Yeah, its the Asus Maximus Hero VIII. It's got the onboard sound - not sure how good it is but this board is supposed to be one of the better ones.   Description from website.   "ROG provides you with the very best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with special shielded designs, and a...

I currently just built a new rig just to play Battlefront given my last gaming PC was built 4 years ago.   I just picked up a Sennheiser Game One and wow was I disappointed. Maybe my expectations were much higher for the headset but the sound came out more muffled and not as crisp as I had...

I kinda dig the red

Anyone use the AK120 with UERMs? How is the sound with them?

Too bad I didn't get there til late But thanks for putting together a great meet and thanks to those who brought their gear to share.

wow what headphone stand is that...the bamboo is quite striking   Quote:  

Planning to be there.

Interested! I missed out on the last two...hoping to catch this one.

Bah! Been waiting for a local meet and I can't believe I missed this one! It looked like you guys had a great time.

Quote: Originally Posted by FallenAngel Honestly, it depends on how much of a power trip the customs offerers are. I've had vastly different experiences between different people. One has taken away my manicure set! hey that happened to me too! it's very true - I've seen these...

Quote: Originally Posted by haloxt Use ASIO4ALL with the mobo SPDIF and that should be good enough for the dac19mk3. Some very good tips on software settings, cMP² | CMP / 10Soundcard Good info! I just found my mobo's spdif port - I thought it didnt have it since it was a work...

I am really excited about getting my 19MK3. I think it'll be about 3 weeks before I get mine. Since I will listening from my PC, would connecting the 19MK3 to my lineout from the computer mobo be sufficient or should I get a dedicated sound card like the emu 0404 / xonar d2x /...

Quote: Originally Posted by ChiComm4 Under device manager > Universal Serial Bus controllers (no "USB"), there is no option for "USB Speakers". Under USB controllers, the DAC seems to be identified as Unkown Device. When enabling the DAC previously, I would go to Control Panel >...

Just got them in - wow I have to say its a top notch quality stand. I ordered two so it came in one box. Some pics are grainy but the aluminum is very smooth. Verticals Base - weighs 13 ozs Nice paper weight Rest piece Assembled base Assembled Top...

Quote: Originally Posted by lag0a This is how audio-gd works I think. It is not like your typical order and ship in a week ordeal. I think they get your order then test it for 100 hours or so then ship it when they have the time depending on how busy they are, if there is any holidays...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete Ask for clarification on that. Sometimes the language barrier raises more questions than it answers. Peete. Ok so I asked and he came back with: I just find the way can keep XLR and RCA input but add the ACSS input, but need a...

It seems that if I do get ACSS, then other inputs will not work according to Kingwa's response. Going the ACSS route will render the C2C useless as a standalone unit: The DAC19MK3 not need more change can output ACSS, they are design on the PCB. But the C2C not design the ACSS on the PCB, so...

Quote: Originally Posted by FauDrei Yes, they will be exclusive with each other - throught this (half) ACSS connectors. But you will still have a pair of RCA outputs from 19mk3 and RCA or XLR inputs on C-2C for different amp/DAC connectivity. Sweet - just what I wanted to...

Quote: Originally Posted by FauDrei Definitely upgrade. In it's current mode volume operation the quality of the attenuating resistor is crucial. Not to mention better channel balance and +6dB s/n increase. If I may suggest - do also ask for ACSS outputs on 19mk3 and ACSS inputs on...

After reading through all the posts I think I am pretty much decided on getting the c2c/19mk3 combo....now the question is, would you guys recommend that I get the volume knob upgrade or just stay with the old knob?

Sorry for many noob like questions - been a long time lurker. Still trying to learn about this hobby Ok so I am even more ever confused at the available DACs that are available for the amps I am getting. I just picked up a 702 and recently got a EF2 and realized that I got the wrong...

Quote: Originally Posted by TLY They probably will sound a bit different. With the EF1, since it's a hybrid, you get a bit of a taste of tubes while still getting the current output of a Solid State amp. The RCA, I found sounded bright and similar to a Solid state, which was not what I...

Quote: Originally Posted by dcpoor hm, i think most of what i've read suggests the opposite, you don't usually see people recommending the heed for sennheisers. really? i need to go back and read more - i could of sworn reading that the heed powered and went well with the 650s...

Thanks for the link TLY. I initially went with the Heed because it was better with the bass and from what others mentioned, the bass was lacking. I am concerned that the EF1 and Heed actually sound very different and I would miss out. So if considering the EF1 - what tube did you replace the...

Ok...so I finally decided to venture into desktop amp territory after doing mostly portable for some time (coming from 530s amped with the RSA Hornet, pre-M and the ipod). I did some reading and figured that the EF2 was a good start. Being that it was $200 and included a DAC as my source was...