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Jan 12, 2014 at 2:41 PM Post #3,511 of 12,304
I have the Schiit Modi and I dig it. I would like to try something higher end to hear the difference.

I'm sorry but what you mean with dig it?
 
Jan 12, 2014 at 3:07 PM Post #3,513 of 12,304
I like it.

I would however, like something thats a little faster (punchier).

I see... Thanks for clarify that for me. Well, I think I have the similar problem too. A too laid back DAC or amp make listening sound, too... I don't know. I listen to a lot of music but sometime a laid back sound make fast music and vocal sound unsatisfying. Like I wish I was closer to the performance. But a music that in your face type make me feel like I want to go back few row to enjoy the performance.
 
So what else you have in mind or something you tried?
 
Jan 12, 2014 at 4:53 PM Post #3,515 of 12,304
  I see... Thanks for clarify that for me. Well, I think I have the similar problem too. A too laid back DAC or amp make listening sound, too... I don't know. I listen to a lot of music but sometime a laid back sound make fast music and vocal sound unsatisfying. Like I wish I was closer to the performance. But a music that in your face type make me feel like I want to go back few row to enjoy the performance.
 
So what else you have in mind or something you tried?


I've been very happy with my HRT Music Streamer II+ for a long time. Far from laid back, it was a huge step up from my old Music Streamer II. Makes the old MSII sound super tame. I've also heard the Modi and ODAC and neither made me sway my opinion for better or worse. I also find it to be a fantastic match with my BH Crack.
 
Jan 12, 2014 at 5:27 PM Post #3,516 of 12,304
  i make adapters for my amp and when  i use heatshrink i use my soldering iron i just rub it against wrap works for me 


 I try not to do too much rubbing in my crack. A quickie however...
 
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Jan 12, 2014 at 7:37 PM Post #3,517 of 12,304
Jan 13, 2014 at 1:13 PM Post #3,518 of 12,304
 
I've been very happy with my HRT Music Streamer II+ for a long time. Far from laid back, it was a huge step up from my old Music Streamer II. Makes the old MSII sound super tame. I've also heard the Modi and ODAC and neither made me sway my opinion for better or worse. I also find it to be a fantastic match with my BH Crack.

What do you think of VDAC 90? Ever tried this DAC?
 
  I think the ODAC would make a really nice pairing with the Crack, but also some other options like the Matrix M-Stage DAC, entry level Audio-gd units, and the Aune T1 are all nice at a good price point. The Aune X1 is really nice too.

Maybe I should try my T1 first with Crack and upgrade if I want more or sound wrong?
 
Jan 13, 2014 at 11:47 PM Post #3,520 of 12,304
hey guys, quick question. I've had my Crack for a while now but I've always had a slight ringing/microphonics in the left channel if I knock on the chassis/faceplate at regular listening volume w/ no music playing. The ringing is basically drowned out if the music comes on though, so it never really bothered me that much. Just out of curiosity, could this be one of the tubes? I'm running bare stock still with stock tubes. Don't have any spare tubes at the moment but will probably try to swap them out to see if anything happens. 
 
Jan 13, 2014 at 11:50 PM Post #3,521 of 12,304
  hey guys, quick question. I've had my Crack for a while now but I've always had a slight ringing/microphonics in the left channel if I knock on the chassis/faceplate at regular listening volume w/ no music playing. The ringing is basically drowned out if the music comes on though, so it never really bothered me that much. Just out of curiosity, could this be one of the tubes? I'm running bare stock still with stock tubes. Don't have any spare tubes at the moment but will probably try to swap them out to see if anything happens. 

 
Microphonics are really normal with tubes, but some are worse than others. The only time it would be an issue is if there is anything else on your desk / bench that can cause vibrations (like my printer does in my office to my Quickie).
 
Maybe try another tube to see if it's better, but don't worry too much about it as it's very normal.
 
Jan 13, 2014 at 11:55 PM Post #3,522 of 12,304
   
Microphonics are really normal with tubes, but some are worse than others. The only time it would be an issue is if there is anything else on your desk / bench that can cause vibrations (like my printer does in my office to my Quickie).
 
Maybe try another tube to see if it's better, but don't worry too much about it as it's very normal.

thanks for the quick response. I've lived with it for so long, quite happily I might add. Dunno what got into me today that made me actually ask around. lol 
back to listening 
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Jan 14, 2014 at 4:50 AM Post #3,523 of 12,304
Doesn't mean you couldn't be even happier if you eliminated the microphonics though! 
 
You should be able to pick up a decent mil spec 6080 or 2 on ebay for <=$20.  Not as sexy to look at as the curvy glass 6as7g's, but they are generally nice quiet tubes designed to handle some abuse and vibrations.  Search for "jan 6080" - and there are several different lots akin to: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tube-2ea-6080-RCA-1ea-JAN-6080WB-Sylvania-tstd-amp-radio-amplifier-ham-/390746501948?hash=item5afa4e733c
 
Jan 14, 2014 at 2:29 PM Post #3,524 of 12,304
  Doesn't mean you couldn't be even happier if you eliminated the microphonics though! 
 
You should be able to pick up a decent mil spec 6080 or 2 on ebay for <=$20.  Not as sexy to look at as the curvy glass 6as7g's, but they are generally nice quiet tubes designed to handle some abuse and vibrations.  Search for "jan 6080" - and there are several different lots akin to: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tube-2ea-6080-RCA-1ea-JAN-6080WB-Sylvania-tstd-amp-radio-amplifier-ham-/390746501948?hash=item5afa4e733c


Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely look into it.
 
Jan 14, 2014 at 2:48 PM Post #3,525 of 12,304
With my BHC, I got the free upgraded tubes from BH, anyone remember what type they were and anyone recommend some upgrades for each (without the killing of my wallet)?  
 

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