For a Windows 10 laptop streaming via USB to a Denafrips DAC, is there a EQ app I can download that will work with this situation? Thanks

For a Windows 10 laptop streaming via USB to a Denafrips DAC, is there a EQ app I can download that will work with this situation? Thanks

I am using Stax 009s with an IFI energizer, Ares II dac, CEC LT5 cd drive and Doge tub amp. I added a PS Audio Power Plant 10 that I purchased used. I was surprised it did not make that much of a difference. It does have a display that gives the incoming AC quality. My regular AC input was...

Anyone using one of these? Just wondering is 20 watts per channel with Stax 009s is enough power? Any recommendations appreciated.

I am finding the gain too high. Too loud at 8, head shredding at 9. Also more grain/distortion up loud. I assume the DAC is overloading the initial gain stage. I am trying some Rothwell inline attenuators and they did fix the gain problem, but can definitely hear a sight veil. Wondering if...

Hi, I am look for a KGSSHV Carbon in good shape. Shipping will be to Canada.

I just got 009s headphones and noticed sometimes if moving them slightly when playing which breaks the seal on your head, it causes a slight clicking sound. Is this normal? Also, for storage, I have a fairly normal clean environment, no construction, no smoking, etc. I have the official Stax...

For a fully balanced DAC with XLR interconnects to a fully balanced headphone amp, is there any benefit using a balanced AES/EBU cable between my CD Transport and DAC. I have always used digital RCA to RCA. But never had balanced gear before.

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I noticed Audioquest moves from gold to silver plated connectors as their cable models increase in cost. Most connectors on equipment are gold platted. I always through you should not mix the platting materials to avoid corrosion from using dissimilar materials. According to Audioquest that...

I just pulled the trigger on the CEC. Price was also a factor. In Canada we pay exchange, duty, brokerage, tax, etc. It gets out of control really fast.

Yes it looks to be built realy well. I think it's coming down to this one or the CEC.

Yes, but not available now - short supplies. I assume its from C19.

Hi CEC LT5 Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T NuPrime CDT10 Jay's CDT2-MK3 Which one to get? I guess I have gotten hung-up on getting one with a high end drive. I believe the Jay's has the CDM4 and the Pro-Ject has the Philips CD Pro 8. The CEC has a proprietary belt drive, which is suppose to be quite...

Good point. I will try.

Got my SA-1 today. Unfortunately I have no other decent amp to compare it to. I owned my HD600s since 1997. I always just plugged them into whatever amp or receiver I was using. Just recently a Cambridge integrated amp, with fairly decent headphone jack. I also went to a balanced cable...

When using the SA1 as a preamp does it just have volume and switching, or is their also a gain stage that applies?

Hi Can't afford a Blue Hawaii. Which is better for mainly rock and blues? Which would you pick?

Looking for an experienced builder to make one for me. PM me if you can help.

I ordered one from Drop. So far the shipping has been delayed. They were suppose to ship on March 10th. I can hardly wait.

Anyone have experience with these as compared to the kgsshv carbon, blue hawaii, or other top amps. Reviews so far are solid. I know the 727 and 007 are decent but not considered end game. These new amps do not look all that different.

Hi I sent an email to spritzer today for availability and quote. I found a local carbon by georgep. He is asking 4k cnd. So that is about 3200 us. Does that seem high? I prefere to buy new from spritzer.

How do you think the iESL will work with a Schiit Ragnarok using the balanced input. Stax 007 Mrk 2.

Hi, interested in everything Stax. John

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