I use this clamp type made by König & Meyer. Built like a tank which is something that can't be said for most clamp headphone stands. I did a lot of looking before deciding on this one. Costs about $30 USD...

Need to view the full resolution image (option) to see the defect more clearly. Note the proximity to the jack plug, wondering if it has something to do with it. For discussion... That apparent damage isn't part of the actual driving mechanism and not attached to the diaphragm. Seems it could...

I posted about Arya earlier in this thread with a largely useless early review. Figured I should do a followup since finishing the setup and saying I would come back after I got my stuff together. So here's my simple and still pretty useless followup review. I honestly have pretty much no...

Please allow me to bump a long dead thread few will care to remember... I dug my old Valab NOS DAC out of the closet a couple of days ago because I realized my USB to S/PDIF hardware had greatly improved over the years and I hadn't tried it on the Valab. Amazingly it looks like an amateur...

Listening to The Wonderful Sounds Of Female Vocals double SACD, although the CD tracks because I don't have an SACD player. I bought the SACDs last year on recommendation from Analog Planet (vinyl) for a newly produced near-reference example of easy listening female vocals which isn't a big...

My first impression is "Is this what $1600 headphones are suppose to sound like?" I have no reference. It's certainly good (probably very good) and seems to perform as well as folks have described in this thread but it doesn't put me in awe of heavenly sound quality. Beyond that I see an...

You guys are frustrating me with suggestions for spending $3500 on an undoubtedly extraordinary set of cans (the SE) when I want to be able to expect truly excellent quality in a set of $1600 cans. Being that I believe I should be able to expect Arya at that price point should be unquestionably...

  Bifrost requires a burn-in period and what you describe is what that many others have said about Bifrost right out of the box.  It should be left to run untouched with music playing for at least 3 or 4 days and better a week or more before it's judged.  The changes equipment go through during...

  Yes, but for those who don't need greater than 24/96....   Last I checked Analog Devices had no plans to make a chip with greater bandwidth, but the concept wasn't intended for audio purposes and medical applications apparently don't need more.

  ADuM4160 devices will work with Schiit gen 2 USB (CM6631A) and makes a significant difference in audio quality (IMO).   Briefly for those who don't know, the ADuM4160 devices are small in-line and externally powered USB 2.0 devices that electrically isolate USB from the host computer. ...

Might try emailing Teradak.  Contact address at the bottom of the web page.  They were the original designer-seller of the "VALAB" DAC.   http://www.teradak.com/   It's been my experience that VALAB is like a lot of the little Chinese electronics vendors that reinforce the bad reputation...

Scallywag: Sent you a PM.

I have a friend using alternative ADuM and CM6631A boards connected to a Mac laptop.  Mac doesn't require installed drivers.  It works as long as OSX is past a certain version.  If you're up to date you're good to go.

  Thank you for helping me discover this alternative ADuM board.   Go to eBay and copy/paste search this in bold: Teralink ADuM4160 USB Isolator board.   Or use this link (same seller):   http://www.ab-system.hk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=63   That board is made for...

Today I've been switching between the Ultravox ADuM on the Schiit gen 2 USB and the Ultravox on the CM6631A USB-S/PDIF converter.  The USB-S/PDIF converter is providing a significantly better image bloom.  I expected the opposite for a number of reasons but I'm happy to just go with what works. ...

The DIY Paradise Ultravox ADuM4160 works with the Schiit gen 2 USB with issues.  The gen 2 USB alone doesn't have the lush blooming sound quality.  This is observed in my audiophile music server system and YMMV probably depending on how much the electrical noise from your host computer is...

Quote:   There are performance improvements in the CM6631A over the older chip that should allow better sound quality in the Schiit DACs.  Providing a better quality signal out of the USB section for the digital and analog parts to work with.  I believe Jason has mentioned it and I've...

I have a suggestion for Bifrost and Gungnir owners who have done the gen 2 USB upgrade.  I realize this thread is for the Uber upgrade but there is no thread specific to the USB upgrade and many of you who did the Uber upgrade did the USB upgrade too.  I have a Bifrost Uber I recently upgraded...

Another mini review of the Bifrost Uber upgrade.  I did it myself in about 15 minutes a few days ago.  My Bifrost has been running 24/7 in an office audiophile music server system playing ambient music for over a year.   Better perceived frequency response, top and bottom.  Better bass...

I'm glad to see the Bifrost async USB versus S/PDIF issue has widened in this thread.  I have a Bifrost without the USB option because I didn't need it, feeding the Bifrost from an Empirical Audio Off-Ramp 3 on coax.  (Pound for pound, that's a $1000 adaptive USB to S/PDIF reclocker-converter...

Quote: That's true but shipping back to Audio-GD is a necessary gamble with acceptable odds.  There's no alternative.  It makes the buying option of choosing the domestic retailer a bigger consideration in the future (Pacific Valve with their smaller selection of components and higher...

Quote: Thanks, Kingwa.  USPS Priority Mail.      

I'm planning to send a DAC19DSP back to Audio-GD for service, USA to China, needing to send it ASAP to get it out within the first year guarantee.  Talking with the person behind the counter at the local Pak Mail while picking up customs forms has made it apparent that shipping will be...

Quote: I certainly wouldn't mind having some important resistors identified for swapping with naked Texas Components or Vishays.  I've used the TC resistors and there is no doubt they make a worthwhile difference.  I'm not afraid to make mods you good gentlemen suggest for the...

I'm a proud and satisfied A-GD owner and I watch the A-GD threads here with some regularity.  Please forgive me if it's already been said but I think it's an important idea that should be mentioned if it hasn't:   This roaming Ref 7 could to be brought to the attention of reviewers with the...