yes, I returned one for the same reason but the replacemente is showing the same issue (230v)

I've got both v280 and mk2 ( v280 with dac arrived as replacement for office use of the v281 with a defective volume pot, the motorized one): my preference goes 98% of the times on the taurus, I find it more detailed and lively, especially with the LCD 3 and hd 650

I had the same popping sound and hum using a bad batch of tubes, do you have the noise using the Freya in passive / jfet mode?

Well I suppose there isn't much more to do but send it back to Auralic or try contacting Terry@ http://www.audioreference.co.nz, they sell auralic in NZ and they should be also able to check yours before sending it to China. Good luck!

I owned the he 400 for 15 minutes and then returned back, those were cheaply build and not worth the money asked. Since then I never considered Hifiman a brand to be taken seriously: prove me wrong

Have you tried another computer? or a different OS (Linux or OsX)?

No crackles on mine, the only problems I have with the music reproduction are caused by the pc (intence cpu/memory or network usage ), else just music enjoyment

V281 manual, page 17: "BALANCE CONTROL is provided to compensate moderate level differences between left and right channel. These may root in the recorded material itself, noticeable differences between left and right headphone system, or differences in the user’s individual hearing. All of...

I own both, my use is 80% the lcd3 and 20% the hd800, I mostly use the audeze to "enjoy" the music and the senns to "study" it. Imho they are pretty much at the opposite sides of the spectrum, so I would consider them complementary, not one the alternative to the other, this is also one of the...

I started buying most of my toys from Australia as well, after being mistreated by the local dealers one time too many (I'm not originally from NZ, so I assume they considered me an easy target).  My Taurus shows the issue only sometimes, when turned on from cold, or switching often between the...

I've reached Auralic and they asked me to contact my local dealer (NZ) to check the issue: the dealer couldn't replicate the issue so he sent me the amp back (different dac I suppose), he also wrote me that anyway he had to resolder something. Now, unfortunately it also happened that the dealer...

Please ignore what I wrote, that was my evil twin, this is the actual explanation from schiit tech:   "The other odd thing is that the RCA outputs are summed from the balanced output so if there is no distortion there the only option is that the XLR input on the Taurus is overloading the XLR...

Yes same problem, apparently it's an issue with the gumby xlr output

the carbon fiber headband may help, or  cheper, some extra padding. I used some seat belt padding for kids (with velcro) for a while, but since I installed the cf headband I never felt the need to improve the comfort. They won't become any lighter though (but a few grams), only the weight it's...

Does anyone know the code of the remote? I'm trying to use a universal one but with no success Thanks

The only issue with the hdva600 imho is that it's designed for the sennheiser high impedance headphones such as hd800/700 and 650/600, so it has an pretty high output impedance (Should be 20ohm on balanced) and this make it less ideal for other headphones. If you're planning to use other...

Hi,   yes you are right, from the manual:   The RCA sockets are factory-preset as inputs and are equipped with integrated switch contacts ! When a RCA plug is inserted, it cuts possible signals applied to the balanced input automatically. RCA socket as outputs: The RCA sockets can also be...

Hi,  Has anyone ever used the rca outs of the v280?  I don't get their function (line out the xlr inputs signal?)   Cheers

As suggested before, have you tried playing some music with itunes or vlc or spotify...? At least to exclude the hardware issue.

Consider also that both sides and top of the amp have some venting holes, so it's not designed to be used vertically

The taurus MKII has 3 feet, pre installed  on the bottom (where it's black), seems weird yours doesn't have any. 

From the manuals, page 10: AUTO STANDBY The M51 has automatic standby mode feature that can be turned ON or OFF. On: M51 will automatically go to standby mode if there are no user interface interaction and no active source within 30 minutes. Off: M51 will not go to standby mode at any time...

Hi,    I've tried with mine but it stayed on the whole night with no signal, don't remember if there is an option for the power management. (1.41)

@Jodet to my knowledge the hd800s come with a regular xlr cable, 4 pins, not mini, single connector. The mini ones are way smaller and you can find them, for instance, on the audeze lcd to connect the driver to the cable.   My understanding is  that a 3 pin xlr carries only a mono signal with a...

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