Now we know why the maker was badmouthing the other portable amps.

I thought phase-splitters were used to generate a balanced signal from a non-balanced one, not the other way around. Couldn't it just use 2 of the 4 dac chips to get an SE output?   Quote:  

It does indeed have 4 DAC chips. Quote:  

Do you guys notice any difference in the balanced vs. single-ended output from the parasound 1600HD? The balanced out seems to be clearer sounding on my speaker system, but it's hard to say because I have to volume match by ear.

Parasound D/AC-1100 for $75.

Are you trying to run the bookshelf speakers from the RCA outs of the sub amp?   Quote:

Did you guys forget that beeman is using cables made by scooter here?     Quote:

I have 2 functional K400 and one with a nonfunctioning channel. I ought to get it repaired since it's the best sounding one of the bunch.

go for a vintage stax energizer/earspeaker combo. Maybe you'll get lucky and get a lambda combo at $200.

moria

C.O.D.

I think he has mentioned that he doesn't want other "boxes" on his desktop so he might be listening out of the soundcard.   Quote:

Do you believe in what you see in mirages too, beeman?

Easy GAF solution: don't turn it off. More complex GAF solution: Pick up components that have DC triggers to turn themselves once the first one in the chain is on. Something like the Parasound SCAMP can help out if you have components which don't have triggers.   Quote:

Some people may take offense to this recommendation, but how about a clone of a firstwatt F5? A used one should run you around $500 and leave with you plenty of money left for preamp and dac.