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Mmcx to 2.5mm Cable suggestion
I have a Astrell and Kern Kahn Cube coming (it's in preorder). with Campfire Audio Atlases. I'm looking for suggestions of Mmcx to 2.5mm (balanced) cable under $200 range. The Astrell & Kern regular Kann mate would be about the same (it's already on the market). Other A&K Daps with Campfire...- Carmantom
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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WA7 " Hum "
I'm pulling my head out trying to track down a hum in headphone system. Specs are: Matrix X-Sabre Dac > WA7P Power Supply > WA7 Amplifier > Audeze LCD2 Zu Power cable All cables shielded and high quality. I have changed several sets of tubes i both P.S. and Amp thereby ruling...- Carmantom
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Who else didn't find the Princess Sophia their "Cup of tea" ?
I recently bought a Princess Sophia as a result of all the glowing reviews. I am using it with WA6-SE. I am using it with a pair of 6DE7s - Sylvania and then I tried it w/ my RCAs w/shield. The soundstage wide, but to me not very deep. I found the bass able to go very low, but with...- Carmantom
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Feedback problems
I haven't been here a few months and am trying to assimilate the new look. New learning curves. Oh how I despise them. Anyway when I got to my profile page there were none of my feedbacks for here of others listed. None for here, Audiogon or Ebay. I am please the 2 links I created...- Carmantom
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Any Experience Sylvania Rectifier Tube NoS 1940
I have been informed by a reputable tube distributor that the 1940 (ish) sylvania 274b rectifier blows away the Sophia Princess. Anyone with experience able to comment on that. I ave a Woo Audio Amp WA6 SE coming- Carmantom
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Experience with Slyvania 274b Rectifier Wanted
I have been informed by a reputable tube distributor that the 1940 (ish) sylvania 274b rectifier blows away the Sophia Princess. Anyone with experience able to comment on that. I ave a WA6 SE coming- Carmantom
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Help Me Understand What Jack Means - WA6 vs WA6-SE
I asked Jack via email advice about differences on both amps and if I had to take the larger leap of money. This was his response: "The WA6SE is a significant upgrade from a WA6. Because of a separate power supply, it allows us to use a more advanced topology. This model is 2 to 3 times...- Carmantom
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Anyone Know Much about an IRIVER PMP 120 I Bought 1 Today for $25
I couldn't find much about this player, but I thought it would be hard to pass up at this price. It is supposed to be brand new. I did google and do search but was unable to find very much about it. Does anyone have much experience w/ it? Maybe you could comment on SQ. Is it a true...- Carmantom
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Predator Owners "Clicking Sound"
EDIT: I'm rewording question to try to get "a" response. I've researched the forums and have heard about the clicking while charging the battery on the Predator. I thought one is suppose to be able to listen while charging. When charging and listening, mine always clicks. Is there any way to...- Carmantom
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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My New Sleek SA6 Customs ** Pictures **
I am very pleased my Customs arrived. Out of the box they sound very nice. I guess that always means different than the last flavor I tried. All in a great experience. Some minor fit issues, but for the most part seem to be working themselves out. I guess "Sally Hanson" products can be a...- Carmantom
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Does Kleer Wireless Transmitter Have Hard Time w/Fit on your Rig?
I can't figure it out and I'm thinking that was the case w/ Kleer when they put the Wireless Transmitter together. It is ridiculous how it barely fits (and ugly at that) into my Predator. It wants to bump the usb/input button to the wrong setting, depending how it is is the jack. Looking at the...- Carmantom
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Burn in iMod LOD- Can One Swap From iMod to iPhone To Keep Burning In Blackgates On LOD? PRETTY PLEASE!
Burn in iMod LOD- Can One Swap From iMod to iPhone To Keep Burning In Blackgates On LOD? If I could, wouldn't that allow me to charge the iMod while the LOD (blackgates) were still burning in on the iPhone?- Carmantom
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Does Replacing Battery in iMod Have Any Additional Hazards Than iPod? ...
I want to replace battery but because of iMod, is there any additional hazards should be made aware of?- Carmantom
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*Price Alert*SENNHEISER CXL400 at Newegg 17.99 Free Shipping
For anyone looking for these, it seems like a decent deal. Folks at Newegg gave some good reviews. Anyone looking for inexpensive might want to try these. Link to Newegg: Newegg.com - SENNHEISER CXL400 Silver 3.5mm Gold-Plated Connector Canal Lanyard Headphone- Carmantom
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My Visit to Sleek Audio Today My Review of Their Lab
Let me start with this "Disclaimer". I never met Jason or anyone from Sleek Audio before today. I have not been given any favors or equipment for writing this review. This visit was so exceptional, I simply could not "not write it" Today I drove down to Palmetto Fl, the new home of Sleek...- Carmantom
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Dumb A@s Mistake Could Cost Me $800
Friday I went Walmart to get 2 money orders, where they are free. I gave the woman my money and asked for (1) $1000 and (1) $900. I always look at my receipts and Money Orders. You guessed it, that day I didn't. I did not discover it until today. I am hopefully fortunate enough to have long...- Carmantom
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Anyone Know Warranty for Pico Dac/Amp
I went and looked on site and could not find it. Somehow though, I vaguely remember 3 years from some where. Also, is the warranty transferable?- Carmantom
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Rockbox Installed Withdrawn tstarn06 helped me get it
Wow! This is not supposed to be that difficult to install and it is killing me. HELP! Yeah! tstarn06 helped me get it. It is a bug w/ 1.08 installer giving error message.- Carmantom
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Mad on Christmas, I hate it. Robbed last Week
I got robbed last week. Someone broke onto my shed while I was away. My wife confessed she had left it open after repeated cries for her to lock it when she is done. They got over $1400 in tools (not enough for insurance deductible to cover). I then had to fork over $1200 for an alarm...- Carmantom
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iRiver E1oo 4GB NewEgg $59.99 Free S/H
Seemed to be a good deal. Maybe a heads up for some Head-Fiers- Carmantom
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Will Be My 1st Portable. Any Suggestions? iPod 5.5 Gen Rockboxxed>ALO Jumbo Cryo Cable>RSA Predator>Flac Library?
Have I left anything out. Any ideas or suggestions? Anything Else I Need (Portable Rig)? iPod 5.5 Gen Rockboxxed>ALO Jumbo Cryo Cable>RSA Predator>Flac Library? I want to make sure I have budgeted everything.- Carmantom
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Having Trouble Finding Portable Player $500 or Less Range - Need Help!
My musical preferences are classic rock, vocals, jazz and some classical. I am currently trying the new Sleek wireless system out. I own and use a 3G iPhone. I have mostly ripped albums to lossless through iTunes. I have recently tried a new iTunes Classic 120. i hated it. The first thing I...- Carmantom
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Best Music Player $500 or under?
My musical preferences are classic rock, vocals, jazz and some classical. I am currently trying the new Sleek wireless system out. I own and use a 3G iPhone. I have mostly ripped albums to lossless through iTunes. I have recently tried a new iTunes Classic 120. i hated it. The first thing I...- Carmantom
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Archos Sound Quality?
I am considering a new Archos 5 Media Tablet (player), especially since it now supports FLAC files. I am hesitant because I have heard Archos has not been very good regarding sound quality. I have heard that the new 5 and 7 Tablet series are better. Does anyone have any thoughts or...- Carmantom
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