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Entech Question
Quote: Originally Posted by IPodPJ Well, the seller said he didn't mod this particular unit. And based on your good observations Dept_Of_Alchemy, the seller is lying. jrosenth -- you're entitled to a refund. Demand one. I'm sorry you had to spend money on the Torx bits. And...- insidiousness
- Post #40
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Entech Question
Quote: Originally Posted by IPodPJ Chill out man. Obviously if you read my post before jumping to conclusions, I said: "But he had 2 units. So i don't know which one he sent to you." I was never saying you sold him a modded unit. It was just something for him to ask you. And maybe...- insidiousness
- Post #39
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Entech Question
...AD825's althoe the 825's pulled out more detail and have a better stage." Sounds like a mod to me. Where do you come off stiring up the crap? I've had 6 of these dacs and the one with the burson was sold a long time ago. Where do you get off talking like you know anything about this...- insidiousness
- Post #33
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Entech Question
Quote: Originally Posted by jrosenth Wait a second - the unit has been modded? Frankly, I wasn't aware it had been opened but being modded is a different story. I'm a little nervous about doing anything to the board (I don't know enough to re-seat the daughter board or how to...- insidiousness
- Post #32
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I finally did it! I got rid of the veil!
Quote: Originally Posted by Jeff Graw Hey all, having just installed vista on my new computer I got a shock when I looked at the audio panel, there were so many new options! Unfortunately, Vista detected the Total Bithead as a 2.1 speaker amp and not a headphones amp. Vista didn't...- insidiousness
- Post #7
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Never knew 75s could sound so good!
Quote: Originally Posted by biged I just got my modded/re-cabled 75s and I'm listening to them thru my 1st Gen. Shuffle (256 AAC VBR or 320 AAC) and I'm in Heaven! Can't believe how good everything sounds! Awesome bang-for-the-buck value! Ed I know what you mean! I just got...- insidiousness
- Post #7
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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The Absolute Sound: Top CD Players/Sources
Quote: Originally Posted by pageman99 And IMO the Oppos are great values, but I don't consider their stock sound to be a whole bunch better than many other low priced players available at the big box stores. They may be rating the oppo as a transport.- insidiousness
- Post #25
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Entech Question
Quote: Originally Posted by jrosenth Okay, I bought an Entech 245.5 from this thread. I received it and it isn't working. It is silent or makes loud pops when searching for a signal. So here's my question. Am I doing something wrong? I tried a couple of different players and...- insidiousness
- Post #10
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Creek OBH-21SE, really worth??
Quote: Originally Posted by oldwine Dear all, i would like to ask in comparison to OBH-21 and 21SE, which need about US100 more, is the extra bucks really worths?? i want to use it to drive the K501 as well as the DT880 (old version), and i mainly listen to classical musics...- insidiousness
- Post #8
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Small vote please.
Quote: Originally Posted by Redo Green, don't be tricked by these black-a-holics ditto- insidiousness
- Post #20
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Which 6922 tubes to use? What's good?
Quote: Originally Posted by Agent Kang Those are not 6922/6dj8s. So, umm. yeah. Russian sovtek 6922s are terrible. I found them to be very grainy and flat. Whatever tin ear.- insidiousness
- Post #29
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Which 6922 tubes to use? What's good?
Quote: Originally Posted by hugz Time to replace the 6922 tubes in my preamp it currently uses electroharmonix 6922EH, but it's time to upgrade. What tubes would you guys suggest as a replacement for my EHs? I've had good luck with the Russian stuff. The 6n23p-EB sound...- insidiousness
- Post #25
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Look what finally arrived today! :)
Quote: Originally Posted by flashbak No, not from Larry but a seller in England...LOL I took off the O rings since I had to insert the batteries and change the PSU to 110v. Sweet! Always wanted a set and my patience finally payed off. Beautiful Amp!- insidiousness
- Post #14
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Leave tube amps on or?
Quote: Originally Posted by spacemanspliff DO I leave my Darkvoice 332 on or turn it off at night? Wasn't sure and became paranoid b/c one of my large tubes died when I shut it down and now I only have two matching left. IS it better to leave the amp on idling or to turn it off...- insidiousness
- Post #6
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Post Pics inside your amps
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/141/3...8272f6ac_o.jpg- insidiousness
- Post #47
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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musical fidelity x can v3 amplifier & HD 650,s
Quote: Originally Posted by jaydoo1 hi everyone i just recieved my sennheiser hd 650 ,im using a yamaha rxv 1000 av reciever amp to power the headphones, nad 520 cd player, im very impressed,i have ordered the musical fidelity x can v3 headphone amplifier what type of improvement will i...- insidiousness
- Post #4
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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anything but china
Quote: Originally Posted by Dept_of_Alchemy I didn't know we were judging an amp by the color of its (designer's) skin rather than the content of its character/innards. I can understand buying domestic/locally, but deciding racially seems a bit unamerican. Race card idiot!- insidiousness
- Post #40
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Help: best amp under $500 for k501 and HD600
Quote: Originally Posted by bismack I've just upgrade my CD player to Rega Planet(old version), and I have both K501 and HD600. I only listen to classical music(piano, chamber, and symphonies, etc). Could you please recommend a good amp under $400 for both headphones? I don't care about...- insidiousness
- Post #17
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X-Can V3 question...
Quote: Originally Posted by mrarroyo I hope you have a beffier PSU than the stock wall wart, the 6np1 family of tubes draw a lot of juice and have been know to cause a failure. Best of luck. No problems yet! I just took a look at the board and its free of any burn marks. Bennyboy...- insidiousness
- Post #13
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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X-Can V3 question...
Quote: Originally Posted by HVK So there I am listening to my little gem when the right channel starts to hiss and fade away. I took the unit in to the dealer only to find out that the tubes gone?? I listened to no where near 3000 hours of music which it's rated for. Turns out that I...- insidiousness
- Post #11
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Musical Fidelity X-10 v3 - Good match with X-CAN v3?
I've got the full stack and love it! You'll soon be in audio bliss! I would mod the x-can but leave the others stock. The xcan only improves with the mods but the others can go either way.- insidiousness
- Post #2
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Best Home Headphone Amp for $300/$400/$500
The Musical Fidelity X-CanV3 is a very nice amp and will smoke any amps <$500. Quote: Originally Posted by vandread Hello.... i'm totally newbie and just enter into this world....... for now my listening station is: Denon DCD-700AE, Cute Beyond, Grado SR-225, Alessandro MS-1 and...- insidiousness
- Post #18
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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tube amp for Senn580's < $500
Quote: Originally Posted by piotras Musical Fidelity X-Can V3 is great for Senn 580's and 600's . And a Modded V3 is even better!- insidiousness
- Post #25
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Tubers: How much have you spent on tubes?
Quote: Originally Posted by Ichinichi Well? How much have you spent on tubes?? oh, and which tube is your pride and joy for which tube amp? Very little, maybe $5. My X-CanV3 uses 6n1p's and they run about $1.~$3. each.- insidiousness
- Post #10
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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What is the function of a tube in a tube DAC?
Quote: Originally Posted by hugz I've seen a tube clock too (no, not a nixie :P an audio clock)! I'm not sure how that works, but i'd love it if someone could explain (since the original topic has been answered anyway) and just to clarify for the original post; the tubes in a tube...- insidiousness
- Post #8
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components