[uelover]

@ B-Dawk20: Why do you doubt something that many other people had used over the past 2 years? The usage of LT1364CN8 and LM4562NA started from Zero DAC/Amp which is much earlier than Maverick D1. In any case D1 will sound bad for iems and low impedance highly sensitive headphones - my TF10 sounded much better from my mac headphone jack than from Maverick D1 headphone output.

 

[B-Dawk20]

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@ B-Dawk20: Why do you doubt something that many other people had used over the past 2 years? The usage of LT1364CN8 and LM4562NA started from Zero DAC/Amp which is much earlier than Maverick D1. In any case D1 will sound bad for iems and low impedance highly sensitive headphones - my TF10 sounded much better from my mac headphone jack than from Maverick D1 headphone output.

 
I'm not doubting...just pessimistic is all. I've never been one for good luck lol. I actually think it sounds pretty good with my AD700s though. I know no better mind you but I do know much worse heh. I just don't like getting my hopes up for much or things to go right. I think being a philly sports fan has banged that into my head over time. Realistically nothing should go wrong and after a few hours of listening, nothing is wrong. The bass is definitely better. More controlled and prevalent with my basslite ADs. I don't know if burn in is needed for op amps but I am satisfied with the purchase so far. I'll have to listen further in though.
 
My real reason for the D1 though is to be able to have my future upgrades have a decent amp and DAC for them. I know the HD650s were used in testing and they are one of the cans I want to purchase one day so I'm happy about that. I also want a pair of M50's but I haven't heard anything of their compatibility with this amp. They aren't very sensitive though so I'd imagine they wouldn't suffer from that issue.
 
 
But anyway, I wasn't trying to doubt anyone's info, I just don't have the most positive mindset sometimes.

 

[Chris5488]

I don't know if it has been posted earlier, but can't find the answer so here it is:
 
I recently bought an iMac (the new 2011 version) and connected the Maverick to it by toslink.
But I often hear a click coming from the Maverick, with some short static noise coming from the speakers or headphones.
When I had Windows I heard it only when it booted, according to me it changes from frequency or 16/24bit.
It's normal, but OSX apperently changes these settings depending on which which program makes the sound.
Apperently there isn't 1 global output signal, is there a way lock the output signal to 24-bit 96khz like you can in Windows, so it doesn't change all the time resulting in that click and noise.
 
Thanks

 

[uelover]

Don't think you can lock the output rate to certain value on Mac unless you use an external upsampling device or use USB output.
 
The 'clicking' sound is on the Maverick D1 is normal.

 

[-su]

anyone can tell me how much power does D1 consume?
I've been planning to buy a backup UPS for my audio setup,
still counting the needed power and stuck with the D1

can't find it on mav-audio.com either.
 
TIA guys.

 

[sizzlincok]

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anyone can tell me how much power does D1 consume?
I've been planning to buy a backup UPS for my audio setup,
still counting the needed power and stuck with the D1

can't find it on mav-audio.com either.
 
TIA guys.

I have one of those AC wattage usage monitors that you plug in, and it says the D1 is using, fluxuating between 11.6 - 12.1 watts idle or in use.
 
I pushed the direct button to allow max volume to my amp, and it still shows the same reading.
 
I've always wondered myself too haha.
You're welcome.

 

[-su]

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I have one of those AC wattage usage monitors that you plug in, and it says the D1 is using, fluxuating between 11.6 - 11.9 watts idle or in use.
 
I pushed the direct button to allow max volume to my amp, and it still shows the same reading.
 
I've always wondered myself too haha.
You're welcome.

 
Oh wow thanks for your reply bro

Slightly surprising that such a product only consumes less than 20W right?
Yeah but anyway, it's a headphone amp, not a speaker's
 
 

 

[sizzlincok]

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Oh wow thanks for your reply bro

Slightly surprising that such a product only consumes less than 20W right?
Yeah but anyway, it's a headphone amp, not a speaker's

Oh no no, I mean allow max volume to be passed to the outputs.
 
Actually, I was watching Smallville Season 10 EP 20 last night, and mid way I checked the meter, and it showed 12.1 max. 
Such a cliffhanger the episode was.
 

 

[gadut]

I try to have some simple mods on caps (panasonic,elna silmic,cerafine,nichicon fine gold,russia pio k-75) and telefunken diodes + opamp (LME49720HA+LT1384) & tube raytheon 5670

I hear that it's so much different with stock D1..so happy to have it modded

 

[Riverback]

Just to remind everyone that the Maverick D1 now only costs $199.
 
Everyone at the FS forum should stop selling 2nd hand at retail price

 

[Ultrainferno]

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Just to remind everyone that the Maverick D1 now only costs $199.
 
Everyone at the FS forum should stop selling 2nd hand at retail price

Wasn't it always like that for the basic version? The upgraded tube version still is $219 without shipping so I think the ones in the FS are still worth it as they're all upgraded with tubes and opamps

 

[sizzlincok]

Well that depends. Hasn't it been at $199 for the stock version for a long while now?
 
There's not much Maverick Audio stuff being sold actually in FS forum.
 
Even if there is, some come with expensive upgrades such as the WE396A tube, which is pretty much $40 for a NOS one.
 
The D1's in the FS forum are within reason. I GUESS it pretty much depends on the condition of the unit and what it comes with.

 

[_Spanky_]

I'm selling my D1 and A1. Here's the listings if anyone's interested:
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/554756/maverick-audio-tubemagic-a1-hybrid-power-amp
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/549758/maverick-d1-tube-dac-teralink-x2-usb-transport-price-drop

 

[NoEars]

What whats the word on the next series of Maverick Audio? Been gone awhile, just looking for an update.

 

[_Spanky_]

3 months at the earliest.