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Feb 5, 2010 at 9:48 PM Post #1,231 of 1,284
The IVY III is the same size as the BUF32S, which is to say 2x the width of the Buffalo II but the same length. It has mounting holes that are aligned with the Buffalo II holes so that the Buffalo II can mount easily on top of the IVY III. The Buffalo II outputs also exactly align with the IVY-III inputs for nice short signal path.
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Cheers!
Russ
 
Feb 7, 2010 at 12:12 AM Post #1,237 of 1,284
Assuming you are using two Buffalos in dual-mono, it would be in your best interest to use two IVY. You can however use one IVY.
Edit: Actually I don't think it will matter as much with the IVY III... Just use one, you'll save money that way.

Yes, you can use unbalanced and balanced simultaneously. Just adjust your setup accordingly (XLR jacks, RCA jacks, etc)

The transformers are separate from the kit.
 
Feb 7, 2010 at 12:18 AM Post #1,238 of 1,284
Well, we were really thinking that is someone were to go nutso and use dual-mono, they would use two IVYs, then the SE output of each IVY would actually be used as the balanced outputs. In dual mono mode, we invert the phase on 4 of the DACs, so at the Ballsie outputs, you would use L+, GND and R+ as balanced out.
 
Feb 7, 2010 at 12:38 AM Post #1,239 of 1,284
Basically in Dual Mono the SE output from the selected channel (lets say left) will be in phase, and the SE output from the opposite side (lets say right) would be opposite phase. You take them both and you have a single balanced channel. If you want SE you can add a Ballsie lite, or just take the normal phase output.
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Its up to you.

If you need SE, I would strongly suggest using the Ballsie Lite otherwise you really are not gaining anything from the dual mono setup and might as well just use one BII stereo.

Cheers!
Russ
 
Feb 7, 2010 at 1:37 AM Post #1,241 of 1,284
Wow, from what I saw, the first batch was sold out in 3 minutes.

Edit: Actually, looks like it's still available..oops..
 
Feb 7, 2010 at 2:07 AM Post #1,243 of 1,284
brian, do I need to get new volumite software from you? are there new filters and control that will make the DIP not work?
 
Feb 7, 2010 at 2:08 PM Post #1,245 of 1,284
I'm going to slowly upgrade my existing Buffalo24/IVY combo (link in sig), if funds are good....... so I will definitely stick with the IVY III, to keep the casework clean. No new holes, and stackability is a great win, and I'm stoked TPA went back to the original form factor.

Power will be a single Placid BP for the IVY III, and two halves of a LCDPS for VD and VA, as per my current setup.
 
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