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Looking for service/work in NYC to upgrade USB board in an Audio-GD NFB2 DAC
Sorry about that. Title adjusted. Thanks in advance.- jzkpr
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Looking for service/work in NYC to upgrade USB board in an Audio-GD NFB2 DAC
Hello all. Apologies if this is mis-filed in this forum. If so, do let me know where to move to. I am looking for an audio repair/service center help in NYC to upgrade the USB board in my Audio-GD NFB2 DAC. I am new to the area and could use some advice on shops or folks people have used...- jzkpr
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Audio-GD NFB-2 & NFB-3 Delivery & Impression Thread
The NFB-2 is two weeks in at this point. Up to this point, I was running toslink into my iMac. Just swapped to the USB for a quick test. Using "Zoo Station" by U2 (2011 brings the remaster - which is highly necessary), the reflective bass is clearly more punchy on the USB connection. I...- jzkpr
- Post #181
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Audio-GD NFB-2 & NFB-3 Delivery & Impression Thread
Burning in a new NFB-2 and C-2 at the moment. Im sure I have some time for change on this but for now, almost all wood instruments are dramatically more present and detailed.- jzkpr
- Post #168
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Audio-GD NFB-2 & NFB-3 Delivery & Impression Thread
Mine arrived today. Ordered mine (+ C2) Sun 17th. Shipped on 23rd and made it to my door today. Too bad I am in NYC for a week. Will give results when I return.- jzkpr
- Post #147
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Audio-GD NFB-2 & NFB-3 Delivery & Impression Thread
What were people's experiences with order to ship on the NFB-2/3? (time to ship). Thanks.- jzkpr
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Audio-GD NFB-2 & NFB-3 Delivery & Impression Thread
This is a great thread. I just ordered an NFB-2 and have one of those USB vs. optical toslink questions. I'll be outputting my iMac (ALAC files) into the NFB-2. My options are using a USB port or the toslink. I've been reading a bunch about people converting their usb to spdif rca...- jzkpr
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Sennheiser HD595 Impressions Thread
Another thumbs up for the 595s. Been on a pair for over a year now. I must admit I have never used them without an amp, but as an entry pair of headphones, these are on the borderline to the next level up. I listen to almost nothing but rock, noise, and electronic music. They work well beyond...- jzkpr
- Post #874
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)
Quote: Originally Posted by Currawong It will be down-sampled by iTunes to 16/44.1 when it's played. Actually, I think iTunes plays it thru as 96/24. It looks like the Compass or Core Audio is down-sampling to to 48/16 (if I am reading this properly)- jzkpr
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)
For those wanting some perspective on size, here is my 13inch Macbook on top of the Compass.- jzkpr
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)
Turn the unit and face it as shown on the gd-audio web page and install them.- jzkpr
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)
A question for the the pro's on the Compass. My chain is as follows Apple Lossless>iTunes>iMac>USB>Compass Now, the file I am listening to at the moment is 96kHz/24bit. I was told that the Compass only supported up to 44/16 but this looks to not be the case? BTW: it's a rip from a...- jzkpr
- Post #5,124
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The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)
I guess I could not wait to open it. Looks great. New back panel is super clean. The input selector knob is still on a 4 click pot (no big deal). Delivered with the proper power cord for USA use. I also had a streak on the top lid but it wiped off with a cloth and a dab of water. Some...- jzkpr
- Post #5,122
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)
It is noon in Boston and my Compass has been safely delivered to me. Shipped on Mon and here by noon on Wed. That's fast. Looks like customs did open it as I see "Security Checked" tape around the package. I did not have to pay any customs/import fee on the unit. I'll open in shortly.- jzkpr
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)
I'm in Boston, MA and it looks like my Compass which was shipped on Monday is already on a DHL truck out for delivery to me. Pretty fast. For the record, I ordered mine March 10th.- jzkpr
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)