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Quote:  I've had several occaisions to listen to my V800 with resample mode in the OFF position. While I do find it brighter than BEST, I still prefer BEST.   I tend to listen at, say, volumes where lower frequencies like 30 Hz and below need no augmentation;) At those volumes I find...

Despite what the literature may say, re-clocking and all, even DACs like the V800 benefit from jitter busters.   PA

Quote: Infrared, best is such a subjective term:) It used to commonly accepted in the DAC community that re-sampling was bad for a DAC. Nowadays you see well regarded DACs that swear by it. Benchmark DAC1, this V800, etc. Of course the V800 lets you choose other than best because we live...

Another thing to keep in mind is how the V800 works should you decide to leave it in "best" mode. Best mode is the mode where the V800 automatically decides which sampling frequency to use to get the best sound out of it. Guess which sample rate BEST uses for any input frequency from 44 Khz to...

Quote:   If this is the case, then why does the balanced output sound better than the unbalanced output? Two AD1955s feeding the single ended side first sounds a bit disingenuous to say the least.   PA

Quote: His regular store is still open for business;   http://tamaudio.com/store/   PA    

Quote: What do you mean by "volume doesn't work" ? Also, as stated previously, Coolfungadget = TAM Audio.   I also bought my Mini I from him and have nothing but good things to say about his service, especially long after i have owned mine.   PA

Quote: Awwww dude, don't say that. Especially now that I have a tax refund coming my way:)   I looked into the DLIII but needed a pre-amp built in as well, which the Mini I has. The PS audio stuff garners great respect in most audio forums. Their digital Lens is still a highly sought...

I believe that the Mini I shines in all its glory when you use the co-axial input and the balanced output. And if you put a jitter reducer in front or it, it takes it to another level.   PA

Great budget DAC from a great dealer. Have fun:)   PA

Sioban,   just to clarify your dilemna, the Yamaha AX-492 amp is analog only. Therefore, you must be feeding it the analog output from your computer's soundcard, correct?   When you use your Mini I you are then using your computer's digital output to feed the mini I because the Mini I...

  Quote: The WFS DAC2 can be a headamp....sort of. It is a DAC with built in preamp and balanced outputs. You can connect any headphone with balanced XLRs directly into it.   PA    

Quote: Do you have a DVD or blu ray player? Some of them have optical and co-axial digital outputs. I would not conclude that your Mini I has the problem when it has trouble with one device. In your situation I would be thinking that there is a problem between the Mini I and the Musiland...

Quote: Funny, I used to have the EMU-0404 USB and consider my Mini I an upgrade. Which inputs were you using on your Mini I? I use the BNC 90% of the time and sometimes optical. BNC is the best. I have never actually used the USB input on mine.   PA

If you really like your Mini I and would just like to make it better, get the newclassD regulators. I put a set in mine and it is as if every component within has been ordered to stand up and pay attention. I did a somewhat detailed review of them several pages back in this thread. It's a $100...

The Mini-I works as;   DAC only   or   DAC + AMP     PA Quote:  

  Quote: If anything, that would be the Matrix Mini I's strong point: warm and smooth. And the mini I is also a DAC, Pre-amp with balanced XLR outs for connecting to powered monitors,  headphone amp, and even an optional remote. The Mini I does not have analog in, though.   PA  

  Quote:     Now there's an irony. You would think that China would be more inner focused given its massive domestic market.         Quote:   Given that the D1 is single ended and the Quattro is balanced , that says a whole lot about the D1. Very impressive.   PA...

  Quote: I'm not JTam but I think I can answer question 2: using a TRS jack allows more flexibility of connectivity options. You can have a balanced or unbalanced headphone connected to the Quattro amp. The amp takes it a step further in that you can have 1 balanced headphone or 2...

  Quote: I just wanted more for my Mini I:) It is commonly observed that the Mini I tends to be more musical while sacrificing some resolution. I love its musicality and was hoping to get more detail out of it.   I did some of my own upgrades, newclassD regulator and replaced some...

Quote: Yup...........   http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/441960/matrix-mini-i-balanced-dac-hp-amp/465#post_7020564     PA  

There was a time when Jeffrey Tam was offering a Matrix Mini I VA2 which I was waiting for. Now that it's no longer available, I just might partner this amp with my Mini I.   PA

Treehugger,   how does the quattro compare to the mini I?   PA

Wow i LOVE this thread. I am that guy whose interest in classical music, I am somewhat sheepish to admit, comes from Movies. From the movies I absolutely love Schindler's list, Hannibal (Vide Cor Meum), and Shawshank Redemption.   I will definitely be exploring the suggestions made here...