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Crack;Bottlehead OTL
How is the Crack hooked up? In my setup, I had a lot of issues using USB dacs. All my problems went away when using a DAC with optical. I was able to isolate the usb power on my desktop as the culprit by using my USB dac with a laptop on battery (no noise). It's worth a shot to to try...- Schizeophonic
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Crack;Bottlehead OTL
Yeah - I am in the states... shipping is probably prohibitive. The last time I was in Europe was for the Love Parade in Berlin, Germany in 2000 - maybe for my next visit. Thanks for the offer though! You did some great work on your bottlehead!- Schizeophonic
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Crack;Bottlehead OTL
Gasp! I was pursuing through some bottlehead threads looking for case ideas.... and this one is a beauty! Love the legs, smoothed edges, and especially the knob. Where can I get a knob like that?- Schizeophonic
- Post #6,515
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Lego Bottlehead Crack Base - Share your creation!
Greyhamster - Thanks so much for the impeccable wiring job and selling me a well built Crack! I had to add the lego air vents to add more "air" to the sound. I don't know why more people don't have them? I think they help my gear breathe and improve the overall spaciousness of the sound. ...- Schizeophonic
- Post #7
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Lego Bottlehead Crack Base - Share your creation!
I actually was able to score 2 WE 421a's off of a fellow craigslister at a great price. They are tremendous tubes. I currently have them paired with a CBS Hytron 5814a OR an RCA Clear top depending on my mood. Both the CBS, RCA, and crack with speedball were sourced through head-fi members. The...- Schizeophonic
- Post #3
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Lego Bottlehead Crack Base - Share your creation!
So, I recently purchased a Bottlehead Crack from a fellow head-fier and wanted to do some work on the provided wooden base. The conundrum is that I wanted to listen to it while working on the base. The only thing I had laying around was........ LEGOS!! I confess... once I started, I couldn't...- Schizeophonic
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How to resolve fruity USB Audio Issues
Problem resolved - I wanted to update the forums in case someone else like me decided to search for a solution to a similar problem. Solution - installed a sound card that provides optical out to a FIIO E17 connected to an E09k. This eliminated all noise except a very slight high pitched...- Schizeophonic
- Post #7
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Fiio DAC vs Sound Card for audio PC
I have used the Asus DG and Asus DGX. Very similiar cards, main difference is PCI vs PCI-Express interface.- Schizeophonic
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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How to resolve fruity USB Audio Issues
Update - received Schiit Wyrd USB decrapifier. It cut noise down by about 80 percent. I still have a bit of high pitched whine. Also, it looks like the lenovo desktop that I am using uses a special proprietary 14 pin power connector to the motherboard, which will make installing another...- Schizeophonic
- Post #6
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Fiio DAC vs Sound Card for audio PC
I have and use both budget sound cards (less than 50 bucks - posted an example below) and Fiio products (E17 + E09k), and I find that E17 provides: a.) Slightly better sound production (mainly slightly better detail - but it could be that there is less noise) b.) Blacker background...- Schizeophonic
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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How to resolve fruity USB Audio Issues
Additionally, I didn't mentioned that I have been running both laptops off their built in batteries. No DC connection - but I think that only makes the power supply to the USB on the desktop more suspect. Thanks for that information! Before I start cutting cables, I am going to try the...- Schizeophonic
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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How to resolve fruity USB Audio Issues
I don't have one handy - but for my own sanity, I could order one - they ARE handy. Additionally, in my frustration - I ordered a schiit wyrd through amazon via prime. Should be here Thursday. Would a powered USB avoid taxing the power supply in the PC? I have been reading that galvanic...- Schizeophonic
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How to resolve fruity USB Audio Issues
I need some help here trying to isolate what I suspect is noise coming from my computer's USB bus. Additionally, since this pertains to a bottlehead crack, I will be posting there as well - but I already know, love, and have a username established here... so here goes. I am currently hearing...- Schizeophonic
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Reply to review by 'schizeophonic' on item 'Schiit Modi'
Thanks for the review - I also have an HD650, and was looking for a new DAC to go along with a possible purchase of a bottlehead crack. Your review helps solidify my choices. Thanks for posting your feedback, and giving us information about your setup. Extremly helpful!- Schizeophonic
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Source Upgrade-ititis Help!
Looking to perhaps try out some new schiit. Namely the modi 2 uber. I bought a Vali (in the mail) off a head fier recently and thought it may be time to bite the bullet and invest in a new dac. Currently I have a NuForce Icon HD (dac/amp combo), and it powers a pair of Sennheiser HD650s...- Schizeophonic
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Getting back into the Hobby - Looking for an amp to drive HD650
Head-fiers: I have been a longtime lurker on the site (extremely helpful community!), but now getting back into the hobby since my current endeavors have me near a computer most of the day. My current computer setup consists of computer FLAC files (and sometimes google play all access)...- Schizeophonic
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Questions about the new sony D-NEXXX Line up
i just care about the sound... the looks dont really matter to me. The main reason i just havent gotten the Ne300 is becasue the 319 is already purchased (unopened), and i dont really feel like trying to find the 300 if there is no difference. My local circuit city and target are out of the 300...- Schizeophonic
- Post #11
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Questions about the new sony D-NEXXX Line up
ok.. well the headphone thing seems answered, but mainly i want to make sure that the NE319 isnt a piece of crap. I know the NE300 is good, but have they changed things around in the 319? I know PCDP have a tendency to be hit and miss... so i want to make sure the 319 is as good as the 300...- Schizeophonic
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Questions about the new sony D-NEXXX Line up
anyone know anything?....- Schizeophonic
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Questions about the new sony D-NEXXX Line up
also.... with the player i would be using a combination of Sony V6's, Grado SR60's and koss ksc50's. Which player (new vs. old) would better serve these headphones?- Schizeophonic
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Questions about the new sony D-NEXXX Line up
Which do you think would yield better sound quality? I mean, I heard rave reviews about the old Dne300, and I am wondering if i would be dissapointed with the 319 or 320. I am new at this and I dont understand the real world differences between analog and digital amps......- Schizeophonic
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Questions about the new sony D-NEXXX Line up
So today I finally decided to pick up a new portable cd player over at walmart, and I had my mind set on a Sony D-NE300 for 60 bucks. However when i went to the store, all I could find is the Songy D-NE319. I checked sony's website and it seems that they changed the models around for this year...- Schizeophonic
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NEED INFECTED MUSHROOM!!!
Thanks for the suggestions, I will pick up BMPire also. Anyone else have any other recommendations. Ramtha, I also noticed that your avatar thingie has a picture of a hallucigen album... how do they compare to infected mushroom and whats some of their better works?- Schizeophonic
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NEED INFECTED MUSHROOM!!!
yeah, i knew about the one one amazon... but i really had my hopes on classical mushroom. I have checked ebay, but its not up there currently. I guess i will just keep looking- Schizeophonic
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NEED INFECTED MUSHROOM!!!
Hey, I have just heard Infected mushroom and I NEED TO BUY their cd, Classical mushroom, but i cannot find it anywhere. Does anyone know where i could buy their album or find their other ones for a good price????? HELP- Schizeophonic
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- Forum: Music