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"Its been a long time since I rocked and rolled" ! (Chiarra Andante )
Never got round to selling this ! so here it is again..... My amazing Chiarra /Andante : http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/42804/my-first-proper-headamp-the-super-chiarra Its been sat for 3 years doing nothing whilst i have been abroad. Back in Uk now . Works a treat ! ...- london luke
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"Super Chiarra" new bridge rectifier mod.
Has just been soldered in. Looks very nice and will burn it in for a few days before I listen. Will then let you know.- london luke
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The Chiarra max update.
"its been a long time since I rock and rolled"!!! I have been away working so have not realy listened to The amp. But its been cooking nice and slow... It must have over 500 hours of use so far from a radio input. Since the original amp was made a few changes have been made... One was...- london luke
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Has anyone ever tried to make up some headphones??
Ive got a very nice spare set of jecklinfloats... I am so looking to find a headphone with a front sound stage. was wondering about taking them apart and trying to make up some type of headphone where the speaker actualy faces my ears. And leaving them open design as designed. Then to...- london luke
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HD600's non cable mods..
Other than changing the foam protecting the speaker.To a thin ladies tights material...what else can be done. heard of bluetack etc been placed inside the headphone... Anyone ??- london luke
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"Creative Nomad" mp3 players.
I would like to buy my first player. I dont like the mac one and love the looks of this new nomad. Also I like creative as a company. I am looking for the best sound quality and ease of use. I will study and learn about the best file type to use etc etc.. just want help on the harware. Will...- london luke
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Forward sound stage: Speakers to headphone.
I have entered into my first headphone set up with a medium quality system. 1, Marantz 63mk2 "KI" CDP 2. Hd 600's with stock cables. 3. MY new "Super Chairra" (See amp section) having been use to good speaker systems for many years.... I am trying to understand the difference...- london luke
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My first "Proper" headamp....The "Super Chiarra" (!!)
So here it is...... Click on pic for more detailed photo. There are photo's of the circuit etc here: inside pics Next job is to sort out feet..maybe use matching spiked ones as on CDP???? What has realy changed in such a short time is the "X feed" I am glad that it is fitted.. Its a very...- london luke
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To get input volume correct???
Digital volume output from Marantz 63mk2 KI into Super Chiarra (Well thats what its called for the moment!!) How high should I set the output to ???? Should it be full output to let the amp have a large input etc??? You guys know what i mean.....!!- london luke
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Full sixe phone jack: Whats the best???
Having an amp built. Would like to finish it with a funky jack!!! What should I look for in the standard type design???? Thanks- london luke
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Sony cd Walkman D40.
Have one of these. Complete with Power supply. Doesnt seem to have any anti jog/skip bit does have line out. Is this a also a USA model??? And how good is it??? Cheers- london luke
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CD power leads etc.
I am asking you guys about modding Cd players power supply cable. I have a marantz 63KI and it has a fixed lead. 1. Are these better than the plug types??? 2. I would like to upgrade it myself. I will use a better plug and I am sure much better cable. Anyone done this??? (Mad question...- london luke
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How to get pics small enough to post???
only using 640x 480. Yet told files are too big..???? Help- london luke
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CD player: "Output muting transistors removed"??????
Been reading about this ....what exactly does it do and is it worth it. ?? I only use the player for headphone use. Cheers- london luke
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Nice Hex/torx type bolts for project case.
trying to source noce hex/torx /allen key type bolts to use instead of horrid little cross thread screws!! pref Uk... But USA no problems. Thank you- london luke
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Designer Hook up wire.
For amp etc. What is a great soundong /looking hook up cable. That can be bought easly?? Question for research cheers luke- london luke
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One box or two???
headphone amps.... Do you think the 2 case type (power + amp) looks for pro than a single unit?? Or do you think the single unit case is better as you are not playing around with interconnects etc?? Cheers- london luke
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"Chiarra" Anyone else in the UK have one or is planning to??
Made the call today!!! cant be assed to wait for any other "Super" amp to arrive!! Going to copy "Pink Floyds" mods and see how my jecklin floats and HD600's like it. Then a new source then can cable for the HD's. Would like to discuss modding this amp as well as building the kit...- london luke
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"PPA" or "Chiarra" ??
Want it to be a fantastic quality amp!!! Its will be my first and I hope my last.... The chiarra I like for its ease of buying... Pay and get. The PPA sounds like hard work just to get it all together??? but which looks the best for quality???? Anyone else thinking the same...- london luke
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Screwdriver: impressions on the Rega?
Notice you have a Rega planet..... I have been looking at a player in this price band (S/Hand) This and a marantz cd63ki What do you think of the planet as a source???? I just want to listen to the music.. no bells and whistles etc!!! Just a nice cd player is all I want Cheers- london luke
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Classic question time!!
Whats the best branded hook up cable ??? Whats the best cable to make headphone leads from??- london luke
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Jecklin Float 2 Project!!
At last my second pair of floats arrived today. £50.00. Very good condition except the old foam has gone in places!! Well it would after all these years!! Anyway like most ....... out came the screwdriver to have a look inside. Took off the front and rear horrid foam and did a great...- london luke
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Naim headline and NAPSC..Any good??
If this unit was converted to accept normal inputs rather than naims own type. Would it be a good amp??? Has anyone got one ????- london luke
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Ear wax removal.... is it a mod??
Not sure which forum to post this???? so please move as required. How many of us have had their ears pumped out??? I had it done 1 year ago(I'm 40) and was shocked by how much came out!! Also the difference it made. The first few days was amazing. I am wondering if this is the first...- london luke
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Classic CD players???
Things like the marantz cd52mk2 and the 63 Ki series. How good would these be for a budget source to be used with a good(Linsey hood kit) amp and some HD600's???? Just love the feel of these old players... talk about well built!!- london luke
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