I would like a "USB to toslink S/PDIF" unit to connect a PC/laptop to a DAC (to be decided on still) The DAC should up-sample and re-clock (I think, so jitter is less of a concern) so I want to go with optical for electrical isolation, but I do not mind having a choice of coax. I'm hoping...

Had the opportunity to borrow one of these this weekend. Setup was easy. It uses a standard driver so there is no messing. You can leave windows sounds through your sound card and ask foobar to route to the MF (my preferred setup). It does not appear to work with ASIO (ASIO4ALL or ASIO2KS)...

Just getting going with this. It is crackling every second or so. I have installed the standard driver and have tried foobar and wmp with WAV and FLAC. All the same! I have tried different USB sockets. I then tried foo_out_asio.dll and it crackled away to silence. Is this a hardware fault? I...

Anyone else heard 'Private Investigations'? I just returned my copy. Ten minutes on my 580 and a casual comparison to my 'Brothers in Arms' Remaster revealed this to be a LOT louder. 580s should not sound upfront and harsh!. Looking at the files in audacity there is heavy compression and...

Couldn't find a mention of this and I am seriously tempted to go with this over an Edirol UA1-EX http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...=Accessory&p=i Quote: Wireless Music Streaming from PC to Audio Systems with USB Transmitter and Receiver Unit Onkyo has been focusing on the...

Just found a couple of these on clearance in a shop in the UK. Got two for £25, and was then pleased to find they retail for around £30 each on the web http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/sto...236-32064.aspx Sorry, I dont have a camera to show how much you can fit in these babies. I moved...

Has a Head-Fi Knowledgebase ever been considered to collect the main knowledge distributed throughout the forum? I was just browsing the Hydrogen Audio wiki and the lack of a Head-Fi equivalent was drawn into focus for me http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

Hi At home I use a dedicated amp, my XCANv2 to drive my HD650. So I appreciate the qualities of a good amplifier My portable rig is a lowly shuffle and I have been surprised at how well it drives even my HD580. On full volume it is plenty loud enough for me (Euro limited shuffle too) and...

I have finally found a local UK dealer who can supply a Transit £52.99 from Digital Village only ten minutes walk from my door! Now a few questions for you helpful owners! Would anyone steer me toward an EDIROL UA1-EX instead? I like the RCAs (and the volume control for headphones)...

Hi I need to connect a line level signal into my Tivoli model 1 Trouble is the signal end up so much louder than when you are using it as an FM radio. I want to reduce the signal What resistance do I use (Line inputs seem to have high kOhm impedence) and how do I construct the cable...

Hi I need to connect a line level signal into my Tivoli model 1 Trouble is the signal end up so much louder than when you are using it as an FM radio. I want to reduce the signal What resistance do I use (Line inputs seem to have high kOhm impedence) and how do I construct the cable...

I have a Marantz CD63KI >> Cyrus7 (tape loop out) >> XCANv2 >> 580/650 at the mo I use the cyrus7 for my speakers, for headphones it is just in the loop I am thinking of moving to this: Marantz CD63KI as transport >> Cyrus DACXP >> XCANv2/v3 I will also use the pre stage on the DACXP...

My S4XP has a GREAT sounding headphone socket. It wont drive my HD580s loud but it is very good with my HD565. I get no noise from the computer and whilst not as good as my XCANv2 it is listenable. Now, I have no dedicated line out to go to my HiFi (cyrus7). Can I use a 3.5mm to 2 RCA lead...

I have been looking for an attenuator. I have CX300s which are 16ohm and they hiss like crazy with my XCANv2 and IPOD shuffle. I also need the volume VERY low. On my PC I need the lowest click and I am terrified of a piece of software increasing the volume and killing my ears. I have found the...

Need DAC [USB in, RCA lineouts and Optical&Coax Digital out] Hi, I am new to running my music off my HD I think the title says it all. Some minor additions. It is for use with my Hifi and XcanV2 -> HD650. I want the digital outputs for flexibility. Obviously I dont have a problem with...