Recent content by akar
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Got my NEC drive today
That's the 3XP Plus, there is also a regular 3XP. The 3XP Plus has the Digital Coax Out, the 3XP does not.- akar
- Post #73
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Just ordered a Slappa Camel 240...
I recently ordered 3 of the 360 CD cases, but after the the day of the initial order I haven't been able to get anyone from Slappa to respond to any e-mails. Both the ones I sent myself and through their website. So hopefully my order shows up in time, but I don't know when that will be... -
How to cut down on RF/EMI signals?
You could put some ferrites on your interconnects. They are relatively inexpensive and they do actually work. You can find them at Radio Shack for about $4 each, or eBay for a bit less. Moving the cables around is the cheapest and easiest solution. Just be careful about what cables cross... -
M-Audio SuperDAC?
No RCA outs. XLR and 1/4" mono outputs. You'll need some 1/4" mono to RCA adapters from Radio Shack.- akar
- Post #9
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Digital-out on Archos JBR 20?
You need a regular digital coax cable, then buy an RCA to 1/8" mono adapter from Radio Shack.- akar
- Post #4
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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NEC 3XP Plus has coax digital out, right?
Yes it does.- akar
- Post #3
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Vampire splitters: CDP to receiver and RA-1?
That's exactly how you'd use them. I have the Vampire splitters. And it may just be me, but I can't hear a difference when using them. So, that'd be a good thing. -
Post pics of your Headphone Stand Here!
Clip it on the desk or a shelf. Then hang the phones on it.- akar
- Post #8
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Post pics of your Headphone Stand Here!
I use the same thing Timoteus uses. $1 or $2 each for some black ones at a hardware store.- akar
- Post #6
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Where to buy Made-to-Order (non-commercial) amps?
JMTAudio HeadAmp Headsave All of these places will offer you quite a bit of customization on the designs that they sell. Just contact them and tell them what it is you are looking for.- akar
- Post #2
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Sony D-465 is nice
The 465 is a really nice player, people should be snapping these up for the prices they are selling for.- akar
- Post #4
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Rio Karma 20gb $269 shipped (AR) - Fantastic!
Amazon now has the 20GB Karma for $284.84 - a $20 mail-in rebate, with free shipping.- akar
- Post #15
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Rio Karma 20 - Initial Thoughts
Does the Karma mount as an external drive so you can drag and drop to it? Or do you have to use proprietary software to move music onto it? If the latter is true, can you transfer the songs off of the Karma, and onto a computer other than the one it was originally set-up with?- akar
- Post #39
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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It is time to decide.
Quote: Originally posted by Guild The website says "Coming Soon" about the cables. Does anyone know if they are available now? This is what Drew said: "They will be back from the molding at the end of November..." Quote: Originally posted by Guild Would the 15ft cable...- akar
- Post #12
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)