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  1. patricklang

    Quiet Sempron machines?

    I'm a few parts away from having 2 PC's, so I'm planning to upgrade my PC and reduce the noise a bit. Currently I'm using an Athlon 1.2ghz in a low-end Antec case w/ 350w PSU, which I plan to give to a family member. Has anyone here used a Sempron 3000+ first-hand? I want to switch to a CPU...
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    Idea: Database of subjective tests - headphone to favorite music

    Something that I feel is lacking from here is a good way to help people match what phones are subjectively good with their music. The reviews seem to be mainly focused around a balance of musical types, with some notable exceptions such as the groovalizer threads. I think something people...
  3. patricklang

    Windows Vista should be better for audio

    If you haven't read this already, you should give it a look: http://blogs.msdn.com/larryosterman/...ory/10954.aspx The changes sound promising. The new WASAPI should help deliver more accurate audio by allowing people to stream directly to hardware. This is essentially the same thing we are...
  4. patricklang

    Best new pcdp?

    I'm helping a colleage at work find a new PCDP. I bought a Panasonic SL-CT470 back when it was new, and he's been listening to it and enjoys it. We're trying to find a comparable sound quality in a NEW portable, he does not want to deal with searching for an older one. Brick and mortar stores...
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    Trying to identify some Grado's

    I just found out one of the guys I work with has an older pair of SR325's. He says he bought them several years ago, I think they may potentially be Joe Grado's. When was the transition made from sr300 to sr325? They have black housings, gold letters, and the soft leather headband similar to...
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    The Chaintech AV710, ASIO, and j.river Media Center Guide

    Here's the results of my experimentation with the Chaintech AV710 with J.River Media Center. There are good guides out there for getting good audio out of it with Foobar 2000, but I have not yet found one for J.River Media Center. This card is a great buy at $27 shipped (newegg.com)...
  7. patricklang

    David Bowie - what to buy?

    I never got into Bowie, the stuff I'd heard on the radio just wasn't to my tastes. Today I came across "I'm Deranged" on the Lost Highway soundtrack, and it f'n blew my mind with the K501's. I'm planning to get a copy of "Outside" tonight, what other albums should I check out? as an aside, on...
  8. patricklang

    I'm boggled - Meta42 + new PS = no sound

    After running through multiple sets of 9v's in the first month after adding additional buffers to my meta42, I decided it was time for a power supply. I'm using a surplus +24v dc brick I found, followed by an extra regulation stage based around an LM317, nominal output of 19.4v after...
  9. patricklang

    Cart advice?

    I currently have a pair of Technics SL1200's in good condition, and I want to set one of them up for better listening. What carts would you guys recommend, or are these decks even worth using? I've been looking at the Grado prestige ones. I have a ph-1 clone in the works and plan to A-B it...
  10. patricklang

    Good microatx supplies?

    Any recommendations on quality microatx supplies? I'm convinced they don't exist, but I could be wrong... I currently have some shoddy 150w that came with my $149 Fry's pc. It makes my Revo sound almost as bad as a c-media, lots of hiss and HF noise. I currently have an extra Antec 400w in...
  11. patricklang

    Seattle Meet Anyone?

    Well, its been 3 months since the last Seattle meet, I've bought another pair of phones (K501's), and now I'm itching for some more listening. Last time I was still in love with the Grado sound and spent the whole time comparing all the phones to the 225's. Now I can't stand the bright Grado...
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    DC offset on Meta42 w/ bass boost?

    I set up a simple modification on my Meta42 to test out bass boost. I put a 100k alps pot (from radioshack) and .1uF poly/metal cap in parallel in the global feedback loop (same as PPA circuit). I'm currently measuring 33 mv dc offset with the bass bost level I want (probably around 10k/.1uF)...
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    Op-amp burnin & my first rolling adventure

    I'm starting my first opamp rolling adventure, how long do you think each of these opamps need to be run before the sound is pretty consistent? I've been listening to an AD8620 in my Meta42 for the last year and know its sound well. I'm hoping to warm up my K501's just a little bit, so here's...
  14. patricklang

    Good classic rock recordings

    I'm looking for some good classic rock with good cd mastering. A few I've been listening to recently for starts: Jimi Hendrix - Axis: Bold As Love - there was a second cd mastering issued around 99 I think. I purchased this in 2003, and its the newer one Van Morrison - Moondance - unknown...
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    Patrick's electronic recommendation thread

    I figured I'd start putting a list together of some of my favorite tracks for auditioning because of their wonderful composition, detail, and/or mastering. I will be adding to this as I remember stuff, this is just what I can have off the top of my head. artist / track(s) / album Juno...
  16. patricklang

    NAD CDP mods?

    I'm curious, has anyone seen any NAD mods? I've been curious about throwing a pair of 627's or ad8610's in my C520 and was wondering if it was worth the upgrade. Or, would I be better off getting a DI/O? The DI/O would be nice at work to replace my sonica's weak analog section as well.
  17. patricklang

    Gainclone type amps for K1000?

    Has anyone seen anything around using gainclone's with K1000's? I was just poking around on natl's site and came across this: http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LM4700.html Higher slew rate than the lm3875 used in most gainclones, and lower output current. The minimum supply voltage is 18v. Has...
  18. patricklang

    Got my AKG k501's

    Well, I'm still breaking them in and waiting for the sound to open up a bit more, but I'm already extremely impressed. The imaging and detail are phenomenal. I like them almost as much as the K1000's, I don't see myself spending $700 when these are just so good. I'll be posting more of a review...
  19. patricklang

    Multiple amps, single source?

    I was thinking, at the next headfi meet, I would like to hook multiple amps up to my NAD C520 at once so I can A-B them. Has anyone seen a unity gain opamp (or other) based solution for this? The NAD has a pretty high voltage output, but I don't know how well it could handle the extra current if...
  20. patricklang

    Want to audition DT880, AKG501, HD595 in Seattle

    Does anyone in the Seattle area have these phones, or know a store carrying them? I still haven't bought a new pair of phones, and think I would like to hear these before I make a decision. Originally I was going to grab a pair of ATH-A900's, but I really think I could do a little better with an...
  21. patricklang

    Seattle/Eastside mini-meet August 14 - Information

    This is going to serve as the ongoing planning/info thread from now until the meet. I will be editing this top message with details on gear, food, etc. You can PM me or reply here and I'll merge it into the thread. August 14, 2004 5 - 10ish Jefferson at Talus clubhouse - Issaquah, WA Gear...
  22. patricklang

    Seattle/Eastside mini meet date poll

    Ok, so here's the poll! Pick the best date for you, and I can get the clubhouse reservation down asap. I'll run the vote through Saturday 7/17 10 am. At 10, I go make the reservation
  23. patricklang

    SMD removal?

    I'm looking for a good method to remove and later resolder a SMD chip on my Sonica (see sonica mod thread) and am looking for suggestions. From the instructions, chip-quik sounds like it is well-suited for cheap removal, but it sounds like the chip-quik 'alloy' is left in a glob on the...
  24. patricklang

    Alps Store - recommend any of these?

    http://www.alpsstore.com I'm looking for the blue or black velvet, but don't see them. Are any of these particularly good? Maybe we could put together a group order since they're sold per box (usually 10-20 pots) only.
  25. patricklang

    What cart for SL1200

    I'm looking for a decent cart to put on one of my SL1200's to use as a starter vinyl setup. What would you guys recommend? I know if I buy a high end grado, I won't be able to tell the difference over the TT noise, so what should I aim for? Currently, I'm guessing the Grado Green or Blue. My...
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