Thanks, LinuxWorks! Quote: Originally Posted by linuxworks on a solid state vol control (like the PGA) I like to have slow ramp up/down fades. but on relays you cannot do that! so you have to give up the ramping and just go 'immediately' to the vol level. I'm the kinda guy...

Quote: Originally Posted by cobaltmute PGA + Arduino + Rotary encoder. At least that is my goal that I'm working on right now. I stumbled on to that in my quest...I think I need to do more research...perhaps for my next project. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Koyaan I. Sqatsi I have a four deck DACT here for a build I'm doing for someone and I don't like the feel of it at all. It's sort of gritty and the steps are rather indistinct. The Goldpoint I have is much better in that regard with nice tactile clicks from...

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I want the most neutral sounding, best performing stepped attenuator I can find. I have narrowed it down to either a DACT CT2 or the GoldPoint MINI-V (and perhaps even the nicer TDK's). Any opinions or preferences? Are there any other candidates you feel should be considered...

I'll pay for good transformers- especially single ended output. I posted an ad today. Send me a PM> Caps and resistors- not so much....

I'd love to see it become standard here in the states but seeing how I already use it for everything, it wouldn't alter my life much.

I plopped down the hard earned dough for the T1's today. I have been mostly unhappy with headphones capturing that vocal magic like my Tannoys do. I hope these T1's come close....I'll report back on that once they get here...

Jump here. I just bought a pair before they're gone for good.

Quote: Originally Posted by JackeShan Right now the AKG looks very promising. There's a place that still has a few new old stock pairs of K501's for around $200USD all said and done...that's brand NEW with shipping. The K501, in all it's forms, is a respectable headphone for...

Well, 595's were my first "real" headphones and I was a different person back then. Back then, I didn't appreciate them- always trying to put my hands over them to make it sound like a closed can- boosting bass. I ditched them for something else. Fast forward about 8 or so years, I now...

The thread title should read: "PayPal = Scam"

Quote: Originally Posted by Bluetick How far can I run a USB cable before it degrades or alters fidelity/data? Man, I'm stoopid. 3 sec google. For anyone concerned: 5 meters unless you add hubs, then it's a maximum of 25 meters.

How far can I run a USB cable before it degrades or alters fidelity/data? Context: New set-up. I am dedicating a computer for use as a media server in my basement, yet I want the USB DAC to be located above it on the next floor. Distance is about twenty feet (max). I can fish a long USB...

I guess a more appropriate level of distribution would have been to start with the remix followed by the remaster, then gold, then low-fi digital. I guess some people are only happy if others aren't trying to make money. The music industry is in the business of staying in busines. So what...