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post #16 of 55
3/24/09 at 6:58am
Massive revelation - the gain switch settings have been rearranged into a more logical order!
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post #17 of 55
3/24/09 at 11:35am
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So no internal DAC option on the BUDA, eh? Is that for heat reasons?
Yup.

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Hello
Verry interesting news! I guess this will pair with the desktop power uspply?
Yes, it works very well with the Desktop Power Supply. Here's a pic from my desk.



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I wonder if the preamp output can be replaced with a balanced output as with the analog input? my poweramp accepts balanced input and it would be nice to make use of that. Will it also have the brightnes filter?
Sorry, but no balanced outs on the back, but you can get adapters and use the front panel outs to your power amps. And the brightness filter is not on the unit.

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Hi Tyll - so no 96/24 through USB in the new DAC?

If so, that's a huge bummer as I've been buying more and more hi-rez FLAC through Linn / HD Tracks, etc.
Sorry, there isn't a USB input chip that has broad support for high res inputs at design time for this amp. So only 16/44.1 on USB.

I'll look into this more, but it looks like either the M-Audio Transit or the Edirol UA-1EX would work up to 24/96.

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Massive revelation - the gain switch settings have been rearranged into a more logical order!
Ah, the advantages of putting relays in the box.
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post #18 of 55
3/24/09 at 12:04pm
Use a Mac Mini, people. Optical out.
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post #19 of 55
3/24/09 at 12:08pm
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Use a Mac Mini, people. Optical out.
Amen!

Kevin
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post #20 of 55
3/24/09 at 12:51pm
Hi Tyll, Any trade-up plan for Balanced Desktop Owners?
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post #21 of 55
3/24/09 at 12:51pm
Will be extremely interested to hear how balanced HD800s sound off of that stack, Tyll!
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post #22 of 55
3/24/09 at 1:08pm
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Will be extremely interested to hear how balanced HD800s sound off of that stack, Tyll!
You and me both, mate. Sounds great with balanced 650s, 701s, and D7000, but I wants me some balanced HD800s.

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Use a Mac Mini, people. Optical out.
I want ....
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post #23 of 55
3/24/09 at 2:07pm
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Ah, the advantages of putting relays in the box.
That's interesting - are you no longer using traditional mechanical switches? Is there any advantage to relays other than convenience (for example as far as I understand there can be some crosstalk introduced at the various switches...?)?
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post #24 of 55
3/24/09 at 3:48pm
Relais are normally used to keep the signals in the back of the case, for input switching for example. Using a relay allows the designer to make the switch much closer to the circuit instead of having to route the signal all the way to the front of the amp and back.

Not sure if this is the case of the BUDA but Tyll will certainly chime in!
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post #25 of 55
3/24/09 at 4:01pm
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I want ....
Well an Creative X-Fi Elite Pro also has optical and digital output and ASIO support for 25bit/96Khz

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Will be extremely interested to hear how balanced HD800s sound off of that stack, Tyll!
Was just waiting for Tyll to allow me to pre-order this beauty. I'm getting HD 800 off the first batch. Will tell you when I combined both with some balanced stock cables.
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post #26 of 55
3/24/09 at 5:17pm
the new stuff doesn't fall into a price range I would call 'affordable' at something like $3500 for the full stack with DPS but intensely intriguing none-the-less. Can I work a set off washing dishes and mopping floors at HR?

I would just love to hear what the ultimate set-up sounds like so I know what I'm working towards. Maybe I'll shoot down south for the Canjam event. Will you have this setup there? ...with HD800's maybe??
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3/24/09 at 9:14pm
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Use a Mac Mini, people. Optical out. 




My RME HDSP 9632 has an optical out too. And it works in my PC. 


If Sennheiser keeps delaying the HD800's I might just have to buy something else instead. That Ultra DAC is looking more tempting, and cheaper than an HD800 too. 

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Ohhh.. my wallet hurts... yeah: system totals 3650 USD + another 25% VAT on top... But as my significant other said: "Hmmm.. that was what I expected really... now go win the lottery"
				

										
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