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  1. MezzoBello

    Does listening to iPod through USB cable+iTunes bypass the iPod's DAC?

      AFAIK, dock to mini yes, analog signal. but surprised me in case dock to USB as related to this thread, could you please elaborate and name some application? would be interested to know.   Quote:      
  2. MezzoBello

    Fostex HP-P1 Portable Amplifier and DAC for iPod/iPhone (Short REVIEW and Impressions Thread)

    To me, I have no problem with HP-P1 and a sensitive CIEM like ES5. I like to listen to the music as the same level of the real instrument sounds, i.e. not too low and of course not too loud. For ES5, I set HP-P1 to low gain. My listening level starting at 9 o'clock to about 12 o'clock.  ...
  3. MezzoBello

    Fostex HP-P1 Portable Amplifier and DAC for iPod/iPhone (Short REVIEW and Impressions Thread)

    I did experiment myself occasionally with digital cables, e.g. XLR (AES/EBU), Coaxial, HDMI, Optical, and even with the USB (Furutech, Wireworld, Viablue, Kimber). I have to admit that it is noticeable different in sound and of course effect the level of music satisfaction.   However, I'm...
  4. MezzoBello

    Does listening to iPod through USB cable+iTunes bypass the iPod's DAC?

    Right, USB cable doesn't carry analog signal. So, apparently Macbook's DAC is used for digital to analog conversion for that setup.
  5. MezzoBello

    Does listening to iPod through USB cable+iTunes bypass the iPod's DAC?

    Macbook --> DAC/Amp device --> headphone : You are using external DAC, i.e. from the DAC/Amp device iPod --> Macbook --> DAC/Amp device --> headphone: You can think that the iPod is just a storage unit, and you didn't listen to the iPod nor Macbook DAC but still the DAC from the DAC/Amp device...
  6. MezzoBello

    Fostex HP-P1 Portable Amplifier and DAC for iPod/iPhone (Short REVIEW and Impressions Thread)

    Before I got the HP-P1, I used to pair my ES5 with iPod Classic 160 GB and Whipmod as well as RSA Predator. However, at that time I found myself rarely use my portable rig since I always listen to desktop or speaker system when I want a serious listening session. So, I decided to let them go...
  7. MezzoBello

    Fostex HP-P1 Portable Amplifier and DAC for iPod/iPhone (Short REVIEW and Impressions Thread)

    Hello all   Subscribed to the thread. My portable rig looks like this, iPhone4 + HP-P1 + ES5     I couldn't figure out how to use a Fostex's carry case either. So, during transportation I just put it to a ES5 case which perfectly suit.     and, ready to go    
  8. MezzoBello

    CALLING OUT TO APURESOUND (loudly)

    The nonsense thing that I could found on this thread is that APS didn't, and seems unwilling to deal directly to their value customers, and keep them wait for 8 months without a clear message. The second is some people here wanna manipulate thing from wrong to right. I'll see if he could follow...
  9. MezzoBello

    Beyerdynamic Tesla T1/Burson HA-160?

    Brightness is base on personal preference and music listening, I used to own both 4070 and O2. I found myself enjoy listening to 4070 over O2 by some sort of music. LCD2 excels in bass to mid range but a bit lack of extended treble to me. HD800 is very good in image/sound stage but less...
  10. MezzoBello

    Beyerdynamic Tesla T1/Burson HA-160?

    I just got this combo (160D,T1) setup a couple days ago. I would say that even it's not the best setup for T1 but it's fine. By the way, I may need to do some power cable, fuse and probably headphone cable replacement to suit my personal preference.   Note that "High Gain output" provided...
  11. MezzoBello

    With a proper DAC, is there any reason to not use an old receiver as my amp?

    Normally integrated amp sound better for music listening. Better go for int amp w/ headphone output unless you want the decode part for watching movie.
  12. MezzoBello

    DAC for WA6 SE

    Power cord is not new to audiophiles community, some might prefer to change it rather than speaker cable or interconnect However you do not have to worry about it at the moment, just do your research on dac Ps since my first try, I was busy with power cord about a year
  13. MezzoBello

    DAC for WA6 SE

    Good to you though, I am not surprised since read your dac 's comment.
  14. MezzoBello

    DAC for WA6 SE

    It is hard to believe unless you try it yourself, but then you will probably busy with power outlet and fuse :D
  15. MezzoBello

    Hifiman HE-5LE, need Amp/DAC advice.

    Hi, right! the concept is pretty much the same as Stax SRD7 MKII and/or Woo WEE, but this one has normal stereo headphone output as well as balance one. For the damage and tech spec, let's wait for the originator to reply.
  16. MezzoBello

    DAC for WA6 SE

    To OP, to me as well as audiophile friends:   a source plays a crucial part in the hi-fi world, if you have good enough amp + headphone/speakers to monitor those as well as your passion to wanna hear thing better   Let's think about amp + headphones as a black box, you then listen to...
  17. MezzoBello

    Recommend a small DAC/Amp with a big soundstage

    How about RSA Predator?
  18. MezzoBello

    DT990 600OHM (EX-) Owners Please Advice On DAC/Amp

    Both the same 600 Ohm, why not?  If we concern too much about price mismatch, then upgrade the phone lol    Ps I found a great match for Woo WA6 + 880 (250 Ohm) but not 880 (600 Ohm). So, minute EL34 will be worth considering. There is binding post to connect to speaker as well. 
  19. MezzoBello

    Hifiman HE-5LE, need Amp/DAC advice.

    A magic box + speaker amp could drive any top cans, even stax.   
  20. MezzoBello

    Hifiman HE-5LE, need Amp/DAC advice.

      Quote:      
  21. MezzoBello

    DT990 600OHM (EX-) Owners Please Advice On DAC/Amp

    Check this thread out, I'm gonna have a chance to drive T1 with it (push pull version) soon.   First Look: Minute EL34 SE Headphone Amplifier from SAC Thailand
  22. MezzoBello

    DAC for WA6 SE

    ^ ^ I second this.
  23. MezzoBello

    First Look: Minute EL34 SE Headphone Amplifier from SAC Thailand

    Hi Ferbose   I just want to keep you updated, the Minute EL34 push pull version is ready to order and will be available soon here in Thailand. Hopefully I should have a chance to compare it side by side b/w 300B and EL34 PP with the beyerdynamic T1.    
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