Recent content by Heady

Quote: Originally Posted by fierce_freak Are there any roughly equivalent players spec-wise to either the ipod classic or touch that have spdif or i2s lines internally that could be tapped? Am I right to think that this is not a portable solution? In which case, would not media...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zorander Seems to me spinning the pads in the washing machine causes it. I have had zero issues with hand-washing pads, whether it be Grado or Senn ones. Regards. Nope, didn't need to spin the Grado pads. But never mind, my single pair of pads may...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zorander Soak them in detergent water for about an hour or so, rinse off with water, squeeze most of the water out and leave it to dry in the air. Enjoy. I used a variation to get the water out - spin cycle only, in a washing machine. In my experience...

I second the unibits, for casing work, they are invaluable.

Quote: Originally Posted by ThePredator I have started piecing together the BOM for the amp, but I don't really know what I need for the power plug/jack. What kind of jack has 3-prong plugs that are widely available, and what would the particular part be called? [EDIT]: Also, what is...

Quote: Originally Posted by DouglasQuaid building a mini3 for 60$ would be tough. I did think of that but then won't a Pimeta cost more than $60 and less portable to boot? I was answering in the spirit of comparing with the Pimeta. But I agree, it will blow the budget.

Won't the mini3 be closer to your requirements than a pimeta2? It's certainly a lot more portable. The Mini³ Portable Stereo Headphone Amplifier

Quote: Originally Posted by linuxworks 41hz site looks interesting. I had not seen that HIGH power tripath board before. speaking of tripath, they say you can use switching power supplies with them but I got a lot of hum that way. when I went linear (12v, 1a) the hum went away. so...

Quote: Originally Posted by LingLing1337 *******, I hope somebody saved the pinouts for this.l http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/san...de-56k-421318/

Beautiful pics and the soldering's great too. Good job.

Quote: Originally Posted by Llama16 Quick question: The 10µF capacitors (the yellowish caps) I used where the ones from the alternatives list from Tangent. Will they still do well? or should I really try (I know that they don't have those bigger ones in a store closer then 100km ) to...

Sounds like the heady mod to me.... IEM silicone tip mod with foam

I support the paper hole punch for Altoid tins. Works far better than a step drill for me. The metal is too soft to drill without distorting it.

Quote: Originally Posted by pabbi1 Yes, and steel. I really would rather use something else to cut out IEC openings, but the Dremel gives me the greatest flexibility, and least risk. I must also recommend a cheap $13 face shield, as flying fiberglass or sand (the standard cutting...

Quote: Originally Posted by kansei I have a package of fiberglass cutting wheels for my Dremel. You can also buy a diamond cutting wheel for the Dremel, in case you keep wearing through the fiberglass cutting wheels. Cutting Wheels | ToolBarn.com There are also other accessories...