[wolfen68]

....and if you need optical (not much competition).

 

[Smirk]

Can someone explain what will be the benefits of the balanced IBasso DAC & Amp which is being developed and is it true that D10 is going to be updated soon?

 

[tim3320070]

Sorry if this has been covered but my head is spinning with all the opamp numbers (I am new to portables).
I have RE0's and want the combo from the stock opamps that give the RE0's a chance at sounding fuller (more bass, warmer, etc.).
Which stock combo does this best? When answering, assume I know nothing about opamps other than how to put them in.
Thanks

Edit: Current setup is 8656 with dummy buffers

 

[TopQuark]

I just completed modifying my D10 to Black Gates under Super E configuration. The initial listening experience sucks. Well, I only have about 8 hrs now. There is that airyness around each note and pleasing punch on the bass but, overall, it sounds like a tin can. I have the TopKit installed. When I had the caps that came with D10, it sounds wonderful.

It looks like a long shot to make the Black Gates change their sound signature. Will they really change that much after 500-1,000 hrs?

 

[toads]

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Originally Posted by TopQuark /img/forum/go_quote.gif Will they really change that much after 500-1,000 hrs?

oh jesus, mary and joseph YES...!!!

 

[immtbiker]

What about, Schmeke?

 

[TopQuark]

Quote:

Originally Posted by toads /img/forum/go_quote.gif oh jesus, mary and joseph YES...!!!

Ok, made me feel better.

I noticed that turning off the gain setting in the D10, iZotope, and QO Labs Studio Sound Effects improved it a lot. The sound signature is now totally different from what it was. Perhaps I don't need the software tweaking anymore. That will be great.

 

[LevA]

Can someone tell me what kind of USB cable we need with the D10? lost my cable while traveling and now trying to figure out if it makes a difference between usb and usb 2.0 cable.
I have a usb 2.0 cable, would that work? also would it be OK to use it with the charger that comes with the D10?
I know it's a pretty lame question to ask but really have no idea, so thanks in advance.
also, any recommendations for a good, decent usb cable for sound quality? thats not going to cost a fortune..

 

[goebish]

Any USB mini-B cable should work.

 

[LevA]

Quote:

Originally Posted by goebish /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any USB mini-B cable should work.

thanks goebish!

 

[Anouk]

HEllo,
I just got my new d10 with topkit and I must say that I prefer it over the d4, that is with my sennheiser ie8 which is the only thing I intend to use it with.
I must say htough its a nightmare to uncover the optical plug. How are you supposed to get the plug out. For the life of me I cant remember how I did this last time I had the d10.
Greetings, Anouk,

 

[vkvedam]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anouk /img/forum/go_quote.gif HEllo, I just got my new d10 with topkit and I must say that I prefer it over the d4, that is with my sennheiser ie8 which is the only thing I intend to use it with. I must say htough its a nightmare to uncover the optical plug. How are you supposed to get the plug out. For the life of me I cant remember how I did this last time I had the d10. Greetings, Anouk,

What do you mean by uncovering the optical plug? Just insert and pull out. I didn't understand, I am sorry.

 

[Anouk]

Hi, sorry for the confusion. I thought the connector on the far right of the back was the optical (it has been too long since i owned this amp) but I guess the middle one is optical, right? Its just when i try to insert an optical cable there it wont stay put.
Greetings, Anouk,

 

[goebish]

Quote:

Its just when i try to insert an optical cable there it wont stay put.

Are you trying to plug a TOSLINK optical plug or a mini optical (3.5mm) ?
The D10 requires TOSLINK plug for optical.

 

[vkvedam]

^x2, even I feel the same way. It takes the toslink optical and not the mini. Use the cable you got with your D10. Hope this helps.