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    Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread

    Awesome! I would probably just put in the pot and keep the rest as is!. If the relay is not that important I probably just remove it then. As I can be careful to ensure the RCA source is in mute before I switch to RCA from Balanced. I do use the RCA ports to connect my laptop dock station. The...
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    Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread

    Thank you! So you were able to mount the laser collection pot inside the case.. Nice! Can you share a picture of how it looks now? Did you remove the relay that's in the way? Is it Bypassed? Relocated? Sorry for all the questions... I think your solution is the one to go for. I was heavily...
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    Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread

    Forgot to ask you about the knob... Is it D-shaped on the inside? Can the original knob be re-used with the LaserCollection pot?
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    Reply to review by 'eliwankenobi' on item 'FLUX Mentor Class-A dual-mono headphone amplifier'

    Would like to see measurements of this amp, testing it's power capabilities, SINAD, etc.... Even if it doesn't stack up against the Topping/SMSL offerings..
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    Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread

    Question is, what caps would those be. It seems they were thinking of a different power supply for the amp and they decided on the current design which negates the need for it?
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    Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread

    For me the scratchy pot is the big issue. I was considering a volume relay board controller by a small potentiometer that would replace the original one. I believe there could be space if mounted upside down. But the recommended pot above seems a more sensible solution.
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    Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread

    Can you post the link of that 10K stepped attenuator with the Vishay resistors?? I looked and could not find it. Also, if you could share more pictures of the project if you have then would be appreciated! thanks in advance. I am highly interested in this
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    Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread

    Can you share how the volume knob was removed from the original pot shaft? What new pot is that one? Can you share your experience with it? Thanks
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    Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread

    Hello All! Question, How would one go about removing the Volume Knob? This scratchy volume pot needs to be replaced.
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    Light Harmonic Geek Linear Power Supply (LPS and LPS4) Impressions/Discussion

    The LPS is USB2.0 pass through. So it has a maximum power output of 5watts, so that puts it at 1amp at 5volts
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    SMSL SU-9n ES9038PRO DAC is up NOW

    If you can perceive the issue with XLR and not with RCA, I would contact SMSL for a possible RMA, unless it’s something that could be solved by firmware but doubtful it is that.
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    Creative Super X-Fi headphone holography

    Has anyone tried to connect the Sxfi amp to an external amplifier like the Drop THX 789? I’ve tried it and I hear like a crackling noise…Not sure if it’s the output of the amp or the input of my amp..
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    Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread

    I second this 100%! Indeed, more power and better components. And now that we are at it.. Perhaps preamp functionality as well..
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    Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread

    So far the only issue I've had with the 789 is that after warranty expired.. I started to experience a scratchy/crackle sound when changing the volume.... The volume pot is not the best, but apparently this happens to many analogue volume pots... A good solution so far has been to turn the...
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    SMSL SU-9n ES9038PRO DAC is up NOW

    I haven’t played with them. Haven’t had much “me time” for relax music listening lately. I don’t expect much difference with the filters either. But we’ll see. But it’s amazing to me how much tech has progressed in the audio world and how one can get such 💥 for the 💵 these days compared to...
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