I have a Chord Dave being fed by the M-Scaler in my main system. Unfortunately, it is about 4m from my desk, so I can't use headphones from the Dave without an extension cord, which I don't really like. Also, it is difficult to control volume on the Dave from my desk as there are blockages so I...

I am hoping this thread isn't completely dead, as I am coming to the CMA-400i quite late it seems. I have two questions: 1. Now that the initial hype is over, are owners happy with their purchase? Is it still as good as was first thought? I understand the issues with after sales service, but...

Well, I have joined the Leben CS-300XS club after several years of just lusting after one. The amp I bought also came with a full complement of Mullard NOS tubes, so it will hopefully be pretty close to the original 300X. I love the look and feel of the amp before I even turn it on!   To...

2 tickets in no time flat - well organised!

I knew I could rely on Skylab. He was my guide when looking for a tube amp (ended up with a Decware CSP-2+), and now he is my guide on portable amps.   Thanks for putting in such a great effort!

I am so glad I stumbled across this thread. I had been thinking of buying a Woo WA6 to use with my D7000's and W5000's, as I had always understood that low impedance phones don't work well with OTL tube amps. I have the CSP2+, and will now be cranking it up with the D7000's to try it out. What...

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I am very interested in your comments re the WA6 driving the Denons. I am considering a WA6 to drive my low impedance phones (W5000, D7000, K702) as I already have a Decware CSP-2+ for my high impedance ones.   It concerns me a little that you think the amp was underpowered for Denons - I...

Hi   I have bought a second hand pair of W5000's, and hope to get a pair of D7000's in the near future. I have read good things about the stock D7000 cable, but couldn't find much commentary on the W5000 cable.   How good are the stock cables and connectors on these two phones? How much...

I had an early version of the Burson amp, but it had soime issues so it went back. They sorted the issues in later amps.   My audio memory may not be the greatest, but I much prefer the V200 over the Burons - the extras on the V200 also tip the balance as well

I use my CSP-2+ as a pre amp as well, driving the power amp section of a Burson PI-160 integrated. I really love this versatility as I can get a taste of the tube sopund in both headphones and speakers.

Quote: I bought mine with the dac thrown in. I am actually considering removing it, just in case it has any adverse impact on any electrical signals. AT the time of purchasing I asked if I could buy without the dac and hget a price reduction - didn't happen, obviously already assembled  

Quote: Yep, same here. Your analysis of the V181 is similar to mine on the V200. As far as bass is concerned, it really brought out the bottom end in my K702's, making them sound much more well rounded - I was very happy indeed

XLR for me as well, from my Transporter into V200, I have moved the jumpers to make RCA a unity gain output to an integrated amp.   I haven't touched the pre-gain switches yet, but will probably also adjust so that 12 is normal listening level

If you don't get a reply from Violectric PM me your email address and I will send you a copy I have in PDF.    Quote:

Check out below for plenty of info   http://forums.slimdevices.com/forumdisplay.php?f=34   A lot of discussion about the Touch, and other Squeezeboxen.   I hope it is an upgrade - I have one on the way as well!

Looking for recommendations for someone who does custom cables in Australia. I have used one of the forum members in the US whose work I was very happy with, but I am looking for someone in Australia. Not sure where the exchange rate is going to head - at the moment the pricing from the US is...

I would be very interested in getting some similar to stock (i.e the Moon Audio ones). I hope to try a Beyer DT770 dual entry recable, so re-using the stock one won't work as there is only one   Any tips on where to find them?

I bought mine from Thomann - it actually worked out cheaper at the time than buying direct from Violectric

Quote: I was one of the ones who said I didn't need the USB dac, but when I asked what the price would be without it, he said the same. I think they were already installed so easier to just sell all stock with the dac in, then for new production remove it and only include on order.  ...

Quote: No, the speaker system doesn't necessarily sound better with the V200, What it does allow me to do is run 3 amps off my Transporter: XLR to V200, then unity gain through to my Burson PI-160 integrated. The RCA outs from the Transporter are connected to my Decware CSP2. I then...

I've been living with the V200 for a while now and am still very happy with it. The clean sound and drive in my K702's is excellent. I have changed the jumpers to make the RCA's a line out, and it works perfectly in my system in between my Transporter and integrated amp.   And I like the...

Hmm, I was thinking about just this question, as I want a closed phone to run on my CSP2.   Is the DT770/600 the only option then?   What about closed phones around the 250 to 300 ohm mark? Won't they work well with an OTL amp?

Thanks Skylab. So i take it from your reponse the W1000X didn't cut it compared to the other two? I was thinking about the W1000X or the W5000 if I could get a pair at the right price. May have to reconsider....

Skylab, out of interest, what are some good closed phone matches for the CSP2? I am getting grief regularly about sound leakage from my open phones and want to add a closed pair to my collection. The opens I use are primarily HD650 with the CSP2, but also K702.   It would be handy if the...