Recent content by Orpheus
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emotivas new stealth 8 powered monitors any impressions?
ah okay... cause i was gonna say i doubt at that distance speakers of that size become a point source adequately. but yeah, as general loudspeakers for the whole room that would work.- Orpheus
- Post #121
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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emotivas new stealth 8 powered monitors any impressions?
you don't actually sit there to listen do you?- Orpheus
- Post #118
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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"Budget" DAC with Volume Control?
Damn you're thorough. Thanks for all the research and corrections. I have no clue What you just said. Yup, supposed to be brand new, box sealed. Thanks! I've been staring at my $4k worth of speakers that are sitting silent and sad next to the TV. Can't wait 'till it...- Orpheus
- Post #16
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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"Budget" DAC with Volume Control?
while true to some extent, i do believe it's a measure of the professionalism of a company, which often does reflect on certain aspects of the product. but just fyi, i do believe i have spoken to mr. poon on the phone a decade ago regarding his amp that i owned at the time. i remember he was...- Orpheus
- Post #14
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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"Budget" DAC with Volume Control?
Hi. Thanks for the suggestions. The Audioengine suggestion is a good example of my problem--I can't find anywhere stating whether the line-outs are volume controlled (i think most are not). That's why googling was fruitless. Remember I wouldn't have a problem if the norm was to be...- Orpheus
- Post #12
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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"Budget" DAC with Volume Control?
I used to have some monarchy monoblocks, which were excellent. sadly, I just googled for a while based on your suggestion and couldn't find any substantial stats on that unit. on the manufacturer's own site there are no pictures of the back where the connections are. no stats on the bit and...- Orpheus
- Post #10
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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"Budget" DAC with Volume Control?
well, ....that's the whole problem and why I am asking here.... I was hoping people could cut down on research time and tell me which ones are under $500 and are good, and have volume control. I have already googled for hours. these things just aren't in manufacturers' advertisements, as I...- Orpheus
- Post #7
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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"Budget" DAC with Volume Control?
thanks.... i like that it's apogee that manufactures the sabre chip (i think). i'm very familiar with apogee since they've been doing pro audio since forever. i took a quick look at the Audio Gd website and well.......... i think i'd hold off for a different brand do you know of other...- Orpheus
- Post #5
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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"Budget" DAC with Volume Control?
thanks . looks pretty good. i don't suppose there are other choices people recommend?- Orpheus
- Post #3
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Scotch
i've had a lot of bourbon and scotch over the last few years and i'd have to say, Oban is my very least liked of them all. if you're nearby i'd give you my bottle ha ha. costco has sales on oban once or twice a year, i believe for < $50? something like that. last time i saw a girl...- Orpheus
- Post #631
- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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"Budget" DAC with Volume Control?
Hi, I think this is my first thread in many many many years.... but I've always remembered you guys to be super knowledgeable about such things so now that I have this situation, I know where to come! So, I just bought my first TV, I think in nearly 15 years, about the time I stopped...- Orpheus
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Any old fart head-fi'ers still around?
2002- Orpheus
- Post #412
- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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Need help with picking out new car.
all these cars would probably be "money pits". sorry. that's why in general you want to lease luxury vehicles, especially european ones. if you want to buy a luxury car, i'd stick with japanese or american versions which are in general cheaper and easier to maintain. but buying a luxury car...- Orpheus
- Post #26
- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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When did you last have an eargasm?
Quote: Originally Posted by PinkFloyd Until this evening I hadn't had a good eargasm for about 6 months..... just had a pretty intense one listening to Jah Shaka - Kumbia Dub My first eargasm since I stopped drinking and, in true eargasm stylee, the hairs on the back of my neck stood...- Orpheus
- Post #110
- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)