Just saw this while browsing Eddie Current's website. Does anybody know anything about this? How long as it been out?   http://www.eddiecurrent.com/Used_Stuff.html  

1. Need a balanced USB DAC/Preamp to connect to a power amplifier. The DAC1 Pre is perfect, but out of my price range.     2. I'm considering the EMU 0404 USB  Is it possible to connect a power amplifier DIRECTLY to the balanced outputs of the EMU 0404? I realize TRS > XLR cables...

[mod edit]This situation was resolved - http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/496544/twisted-pear-audio     Hello fellow head-fiers, I have a problem that I'd like to get your input on. I am not sure what next step I should take.     On May 23, 2009 I placed an order with Twisted...

If one would like a balanced XLR output and two RCA outputs on a digital source, what would one do on the inside? Should I buy a big switch, or use some sort of relay? Or can I just wire them all together from the output? Thanks you for your help, Ryan

I have seen dozens of receivers and integrated amps which have headphone out jacks. Is there a way I could put a headphone out jack on the β24 so I could use it as a speaker amp and as a headphone amp? The β24 has a gain of 20, so maybe is there some way to limit that for headphone use? Maybe I...

Hello, I recently bought a netbook (it actually just shipped and hasn't arrived yet). But I will need something so I can hook up my DAC1 to it. I've looked at the HAGusb, the cryoparts pulse converter, and the blue circle audio usb thingee. I know empirical audio makes the off-ramp, but that is...

I had a revelation a couple weeks ago. It was that I had more computer than I needed. I used to play lots of games but I ran out of time being at college and basically just got out of it, and quit playing computer games all together. But I still had a pretty beefy computer sitting in my room...

My college's spring break is Mar 9-13 so I'll have some time at home to mess around with a soldering iron. And since I still have some money left in the bank I was thinking about a few projects I'd like your advice on: 1. Upgrading some of the internal wiring in my B22 to shielded silver...

hello all, Before I go nuts upgrading my cables, I've been thinking about spending some money on something to get cleaner power. I was thinking about a decent passive AC line conditioner which I could plug both my DAC1 and beta22 into at the same time. I know PS Audio makes some good stuff. I...

I am about to order a 5ft balanced interconnect from bluejeans. They offer the Belden 1800F cable and the Canare "Star Quad" cable (a little more expensive). Here is a link to their page: Balanced Audio Cables from Blue Jeans Cable Should I go for the Canare "Star Quad" for a few extra...

Well I've sold many things in my setup and am going to order a kit from Glass Jar Audio soon for the balanced beta22 and sigma22. Glass Jar Audio looks great, has anyone used their kits before? Also, will a single S22 board with 100VA transformer be sufficient to power the B22? I might...

hey, I am thinking about upgrading some of the caps in my Cayin HA-1A. I've looked at the caps in the amp stage of the amp and have found some blackgates available that will replace the electrolytics . However, the two film capacitors are rated 1.0uF 250v. Could I use a capacitor thats rated...

There were some old threads about this guy, but I just recently discovered him. His CD, "Illinoise" is just brilliant. His music is acoustic and kinda indie-like. He features stringed instruments on many of his tracks, which I love. His other CDs are good too, but that is definitely my favorite...

There is a lot on this page about upgrading the RCA jacks on the benchmark DAC1: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/be...6/index72.html Is there anyone here who has done this upgrade? Could you recommend a set of RCA jacks that would fit well in the small space one has to work with inside the...

When turning on my Cayin HA-1A even if the volume is turned down, it emits a loud buzzings through the left channel. (It might be the right too, its just so loud whenever it happens I instinctively turn off the amp immediately or unplug my headphones). I mess with it for a few seconds by turning...

myspace: MySpace.com - Cloud Cult - Minneapolis, US - Indie / Pop / Rock - www.myspace.com/cloudcult Cloud Cult is an acoustic/pop/rock/indie band I just discovered. They use lots of orchestral instruments on their tracks, which I really like hearing, especially through the lovely HD650...

You can see their website here: Enigma - SEVEN LIVES MANY FACES You can hear some of their music on their myspace: MySpace.com - Enigma - Official MySpace - Ibiza, Balears - Ambient / Pop / Electronica - www.myspace.com/enigmaplanet I have loved every release this group has put out since I...

Does anyone have any experience with both of these cables? I heard a Power 1 hooked up to my equipment and was really impressed with how much it cleaned up the sound. I want to buy a power cable from VD now, but is there much difference between the Power 1 and 3?

here is my setup right now: Benchmark DAC1 (w/ a couple mods) > Cayin HA-1A > HD650 (stock cable) It sounds good, but I wish the sound were just a little clearer. I want to hear just a bit more of those shiny, detailed, realistic highs I once heard on someone else's SR325i. I always find...

I just got my Benchmark DAC1 w/ Pro Mods and the sound is just a little lifeless straight from the headphone out jack. I am going to buy a separate amplifier, a tube amp. I will probably buy used, I am looking at: Little Dot MKIVSE Woo Audio 3 X-CAN V3 Woo Audio 6 (maybe) any other...

You can get this thing for $43.95 (free shipping) and use it's optical output to connect it to your DAC and use it as a cd transport. Wouldn't you love to show up at a meet with this? you would be so cool. Matrix Yellow Car FM/ MP3/ USB/ CD/ DVD Player - Wheelz Player Sound System by...

Well I just sold off all my old stuff and I am without a system and have a handful of cash. My budget is $1000 max. I am considering these: 1. a new Lavry DA10 - $975 2. a used, modded Benchmark DAC1 - $825 AudiogoN ForSale: Benchmark DAC1 silver 3. A modded bel canto DAC2+ - $750 on...

I hope this doesn't break any rules, but I felt I just had to share with you. Those interested in buying the Sennheiser HD280 will be especially happy to see this. www.dakmart.com IS AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR MANY OF THE TOP BRANDS That website is selling the HD280 for $48.98 with $12.59...

My current setup is Lite DAC-AH CCA Mod > Eddie Current EC/SS > HD650 I am really thinking about selling my amp and DAC and buying a Lavry DA10. Would the amplifier on the Lavry (or the balanced output) be good enough to tide me over until I can afford a balanced amplifier?

I have used asio4all with foobar for a long time now. I have an xfi xtrememusic, and I just realized that in my creative audio console, there is an option for bit-matched playback. Would this be as good as using asio4all?