa, pecan) may look ok... along with some 6061 aluminum. Now, to figure out what size.
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post #2031 of 3981
12/8/08 at 4:49pm
As far as FPE goes, the only way to import graphics is by using HPGL. This is graphics language created by HP. I don't know why they chose this one.

So the image needs to be translated to HPGL. I think the dBel84 knows how to do this.
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post #2032 of 3981
12/8/08 at 6:37pm
HPGL is more a printer control format. Probably the native input of the machine they use.
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post #2033 of 3981
12/8/08 at 7:16pm
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As far as FPE goes, the only way to import graphics is by using HPGL. This is graphics language created by HP. I don't know why they chose this one.

So the image needs to be translated to HPGL. I think the dBel84 knows how to do this.
yes the dBel84 knows how to do this

send me a decent res image and I will either convert it or redo it into HPGL

..dB
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post #2034 of 3981
12/8/08 at 7:27pm
to nitpick...the gem is slightly skewed to the right in reference to the black base in the linked image. I donno if anybody cares or not, but I just thought I'd point that out before we immortalize the image by laserbeaming it into someone's amp.

edit: and in the interest of not adding any more off topic jumble to this thread, I add these comments in an Edit. It's funny that you guys mention the Pali Gap and the word "flying." My family is from Hawaii and the wind is INSANE up there. Enough to pick me up off the ground as a small child many years ago. I have yet to hear the hendrix song tho. But there are many things I have yet to experience. /bows to the elders, haha
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post #2035 of 3981
12/8/08 at 8:05pm
I will create a higher resolution image, with the correction of the skewed base, and post a link to it on this thread. Probably late this evening. Then dB can work his magic.
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post #2036 of 3981
12/8/08 at 10:33pm
excellent team work gentlemen.

i think my 6n1p are now "clean".

the HD650 are heavenly with orchestral,reggae, and electronica. i'm prefering the K701 with smaller chamber works and ECM label stuff. the K701 do need to be cranked-up a skosh (closer to 80 dB) before they come on song though, but never fatiguing.
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post #2037 of 3981
12/9/08 at 7:32pm
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excellent team work gentlemen.

i think my 6n1p are now "clean".

the HD650 are heavenly with orchestral,reggae, and electronica. i'm prefering the K701 with smaller chamber works and ECM label stuff. the K701 do need to be cranked-up a skosh (closer to 80 dB) before they come on song though, but never fatiguing.
If you like the 6n1p's...you gotta try 6H30's. I haven't heard the NOS originals that Ferrari has...but the new stock available is reasonable and is a step up.

I have been using Grado 325i's. Most here use Senns. I'm very pleased with the sound of the Grado's. So much so that I am considering a balanced Bijou with Grado GS1000's (ok...it's a dream). What, if any...changes should I consider for the lower impedance?

Lastly... I have both a Buffalo and a 24 chip DDDAC DAC's as sources. The Buffalo was purchased as a precurser to the balanced Bijou. But...since I added Russian teflons to the output of the DDDAC, the Buff is not even close. Makes me wonder what a balanced DDDAC and the balanced Bijou would do. I'm telling you...remastered classic Rush is absolutely phenominal (especially Xanadu) with my 24 chip dddac, SE bijou (with 6H30's and Regal's mod (very important!)) and Grado 325i's.
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post #2038 of 3981
12/9/08 at 8:44pm
I'll try to get the new image tonight instead.
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post #2039 of 3981
12/9/08 at 9:10pm
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If you like the 6n1p's...you gotta try 6H30's. I haven't heard the NOS originals that Ferrari has...but the new stock available is reasonable and is a step up. .
I looked hard at this, but REALLY, REALLY do not want to change the resistors to do so - is there some middle where 6n1p and 6H30 can coexist?

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Lastly... I have both a Buffalo and a 24 chip DDDAC DAC's as sources. The Buffalo was purchased as a precurser to the balanced Bijou. But...since I added Russian teflons to the output of the DDDAC, the Buff is not even close. Makes me wonder what a balanced DDDAC and the balanced Bijou would do. I'm telling you...remastered classic Rush is absolutely phenominal (especially Xanadu) with my 24 chip dddac, SE bijou (with 6H30's and Regal's mod (very important!)) and Grado 325i's.

Ok, dangit, I did buy '2112' Sunday JUST for 'Passage to Bangkok', but the whole thing, including the stinking 21 minute overture (that you cannot skip through) sounded amazing. Still can't quite squirm my way through 'Strangiata' (I know it isn't here, just sayin)... and, Neil Young's Martin D-45 on 'Double Live Rust' is spectacular. The Bijou is not the most all-around performer, but just stunning when she hits a song she likes.... tears in the eyes stunning.
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post #2040 of 3981
12/9/08 at 9:40pm
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I looked hard at this, but REALLY, REALLY do not want to change the resistors to do so - is there some middle where 6n1p and 6H30 can coexist?




Ok, dangit, I did buy '2112' Sunday JUST for 'Passage to Bangkok', but the whole thing, including the stinking 21 minute overture (that you cannot skip through) sounded amazing. Still can't quite squirm my way through 'Strangiata' (I know it isn't here, just sayin)... and, Neil Young's Martin D-45 on 'Double Live Rust' is spectacular. The Bijou is not the most all-around performer, but just stunning when she hits a song she likes.... tears in the eyes stunning.

You either love Rush, or you hate 'em. Of course you know which camp I am in.

And of course to elaborate...I am now listening to "La Villa Strangiato" at MAX (pegged) volume, absolutely clear... very close to a religious experience with a SE version. Makes me crave your amp!

I'm willing to travel to compare... (I'm in SW Michigan). I'd love to show off the DDDAC. I really believe it's the best match for the Bijou.

BTW... as far as classic Rush goes...you've got to hear the remastered "a farewell to kings". There is a little noise in the background...but ...absolutely kicks butt. Check out Cygnus X1 after several beers at maximum volume. You won't be disappointed.
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