Recent content by AT0MAC
-
Headphone amp/dac that can be controlled via Mac keyboard +/- volume buttons??
I guess I just found what I was looking for: Anyone can confirm? What he describes as PC/Mac sound level control is the same as I call keyboard +/- volume buttons?- AT0MAC
- Post #2
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
-
Headphone amp/dac that can be controlled via Mac keyboard +/- volume buttons??
I am thinking about buying a tiny little DAC to replace my not-so-good headphone out on my MacBook. The Dr.Dac Nano / JAVS NanoS comes to mind because it is essentially all I need, USB in/minijack out. No buttons to push, no drivers, no problems. My question is though, do any of you guys...- AT0MAC
- Thread
- nad-m51-dac cambridge-audio-dacmagic-100
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
-
DACMagic Plus Impressions
I got my DM+ the 28th of December last year and sadly returned it a few weeks later due to a strange humming from inside the case (not the power supply). :( The swapped unit I got is still playing along and am now feeding my Denon AH-A100 headphones or my NAD C245BEE power amp and various...- AT0MAC
- Post #235
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
-
Witch is better... One WM8741 DAC or Two WM8740 DACs in serial of each other?
Actually I have kind of answered my own question... I ended up buying the Cambridge DAC Magic PLUS and sell my Arcam rDAC - so for a little while I used both in the exact same setup. The Arcam, with it' s one WM8741, sounds very natural, warm and easy - a really musical DAC .. on the...- AT0MAC
- Post #6
- Forum: Computer Audio
-
DACMagic Plus Impressions
I have a DM+ too, mine is also making the high pitched noise like from an old CRT TV. I have it on my desk 40cm from my ear and it's absolutely annoying when I don't listen to anything! I just contacted Cambridge Support on their website to hear what they have to say about it. ...- AT0MAC
- Post #194
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
-
Desktop USB headamp for Denon AH-A100 - nuForce?
I have a setup were I store all my music as FLAC on a Mac. For that I currently use a big traditionally stereo system as DAC/headamp but want to make it simpler. I have a wired Apple keyboard with USB 2.0 out and was thinking of getting a good quality USB simple USB amp, without paying...- AT0MAC
- Thread
- denon-aha-100 desktop-amps headphone-amplifiers headphones
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
-
Witch is better... One WM8741 DAC or Two WM8740 DACs in serial of each other?
Me and a colleague had a talk yesterday about witch solution should theoretically give the best sound: One Wolfson WM8741 DAC chip as in my Arcam rDAC or... Two Wolfson WM8740 in serial as found in the upcoming DACMagic Plus from Cambridge Audio? Another thing, what is the...- AT0MAC
- Thread
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Audio
-
Questions about improving the sound in Arcam rDAC?
I have had my Arcam rDAC for quite some time now and think is a really good contender for a reasonably price. But Im wondering if it could be even better... First up, I would love to be able to play 192KHz files, but as Im doing it now thats just not possible, USB only allows up to...- AT0MAC
- Thread
- arcam-rdac
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Audio
-
RCA Caps - great or waste of money?
I'm currently using my NAD C165BEE pre-amp as my head-amp for a pair of Denon AH-A100. When I'm playing at very low volume I hear a little bit of cross talk and it really annoys me. Had a talk with Greg, the head of product development at NAD, the other day and he suggested to use RCA...- AT0MAC
- Thread
- cables denon-ah-d1100
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
-
The Apple diyMod: My Take on the Famous iMod [56k killer] Featuring 3G, 4G, 5G and nano 1G!
Ok, thank you joneeboi. Please help me clear out a few things im still wondering about: What is the difference in removing the Z-caps at C86/C84 and solder onto those joins or use the C921 and the one next to it? I understand why the C921 and the neighbor is marked in this picture...- AT0MAC
- Post #2,374
- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
-
Arcam A38 as headphone amp?
Anyone here have the Arcam A38 integrated stereo amplifier? http://www.arcam.co.uk/products,fmj,Integrated-Amplifiers,A38.htm Im wondering how it sounds as a headphone amp, but also - what happen if you switch it to pre-amp mode with the tiny button on the back, will headphone out...- AT0MAC
- Thread
- headphone-amplifiers desktop-amps arcam
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
-
The Apple diyMod: My Take on the Famous iMod [56k killer] Featuring 3G, 4G, 5G and nano 1G!
Quote: Joneeboi: I see you a quite the ignorante guy... Try help people instead of insulting them! I do understand the premisses in why people are doing it, my problem is simply that all the guides I see talk about the 4G, 5G, 5.5G or mini in details, but the 4.5G color model is kindly...- AT0MAC
- Post #2,368
- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
-
NAD C165BEE for Denon AH-A100
chen I said change, i meant replacing - modifying the internal headphone amp in the 165 would be very likeable, if anyone can sugest what and how- AT0MAC
- Post #3
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
-
NAD C165BEE for Denon AH-A100
I have the NAD C165BEE pre-amp I also use as a headamp for my Denon AH-A100's. The trouble is the A100 is more revealing than my Denon AH-D2000 was, so now I can hear there is some hiss/static in the C165... Is there anyway to modify the C165 to get rid of that? Im not into change...- AT0MAC
- Thread
- headphone-amplifiers denon-aha-100 denon-ahd2000-high-performance-over-ear-headphones
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
-
The Apple diyMod: My Take on the Famous iMod [56k killer] Featuring 3G, 4G, 5G and nano 1G!
Im looking into alternative capacitors, I found these: Nichicon MUSE KZ 47uf 50V Nichicon MUSE FG 47uf 50V BLACK GATE NX 22uf 6.3V Elna Silmic II 47uF 25v ...wich sound best and gives best results??- AT0MAC
- Post #2,365
- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions