Right now I'm using a Wyred 4 Sound uDac. It's awesome when I can run it with Toslink but it doesn't play nice with Foobar/Wasapi in USB output mode (works fine with JRiver though). I'm changing computers and I'm going to lose my Toslink out so it looks like I'll need a new DAC.   My...

Sometimes when I start a song in Foobar when using a USB device (my Wyred 4 Sound uDac) the song won't start. Sometimes it won't start at all (nothing happens) sometimes it seems to start and get stuck (I have it set up so I can see the DB output for the left and right channels and they both...

Quote: I stand corrected. Sorry about that misinformation guys.

Quote: Just checked my PS v1 manual and it suggests setting bias to 13.5v, so that's where the confusion comes in. I assume that just means they changed their recommendations between v1 and v2 (although I think the components are the same for both builds [please note that is wrong, the...

Quote: Not positive but I believe the answer is a big no. Voltage should be adjusted for the tube and bias has to be adjusted each time you put a new tube in which makes comparisons somewhat difficult (or at least time consuming).

I'm wondering why people don't leave the price in for sale threads when they close them? Everyone leaves prices there in photography forums and it makes it way easier to see what an appropriate price for your used gear is.

Anyone have ideas? Would another possibility be that I'm picking interference from another source since the amp is so open?

Where are you guys ordering the Psvanes and TJ Fullmusic tubes from? Might have to pick one up by the sounds of it (plus I think my stock tube might be going on my PS1)

I'm currently getting a scratchy noise in the right channel of my project sunrise amp. It only starts to appear after about 20 minutes of listening. Once it's there than it doesn't go away, even if I unplug the amp from the DAC. Any suggestions as to what it would be? I'm going to guess that my...

Just wondering where I would be able to pick up some German Maestro replacement earpads in North America.   Chris

So here's the deal. I'm going to be making a significant purchase from Amazon for a bunch of textbooks. I was just wondering if buying from multiple sellers results in multiple credit card transactions (i.e. does it show up on my credit card statement as one transaction per seller or one large...

I need to resample some albums from 24/88.2 to 24/96 (my new DAC doesn't support 24/88.2). I'm looking for a free standalone resampler that isn't impossible to figure out. Anyone have suggestions?

I'm looking for a sub $300 DAC with SPDIF input and hopefully an actual power supply (not USB powered). Does anyone have any suggestions?   Thanks in advance, Chris

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My music streamer II arrived yesterday. So far I've had a love hate relationship with it. I love the sound but hate the fact that sometimes is sounds like a bowl of rice crispies (snap, crackle pop). I turned the Wasapi buffer down and gave it it's own powered USB port replicator and that didn't...

I don't know if there are enough people who own a Garage1217 amp to keep this going but I figure it's worth a try.   I'm looking to roll some tubes with my project sunrise. Has anyone tried other tubes? Results? Any recommendations?   As a note here's a list of tubes usable in the...

Terminator/Darth Beyer Dt770's should fit the bill I think/

I guess than my question is are the now outdated as Andrew says AKG 271 MkII's a significant upgrade from the even more outdated sony V6's?

Any reason not to get the AKG 271 MkII's?   Everything I've read about them has been really positive now that you mention them!

Looking for some detailed closed circumaural cans. They also need good isolation. Sound leakage is not a huge concern although a ton of sound leakage would be a problem. I assume as long as they're not open back they should be fine.   I'm not a huge fan of bass and don't really care about...

Update: did some reading. From what I read it kind of seems that as long as voltage is the same than the I can increase the farad rating with no negative effects and possibly benefits? Is this correct?

So I've been reading lots of the stuff on the internet (which is never good for the wallet) and some people talk about upgrading the capacitors (cap's) and potentiometers (pots) in their amps. I'm wondering what the benefits of each one of these is, what difference will I hear (assuming I'm...

Quote: Oh and the HD650's are known for their detail compared to other headphones in the price range (like K70x's and dt880's) but both those headphones are supposed to have noticeably less bass the 650's

I'm pretty new to this and don't even own any audiophile cans yet (come on Santa!), but I think one thing that might have been overlooked if he wants more detail is the source. What quality of music is the OP using from his ippd? If he's using 32kbps music that he downloaded from the internet...

How close should my amp and speaker specs match? For example I'm looking at purchasing an AVA modified Dynaco ST-70 (Ultimate 70). The Output 35wpc (which I assume means watts per channel) continuous and 80 watts peak.   Now I'm looking at paradigm speakers to go with it because we have a...