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    Maximus V Gene onboard better than, or comparable to, Total Bithead?

    Hello,   I have a Total Bithead USB DAC/AMP that I've owned and used with my Senn HD650s for years. I've been satisfied with the sound (I'm not at all a hardcore audiophile, obviously).   Recently I completed my first computer build, an mATX hackintosh running off of the ASUS Maximus V...
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    USB audio solution for desktop hackintosh?

    Thanks, that's a great recommendation, fits in my criteria nicely! I may very well go for this.
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    Total bithead losing power?

    Quote:   I only use it on (dirty, nasty ;-)) USB power. Good question though.   It's not dead yet, still gets loud enough... most of the time. No longer in warranty I would assume, but I'll look into it.   Thanks guys.
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    USB audio solution for desktop hackintosh?

    OK, after a lot of searching I think I've figured out a solution I like.   The Creative X-Fi HD USB is not listed as compatible with macs (i.e. there are no drivers), but many users are reporting that it does work without any drivers, including the inputs and 5.1 optical outputs, just...
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    USB audio solution for desktop hackintosh?

    Another good avenue of research, tzjin. The ODAC seems pretty well-thought-of, so I could use that for my speakers, my Total Bithead for my headphones (like I already have), and the SPDIF converter for my TV/AV. Of course, that's three USB ports down, and would mean a lot of software switching...
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    USB audio solution for desktop hackintosh?

    Hello,   Did a search but didn't find anything specific. Short version: I need a USB audio device to replace internal sound card and serve both analog and digital audio to several components. Context   I'm building an mATX hackintosh soon. The downside to mATX hackintoshes is that...
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    Total bithead losing power?

    Maybe I should contact Headroom directly, but my old Total Bithead seems to be gradually failing. It used to be that, connected to my macbook pro via USB, I only had to put the volume up a certain amount for comfortable listening. Recently, I have had to put the control higher and higher -...
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    NAD 712 Stereo Receiver: headphone out quality?

    Thanks for the help Zimmzio. FYI I just tried this amp's headphone out (first opportunity to do so) with the Senn HD650 and I didn't hear a great quality increase. On my dad's monstrous Panasonic home theater receiver I think I hear a huge quality increase, zero noise, etc., relative to the...
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    NAD 712 Stereo Receiver: headphone out quality?

    An update: the above link was to a brochure or some sort. HERE (http://207.228.230.231/manual/NAD-712.pdf) is the actual manual, and I quote: Quote: 2. PHONES A 1/4” stereo jack socket is supplied for headphone listening and will work with conventional headphones of any impedance...
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    NAD 712 Stereo Receiver: headphone out quality?

    Thanks for the replies so far. Zimmzio, are you saying that Grado would be a better match than Senn because NAD is usually warm sounding, or because of impedance, or what? If I do pick this up then I'd likely be looking for a good pair of bookshelf speakers to hook up to them as well, to...
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    NAD 712 Stereo Receiver: headphone out quality?

    Hello, I've been using a pair of stock Sennheiser HD650 headphones with a Headroom Total Bithead. I may soon be gifted a used NAD 712 Stereo Receiver (and a NAD multi-CD changer). Not as a Christmas gift or anything, just because the current owner (a family member) wants to replace it with...
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    HD 650 color gradation variations ?

    Let alone post-production (e.g. photoshop curves), that photo could have been taken in a white soft box, which would be pretty standard for product photography. Mix in the headache-inducing lack of consistency from camera to screen to color profile to browser etc. etc. etc., and you've got all...
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    Speakers doesn't produce good voice quality

    There is often a "test" or "tone" feature on the remote for your receiver that will play pure noise through each speaker, one by one, as you press the button. It allows for subjective volume matching on each speaker (raise or lower the volume while the tone is playing for that speaker). If the...
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    Ray Samuels : The Apache

    Guys, Ray has posted the official Apache details (and pics!) over in this new thread. Pretty awesome looking!
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    The Apache....

    I cannot believe that nobody has posted on this thread yet, especially given the buzz over in the amps forum thread. Ray, the Apache looks terrific, both functionally and aesthetically. When I go balanced (*ahem* - that is, once I have a job and some savings), this or the B-52 will be at the...
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