[h1f1add1cted]

   
Sure.
I was by no means implying h1f1add1cted's choice is wrong.
For example in my hi-fi (sort of...) set, I am connecting the old, oops, vingate Onkyo R1 Integra CD Player to the Yulong D200 via optical, and it sounds so much better compared to the integrated dac.
 
I just wanted to know why he chose optical against coaxial and he gave an appropriate answer.
Also, not connecting both cables just to start switching and trying to chase subtle differences, instead on really enjoying music is a wise choice IMO

Yes I never compared both in this setup, for example I use as transport my iBasso DX50 -> coaxial out -> coaxial cable -> coaxial in ->iFi micro iDSD and it sounds pretty awesome too in such a small package.
 
Cheers

 

[Androb]

My transportable setup New laptop, goes to ifi idsd and then into takstar pro 80!

 

[HiFiChris]

Are those DIY speakers in the background? More information, please. 

 

[Androb]

 
Are those DIY speakers in the background? More information, please. 

They are called Rauna leira They are old concrete speakers from 70-80s (correct me if i'm wrong). My dad bought them and turned them in into a local hifishop, and in their turn they swapped filters and the speakers. All in cost of around 500-600bucks and they play in the 2k$ range!

 

[MattTCG]

Currently testing, later all will move into a nice wodden rack.






DIY Daphile Server (Intel hardware, SSD with FLAC music collection on) > USB > Gustard U12 > optical Toslink > Schiit Bifrost Uber > analog RCA > iFi audio micro iCAN = head phones.

I use the Android Suqeeze Ctrl app to control my Daphile box, works perfect, great sounding setup.

Are you using bass boost on the ican with the hd800?

 

[h1f1add1cted]

Depends on genre or music but yes I use the bass boost, but only Level 1, that is more than enough. I use mostly the 3D crossfeed on level 2 for classical music.

 

[jjacq]

 

[ssrock64]

   

Nice setup! Is that a big power conditioner down there on the floor?
 
This thread had been too quiet lately...

 

[jjacq]

Nice setup! Is that a big power conditioner down there on the floor?

This thread had been too quiet lately...

Yes it is, I got it cheap from Craigslist so I figured why not.

 

[ssrock64]

I haven't contributed a photo to this thread in quite some time, so I figure that my latest foray into the portable world deserves a quick post. I haven't owned a decent pair of IEMs in quite a few months, but lately I've found myself listening on the go a lot more and determined I was past due to get back into in-ears. To that end, I recently bought a pair of UE 900 universals, and I've been enjoying them straight out of the ol' iPod while debating what I want to amp them with. The C5D and Pico Slim are currently in the top spots for consideration, but I'm thinking about a Quickstep as an option as well since I had a great audition of one awhile back. However, I think the Quickstep might be overkill for IEMs, since my audition was with my old pair of HD650s. If anybody has experience driving IEMs with the Quickstep (or the older 2Stepdance model), I'd love some input.
 
For now, here's the basic "getting back into the portable game" chain.
 

 

[Otheronek]

Yes it is, I got it cheap from Craigslist so I figured why not.

Looks like a Tripp Lite power conditioner/regulator
 
I am wondering how you like it... I was thinking about getting one.  Peace OOK

 

[jjacq]

 
Looks like a Tripp Lite power conditioner/regulator
 
I am wondering how you like it... I was thinking about getting one.  Peace OOK

 
Yes that's the one. I have no complaints about it. I think you should buy one if you can .

 

[wotts]

I've had my eye on those as well. I've used their stuff before when I used to install phone systems. They are robust and last a long time. I have a Monster unit acting up and I'm thinking a Tripp Lite will replace it.

 

[JamesBr]

  They are called Rauna leira They are old concrete speakers from 70-80s (correct me if i'm wrong). My dad bought them and turned them in into a local hifishop, and in their turn they swapped filters and the speakers. All in cost of around 500-600bucks and they play in the 2k$ range!

Thats good business

 

[B-Dawk20]

Maybe I'll take a better picture tomorrow. I just got the Lyr, Q701, and HE-500 today!