[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by Weez /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just received my Havana, talk about quick delivery : o I’m really pleased, it’s a very engaging DAC and definitely an upgrade from KECES DA-151. When I have some more money over I will buy the hiFace, a good BNC cable, other tubes etc. If it sounds good through USB I can’t image how it sounds through BNC : )

Glad you find it better than the KECES DA-151.
That was nice of MHDT labs to install a BNC jack for you.

 

[M3NTAL]

Weez - tubes make a surprising difference in the sound on these - enjoy rolling them out!

 

[jcoops16]

I have read through all 60 pages of this thread over the last couple of days and I really like the look of the Havana. Even though I cant see me being able to afford one this year im really tempted to get a couple of tubes for it

 

[indydieselnut]

Can anyone give me the size of the hex wrench needed to take the top bolts off? I'm ready to tube-roll and none of my wrench sizes seemed to be a perfect fit...tried English and Metric.

I'm also pretty tired and might be missing something...

 

[DarKu]

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Originally Posted by indydieselnut /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can anyone give me the size of the hex wrench needed to take the top bolts off? I'm ready to tube-roll and none of my wrench sizes seemed to be a perfect fit...tried English and Metric. I'm also pretty tired and might be missing something...

It's a torx T8

 

[indydieselnut]

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Originally Posted by DarKu /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's a torx T8

Many thanks!

 

[classfolkphile]

So I got the Jensen and Jupiter input caps and dropped them and the Havana off at my tech's shop today. Should have it back by Sat.

Will post my initial impressions soon afterwards.

 

[pdhanwada]

I am looking for Budget power cord. Preferably under $50.

Let me know.

Thanks
Pandu

 

[dura]

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Originally Posted by pdhanwada /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am looking for Budget power cord. Preferably under $50. Let me know. Thanks Pandu

I get good results out of the Havana with a Belden powercable, locally made by a hifishop that sells it for €35,-
Perhaps you can find about the same cable in your part of the world, or order online or DIY.

 

[indydieselnut]

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Originally Posted by pdhanwada /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am looking for Budget power cord. Preferably under $50. Let me know. Thanks Pandu

I get fuzzy on whether or not this is against the rules, but I have several DIY power cables I made from Belden 19364 cable and Wattgate connectors that I'd be happy to sell. Please PM me if you're interested.

Also - these are VERY easy to make...I'm not typically a DIY'er but this is like falling off a log. Source the cable, buy the plugs, and build it. You can use a little Progold on the contacts, techflex and heatshrink it for pretty's sake...but it is all very easy.

 

[pdhanwada]

Indy,

Let me know the price and length of each of those cables.

Thanks
Pandu

 

[s1rrah]

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Originally Posted by pdhanwada /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am looking for Budget power cord. Preferably under $50. Let me know. Thanks Pandu

Another option is to find a Zu Birth on Ebay ... they often sell for 40 to 50 bucks there as a promotional item ...

Great power cord.

Best.
.joel

 

[sk3383]

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Originally Posted by pdhanwada /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am looking for Budget power cord. Preferably under $50. Let me know. Thanks Pandu

Try one of these out, very inexpensive. Offer great value.

Iron Lung Jellyfish OR Volex 17604

Found these on this thread:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f21/it...viewed-219202/

 

[DarKu]

Who wanna make a big improvement using Havana, i recommend to you all the M2tech Hi-face, I recieved it yesterday and the improvement it did to Havana is unbelivable !
Much better imaging, bigger and deeper soundstage, more air around the notes, better impact too, well worth 107 euro (150 $) !

 

[Stephen Murphy]

Does the M2tech HiFace mess with the sampling rate of the signal or does it just pass it through as 16/44?