Been a long time since I've posted due to being torn in other directions, here goes....   Finally had to upgrade my notebook from XP 32-bit to Win7 64-bit, and was planning to do that to my desktop too. I'd read that a lot of folks have had issues with the E-MU "beta" driver for my trusty...

I lost the packet of extra large ear gels that I received when I registered my Custom 1's and need some replacements. That's the only size that works well for me so the smaller ones and double flange gels from the original pack are not useful. It appears as if they are still not available for...

Our big screen in the HT room gets very little use with most DirecTV programming...most non-HD channels just look plain ugly, and we use it primarily for movies. It's just over 4 years old, so it came from the "HD Ready" era, and does not include an over-the-air digital or HD tuner. We now have...

I pre-ordered a CD from an artist who offered a free download of one tune a couple of months before the release of the CD. The download turned out to be an m4a file, and the only player I have that's been able to play it is QuickTime. I refuse to put iTunes on my XP machine, no way, no how...

I answer quite a few questions about the 0404 USB on the forum, but many more via PM's. Most of the answers are actually clearly covered in the latest manual for the device. Apparently some of the newer units are shipping with at least an outdated hard copy manual and likely an older version...

Not a DIY question, but a technical one nonetheless--and it seems this is the place to get straight answers, and quicker, than on something like the source forums..... I get a lot of questions from new 0404 USB users about using the TRS output jacks to drive unbalanced amps, and I assure them...

I'm jumping the gun, but I wanted to post that I am already very impressed at the way xnothingpoetic/Mike has taken care of all the details and stayed on top of things so it will all come off smoothly. Looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow and seeing some old acquaintances.

When trying to dig up an answer about the 0404 USB, I discovered this on the E-MU site just now.......the Tracker Pre 0404 USB: E-MU Systems - Tracker Pre USB 2.0 - USB Audio/MIDI Interfaces It is more of an upgraded 0202 USB than an 0404 USB with some things missing........ 1. It uses...

In another thread here discussing various options for someone asking advice on a new pair of headphones, Jaska posts something that seems to be a common finding, sound-wise, and posts a comparison graph from HeadRoom to explain....... Quote: Originally Posted by Jaska .......The...

Though this pertains to a situation involving a laptop, it might as well be for a high-end amp or source: Selling Your Laptop on eBay - Page1 -Â* MSN Tech & Gadgets - How To Sure seems as if the deck is becoming more and more stacked against sellers on eBay, but I think the lesson is clear...

Well, I have now spent a few hours listening to a quite a mix of music, comparing: FLAC>Foobar 0.8.3 (no DSP's)>ASIO>0404 USB>switch>CK2III>HD600's to......... Marantz SA8001>passive device to match levels>switch>CK2III>HD600's A level matching device is required as the fixed Marantz...

I've got a couple of components around that have a hum problem, not through the outputs, but from the case. One manufacturer suggested that I measure our home's AC voltage, and that turned out to be 124.5 to 125 VAC (confirmed by our local utility, whose residential spec is 120 VAC +/- 5%.)...

I need an inexpensive USB-to-analog out device for an educational system (meaning, mid-fi is just fine!) Users would like to plug-and-play either flavor of notebook into the system to simply play back short cuts. Most users of the Behringer UCA202 that have reviewed the device on various...

I recently acquired a mint Marantz Pro PMD321 CD player with strictly balanced XLR outputs for donation to a high school band program, thinking it would be connected to a balanced input on a mixer. That is not the case now though, as it must be connected to an unbalanced input on a preamp...

Sounds like a challenge: Health & Safety Manager Cut and Shoot, TX 77303 Any Texans know if it is as dangerous as it sounds?????

I'd like your opinions on a situation that I encountered on "The high end audio community" site, the one most often used by non-Head-Fier's. I'm potentially in the market for a room correction preamp and have been watching the postings for what I wanted. Last week, I found a new listing for...

Just got a flyer in the mail today that shows a new price of $199 less a $50 rebate, but it was not clear if that was for the stores, online, or both. Checked on line, price is shown as $199 with no mention of the rebate on the page for the 0404 USB or on their rebate summary page. So for...

Finally, some sanity in the celebrity news category? Check the whole story out on Yahoo News. What part of "suspended license" is it hard for her to comprehend?

Found a link to one of these refurb'ed for only $229, and $299 or so new at a variety of online vendors. Has three CS4398 DAC's, same chip as in the latest/greatest E-MU 1212M, which seems to be highly regarded (not only here on Head-Fi, but on other audio forums, too.) Sure, the entire...

Anyone know if it's possible to remove the rectifier/regulator board (presuming that it's all on one board) from an Elpac WM080-1950-760 and replace it with a TREAD?

Because quite a few of us 0404 USB owners have wondered about the adequacy of the 5 VDC switching power supply for the unit and what improvements might be possible, I did a little experiment (so that's why I am posting in the DIY forum, sorry if that't not 100% right!) I connected an old pair...

The E-MU 0404 USB comes with a 5VDC/1000mA switching supply, and my desktop PIMETA came with a 24 VDC switching supply. I would like to build a single box with a couple of TREADs to supply both components with a linear supply. The 0404 needs 5VDC, but I could live with a lower voltage for the...

It's pretty obvious from the size and light weight of the 0404 USB's wall wart that it is a switching mode unit. Has anyone tried to operate the 0404 USB with a linear regulated unit such as a TREAD, or an Elpac designed for 5VDC output?

......for a Rane HC-6 pro headphone amp: "Under most conditions, the HC 6 produces sound pressure levels in excess of 120 dB. This level is above the threshold of pain and is suitable for most listeners." Does anybody else find that as humorous as I do? Maybe I should email the seller...

I have just one pair now, with "U.S.A." in small letters on top, then "12AE6" on the middle line, followed byth an "A" centered beneath, all in dark grey lettering. There are no other markings on the tubes, and they arrived without original boxes. Internally, they look the same as either RCA or...