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jamato8 replied to the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91).Close to what is in there. I think .22 and ,47uf is what I used. 600 volt. With Duelunds it is a very tight fit.
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jamato8 replied to the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91).I don't know if I am the only one. The stock caps are fine but I like Duelund caps. It sounds very good, with a natural hall sound...
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jamato8 replied to the thread IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator.Then something to do with the adapter. What, I don't know. I know that apple doesn't use OTG, from what I have read.
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jamato8 replied to the thread IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator.Do the cables work without the adapter? I would check that.
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jamato8 replied to the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91).Use the ceramic sand filled fuses, (The amp uses slow blow) as they sound better IMO. And the cost is not exorbitant. There are ceramic...
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jamato8 replied to the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91).Yes, they can fail over time. The endure current inrush over and over and will finally give out. This is not abnormal. You can put in a...
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jamato8 reacted to jonchard's post in the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91) with Like.Bloody hell Jamato thank you! I couldnt see it "wood for the trees!" ... its definitely blown, just need to find where i put my spares...
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jamato8 replied to the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91).In the back on the PS by the power cord connection. Do you have the manual? Some power supplies are fine without a load and some not. I...
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jamato8 replied to the thread Cayin Soul 170HA: A Beastly TOTL Vacuum Tube Headphone/Speaker Amplifier wth KT170.There is room up and down the price chain if the quality is there, which Cayin is proving capable of.
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jamato8 replied to the thread The iBasso Dongle DAC Thread – DC03 Pro | DC04 Pro | DC06 Pro | DC Elite | ....I think so but I would not call the mids lush. They are honest and not overripe. You get the more lush mids with the WM1Z but I also...
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jamato8 replied to the thread iBasso SR3 — 150Ω version of the SR2.Exactly. They to breath some.
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jamato8 replied to the thread The iBasso Dongle DAC Thread – DC03 Pro | DC04 Pro | DC06 Pro | DC Elite | ....The WM1Z is warmer sounding. The Elite is more transparent, with better separation and depth. Also l like the bass line on the Elite...
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jamato8 reacted to AnyDave's post in the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91) with Like.I can certainly understand the stress involved in any failed transaction. I've definitely been on the downside of things before. I've...