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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Too much information I would just tell him the first part, so he isn't confused because the Caffeine doesn't record, it plays: Just do the line out of Pioneer into the input of the Caffeine. Using the "un-amplified" signal like tycobee says, means the hiss from the Pioneer built-in headphone amp is never heard again. |
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif So, the bad news is, you should (1) get a new receiver or (2) dedicate one source to connect directly to headphone amp only. |
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why not an under $400 Denon Audio Video Receiver with HDMI? |
Originally Posted by Buster Sword /img/forum/go_quote.gif Does it have the latest Dolby Formats? I haven't heard of a good HT receiver with all the latest Dolby Uncompressed HD formats for $400 thats any good. Will that $400 receiver have a quiet hp amp as well? |
Originally Posted by maxchen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, like the OP, I did not get any message until my order got shipped. I sent an email before I got the "shipped" message, but got no reply. Anyway, I am happy that it is finally shipped. I am also happy to find this thread and thanks for information/experience you shared. While I am waiting for my amp, I have a question about the adapter. I didn't buy their adapter, and according to the web page, I need a 14-18VDC adapter. I just happened to find that my laptop adapter is 16VDC with the exact plug. However, the output is listed as 4.5A. Since I know almost nothing about these things, my question is, can I use this adapter to power/charge my Lyrix? Will this damage the amp and so I will need an adapter with smaller current? BTW, I've noticed that HeadphoneAddict has some Tenergy batteries. Are they good enough, or should I go for Powerex as many others do? Tenergy can fit in the battery compartment, right? And oh, I found that the USB DAC cable is available now. How does it perform compared to other low price USB DAC? Sorry about my many questions. I am just very happy, and this is also my first post here! |
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't know about your laptop power adapter, but I have heard the power supply should only send the device as much ma as it needs/draws, and no more, unlike voltage where you can hurt it with too much. |
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just used a Radio Shack universal 3-12v adjustable, 1000ma wallwart. It has a very stable output, and when I bought mine the recommended range for PenguinAmps was 9-18v, and mine is set for 12v. The ones Penguin sells I think are 16v (or used to be 16v), and I bought one of those too, for my Headstage Amp (that they also build). |
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Tenergy 9v fits, it's the only one I've used in my Sept 07 vintage Caffeine Pro. |
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif The DAC is at least a 25% improvement over headphone out from my Macbook (which already has decent headphone out once I had a few hours of use on the Macbook). I still have to get around to testing my Behringer U-control USB DAC and Creative X-fi Xmod USB DAC (hasn't been a high priority). |
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Welcome to head-fi, and sorry about your wallet... |