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post #736 of 1284
6/5/09 at 11:22pm
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Originally Posted by JamesL View Post
I've seen a lot of opus/buffalo builds fit in 1u cases. I'm pretty sure the heatsinks are 1", if not less.
You can check the parts list on tpa's site.
Just measured them at 1.125" from bottom of board to top of heat sink...
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post #737 of 1284
6/6/09 at 7:53am
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Originally Posted by JamesL View Post
I've seen a lot of opus/buffalo builds fit in 1u cases. I'm pretty sure the heatsinks are 1", if not less.
You can check the parts list on tpa's site.
Yep, my Buffalo fit in a 1U case quite comfortably. You just have to use slightly shorter standoffs than TPA supply, and make sure you use the isolating washers on the heatsinks - just in case.
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post #738 of 1284
6/6/09 at 8:03am
Thanks for this info people. I was looking to ask about board sizes too, as I have a case I want to use for one later on.
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post #739 of 1284
6/10/09 at 9:58am
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Originally Posted by oneplustwo View Post
Hmm... so if you wanted to listen to the DAC directly with headphones what would you do? Have an adapter cable? What do people think about those male/female cable connectors?

Neutrik - Audio - convertCON - NC3FM-C
Oneplustwo, are you running all this from 2 or 3 transformers?
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post #740 of 1284
6/10/09 at 10:35am
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Originally Posted by oneplustwo View Post
Hmm... so if you wanted to listen to the DAC directly with headphones what would you do? Have an adapter cable? What do people think about those male/female cable connectors?

Neutrik - Audio - convertCON - NC3FM-C
I use Neutriks Female to Female XLR adapter. Works great.

Neutrik - Audio - Circular Adapters - NA3FF
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post #741 of 1284
6/10/09 at 2:15pm
I'll be running three transformers. One for each analog PSU and one for the digital PSU. It's hard for me to imagine the DAC itself being able to do what the beta would be able to do in addition, but I wanted to try it out given the feedback I've heard from Tom. I ended up getting the unisex connectors and they work pretty slick actually. A little chunky, but not too bad.
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post #742 of 1284
6/10/09 at 6:18pm
^ thanks oneplustwo.

Reading the TPA website it states that one tranformer cannot be used to power both LCBPS and LCDPS, as it will short to ground.

Can I power two LCBPS with the one transformer, is this ok. And are there any shortcomings if I opt for this configuration.
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post #743 of 1284
6/10/09 at 6:22pm
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Originally Posted by johnwmclean View Post
^ thanks oneplustwo.

Reading the TPA website it states that one tranformer cannot be used to power both LCBPS and LCDPS, as it will short to ground.

Can I power two LCBPS with the one transformer, is this ok. And are there any shortcomings if I opt for this configuration.
As long as you don't overload the transformer you should be ok.
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post #744 of 1284
6/10/09 at 6:23pm
I think you can... might want to upgrade the trafo to a higher VA unit. The only shortcoming is that it's not truly dual mono at that point. Right?
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post #745 of 1284
6/25/09 at 11:17am

My Buffalo

Hi Brian,
I tried to show you a picture you asked for on the support section of TP, but don't know how to do it. I tried PM mail, other suggestions, does not work I guess.
I try here. This is a temporary set up since I have a nice case to fit everything in. Before I do, I want to make sure all is working properly.
You can PM me or whatever you prefer. Thanks for the help.

Jean-Charles

Ps, if you need anything more, please ask.
LL
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post #746 of 1284
6/25/09 at 1:26pm
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Originally Posted by Jean-Charles View Post
Hi Brian,
I tried to show you a picture you asked for on the support section of TP, but don't know how to do it. I tried PM mail, other suggestions, does not work I guess.
I try here. This is a temporary set up since I have a nice case to fit everything in. Before I do, I want to make sure all is working properly.
You can PM me or whatever you prefer. Thanks for the help.

Jean-Charles

Ps, if you need anything more, please ask.
You can just email the picture to us (questions@twistedpearaudio.com) and we will both see it.
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post #747 of 1284
6/25/09 at 1:27pm
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Originally Posted by Jean-Charles View Post
Hi Brian,
I tried to show you a picture you asked for on the support section of TP, but don't know how to do it. I tried PM mail, other suggestions, does not work I guess.
I try here. This is a temporary set up since I have a nice case to fit everything in. Before I do, I want to make sure all is working properly.
You can PM me or whatever you prefer. Thanks for the help.

Jean-Charles

Ps, if you need anything more, please ask.
You can just email the picture to us (questions@twistedpearaudio.com) and we will both see it.

If you could send a larger version it would be helpful.
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post #748 of 1284
6/27/09 at 4:42pm
when is the next lot of buffalo32s going on sale brian?? i've been pricing up CODs with counterpoint and mux, but I could get a simple balanced buffalo for about the same money in a temporary case. only need coax really, with AES being a bonus.
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post #749 of 1284
6/27/09 at 5:17pm
The answer is right on the Buffalo sales page:
"The current round of pre-orders is sold out. We will have more pre-orders available in early July."
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post #750 of 1284
6/28/09 at 1:10am
yes, but the site also says 'we are going on holiday and will be back on the 8th of june'
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