My definition of a DAC having "accurate" frequency response, is how close its output signal is to the digital signal it is fed e.g. when a pure 200kHz digital signal of a certain amplitude is sent through the DAC, does it send out a pure 200kHz analog signal with the exact same amplitude and...

As an additional point of discussion, do you guys think a DAC can actually advance significantly in terms of converting a 44.1kHz/16bit digital signal into an analog one accurately?   Strictly speaking, in terms of measurements, most decent DACs since the days of the Benchmark DAC1 and Lavry...

After mulling it over, I've decided to pass over the chance to get the used Lavry DA11 for $800. I do think that, purely in terms of digital signal in --> analog signal out, the DA11 probably does not lose out by much, if at all, compared to new-gen DACs. This isn't based on any critical...

I have the opportunity to purchase a 2nd hand Lavry DA11 for around $800, which I consider a pretty good deal.   However, I am aware that the Lavry was released in 2009, before the current wave of Sabre-chip/asynchronous USB DACs. Furthermore, the DA11 is pretty similar to the DA10, which is...

Just an update:   Mike from HeadRoom did get back to me to clarify that my order had been cancelled due to my unconfirmed shipping address - as Jamey pointed out above. Not much to be done to rectify the situation at this point, but here's the last of my correspondence with Mike (surprise...

Last Saturday, I was checking out HeadRoom's site when I noticed that they had the HifiMAN He-500 listed at $499. I had been pondering a new headphone purchase and had about $400-$700 to spend, so it seemed pretty perfect.   I placed my order and paid using PayPal. Then, nothing seemed to...

doesn't it strike the rest of you as amusing that one of the first things kingwa has revealed about the phoenix is the panel design? maybe he's been following the compass thread closely also, think about the date...i suspect kingwa is more humorous than we know ahaha.

here's a summary of my experience regarding the knobs... i removed the input selection knob and volume knob just out of curiosity, then tried putting them back on, with these results: 1) the volume knob was a tiny bit loose. 2) the input selection knob was totally loose. tried using...

i tried the teflon plumber's tape, and it works quite well. the knob still slides a tiny bit, but i can use it to click between the input options like it is supposed to. using something like super glue or the bonding material peete mentioned would probably restore the knob to its exact...

the insert is firmly attached to the knob. so looks like i'll have to find a way to make the fit between the knob and the shaft tighter. tried regular clear tape, but it didn't work well. may have to find that tape which you mentioned. thanks a lot. any further suggestions are welcome.

Quote: Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete Is the insert spinning inside the knob body ? If so you need to glue the plastic insert inside the knob so it's all one piece again allowing the knob to turn the pot shaft. Check that and get back to me....if it does spin freely (meaning...

the switch shaft itself works perfectly fine, so i can still toggle between the input options without the knob on. it's just that the knob doesn't grip the shaft, so it just spins on the shaft without turning it. (the knob spins but the shaft doesn't move).

guys, just for fun, i removed the input selector knob. now when i put it back, it doesn't "click" through the positions anymore. it just turns smoothly like a regular knob. that's because it isn't gripping onto the actual selector switch properly. how do i restore it to its original state i.e...

Quote: Originally Posted by csroc Definitely, you don't get a sense of its proportions or build quality from the pictures. And the original panel looks better in person than you'd expect from the pictures. just prior to receiving my upgraded compass, i did have doubts about...

Quote: Originally Posted by direcow Then I thought about it - that's right, I'm burning in at soft2 mode... So I'll let it burn in more before I finally make a decision... soft mode is probably not meant for me. based on my casual listening in soft 2 mode thus far, i really doubt...