Quote: Originally Posted by regal I have read this entire thread in preparation for the build. I am really dissapointed in the lack of safety presented by some of these builds. We have Bijou's in cardboard boxes others wide open with no enclosure. Folks I have seen what HV DC...

For most of these cheaper "Japanese" CDs (Anime, JPop etc) - it is most likely pressed in Taiwan. The quality of the pressing / mastering from Taiwan is usually not as good and is readily apparent if you compare the original vs Taiwan pressed products. Ask the seller if the CDs are pressed...

Quote: Originally Posted by GreatDane I thought the "special" model was SCPH-1001.This is what I've read in the numerous threads here at Head-Fi. The SCPH-1002 is the equivalent model in those countries that use 220-240V mains. her shann

Quote: Originally Posted by Russ White One other option (well the best option) is to not use output caps at all. This is possible two ways. 1) You can use the Ballsie with just SE output. SE output has no common mode DC. 2) You can use our new "IVY" (it also does BAL to SE...

Russ, lucky I don't presume anything. Tried to google tristate switches but didn't get anywhere. Ok - another question popped up regarding the metronome - to enable ASRC, I will remove the Disable Jumper and configure switches as per recommended in the manual. Connect all wires except the...

Brian, Russ, Don't want to assume anything - I gather that the tristate dip switch is read from left to right: 1 0 + corresponding to 1 0 open? her shann

Brian, received the Opus kit today. I must say this is the most professional packaging of a kit I've ever seen. The packing is so good that I am hesistating whether to set up the kit to trial as I know I'll need to repack them in 3 months time for my big shift back home. thanks for the...

Mine's sorta done - except for the temporary chassis (described by somebody as a cardboard honeycomb monocoque chassis with integrated airvents) . 1st pic -shows the airwiring of the PS tube socket Amp tube sockets are right way up but PS tube socket is air-wired from below so the...

I also have 2 recent not so good experience: 1) Bought a Playstation off ebay - never knew a piece of equipment can reek of so much smoke - opening the package filled the whole room with smoke stink. Took many hours to dismantle and soaking with cleaning agents to minimise the smell. - my...

Twisted Pear has a Toslink to sp/dif board that you can probably graft onto another dac with a sp/dif receiver. Or build the Opus DAC itself. Twisted Pear Audio News her shann

Hi all, As long as it is not during the period of Feb 1 to Feb 8 - I will try to make it. Not much gear now - only my SOHA + JISBOS amp, Beresford DAC, AKG271S. Having sold off my HD595 and looking for a pair of HD650. Though the Bijou is currently in the works and the modded PS1 as CD...

Just wondering if this thread belongs to the member's lounge rather than DIY? her shann

BTW can head-fiers that have already received their amp kindly input their date of receipt. We promise we won't bite or raid your home for it March 07 jpnz supermicro IV _j_ supermicro IV April 07 ljs (SupermicroIV -> Reference) May 07 viator36 Reference June 07 som4ew super...

You can get them from Singapore for about S$600. The US online price is already S$500 w/o freight. I'm not in Singapore right now - you can check the Sgheadphones site and ask around? her shann

Interesting pics DIY hits a sticky patch... - DIY - All things HiFI and AV - HiFi WigWam - HiFi Forum her shann

Since it is so hard to keep track of Xin Amps delivery date and how long people have been waiting - let's create a list. All you have to do is to block copy the text of this message and add on your info. It will be broken down into subheadings of months when you first made the order (not...

This is a duplicate of the post at DIYaudio. Currently am waiting for the next batch of modules to be available - just a few questions: 1) How can we tell if the next stage (e.g. preamp) can accept common mode DC? e.g I am going to build the Pumpkin Preamp as discussed in the Passlab...

The D refers to the shell I think. Look at the DL series which I linked earlier, the inner connector is round, not D shaped. her shann

BTW do anybody know any other source of quad channel pot RK27114 other than familygate? The price is ok but the postage is ouch! her shann

Just sold off my HD595 and in the market for either a HD600 or HD650. How would you compare the sound of the HD600 & HD650 vs the HD595 in terms of bass / soundstage etc? thanks her shann

Looking through the available panel mount jacks available why are some female sockets completely round like this NC3FD-L Neutrik NC3FDL-1 Female XLR Panel Connector, NC3FDL-1 | Spectrum Audio and some are D-shaped like this NC3FD-H Neutrik - Audio - D Series - NC3FD-H Ignore the...

Quote: Originally Posted by n_maher There are industry standards concerning inputs and outputs, I'd suggest following them so that if you ever try to use your gear with commercial gear it will integrate cleanly. Any source for the industry standards? Was looking through wikipedia...

I see both male and female xlr chassis jacks available. Are there any rationale for choosing one or the other - why is it not made like RCA when the chassis plug is female and cable ends are male only. So how do you decide whether you use xlr female or male sockets in your projects...

I started in Asia, is currently in USA (for 1 yr) and will return to Asia (Singapore) - so I voted Asia

As someone say in another thread - everybody will want the HD650 at some stage. There are a few who sold off and re-bought the HD650 at various times. So I say the HD650! There are less people unhappy about their HD650 than the K701. BTW I'm also now thinking of getting a pair of HD650...