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Voltage and Current Impact on Phones
OK, I slept through my Physic classes years ago So, what is the impact of the voltage and current on headphones? Here is my guess: Assuming the phones is at 55ohms and 91dB/mV Does it means? HIGH V=HIGH VOL? HIGH A=?- darknix
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DAC/AMP in a box for ~$500
I want to have a single solution that can let me listen to my CD6002 and PC source without going thought a heck of cable switching. Then, the DAC/AMP came to my mind again. I first through I could afford a Apogee Mini-DAC, but after I took a look at my bank account...=_=||| The story...- darknix
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Interested in Apogee Mini-DAC, but still, advice needed
I'm very interested in the Apogee Mini-DAC, it's because of the firewire capability and the headphone out. But before I murder a chunk off my bank account, I want to step back and take some opinion first. I'm concerning if the Mini-Dac's phone out able to drive my K240S and MDR-V6 well? On...- darknix
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I got about $200ish spend on a DAC, what should I get?
As I know there are these: Zhaolu D2 Great March Lite DAC-ah Lite DAC-AM I'm looking for warm and detail sound, suggestions? Is there any good stuffs out there? Thank you in advance~- darknix
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Budget Stereo Receivers VS Budget DACs
I have been hunting for a Budget DAC to complete my entry level rig. Been wondering, if a branded stereo receiver has the same DAC function would I be disappointed if I get a stereo receiver instead of a DAC in the same price range? Well, for the record, I'm looking in a real budget: <$200...- darknix
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The worst has happened to me!!! Dead LD2+.....
It all started this afternoon, I wanted to get some music so I turn on my LD2+ and let it warm up. Right after it is turned on, some sparking noise start coming out of both the LD2+ and my headphone, I rushed to turn the power off and I noticed that there is a burning smell and smoke coming out...- darknix
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Compact size home CDP
Well I'm trying to get a decent compact size home(not portable) CDP which is in the ~$200 range. Any recommendations? Or, should I just get the dirt cheap Philips DVP642? Thanks in advance!- darknix
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Little Dot II+ Out for order~~~
Two days ago I ordered a LDII on ebay . Then, form some chinese audio forums I find out the LD2+ has just came out. So, yesterday, I just asked Zunqiu if I can order the + model. And there we are, he said yes , and with $50 more I can upgrade to LD2+. He just put the upgrade details on ebay...- darknix
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I'm confused and I really need some suggestions!
Well, it all starting that I'm a newbie in this whole headfi world. I'm setting up a entry-level system, but I need an amp to complete the circle (for now). I got an AV-710, what kinda amp I need to pair with my HD595? Well, I have looked into LDII and G&W TW-J1, they are both under $200 w/s...- darknix
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LDII or TW-J1
I wanted to ask in my post in the computer forum, but I figure it would be more appropriate to ask it here. Which one of LDII and TW-J1 would go better with HD595? Would music type make a difference? I mostly LISTERN to Jazz and Oldies and PLAY Pops.- darknix
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Entry level-- what do I need?
Hello, I'm new here and new to the world of headphones (well, with good quality sound). At this point, I'm planning to beef up my PC for some (acceptable) quality sound. Basically, I "listen" to Jazz and oldies and "play" some pops. I do watch movies on my PC. I already got an AV-710 for...- darknix
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