I haven't posted in eons!...but I had this very same problem and thought I should definitely share the solution to this very frustrating problem. Like you guys, I had intermittent pops, skips and clicks in my audio from my computer. I used this tool to figure out where they were coming from...

I'm listening to my recently received HE-5s...and they blow the RS-1s I had away...there's no comparison. They sound simply marvelous...the best I've heard yet (which isn't saying terribly much...I guess). No sibilance or painful highs...listening to Animals - Pink Floyd and it's really...

This is the science forum, not your drop off for unmasking a company's frauds, as deceptive as they may be. By targets, I meant your target audience. What do you hope to accomplish here? I doubt companies will post here about it...and most owners don't have the knowledge / equipment to really...

Quote: Originally Posted by SB As far as theta charging $5000 for a $500 oppo did that some how spoil your view on theta digital? It didn't spoil my view on anything, thank you. I build all of my stuff. I know more than half of that stuff is garbage. Knowledge and saved money is...

The not knowing why is why it helps to be well-voiced in electronic and audio design. Go ahead and spend time with your family, it's a good thing. We're talking about audio though. This is a forum for the obsessive, those who want the best. If you don't want that, that's fine. But...

A good post and eye-opener to those who believe extreme amounts of money translate into quality.

The capacitive load it is able to drive is based on the opamp itself and the resistor tacked on the output of the opamp. The ferrite beads on the output also provides an improvement to this (as noted on AMB's website...). I'm going to say you shouldn't have any reasonable problems with any...

I really don't know why BlackGates are touted so much. They don't even give specifications for them! Part of using a component in a design is knowing it's limitations and details. They give absolutely none. Well, unless you consider their marketing crap to be akin to specifications. I...

By stylus width, I meant the actual profile (which you mentioned anyway). I also didn't clarify this, but that's 40um minimum. The Genesis Of Vinyl Stereo Record - Entstehungsgeschichte der Stereoschallplatte. Pardon if I interpreted it incorrectly. I wrote this thread in a hurry. Ultimately...

Is there any correlation between sound quality and stylus width? The vinyl width on 33/45's is 40um, if that makes any difference. Do you think that a thinner profile stylus cartridge would be better at reproducing sound? Why or why not? ~Thomas

I can understand the skepticism, especially considering that the amp is likely (if you are to get a "step-up") going to be expensive. It may be worth your time to actually find someone to borrow an amp from (a KGSS, for example). If you aren't skeptical about dropping that much dough for...

RS-1s....I love their sound. Really want to try some Audio-Technica (AD2000 and such) and the PS1000s though.... ~Thomas

On my laptop, 320K is plenty...on my main computer rig, it's FLAC, as that computer has much more space. When I used my Rio Karma, I used 320K MP3 as I was unable to discern a difference between that and FLAC. It should also be noted that FLAC and other lossless codecs use much more battery (at...

There's a chance, depending on the application, it could effect the sound. Strange, I know, but given some circumstances...for example, I came upon this thread at DIYHiFi: DIYHiFi.org • View topic - Distortion in resistors That graph is from Vishay / Roederstein. Also, Vishay has taken it...

Bullseye, I'm not going to lie, you come off as very rude and condescending. You should drop the smarmy, know-it-all attitude. Especially considering you've done nothing but drop a few insults. Maybe it's a translation thing, I don't know. The Behringer Ultracurve Pro DEQ2496 is nice and all...

I have the equipment to do so, so it's of no bother to me. Using RMAA, you could measure changes in the output signal according to the power supply given, yes; sorry I didn't make my intentions clear. What you stated is most likely what I'll do. However, I still remain skeptical towards...

He may be a contrarian, but it's necessary to hear both sides of the argument. I know some members aren't terribly upset by him leaving, but it's good to hear both sides of the argument (whether to retort or concur with). Would this place be of interest if we all had the same opinion? Anyway...

Quote: Originally Posted by tvrboy OK............. I am a long-time listener, first-time caller to this thread. I am totally new to hi-fi (knew nothing about it until May of this year) but here is my impression, for what it's worth: I have never in my life seen a business where there...

It's not a laser diode, it's a simple LED. Chances are, if they're using the same stuff, they'll sound the same (generally a TORX17x TOSLINK receiver / transmitter). A better test would be comparing the coaxial vs optical. I had switched out a TOSLINK cable for a coaxial one in my mom's...

Unless you're very serious about digital design (not even considering audio at this point), it's not worth it. It's expensive to find a decent scope for this task. This also goes without saying that you'll have to be particularly well voiced in high-speed stuff (RF). There are some other...

Read application notes from National Semiconductor, Analog Devices, Linear Technology and THAT corporation has a few good ones. The follow are here: Analog Devices App Notes National App Notes Linear Tech App Notes THAT Corporation App Notes Another good resource is: Audio Design...

Great post! It's inspired me to do the same with my phones (certainly cheaper than sending them in!). ~Thomas

I say DIY and make your own. ....really though, I just wanted to chime in because of your ridiculous avatar. I can't help but laugh at it. Sorry to derail, continue. ~Thomas

A more refined GS-1000? "It appears I have burst into flames!" - Wallet ~Thomas

Quote: Originally Posted by wavoman Hey nothing is passing zeros and ones. Digital (non-optical) cables are wires, they carry electrical signals, just like analog cables. Digital cables are supposed to be carrying square waves. They don't quite make it. The receiver can miss an edge...