[HeadphoneAddict]

NVM

 

[Gorthon]

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Originally Posted by wuwhere /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "space is saved"?

What is the height difference between using a right angle configuration vs a not using right angle adapters?

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by Gorthon /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is the height difference between using a right angle configuration vs a not using right angle adapters?

The height of the stack is the same, but the u-bend vs 90 degree will make it about 1.5" deeper, all from the difference in cables.

 

[wuwhere]

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Originally Posted by Gorthon /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am planning on getting a D10 to go with my iRivers. I need to determine how I want to route the optical cable before ordering from sys concepts. Could you help me out with the below questions. What is the optimal cable configuration to minimize the overall height of the stack? What is the optimal cable configuration to minimize the overall width of the stack? Is there are different center to center dimension that is specifed if you decide to go vertical or horizontal? There was mention about the right angle plugs angled upward. If you were to order a longer cable, say 4 cm, that should prevent the adapters from rotating upward ... Correct? I would assume the extra length that would need to be specifed would be the horizontal offset between the two units when stacked on center. Does this sound logical to you guys and does anybody know what that dimension is ?

Mini-to-toslink w/o the shells would be the best. No adapters needed.

I ordered both cables with 3cm C2C.

I'm unsure about the 4cm C2C. Perhaps its enough.

I measured the vertical offset and its about 5mm.

 

[immtbiker]

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Originally Posted by Gorthon /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is the height difference between using a right angle configuration vs a not using right angle adapters?

The difference between this:

...and this, no?

Mine will look different (and be a little shorter length) than Picture #1 because my Mini-Toslink cable was made without sleeves.

I still don't see how the Charge toggle switch, wouldn't interfere with the right angle connectors, if you didn't angle them up slightly.
It seems like it would bash right into the cable.

 

[wuwhere]

^^^ Same height, but from the picture, Jam's iHP-140 has footings that's why his is raised up a bit.

 

[dazzer1975]

wooo, its now at my local hub and will no doubt be sent out for delivery very soon.

England really needs to sort its logistics out though, it took 17 hours for the amp to be picked up from ibasso's factory in Hong Kong, taken to the Hong Kong hub, sorted and loaded and then flown to London.

It's currently taken 14 hours to get from london to manchester... and counting.

 

[woof37]

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Originally Posted by dazzer1975 /img/forum/go_quote.gif of course you should use usb if thats what you plan. the sound will not be a million miles away from an optical connection, and remember as with most things, the differences are more subtle than they appear in the written form on head-fi in most instances.

I know...I'm just hearing some harshness in the highs on every can through this USB-to-DAC-to-Amp setup. It could be me "wanting" to hear a problem, but I'm curious enough to try. Will a USB-able optical soundcard be a solution, or will it just replicate the problem since it's USB as well? I have no idea what to try.

 

[dazzer1975]

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Originally Posted by woof07 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know...I'm just hearing some harshness in the highs on every can through this USB-to-DAC-to-Amp setup. It could be me "wanting" to hear a problem, but I'm curious enough to try. Will a USB-able optical soundcard be a solution, or will it just replicate the problem since it's USB as well? I have no idea what to try.

I honestly could not tell you and would not want to give you duff advice which ends up costing you money (if you bought something unsuitable or whatever)

I Have yet to listen to an optical connection yet myself, I did have a usb pico dac but had to sell recently for some funds, so I couldn't even give a half way reliable comparison as it has been a month or two since I sold my pico now.

I think if I wanted to utilise the optical connection on my d10 through my computer I would just buy a sound card that featured optical out.

That being said, your suggestion could well be a cheaper solution.

I would wait for the more experienced guys to give you a suggestion before you follow any route i give you.

Sorry I can't be more help but I fully understand that nagging you have regarding wanting to try and get the best sound out of the equipment you have.

 

[TopQuark]

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Originally Posted by wuwhere /img/forum/go_quote.gif ^^^ Same height, but from the picture, Jam's iHP-140 has footings that's why his is raised up a bit.

Good point. Thanks. So as Jam said, the ideal C2C is 2.5cm.

 

[woof37]

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Originally Posted by dazzer1975 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I honestly could not tell you and would not want to give you duff advice which ends up costing you money (if you bought something unsuitable or whatever) I Have yet to listen to an optical connection yet myself, I did have a usb pico dac but had to sell recently for some funds, so I couldn't even give a half way reliable comparison as it has been a month or two since I sold my pico now. I think if I wanted to utilise the optical connection on my d10 through my computer I would just buy a sound card that featured optical out. That being said, your suggestion could well be a cheaper solution. I would wait for the more experienced guys to give you a suggestion before you follow any route i give you. Sorry I can't be more help but I fully understand that nagging you have regarding wanting to try and get the best sound out of the equipment you have.

No, I appreciate your candor. Your advice is much appreciated, brother.

 

[yukihiro]

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Originally Posted by dazzer1975 /img/forum/go_quote.gif wooo, its now at my local hub and will no doubt be sent out for delivery very soon. England really needs to sort its logistics out though, it took 17 hours for the amp to be picked up from ibasso's factory in Hong Kong, taken to the Hong Kong hub, sorted and loaded and then flown to London. It's currently taken 14 hours to get from london to manchester... and counting.

If you don't mind me asking, when did you order yours? I'm just trying to figure out a rough estimate of when I'll get mine. Seems like they're starting to send out the orders from ~3-4 weeks ago.

 

[dazzer1975]

ordered mine on the 5th (from memory and wuwhere's was ordered on the 7th) of february, but immtbiker ordered his sometime in january so goign off that I just presumed they had cleared the backlog of orders and shipped out at once and will now start working on orders as they come in?

I could be wrong though.

 

[yukihiro]

That sounds promising. I ordered mine on the 12th, so they haven't finished all of their backlogged orders yet. It sounds like I'll be getting mine soon though.

Hopefully they'll ship it before next week.

 

[wuwhere]

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Originally Posted by TopQuark /img/forum/go_quote.gif Good point. Thanks. So as Jam said, the ideal C2C is 2.5mm.

2.5cm not mm. Just my opinion, with a 0-3mm footings, toslink-to-miniplug w/o shells, 2.5cm C2C would be the minimum.