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  1. USCdeacon

    New PC Build - Asus Xonar DX + Astro Mixamp - redundant? (Soundcard suggestions welcome!)

    Ok thanks! Any experience with DTS UltraPC II by any chance? It's supposed to be a surround sound virtualization solution like DH.
  2. USCdeacon

    New PC Build - Asus Xonar DX + Astro Mixamp - redundant? (Soundcard suggestions welcome!)

    unfortunately the Xonar DG doesn't support dolby digital live, so if I wanted to use the Mixamp in the future (to mix the game audio and mic input), they wouldn't be compatible, right?
  3. USCdeacon

    New PC Build - Asus Xonar DX + Astro Mixamp - redundant? (Soundcard suggestions welcome!)

    Hello Head-Fi!   I recently put together a new gaming PC and ran into an unanticipated audio conundrum.  I have an Astro Mixamp that I used to use with my Xbox 360 primarily to play game with Dolby Headphone (which I fell in love with in Dead Space and Battlefield 3).  I thought that I would...
  4. USCdeacon

    Audio Technica ATH-A900X Discussion Thread (Formerly A-900X Review)

    I didn't know why I didn't think of this sooner, but I tried the same test with the M50's and I hear the same things I'm hearing with the A900X's!  IT must either be a problem with the recording (doubtful) or something happening somehere in the audio chain (MBP-->nuForce uDAC-->headphone)...
  5. USCdeacon

    Audio Technica ATH-A900X Discussion Thread (Formerly A-900X Review)

    @kriegszeit and any other that might be able to chime in...   so I tripped over the cable (doh!) and these headphones went flying down onto the floor (from the table I had them set on), which is a wooden floor with chepa IKEA rug on it.  Horrified, I put them back on, and everything seemed...
  6. USCdeacon

    Audio Technica ATH-A900X Discussion Thread (Formerly A-900X Review)

    Quote:   my set has a 2012-05 sticker as well, but not sure if I have mismatched drivers. I ran the Driver Matching test from audiocheck.net and the sound seems pretty centered throughout the entire range until the very last high frequency bit, where it sweeps from L to R to L again very...
  7. USCdeacon

    Audio Technica ATH-A900X Discussion Thread (Formerly A-900X Review)

    Quote:   I just got my pair from the Buydig sale and I initially had the same opinion as you.  It's probably secondary to my ears being so accustomed to the M50's for the past couple of years, but I definitely didn't like the sound of the A900X's right out of box.  Treble was a bit too...
  8. USCdeacon

    Audio Technica ATH-A900X Discussion Thread (Formerly A-900X Review)

    deleted* forgot to add the quote I was replying to
  9. USCdeacon

    nuforce uDAC to Digizoid Zo 2.3

    Thanks for the replies!  I'll give it a try and see how I like the sound fitting it in between the nuforce and the m50s.  I'll report back, hopefully with good news :]
  10. USCdeacon

    nuforce uDAC to Digizoid Zo 2.3

    would it make sense to use the nuForce uDAC's passthrough capability to the digizoid, therefore bypassing the internal headphone amp completely?
  11. USCdeacon

    nuforce uDAC to Digizoid Zo 2.3

      My current setup is a Macbok Pro -> NuForce uDAC (1st Gen) -> Audio-Technica ATH-M50's (I actually prefer my M50s to my TF10s with this setup.  Am I crazy? :P). With that said, I've been interested in the DigiZoid Zo 2.3 - I'm torn.  The Zo would function fine going in between my iPhone...
  12. USCdeacon

    [Impression] FiiO E10

    hmm I guess I can always resell it here on HeadFi if I end up not liking it... or put my uDAC for sale if I endue loving the E10!   Thanks for your response golf!
  13. USCdeacon

    [Impression] FiiO E10

    I currently switch between a pair of M50s plugged into a nuForce uDAC (1st gen) coming out of my laptop.  I've been on the fence on this one - would the E10 be a good upgrade?  Decisions...decisions... Any help appreciated!
  14. USCdeacon

    The initial photo of our L9, the smallest L-TYPE LOD for iPod/iPhone/iPad

    Quote: Nice! I plan on doing the exact same thing (iPod Touch -> L9 -> E11).  Where did you already order the E11 from?
  15. USCdeacon

    Best place to buy an ATH - M50?

    I got them from bhphotovideo.com (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/477843-REG/Audio_Technica_ATH_M50_ATH_M50_Professional_Closed_Back_Studio.html).  I've bought a lot of photography gear from them before, and their communication and service is solid :]
  16. USCdeacon

    My New Project - McIntosh MC 2505 Solid State Power Amplifier

    Brubeck sounds phenomenal through the McIntosh! Well, he sounds great regardless, but the extra "fullness" is something in itself :]   What DAC do you recommend?  Mind you, I just got out of grad school and am currently job-less so I can't afford anything too crazy :/  I'm applying for...
  17. USCdeacon

    My New Project - McIntosh MC 2505 Solid State Power Amplifier

    Thanks JRG!  I'm glad you came along :]  I was just assumed I was double amping because the volume pot on the uDAC was changing the volume.  Your explanation makes sense as the volume changes via the uDAC were pretty minimal.   Head-Fi is awesome.  I've read on some other McIntosh forums to...
  18. USCdeacon

    My New Project - McIntosh MC 2505 Solid State Power Amplifier

    haha I can sense your excitement jumping out from your post :P  I've been listening through it on & off all day and I'm appreciating the really "warm & full" sound I've been getting through it.  I A/B'ed it with the uDAC's headphone out and the uDAC, though great, definitely sounds colder and...
  19. USCdeacon

    My New Project - McIntosh MC 2505 Solid State Power Amplifier

    thanks for your input :]  I was getting worried this would just end up floating down the threads without any responses :(   the uDAC can act as a standalone DAC with coaxial out (S/PDIF) but unfortunately the 2505 only has a RCA stereo input.  Would it works to get a coaxial splitter like...
  20. USCdeacon

    My New Project - McIntosh MC 2505 Solid State Power Amplifier

    I've got to add... maybe I'm doing something wrong, but this amp is really noisy!  I hear a lots of white noise during quiet parts of songs, during a classical guitar solo, etc.etc.  :/    
  21. USCdeacon

    My New Project - McIntosh MC 2505 Solid State Power Amplifier

    My dad had a pretty nice speaker set up with his record player that I used to enjoy (and dance to!) as a kid, but ever since about 15 years ago, it's been collecting dust.   I dusted off the amp and am trying to see if it will have any use in my new, computer-based, setup.  It's  vintage...
  22. USCdeacon

    E11, a new start of FiiO's portable amp ( added some real photo )

    Quote: I asked about this on pg.22 - Post #327 (http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/527342/e11-a-new-start-of-fiio-s-portable-amp/315) and judging from feiao's response, you have nothing to worry about :]
  23. USCdeacon

    E11, a new start of FiiO's portable amp ( added some real photo )

    thanks for the translation ClieOS - you're awesome
  24. USCdeacon

    E11, a new start of FiiO's portable amp ( added some real photo )

    oh in that case, no worried :]  Sound Quality is ALWAYS more important than a slight inconvenience :]   Also, my concern is now void, since you mention that the line in is in fact in the middle.     Getting more excited for the E11 :]  Will there be a pre-order option?  I'd hate for...
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