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  1. amicus

    Cambridge DACMagic, anyone? (THREAD II)

    hello guys,   just a question.   Is the DacMagic a true fully balanced design?
  2. amicus

    FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Nuforce uDAC USB DAC AMP with line out and S/PDIF out

    The actual postage cost to Australia is approximately USD25. You can check the postage stamp once you receive the parcel. While the uDac is very small and light, it will be shipped in its retail packaging and will be housed in a sturdy external box for mailing. So, the size of the parcel will...
  3. amicus

    Looking for inexpensive USB Dac to RCA solution

    I suggest the Cakewalk UA-1G or the Edirol UA-1EX.
  4. amicus

    How to connect sub to AV-40

    One solution is to use an integrated amplifier with a pre out. 1) Connect the high-level inputs from the amplifer to the HST STF-2 using speaker cables terminated with banana plugs. 2) Connect the pre outputs from the amplifier to the M-Audio AV40 line inputs using a stereo interconnect...
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    USB AMP/DAC for k701

    I suggest the Edirol/Cakewalk UA-25EX. I have great success with it powering the AKG 702.
  6. amicus

    Replacing Bose QC3

    I recommend the Beyerdynamic DT250 (preferably the 80 ohm version)
  7. amicus

    Standalone battery powered DAC

    Styleaudio TOPAZ + a portable 6VDC power supply.
  8. amicus

    Stello U2: Another 24/96 USB->SPDIF Converter ($285)

    It looks like another snake oil product for me. It uses the same TENOR chip as the Audiotrak Prodigy Cube.
  9. amicus

    IKEA DIY headphone stand mod pictorial (56K warning)

    I got the parts from our local IKEA store. Quote: Originally Posted by Ashkii21 I really like this headphone stand. It is very nice. I want to make one Did you order the Ikea parts online or did you get them in store?
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    IKEA DIY headphone stand mod pictorial (56K warning)

    I bought it from one of those small cutlery stores in my local shopping center. Quote: Originally Posted by mrarroyo amicus where did you buy the wooden base? Thanks.
  11. amicus

    IKEA DIY headphone stand mod pictorial (56K warning)

    Thanks for your comments guys. Here's a rundown of the materials used. IKEA STORE ----------- Main stand portion: BJÄRNUM Bracket 11'' IKEA | Wall shelves | Shelves & brackets | EKBY BJÄRNUM | Bracket Headphone holder post: CAPITA Leg 4'' (bolt should not be longer than 19mm)...
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    IKEA DIY headphone stand mod pictorial (56K warning)

    Hello guys, I've assembled a headphone stand based on the IKEA DIY Headphone Stand. The materials were sourced from IKEA and at my local cutlery store. Hope you like the pictures.
  13. amicus

    West Sydney "mini" meet- July 5th 2009

    hi nickyboyo, i'm interested to attend this meet as a listener. can i join you guys? i only have a humble rig consisting of an AUDIOTRAK imAMP (upgraded with an AD8620), a TEC TC-7510 24/96 DAC and a Beyerdynamic DT250 (250 ohms). Quote: Originally Posted by nickyboyo Yes mate...
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    Need advice about Creek OBH-uni power supply please

    The OBH-Uni is a switchmode PSU that outputs 24V DC 0.63A. Quote: Originally Posted by Thermonuclear I am gonna pull the plug on a new Creek OBH-11 headphone amp, Ive read in so many articles that the old stock power supply was a bit of a dog. Creek dont make the OBH-2 power supply...
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    Upgraded XM5 has neW DAC

    if you like the laid-back Burr-Brown sound, you can't go wrong with an OPA627 for the opamps and BUF634 for the buffers. Quote: Originally Posted by Budrow Yes, just got mine guys and love it!!! As I posted in a earlier post what would be my next upgrade as far as the buffers and...
  16. amicus

    ATH-AD900 vs ATH-AD1000 vs ATH-AD2000

    thanks to the Google search engine... you can find heaps of unbiased reviews and impressions on a range of headphones (including the Audio-Technica AD900, AD1000, AD2000 models) on this site: Headphonic - Australian Headphone Forums :: Index
  17. amicus

    Creek OBH power supply

    dude, what you need is a REGULATED 24V 150mA power supply.
  18. amicus

    New Cans for Fashion?

    Audio-Technica ATH-ON3 Casual Headphones
  19. amicus

    Solidstate amp w/integrated DAC for K701

    A TALISMAN T-3H headphone amp mated with a BENCHMARK DAC1.
  20. amicus

    Amp+Headphone combo with good synergy for a home audio system

    Here are my suggestions for the best value (price/performance) and overall SQ based on listening sessions I made at home during the last couple of weeks. These rigs produce a balanced, beautifully detailed and fairly neutral sound. I reckon they can compete with the big boys that cost three to...
  21. amicus

    Comparing the XM-5, Predator, and 2move.

    I can only comment on the XM5. I've upgraded this little beauty from the stock OPA134 opamp to an OPA627 and rolled it with BUF634 buffers. The result is pure audio bliss. I've tested it with a Beyerdynamic DT250 (250 ohms) and a Grado SR125. It drove both of them without a sweat, with plenty of...
  22. amicus

    AKG 701 with WooAudio 3+ amp - Comment pls.

    Any feedback on this combination from users who have this particular setup.
  23. amicus

    Pico vs Predator, and the winner is....both!

    I'd say Pico wins in sound quality by a thousand miles over the Predator. The Predator is just a basic Chu Moy amp cloaked in emperor's clothing. What you're paying for the Predator is basically the fancy external case.
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