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A900 blu-tak mod pics
I'm about to purchase some A1000 pads for my A900, and I would like to do this mod as well, would someone have the pics? These are the only A1000 pads I could find, is there any other store with these pads?- mencargo
- Post #66
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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The Opamp thread
Hi everyone! I want to make a DIY project with a Creative Sound Blaster Live 24bits, SB04100 I found this thread, great info, but I would like recommendations for opamps and capacitors, and I saw this opamp thread, but since it started more than a year ago and has 222 pages, I got...- mencargo
- Post #3,330
- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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Creative Live 24bit opamp / cap mod
Great thread! I happen to own one of this buggers! I'm running Windows 7 x64 Ultimate. It's a shame this card it's not supported by the kX project, I would like to try the driver, but well... Anyway, curious thing, when I first installed the card, I didn't have internet so Windows didn't...- mencargo
- Post #13
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Sound Blaster Live! 24bit Review
I don't know how I missed that, thanks!- mencargo
- Post #12
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Sound Blaster Live! 24bit Review
Seraching about the CS4382 DAC I found this thread. I'm looking for a good DAC, and I happen to own a SB0410, so I'm thinking to give it a try, I have heard good things about this card with hard mods, but I can't find details about the mods. Any help of guidance? Thanks!- mencargo
- Post #10
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Great and Simple DAC
Hi there, I used to own a EMU 0404 USB, sound was great, but it's bulky, drivers are not so good, and I don't use MIDI and all it's extras, just plug-in my headphones and speakers. (Audio Technica ATH-A900 and M-Audio AV-40) I'm looking for a similar or better quality DAC, preferably...- mencargo
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Need new phones
Thank you guys, I'll try other ways to contact him. Testament: - Contacted, problem solved -- mencargo
- Post #16
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Need new phones
Testament: - Contacted, problem solved -- mencargo
- Post #8
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Macboook Pro emu 0404 problems
Testament: - Contacted, problem solved -- mencargo
- Post #12
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Speaker Sensitivity and Amplification
Awesome, I didn't have a clue for the attenuation. So 100dB is considered loud? And if I don't want to wake everyone I guess a 20W amp will do. The thing is I would like to try Class-D/T amps, because they cost less than $100 for 20w stereo output, and they come in many forms: Amphony... -
Speaker Sensitivity and Amplification
I own a pair of NSM Audio 15 speakers, and I'm looking for a good class D/T amp. The thing is that NSM Audio gives poor information: NSM Model 15 Bookshelf Speaker - nsmaudio.com Power Specs: Sensitivity: 87dB 1/watt/m Rated Impedance: 8 ohms Recommended amplifier: 35-200 watts So...- mencargo
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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EMU Tracker Pre USB 2.0
Hi there, I just want to know opinions about the new Tracker Pre USB Audio Interface from EMU. From the specs it sounds like a 0202 upgrade, same chips but better quality numbers, I don't know if they will be audible. I currently own the EMU 0404 USB 2.0, but I brought it only for the DAC...- mencargo
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Speakers Buyer's Guide
psc001: as you can check at AudioREVIEW.com - Home Audio and Home Theater resource, the speakers are well rated, but it's original price is NOT what the sale website claims. The users that reviewed the speakers, said they have brought them about $250-350, so it's a good deal, but don't expect... -
Headphones Electrostatic Discharge
I have a No-Break with built-in Regulator for my computer stuff :S Maybe it's not enough. What power conditioner do you have?- mencargo
- Post #3
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Headphones Electrostatic Discharge
Hi there, I have Audio Technica A900 with E-MU 0404 USB, and I often receive electrostatic discharges from the headphones while listening to music (like once or twice a day), they aren't strong, I'm only concerned about the wellbeing of the headphones and DAC. Is this normal? Is it MY...- mencargo
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Speakers Buyer's Guide
jag0: Of course a good research is essential for s good decision, I think for audiophiles and geeks in general, this is like a law. I'm just trying to make a list of recommended equipment, so an "entry level geek" has a reference to do the search according to the needs/budget. As I... -
Speakers Buyer's Guide
Thanks for the info, added. I'm pleased to inform that I just brought my first pair of audiophile speakers! Some used NSM 15 for $300. I hope they are as good as the website claims, I haven't found any review of this specific model. -
Audio Technica ATH-A900 Mod
Hi there, I have the Audio Technica ATH-A900 headphones, and the pads pleather covers started to fall off, they were too thin, so after a while I cutted them off. I feel now they lack a little bass and are brighter than I remembered, I'm not sure tho, but that's my impression. They are much...- mencargo
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Speakers Buyer's Guide
Axiom added mr. nice - I can't find info about the ME models outside their website, please write something about a model with the price tag. -
Speakers Buyer's Guide
Ok guys, prices fixed and new models added. Now a personal question, I have a opportunity to buy speakers from USA. I'm thinking about $200-$300 speakers, I have more money but I have a EMU 0404 usb and AMP4 (from 41hz.com, Tripath TA2050, Output 2x30W @ 8 ohms) and I don't know if I would... -
Speakers Buyer's Guide
Thanks for the support guys, I'll add those speakers. thread: I have some doubts, the website it's called AV123, but when I search for reviews I only found them as ONIX classicalguy: Can you give me a link to those prices? I just found them at $80 (per pair) at amazon (P152) And as I said... -
Newbee amp question
Hi there, I just brought the AMP4 from 41Hz.com, and I'm searching for some good speakers, like: Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 But their specs have: Power 20-100W and Nominal Impedance 6ohm AMP 4 says: 2x30W @ 8 ohms I don't understand a lot about this specs, I'm thinking that maybe at 6ohms...- mencargo
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Why aren't all amps T-amps?
Class-T are here to stay, $50 for hi-fi amp I just ordered a Amp4 from 41Hz! wish me luck! -
Power Cables Make A Difference? Have A Listen Here...
A friend of mine brought some new speakers, and plugged them with normal twisted cables, he felt they lack a lot of bass and midrange detail. After some research he made a cable from UTP LAN CAT 6 cable, twisting 3 of them to make one cable. Turned to be much better than his dad's expensive...- mencargo
- Post #140
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Speakers Buyer's Guide
I don't know much about them, please recommend specific models.