iBasso PB-2 Pelican fully balanced portable, DB-2 Dac . . HiFlight recommended op amps page 16. .

[Pudu]

Thanks, I'll look into that to make sure.  I think I remember something like that also.
 
Edit:  Yes I found the page, it is on page 13 post 189 of the thread.  And yes I did have the wrong setting.  Thanks for reminding.
 
 

My pleasure. Hope that gives you enough juice for the LCD-2's - and I'm not being altruistic here, I love my PB-2 and I ordered a pair of Audeze cans this week.

 

[SpudHarris]

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Just finished making a balanced xlr's to hirose connector.  The diagram shows the inside of the plug.  You'll also be able to see the numbers (very small) once you remove the jacket.
 

Many thanks Yitaro, appreciated!
 
 

 

[SpudHarris]

OK, now I'm really getting a complex.....
 
Got the connectors but can't get in to it to solder any wires. I can see the tabs looking through the rear of the barrel but that's it. Can anyone tell me? Pleeeeeeaaaaasssee!
 
Sorted!!

 

[Uchiya]

Man, this amp/dac combo is really amazing.  The ability to switch out buffers and op-amps to your own liking is just too sweet.  Hi-Flight kit makes it all the more flexible.  Amazing synergy with all sorts of cans.

 

[Yitaro]

Wow...balanced hook up to my Oppo bdp-95 and the sound rivals my desktop.  The better the source, the better PB2 perform.  Got me thinking of the source for my portable setup.    Right now its iPod Classic. 
What would the recommendations be for iPod replacement?

 

[Jalo]

No need to replace the Ipod, just add the CLAS Solo to it.

 

[Yitaro]

New silver wire convert!!!!
Just finished with my diy Neotech 24g silver LOD.  What a huge improvement over the iBasso LOD.  We're talking about night and day improvement.  A layer has been lifted and your left with smooth high and nice midrange bloom.  The bottom is deeper and more define.
Looking forward to making some silver interconnects and headphone wire.  Hope the improvement is as dramatic as the silver LOD.
 

 

[jamato8]

Yes, the iBasso balanced IC is good for the price but a fine silver or other high quality conductor will do better. The copper that iBasso uses in the IC is good quality though.  I use a Twag v2 IC in balanced and the sound is excellent. Very layered and well controlled bass. I run my iRivers with either coax (modified) or optical into the PB2. 

 

[Yitaro]

Hi Jamato8,
Listening to my HD650 with the PB2 right now.  Really enjoying the sound of this Neotech silver.  The music is more transparent and vocal is more prominent.  A well balanced sound.  Planning to order some more Neotech silver wire for interconnects for my WA6.  Will also be making a balanced headphone cable for my HD650.  What kind of improvements will I see with the silver headphone cable?

 

[jamato8]

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Hi Jamato8,
Listening to my HD650 with the PB2 right now.  Really enjoying the sound of this Neotech silver.  The music is more transparent and vocal is more prominent.  A well balanced sound.  Planning to order some more Neotech silver wire for interconnects for my WA6.  Will also be making a balanced headphone cable for my HD650.  What kind of improvements will I see with the silver headphone cable?

It depends upon the silver. I can't say what you will hear. Some like the changes some don't. A lot of it has to do with the total synergy of the system. I do like the HD650 much more balanced than single ended. For me, it brings them to life. 
 
 

 

[Yitaro]

Totally agree with balanced out from the PB2, more lively.  I have a balanced out to my HD650 with Mogami cable right now.  I am hoping to bring more transparency and airiness to my HD650 with the Neotech 7n silver cord.  One surprise was that I didn't lose any bass with the silver LOD.  It added more definition to the bass.  I was expecting the sound to be thin.  Good surprise.

 
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It depends upon the silver. I can't say what you will hear. Some like the changes some don't. A lot of it has to do with the total synergy of the system. I do like the HD650 much more balanced than single ended. For me, it brings them to life. 
 
 

 

 

[SpudHarris]

Is there anywhere to get stranded silver? I'd like to get all matching cables (except coax) but can't seem to find a decent source. I have a little single core and some really soft teflon (thanks for the teflon John) but can't vouch for the silver because I bought it a few years back probably not knowing what to look for (and it was probably cheap). I know the value of decent wire now but can't find any...
 
Any help would be appreciated as the DB2 will be here this week along with the extra balanced connectors.

 

[Yitaro]

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Is there anywhere to get stranded silver? I'd like to get all matching cables (except coax) but can't seem to find a decent source. I have a little single core and some really soft teflon (thanks for the teflon John) but can't vouch for the silver because I bought it a few years back probably not knowing what to look for (and it was probably cheap). I know the value of decent wire now but can't find any...
 
Any help would be appreciated as the DB2 will be here this week along with the extra balanced connectors.

Here's a link to ebay store.
 
http://stores.ebay.com/music-in-life?_rdc=1
Let me know how it goes.  Decent price and its 6n silver wire.
Looking to order some silver wires from this seller.

 

[SpudHarris]

Thanks for the link Yitaro but all that stuff is solid not stranded.... Really want stranded stuff if possible.

 

[markkr]

Can those that own this combo post some pictures of their rigs? I'm interested in using this at home and work 50/50...
 
TIA