iBasso D10. .UPDATES 1st page, with Current Opamp Choices by HiFlight . . . images page 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 71

[viator36]

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Originally Posted by qusp /img/forum/go_quote.gif jamato: you didnt happen to take note of how far in you made the cut did you?? or did you just measure where it would be if you joinde them together whilke the iriver and D10 are mated??

qusp: Not answering for jamato but want to give you the measurements I got. With the two pieces joined together the total length from edge to edge is 42mm. So that's 21mm each. As I mentioned my piece from tip to tip is 28mm. That would mean from tip center spot to joint surface is 14mm. You must have noticed on top of the adapters (opposite the tip side) there is a small dent. I believe that's the tip's center spot on the back. I used that to measure tip to joint surface line. Of course you add some extra length for joint surface trimming and polishing.

 

[jamato8]

I used a 32 tooth per inch hacksaw, as that is what I have and it worked fine. The micro fine paper was only used for the optical cable but you most likely won't need it. I cut about the same from each adapter. Actually I cut more off of one than the other but not by design but it worked out fine. The length of one is 25mm and the other is 20mm from the cut to the end of the adapter. The 25 could have been a little shorter and still work fine. The plastic is hollow so once you cut all the way around the optical section inside will be free. I used one of the brass tubes to line up both optical sections.

I may make another one just for the fun of it. I think I would make it about 2 to 3mm shorter overall. Mine is 45mm outside to outside of the right angle adapter.

 

[qusp]

thankyou both of you; bit slow on the uptake today; you answered any query I had; main thing was I couldnt notice whether it was exactly half way along both RA where they were joined; I did wonder if there was a...ermm.. landmark and so there is.. so when I get a spare moment i'll nip down and get myself a small toothed saw or the right attachment for my dremmel

 

[wolfen68]

I knew their must be a way to make a small two-ended optical right angle adapter or adapter cable...but I was deterred by sysconcept's claim that they "don't exist". Kudos to all that discovered and reported on their success with this mod

The one question I have (that I must have missed in the explanations) is how do you get the toslink plug to cant to the correct angle?

Also, for the optical purists out there...there is some transmissivity loss through these right angle adapters that is not in the U-Cable approach. It seems that whatever that (very small) loss is would stay pretty much the same after this mod since the brass tube still holds the two ends together in the same way.

 

[jamato8]

The toslink revolves 360 degrees so that presents no problem. On the transmission question, I don't know but it is working well.

 

[obentou]

Sorry to sidetrack the thread, but I'm in a dilemma right now.

I sort of want to grab the Audio-gd Compass to try, at the cost of selling my iBasso D10 for it. Do you think the DAC of the Compass will live up to the same performance that the D10 can give? I'd appreciate anyone's response!

 

[jamato8]

They are two different animals. The Compass is a home unit with discrete output. Is it better? I don't know. Is it a better portable? I don't think so. :^) I imagine someone who has both can give you a reply. Why not post in the Compass thread and ask there?

 

[nsx_23]

Is anybody using the D10 with an H120 and Sennehiser IE8?

I'm considering selling off some gear to buy one of these babies. The previous version impressed me when I tested it with my H332.

 

[smallcaps]

i'm using that combo and its great. you definitely will want to opamp roll the d10 to get good synergy for the ie8's. its also recommended that you upgrade the battery as the stock battery of the h120 is pretty weaksause... but you already did that, didn't you?


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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is anybody using the D10 with an H120 and Sennehiser IE8? I'm considering selling off some gear to buy one of these babies. The previous version impressed me when I tested it with my H332.

 

[viator36]

jamato,

I have a quick question. The micro fine sandpaper you used what's the highest grit you got? The best I have is 12,000 grit. I don't need it for this mod but if you know where to get higher grit than 12,000 please let me know. Thanks.

 

[rebski]

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its also recommended that you upgrade the battery as the stock battery of the h120 is pretty weaksause... but you already did that, didn't you?

Hi smallcaps, just for completeness, could you post your information?

I am checking out 2200mah options and also I have seen that iPod batteries fit but to reverse the polarity. I wish there were central repositories for this sort of information.

I supose there is and it is called misticriver, but here we are on head-fi.

 

[HiFlight]

Some of the batteries listed for the H-1xx iRivers fit without reversing the plug and some do not. I would suggest comparing plugs before installing. As replacing the battery involves completely disassembling the player, I suggest just cutting the battery leads and splicing in the new one. That way, all you need to do is match colors.

Here is a link to the tutorial for changing batteries:

H1xx Internal Battery Replacement - MisticRiverWiki

Here is a link I used for some batteries for my H120s. IIRC, they had the correct polarity and have held up OK so far.


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Originally Posted by rebski /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi smallcaps, just for completeness, could you post your information? I am checking out 2200mah options and also I have seen that iPod batteries fit but to reverse the polarity. I wish there were central repositories for this sort of information. I supose there is and it is called misticriver, but here we are on head-fi.

 

[rebski]

Thanks for the info and advice, HiFlight

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Here is a link I used for some batteries for my H120s

Link?

 

[qusp]

double post crap

 

[qusp]

the licketty splits (check spelling) store on ebay sells the correct Cameron Sino 2200mah battery for iriver. mines great WAAAAAYYY longer life, even with HD, cant wait till I get the CF card up and running. annoyingly the CF I have working with RB in my DIYMOD will not work with the iriver even in the correct adapter. man those irivers are picky bitches. gonna have to buy another one and sell this one on the forums.