Anyone actually got it and had some experience? How do you like it?

There is a IBM thinkpad dock has a PCI slot. You can check that on IBM's site.

Hi I am wondering if anyone has tried the "coldheat" soldering kits? It looks interesting, but I am not sure if it is just some marketing BS or it really works. Thank you. http://www.coldheat.com/products.php

Great news. Now I can enjoy my 400 without a worry. Thank you mkmelt

Quote: Originally Posted by darkclouds It's in TAS Oct/Nov 2003 issue. The Linn system seems to be very well received. According to the reviewer (Nicholas Bedworth), this system exceeds mid price range stand alone cdp like the Rega Jupiter at a cost of $16k to $20K. So there you have it...

Well, if you are looking for a hi-end Hi-Fi company to produce a Audio Harddrive system with all the hi-end power, DAC...etc. Linn has got it. Linn Knekt Kivor

I think at the price, RME 96/8 PAD is really a bargain. It is unfair to ask a $300 soundcard to do everything. I am using it with dAck DAC and Monarchy SuperDrive DIP, the result is very good.

If you have a monitor and programs already, I would recommand a Dell 400SC from the business department. It's around $300~ 400 and got almost everything you need. The case is very quiet, a big plus.

Ask a demo unit from dAck, use it in your house and see if you like it. All you can lose is the shipping

Sean H, I couldn't agree with you more. I got my dAck DAC unit for almost 2 month now, I love it. There is just something magic in the sound, and I couldn't describe it better than you. The DIP sure does some wonder to the music. I got the Super Drive version because of the true 75ohm output.

Try Polk R15 speakers. Circuitcity got them for $~80. I think it is an amazing bargain.

Let us know if you like it.

The speaker looks interesting, let us know if it got enough bass

I am sure a full digital rug until the speaker is the future. But I don't think we are there quite yet, I will give the new technology another year or two before I jump in. And Panny is going to launch a new Digi amp and a CD/SACD player in summer. Let's see how much better it is than the XR45...

The new E-MU 1212M seems interesting, it beats the mighty LynxTwo in some of the measurments.

NICE

If you want a good and fast CD/DVD unit, get a top model of Plextor. I am using Lite-On CD-Rom, it gets the job done.

I will take 2, thank you.

The Digital Audio Labs Card Deluxe used to be a great soundcard. But the company couldn't write a good driver for Windows 2000 or XP even now. How about some custom break out cable? Shouldn't be too hard to do it if we can find the 9 pin plug.

By the way, could the poor measurement result on the stereophile caused by the stock break out cable? Any thoughts? Also last time Lan pointed out that not every soundcards' optical is better than its COAX output. So could someone suggest a soundcard with a great COAX digital output? Thank you.

Quote: Originally posted by lan It's you. That's great that you love your system now. I played around with some cables and it got better. Also I found that upsampling don't work too well with my old recordings. Thanks for everyone's help

Quote: Originally posted by Sean H Soooooo..........was your inquiry all for naught? Yeah, I have been a little naught lately. When you are here, you just cannot stop. I love the concept of the dAck unit, non-oversampling and battery powered. I just love to try if it can bring...

I still think the RME is an outstanding value. At first I though it was a bit too bright, too dry. But now I feel it's just perfect. Maybe it's the burn-in, maybe it's me, and I just love it.

Great stuff!!! Let it burn in a bit more and give us all your thoughts. Love to hear from you.

This might be a bit far away from the topic, but I have a question. Are all the soundcards Optical output better than the COAX output?