Quote: Thanks for the well wishes.  I am still waiting on that reward for being patient.   I think that my choices are still between the TASCAM's and the Audioengine's, and I am beginning to believe that the sound quality quickly falls off  of the cliff when you look at smaller speakers...

Quote: While I am no fan of Bose, I will not tar and feather you.  But, as these are about the same size as the A2's and the TASCAM's, I would probably opt for either of them first.  Thanks again for the suggestions.   --Ken

Quote: I appreciate the recommendation, but I am looking for something smaller than the AudioEngine A2's, not larger.   --Ken  

Quote: I am not questioning their sound quality, it's that I have a very crowded desk and was wondering what were my options in a smaller size.  At some point, the sound:size curve takes a big dip (at least until you enter the world of headphones  ), and I am wondering if the A2's and the...

Quote: I appreciate the suggestion, but mounting on the wall is not an option.   --Ken

I hate to revive old threads, but its been a year now, and while I managed to get by using my main system turned up in the other room, that does not really meet my need all of the time.  So, I am open to any recommendations on products that are no larger than the A2's.  I have not been keeping...

Quote: As an early uDAC-2 owner, I have read these threads as they have evolved.  And while I sometimes found posts useful, and others a bit disappointing as to how people were communicating with each other, I thought it best to to be a reader.  But, after reading after the first...

Quote: If the tube is a 5751 or 12AX7, you could easily pick up a new one at a guitar store, or you could start finding a good supplier of NOS or used tubes.  When I purchased my unit several years ago, Lloyd was shipping new Sovtek 5751's, nothing to get excited about.   --Ken    

Quote: You might be taking a risk.  Is it safe to substitute a 6922 for a 12AX7 in your amp?  You might want to get some independent confirmation on that before you have a (possibly dangerous) mess on your hands.  It took an experienced local technician to identify and correct an error...

Quote:   Thomas,   Its unfortunate that Lloyd has so many variations on his amps, because he sometimes changes tubes from design to design.  Nonetheless, 12BH7A's were commonly used by him in a lot of his HP amps.  He may have switched to using ECC99's, but you really need to check...

Thanks for the info.  I had not heard of this company before.   --Ken

Quote: Thanks for the recommendation.  Do you know if this unit does 24/96?   --Ken

Quote: I have no problem with you not liking the uDAC-2, but I am curious as to what better alternatives in this price range you are referring to?  I was not able to find any USB DAC's with RCA outs at any price close to the uDAC-2.  Could you share some of your preferred alternatives...

Quote:   Thomas,   I am assuming that you live in the US.  If so, note that shipping to Dr. Peppard is often not inexpensive.  As such, make sure that you fully explain the problem to him, and make sure has has extensively tested the amp before shipping it back to you.  A few...

Quote: Jason has mentioned in previous posts that he does not monitor the forums here with any frequency.  You might be better served to fill out a help ticket with NuForce.   --Ken

Quote: Welcome to Head-Fi; sorry to hear about your wallet!  (standard greeting to new members)  nuForce was very good about helping out those customers who had problem units.  If you have opened a ticket, they should work with you to get you a replacement bard that is very easy to...

Quote: Had the exact same charge when I shipped the case in July.  Nasty surprise from UPS, but the shipping store did give me warning that they might do this.   --Ken

Quote: While I have been happy, I am just now starting to merge my two channel set-up with PC-based audio.  And, as I have limited time to work on this project, the test listening that I have done has not been with any high quality files.  Nonetheless, I have been happy with the initial...

Quote: I purchased it with the same intention.  But, I have primarily been using it with my main PC as a headphone amp.  Prior to my replacement unit, my original unit sounded quite good as a source for my tube pre-amp.  And, it also sounded good feeding my solid sate amp directly.  But...

Quote: I could very well be wrong, but I thought that there was a limit to the effective length of USB cables, perhaps something in the range of 2 meters.  Am I remembering incorrectly?   --Ken  

Quote: I would personally use the stock USB cable, and make up the difference with your RCA IC's.  Regarding the volume on the uDAC-2, you could try it at maximum volume, or you could back it off just a bit from there.   Good luck,   --Ken  

Quote:   Also:  Welcome to Head-Fi - Sorry to hear about your wallet!  Now change your signature!   --Ken  

Quote:   I cannot see why NuForce could not send the replacement board directly to you?  I would send them an e-mail, or PM Jason and see what he says.  Other than a day or two delay in picking up my old unit at their local post office (as it required a signature), they have been very...

Quote: NuForce replaced my unit, and it seems to be quiet, but I have not tested it extensively.  They have been very good about working with customers who had problem units, and that number was supposed to be quite small.  Even if you did need to replace the board, it requires no special...

Quote:   I received my replacement unit on Friday, but was out of town until late Saturday.  I briefly listened to the unit yesterday, and so far, so good.  I'll try to post more when I have some time to use it a bit more.  Thanks to Jason and the gang at nuForce!!    --Ken