[klemchang]

http://support.radioshack.com/suppor.../pwrgde-2H.htm

It seems they don't carry 1.3 mm ID/3.8 mm OD cord plugs... Will the 1.3/3.4 one fit?

 

[saint.panda]

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Originally Posted by itsborken /img/forum/go_quote.gif They use different opamps. Based on the case size, I'd assume the PCB is somewhat smaller. Someone said the crossfeed has changed. I feeling in this case of MkIII vs Move different may be better for some people, not better for others. If you wanted a little more bass out of your amp, Move might be just the ticket. The MkIII can be powered by USB only too.

Excellent, thanks.

 

[itsborken]

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Originally Posted by alias71 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Senny-ftw, what do you use to power your Move?

I found a 12vdc regulated 500mA wall wart at Jameco Electronics (nobody laugh). Unfortunately it means reterminating the barrel plug with a 1.3mm connector (minor solder job). Don't care for adjustable PS, with my luck I'd tap the voltage/polarity sliders and blow up the amp. If Dr. Meier recommends a regulated PS I'm not one to argue.

I *think* the parts are:
Jameco#162996 PS regulated, linear
Jameco#71192 plug

PLEASE don't order from this unless you look at the parts descriptions online vs. Jan's Move manual and know what you are doing. I may have ordered the wrong parts and don't want you to pay for my mistake too. In any event, they should arrive around the end of the week/weekend and I'll let you know if it works or not.

 

[nickknutson]

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Originally Posted by Asr /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is anyone using this unit as a USB DAC? I'm contemplating replacing my Bithead with one of these. It's hard to find DAC/amps that can be powered solely off USB.

I am also interested in this.

Info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[sum1]

I am also interested in the sound quality of this amp's DAC. Was looking at total bithead and now it seems like this one is a better option.

 

[iancraig10]

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Originally Posted by Asr /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is anyone using this unit as a USB DAC? I'm contemplating replacing my Bithead with one of these. It's hard to find DAC/amps that can be powered solely off USB.

I'm using it via USB and it is a great improvement on the soundcard. Much more weight and presence. It drives Senn HD650 with ease.

The great thing about the power is that if you have no battery, it automatically takes power from the USB (5V). If you have a battery inserted, it uses 9V (automatically) and if you use a power supply, it uses that instead so the potential for headroom is far better.

Ian

 

[ManAtWork]

My MOVE just arrived today, it sounds great. The aluminum case is built robust since it doesn't have any scratch or damage when it dropped from my desk from about 3 ft height with the iPod (no carpet on the ground). I used a 12V adapter, initially I noticed that the treble is very open, detail and natural, the mid is detail and warm, the bass is in good quality and deep. One more finding similar as Corda Opera, the background seems very quiet and clean especially when listening unplugged music. Very impressive. Let me see how is the improvement after run-in.

 

[nautikal]

How long did it take you guys for your Move to arrive?

 

[itsborken]

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Originally Posted by senny-ftw /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes - it does. I should have thought of this earlier - the Move has a gain setting which should be set to 'low' for low impedance headphones such as these. MS1s are a lot better at this setting - much closer to MKIII.

That turned out to be my issue with the proline 750/D2000s too. They are sounding a lot better now. Thanks for the root cause analysis

 

[PbR]

Should the gain be set to low for the MS1 irrespective of the power used - USB, 9v, 12v?

 

[ManAtWork]

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Originally Posted by nautikal /img/forum/go_quote.gif How long did it take you guys for your Move to arrive?

Less than 10 days mostly.

 

[itsborken]

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Originally Posted by ManAtWork /img/forum/go_quote.gif My MOVE just arrived today, it sounds great. The aluminum case is built robust since it doesn't have any scratch or damage when it dropped from my desk from about 3 ft height with the iPod (no carpet on the ground). I used a 12V adapter, initially I noticed that the treble is very open, detail and natural, the mid is detail and warm, the bass is in good quality and deep. One more finding similar as Corda Opera, the background seems very quiet and clean especially when listening unplugged music. Very impressive. Let me see how is the improvement after run-in.

Glad you are happy with it. I think Bob Marley would approve of the bass.

 

[ManAtWork]

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Originally Posted by itsborken /img/forum/go_quote.gif Glad you are happy with it. I think Bob Marley would approve of the bass.

It seems the MOVE can synergy with the UM-2 very well, better than the E500.

Remark later: the sound with E500 becomes excellent which is airy and open in treble, further deep in bass; after 40 hours burn-in. At this stage, E500 sounds better than UM2 slightly.

 

[koto-in]

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Originally Posted by PbR /img/forum/go_quote.gif Should the gain be set to low for the MS1 irrespective of the power used - USB, 9v, 12v?

The amp automatically switches to high current mode with an external power source.

 

[sum1]

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Originally Posted by iancraig10 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm using it via USB and it is a great improvement on the soundcard. Much more weight and presence. It drives Senn HD650 with ease. The great thing about the power is that if you have no battery, it automatically takes power from the USB (5V). If you have a battery inserted, it uses 9V (automatically) and if you use a power supply, it uses that instead so the potential for headroom is far better. Ian

Thanks for the info on the DAC iancraig10. Hmm.. this products looks very tempting for me. Did anyone here ever try this with A900 or other Audio Technica's phone?