Hi chych You can drop most of the dual opamps in the Fubar. Some popular op-rolling candidates are AD823, AD827, AD797 (single op), LT1122 (single op), LT1361…etc. If you want to use single OPAMPs like the AD797, LT1122 or SOIC ones like the AD8260, you will need an adaptor. There are two...

Hi smeggy The Spitfire is using Toslink cable. I seldom seen 90 degree Toslink cables, but you can find the straight normal ones in almost every decent audio shop.

I really like the VS VR4 jr. This is one of the top speakers I really like under $4K or so. If you like bass and have a big room, the VR4 sr. might be even better. http://www.vonschweikert.com/vr4jr.html

Quote: Originally Posted by Jeff Guidry Goody! Does this unit come with a stock power cable, or will I have to buy one to get started? How does the Supplier connect to the Cute Beyond? Everything you need will be in the package. The Supplier connects to the Beyond via a DC power...

How big is your space? Have you changed the power supply of the t-amp? Is this the $20 sonic impact we are talking about or the newer ~$100 "super t-amp"? From what you are saying, I feel the T-amp doesn't have enough power for your use.

Hi everyone Thank you for the great interests in the Supplier, the upgrade power supply. The Supplier is not "out" yet. There are only a few sample prototype units floating around to get some impressions. It will be out soon. Hi lan Great photos!! Thank you. I am looking forward to read...

Hi jxb2 Please discuss options via emails with Firestone Audio service department. Thank you. sales@mail.firestone.idv.tw

Hi JiiEf Yes, the Firestone Audio power supplies are CE approved. Thank you.

Maybe it will be a lot easier and even cheaper if you just buy a megaphone.

Quote: Originally Posted by dag655321 Do you need administrator privledges to install the Fubar USB DAC? I am thinking of getting on for use at work, but I do not have admin right on my laptop (Win2000). Hi dag655321 When you connect the Fubar II, it will be seen as an USB...

Hi luukas 1) It will depend on the design of the DAC, usually you won't "feel" the delay. But with some buffer design like the Chord DAC64, there is a 2~3 secs delay if you choose the mode. 2) In this case, I would suggest you take the COAX cable solution. A good 6 meter long optical cable...

Hi Kdread Sorry about the inconvenience. We are updating our shopping procedure pages and hoping to provide better service. Thank you for your feedbacks. Soon there will be some comments and reviews about the Firestone products. At the mean time please check the Romanee's NY mini meet...

Any cca would be a good bet.

Quote: Originally Posted by lan That's interesting you like the DAC64 since you don't like DAC1. To me they are polar opposites in sound. I like neither You are hard to please, aren't you? I appreciate all kinds of sound as long as they are nice. I like the fullness and the...

Well, I ended up with a Chord DAC64. It is much better. More expensive, but money well spent.

I had one early this year. I did compare it with the Benchmark DAC1, and I like the Mytek more. Actually other than looks, I don't like Benchmark DAC1 much. It is just not my kind of sound, the mid is thin, the high is sharp and uncomfortable. The Mytek had at least the same amount of...

There are so many great speakers to choose from, Focus Audio FS788 or 888, Merlin monitors, Dynaudio special 25th are all excellent choices.

Quote: Originally Posted by Magsy Looks nice, does anyone know if the Spitfire comes in the other colours? Hi Magsy The Spitfire only comes in the gun metal grey. Thank you.

I don't know if the T-amp is the best choice for you. I like the T-amp best when it is driving a single fullrange drivers in a bigger box. A muilt-driver speaker like the Sony you mentioned might not be the perfect fit. Also the T-amp needs some tweaks to make it sound good. If you just want a...

Length aside, I feel the most challenging task is how to place the unshielded bare CAT5 wires without introducing any noise into your music. Hanging in the air away from anything might be a good idea. Since it is a fairly cheap experiment, I would say go for it and try if you are happy with...

Hi Vinnie It is highly possible that Monitor Audio using one of the USB/Audio chips. Thank you for bring up the point. I would be very interested if there's a demo model in a local store. I hope Monitor Audio can give more information about the system, like the DAC chip model number would be...

At first when I saw the "digital out" cable for iPod I thought it was a internet joke thing so I didn't pay much attention. But when I saw the Monitor Audio iDeck unit, I feel it might be possible to do such thing. I first read the information on Audioadvisor's mail AD. From audioadvisor's...

Hi I am wondering if anyone here knows about the iPod Digital Out cable? The iPod can output digital signals. One example is the new Monitor Audio i-Deck system. The i-Deck system got a DAC built in and bypassed iPod's DAC. http://www.i-deckusa.com/ I have seen a digital out cable for...

Quote: Originally Posted by nabwong Damn...i have the cute beyond and dac in the cart...thinking if i should pull the trigger. I've some questions though if anyone can help. Can my ipod thru pocketdock usb, connect directly to the usb dac and then amp? Ipod -> pocketdock -> usb...

Quote: Originally Posted by Aman Well, I bit the bullet, and decided that I am going to go with the Ohm Microwalsh Talls in Cherry wood veneer. http://ohmspeakers.com/styles_microwalsh.cfm I get 200 dollars off if I trade in my old Ohm Model E speakers Great deal! I have...