[wuwhere]

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Originally Posted by rhw /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the link. Very nice description of the sound characters. I hear a silky touch in the 744 CA OB. The 743 clearer. The 228 CA darker than the 743.

I just ordered them from Ron. I look forward to listening to them with my ER4S, the IEM he used to review the different opamps.

 

[DoYouRight]

HeadphoneAddict, its tomorrow now, can you let me know the results?

 

[meta21]

I odered one over their own web site. But I don't even have an e-mail confirmation. Very very strange. I paid by Paypal and holp for the best.

 

[sbulack]

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Originally Posted by meta21 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I odered one over their own web site. But I don't even have an e-mail confirmation. Very very strange. I paid by Paypal and holp for the best.

That was my experience as well. No e-mail confirmation of the order being placed. I DID get an email when the item was shipped, containing a DHL tracking number. And three business days later, the D10 was at my door.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by GreenLeo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi HPA, For the ES3X application, how do you find between the OPA2350 & 8616 buffer and the AD744OBCA/EL8201 Thanks

I like both, but prefer the detail and space of the 744/8201 more. I don't think I will be changing this out for a while. It also sounds good with my Grado HF-2 using a silver wire 1/8" adapter that audiocats made.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by helicon1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif hey guys, I'm seriously considering the D10 for college after reading all the praise it has got. I'm primarily using the Sony XB700, Denon D7000, and Superfi.3. I was considering the Duet but it seems the difference in price is enormous and I have no use for its other features. So I'd like to know if I buy the D10 will I be happy with the sound or would I have to think about buying an additional amp and just use it for the DAC. I know my question is kinda subjective and depends on person to person, so I'd just like to know everyone's opinions. TIA.

I've compared the D10 to the Duet for a couple of weeks back in February, and thought they were on a similar performance level, so the D10 is a real bargain and can be used on mac and PC, unlike the Duet. The D10 will be enough for the D7000 and Super.fi but I have never tried the Sony headphones and can't comment. Later, if you get an HD600/650/800 you can add a desktop amp to the D10's DAC and have a nice rig.

 

[Anouk]

Hello, yes I can indeed confirm that the d10 functions very good as a dac in a desktop rig since I am using that right now myself to feed my woo wa2. Of course, some costlier dac (although I am not sure by how much costlier, it might be quite a lot) might do better but I think this still works quite well and does sound good.
Greetings, Anouk,

 

[csh08]

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Originally Posted by Anouk /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hello, yes I can indeed confirm that the d10 functions very good as a dac in a desktop rig since I am using that right now myself to feed my woo wa2. Of course, some costlier dac (although I am not sure by how much costlier, it might be quite a lot) might do better but I think this still works quite well and does sound good. Greetings, Anouk,

Very glad to hear the D10 stands up as a DAC only - I have a TTVJ FET-A on the way and have been wondering if the D10 would be a good match or I would need to upgrade my DAC also.

 

[Anouk]

Hello, Well I am not saying you should never upgrade your dac, but it will be very satisfactory to begin with.
Greetings, Anouk

 

[GreenLeo]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I like both, but prefer the detail and space of the 744/8201 more. I don't think I will be changing this out for a while. It also sounds good with my Grado HF-2 using a silver wire 1/8" adapter that audiocats made.

Thank you very much for your reply!

 

[rhw]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I like both, but prefer the detail and space of the 744/8201 more. I don't think I will be changing this out for a while. It also sounds good with my Grado HF-2 using a silver wire 1/8" adapter that audiocats made.

Hi Larry,
I use the 744 with a 8656 buffer.
Do you think the EL8201 will be a big jump?

Many thanks for sharing your listening experience!

 

[roy_jones]

I've got a D10 coming that I will likely be using as a DAC for a KICAS amp at least temporarily. It seems as though USB technology is still in a stage of relative infancy and I figure this might be an adequate stop-gap for a year or so. Sorta on the fence between this and a DACmagic.

A quick question: I've got an older desktop that I'm hoping to use as a transport. I don't believe it has USB 2.0 and I'm wondering if it's necessary for operation with the D10? It has 'older' USB and I'm hoping that will be sufficient.

 

[rhw]

Generally usb-audio uses usb 1.x.

 

[roy_jones]

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Originally Posted by rhw /img/forum/go_quote.gif Generally usb-audio uses usb 1.x.

Okay, I figured I should be alright, but thanks for the clarification...

 

[DoYouRight]

They need to get 24/96 over usb standard. Instead of having to go around all these shannanigans for 24/96 to play a Vinyl FLAC rip.