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    The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)

    Will my earth get some bass with burn-in? Burned in moon for about 10 hrs on bright and love the nice smooth bass on it so far. I leave on vacation for 2 weeks so I put in the earth to burn it in(since I had the compass open to show to my coworkers - all were impressed with the build...
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    Depeche Mode~ Sounds Of The Universe

    Quote: Originally Posted by Dusty Chalk Do it. SACD's are awesome. I did it - I bought the OPPO BDP-83 ... now I need to find those DM SACDs for sale somewhere without costing a ton Too bad Sounds of the Universe did not come out on SACD.
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    The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)

    Quote: Originally Posted by tehdoom I pulled the trigger and ordered a compass about a week ago. It seems that their site (audio-gd.com) is down now; should I be concerned? I'm new to the forum and, indeed, to good sound--This has been my first significant purchase, so I'm probably just...
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    The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)

    Quote: Originally Posted by zupa Thanks for info mystery. I will be setting up all my stuff in a few weeks i'll be sure to check back with you. I will probably be using bit perfect mode, hopefully it will work ok. good luck Have it hooked up to my X-fi now. The setup for X-Fi...
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    The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)

    Just got my compass today. I am LOVING the Moon + Bright for electronica. I slightly favor the Earth + Neutral for Rock. Even though I listen to more rock than electronica the bright moon is so good on electronica I will probably keep that in long term as its not bad for rock. I wanted to...
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    The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)

    Should I be worried... my tracking on DHL says "1.1lb GENERAL COMMODITY WPXPOWER CABLE". I ordered a compass with moon and did not buy the upgraded power cable. 1.1lb seems a little light. Also I don't see my name on the consignment page.
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    The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)

    Awesome I ordered my compass on 5/2 and it shipped today! My first headphone amp. On the subject of jitter I used to use a Monarchy DIP (a processor for fixing jitter issues) between my DVD Player and my Receiver and there was a definite improvement with it on or off - even my wife could hear...
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    The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)

    Thanks for the tips. I will email Cherry and see if A) they can deliver to my office instead (I'll ask the receptionist to make sure its not all beat up before signing for it). B) If they can't do that becuase its a different address than Paypal I will just have them hold off on sending it...
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    The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)

    Compass question: I ordered on May 2. I will be gone on vacation from May 22 through June 7. Will it probably arrive during this time? If so what should I do - can I call DHL and tell them to hold it or are these just left without signature (if that's the case I will ask a neighbor to check...
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    X-Fi vs Audigy 2 platinum EX

    I was given a new desktop at work. The new PC comes with an X-Fi Titanium (24-bit 96kHz) in my old workstation I have a Audigy 2 Platinum Ex (24-bit 192kHz). I have only started to setup things and notices in the new setup Foobar only has a Creative ASIO driver while the old card also has a...
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    Remember when you where Young and Music just washed over you and touched your inner soul?

    Love this thread! Here is my experience with music. Teens: You are going through so many powerful emotions during this time and, for me at least, music would weld itself to these experiences and just become part of the experience. Still to this day hearing certain songs brings me back to...
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    Depeche Mode~ Sounds Of The Universe

    For the most part I really like it. Very warm with the analog synths and lots of layers so you can hear something new each time. First few listens through I thought the whole album was like a 3 out of 5. But now after MANY listens there are a few songs I really love (In Chains, Perfect...
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    The Audio-gd Compass (Was: Designing an alternative to the Zero DAC/amp)

    Where is the webpage people like doping panda are seeing the orders? I know it will be a while since I ordered mine last friday.... Trying to be patient - can't wait to see what I am missing since I'd just been running my HD580s off my Soundblaster Audigy 2 platinum EX with no amp.
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    Good headphone amp/DAC for HD580s

    Thanks, Can't wait!
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    Good headphone amp/DAC for HD580s

    Well after much debate I ordered the Audio-dg Compass and a moon opa. It just seems the "bang for the buck" factor is high with this unit and between the moon opa and the settings on the unit I have a lot to play around with and see what sound I like. Seems to be a perfect unit for a first timer...
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