[Pricklely Peete]

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Originally Posted by ztsen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a very short audition when I visit tokyo for DX1000 and Luxman is the amp setup but I didn't pay attendtion which model. From what I've recalled, it sounded very warm and smooth. Is this the Luxman signature or due to the DX1000?

Yup that is the Luxman sound

Peete.

 

[ztsen]

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Originally Posted by soundlogic /img/forum/go_quote.gif Agreed! I have the 7000's as well, for the above reasons...the HD 800's did not give the dynamics that I hoped for with the Phoenix.The JMoney pads are mandatory, IMHO. Balancing the Denons are next on my list. Which brand XLR's did you use, and did you do the re-term your self? If so, by chance, did you snap any pics?

I got the HP modification kit from Audio-gd, it came with the WBT solder as well. Thin and easy to solder.

Make sure you insert the Velour chromium housing before you start to solder.

 

[DoYouRight]

н¨ÍøÒ³ 1

So that is all that is needed for CAST/SATRI? maybe I should snag one to try this business out.

 

[les_garten]

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Originally Posted by soundlogic /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks Les. As always, no *****-foot'n around when you do things. As we say at the Firehouse: Go Hard...Or Go Home!

Well, you got me motivated to do the HF-2s. They're done. I'll the write up and post it and put it up, hope it helps you a little along the way.

Ohhh, and the HF-2s are KILLER balanced with the REF1/Phoenix combo.

 

[DoYouRight]

les do you think that link I put would be able to add cast/satri to a diy amp?

 

[Steve Eddy]

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Originally Posted by DoYouRight /img/forum/go_quote.gif н¨ÍøÒ³ 1 So that is all that is needed for CAST/SATRI? maybe I should snag one to try this business out.

Just be aware that CAST and SATRI aren't one and the same.

CAST is a signal transmission scheme which uses a current source instead of a voltage source.

The SATRI circuit is an amplifier.

k

 

[DoYouRight]

but could I make a diy amp like ipod is having built just using that?

 

[Steve Eddy]

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Originally Posted by DoYouRight /img/forum/go_quote.gif but could I make a diy amp like ipod is having built just using that?

The amp iPodPJ is wanting built is ultimately just a balanced B22 except that it will also accept input from the CAST outputs on the Ref 1.

And all that ultimately requires is just four resistors for the I/V conversion.

k

 

[tim3320070]

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Originally Posted by les_garten /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ohhh, and the HF-2s are KILLER balanced with the REF1/Phoenix combo.

If I ever get my Phoenix (EMS snafu), I have high hopes for my newly balanced 325is' (along with my Denon, and HD650's which are all reterminated and waiting taut and expectant).
I am currently enjoying my computer HP out which is so special...

 

[les_garten]

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Originally Posted by tim3320070 /img/forum/go_quote.gif If I ever get my Phoenix (EMS snafu), I have high hopes for my newly balanced 325is' (along with my Denon, and HD650's which are all reterminated and waiting taut and expectant). I am currently enjoying my computer HP out which is so special...

Should be interesting. The soundstage on the HF-2s seemed like it widened about 50%. I was amazed, really jumped out at me.

 

[lmswjm]

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Originally Posted by soundlogic /img/forum/go_quote.gif Agreed! I have the 7000's as well, for the above reasons...the HD 800's did not give the dynamics that I hoped for with the Phoenix.The JMoney pads are mandatory, IMHO. Balancing the Denons are next on my list. Which brand XLR's did you use, and did you do the re-term your self? If so, by chance, did you snap any pics?

I did do the recable. I used the premium Neutrik XLR ($10), Techflex nylon multifilament sleeving (very cloth-like, not the hard plastic type), and a Viablue cable management Y-splitter.

 

[Pricklely Peete]

Looks good ! Where did you pick up the splitter ?

Peete.

 

[lmswjm]

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Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looks good ! Where did you pick up the splitter ? Peete.

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Thanks, it's the SC2 model.

Bill

 

[Currawong]

I wouldn't call the Luxman "warm" so much. It's more that it does a good job making any pair of headphones sound good, rather than being unforgiving.

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Originally Posted by les_garten /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ohhh, and the HF-2s are KILLER balanced with the REF1/Phoenix combo.

Better than they are SE? I didn't bother re-cabling mine as I wasn't sure it'd make much of an improvement.

 

[IPodPJ]

Peter (scootermafia) uses the Viablue splitters on his Double Helix Cables. You might be able to buy one from him.