The Centrance HiFi M8 thread - Page 45

The Energizer XP8000 works great with the DACmini, I've been usng this combo for a while 

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Originally Posted by Armaegis 

 

Or perhaps make a battery that's also compatible with the Dacmini? Or if volume production is the ideal, then make a battery pack with a selection of tips for other popular portable amps (like the Stepdance/Quickstep for instance). 

I never see anyone talk about using the XP18000. I guess it's just too big? 

found the info I needed on the CEntrance Blog.

From the HiFi-M8 blog.

I would just like to say, as much as I'm anticipating the arrival of my HiFi-M8, I don't mind a longer wait if it means getting a better, more polished product.

I am officially excited for this now. It might end up biting me in the ass some time down the road, but I think I'm going for RSA kobi.

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Originally Posted by elnero 

From the HiFi-M8 blog.

 

I would just like to say, as much as I'm anticipating the arrival of my HiFi-M8, I don't mind a longer wait if it means getting a better, more polished product.

+1.

I think CEntrance has named HiFi-M8 very aptly. We have to be patient and loyal with our M8s!

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Originally Posted by johnnybrick 


I'm in the same boat! There seems to be a push from the cable industry to move away from the RSA/Kobiconn connector....at least from my experience communicating with them.
Keeping things balanced, I'd like to use my JH13's with this amp while travelling and also use it as my desktop DAC connected to a BHA-1 while at home. A mini-xlr would have been perfect, but I can make the RSA/Kobiconn work too.
With that said, I haven't given-up on the 4-pin xlr option yet; it just seems bulky to me with CIEM's hanging-off the other end. Either way, I'm still grateful for folks like Michael who possess the immense talent to bring such an amazing, portable, quality product like this to market at a reasonable price. Can't wait to try it!

I agree on all counts. Still, I'm hoping Michael and the CEntrance Team will be able to offer the mini-xlr option with a 1/4" TRS and a 3.5 mm TRS. If not, I will likely stick with the 4-pin xlr.

I'm not sure how mini XLR works, however I can concur with what was mentioned on the blog. The way that XLR 'clicks' in securely makes it a very attractive choice - even if it's not being used with a balanced setup. IMO they just have a more reliable feel which is hopefully reflected in real world use. 

I'm a bit confused given the artist renditions for the possible 3 front plates

http://centrance.com/products/new/blog/2012/11/13/panel-permutations-two/

Will the M8 permutation with the 2 x dual XLR front plate also have the option of SPDIF and headphone output? By the latter, I mean a single socket which is easily used by headphones using a 3.5mm and/or 1/4" jack. The rendition implies that having that front plate sacrifices those great features.

Cheers

I wonder if there are any solid XLR to mini-XLR adapters on the market. As in, not two adapters connected by wire, but one single piece.

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Originally Posted by analogue 3 

I'm not sure how mini XLR works, however I can concur with what was mentioned on the blog. The way that XLR 'clicks' in securely makes it a very attractive choice - even if it's not being used with a balanced setup. IMO they just have a more reliable feel which is hopefully reflected in real world use. 

 

I'm a bit confused given the artist renditions for the possible 3 front plates

http://centrance.com/products/new/blog/2012/11/13/panel-permutations-two/

 

Will the M8 permutation with the 2 x dual XLR front plate also have the option of SPDIF and headphone output? By the latter, I mean a single socket which is easily used by headphones using a 3.5mm and/or 1/4" jack. The rendition implies that having that front plate sacrifices those great features.

 

Cheers

Mini XLRs are just like regular ones, just mini :)  Below is the cable I made to take to meets.  You can see the female mini-XLR's size compared to some regular male XLR's.  

I preordered for a regular 4 pin XLR.  At this point, if there is a last minute change to mini-XLR's I hope I can work something out with Centrance to get one of those instead.  From reading this thread, it looks like it might be too late since the analog board is in testing.  

And for the faceplates, unless things change again, you won't get the combo spdif/analog 3.5mm jack with the dual 3-pin XLR's.  I don't know if it will move to the back or simply not be an option.  You can, however plug 1/4" plugs or use an adapter for a 3.5mm in the combo jacks used for the dual 3-pin XLR option.