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    I need earphones more durable than Brainwavz M2

    The right ear died on my M2s (1 year after I got them), which I bought for their durability. I liked the aluminum housing and the thick cabling, but it seems that wasn't enough considering how hard I am on them. If anyone has suggestions on something more durable, and possibly more crisp (for...
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    Any good earphones/canalphones for under $100 with an extra strong cable/wire/very durable?

    Hi all,   I'm looking for a pair of earphones that won't break on me. I currently use the Panasonic RP HJE 900-K ones and the cheaper Panasonics like the HJE 270s. I do love this style of earphone with the silicon-type earpiece that fits comfortably, and I've tried Sony and JVC equivalents...
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    DAC recommendation

    I'll send him a message, thanks. Do I need a cable to convert those line outs to fit a 3.5mm or 1/4" plug? What else can those line outs be used for?
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    DAC recommendation

    I'm looking for a basic DAC. Something $50 - $100. I have a homemade amp and a pair of Sennheiser HD555.   Any recommendations? Used or new, I'm not picky
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    Senn HD555 cable replacement

    I made a post in the cables forum, but I'll post here to see if I get more of a response.   I'm looking to change the stock cable on my Sennheiser HD555 to a coiled cable. I know the cable is replaceable (modular cabling)   1) Can I make my own coiled cable with a cover (something heavy...
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    Guitar patch cord for headphones?

    How do I know if my cable is TRS?   Could you give me more specific details on how I would change the cable?   Thanks
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    Guitar patch cord for headphones?

    I have a heavy duty guitar patch cord with 1/4" jacks on either end. I also have a pair of Sennheiser HD555s. I know that the Senns' cord is replacable - but can I replace it with a patch cord? The stock cable on the Senns feels like the basic cheap cable, and I'm scared of running it over with...
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    CMoy...now what?

    I got a few extra opamps and I was considering building another CMoy. I was thinking of just adapting the design to be a mini guitar amp - rather than a 3.5mm jack in, I would have a 1/4" jack, and instead of a 3.5mm jack out, I would have a speaker. Would this work with the basic CMoy...
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    CMoy...now what?

    I just built my first and only amp - a CMoy mini tin amp. What's another project of comparable difficulty and cost? Maybe a cheap DAC?
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    Op Amps in Toronto

    Quote: Originally Posted by Spacehead I would take two op amps, if something goes wrong you have one more chance. Stereo volume pot has 6 solder lugs. Mono volume pot has only 3. I bought a pot with 6 solder lugs, but it's not logarithmic. I ordered the right parts from...
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    CMOY

    I'll go with a 4.75k resistor (that's all I have lying around). Thanks for the help - I just wasn't sure if I needed to change the resistors in both channels or just one.
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    CMOY

    I'm building a Mini-CMoy pocket amp and I had a question about setting the gain: The guide by tangentsoft.net (under "Tweaks") says that "In an op-amp circuit, the resistors in the feedback loop (R3 and R4 in this case) set the gain: the amount by which the output voltage is multiplied...
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    Op Amps in Toronto

    Quote: Originally Posted by cobaltmute There are two type of pot: logarithmic and linear. For audio use, we use logarithmic as the resistance curve on the pot matches the way are ear hears loud and soft sounds better. So when looking for a pot, you are looking for something marked as...
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    Op Amps in Toronto

    Quote: Originally Posted by FallenAngel How many opamps do you need? If I have an extra OPA2132, I'll toss one in the mail for you. Let me check at home. I just need one - send me a PM if you have an extra one lying around. It would be much appreciated. Any spare sockets that fit...
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