[CobraTaco]

Try turning the computer sound all the way up and using the polaris knob for controlling volume

 

[NoahDalal]

Thanks guys.
What is the recommended gain with the HD650?
the amp need a burn in to improve? 
The differences between the STX and Polaris from what I hear very little in the meantime, So it's a bit surprising that people have described this difference of heaven and earth.

 

[CanadianMaestro]

   
What is the recommended gain with the HD650?

Use whatever gives an eargasm, man.

 

[CobraTaco]

I stepped up from onboard to Modi2U+Polaris. For me that was a night and day difference.

 

[NoahDalal]

This is not the same comparison

 

[senorx12562]

Thanks guys.
What is the recommended gain with the HD650?
the amp need a burn in to improve? 
The differences between the STX and Polaris from what I hear very little in the meantime, So it's a bit surprising that people have described this difference of heaven and earth.

My hd600s sound best to my ears using the middle impedence setting (R), but even the low gain setting is more than sufficient i.e. 1 o'clock on the knob is as loud as I need with most recordings. I always use the lowest gain settings possible as higher gain settings can raise the noise floor along with the volume of the music. Enjoy your new toy.

 

[oldson]

  Thanks guys.
What is the recommended gain with the HD650?
the amp need a burn in to improve? 
The differences between the STX and Polaris from what I hear very little in the meantime, So it's a bit surprising that people have described this difference of heaven and earth.

personally i am not a believer of burn in.
 
i believe the brain gets used to the sound. thats my opinion.

 

[Aplle]

Interesting - did you get a Mean Well brand psu with your Polaris? I find all my Mean Wells work very well.

One day I hope to try it with a true linear bench supply but first I need the space for one.

Has there been any news about the Garage1217 LPS that they were working on? Haven't heard anything on that front in a while.

 

[Tunkejazz]

Last time I heard from Jeremy, he was preparing the case for the power supply, I guess he is close to finishing everything.

 

[CanadianMaestro]

  personally i am not a believer of burn in.
 
i believe the brain gets used to the sound. thats my opinion.

probably right. 

 

[oldson]

Last time I heard from Jeremy, he was preparing the case for the power supply, I guess he is close to finishing everything.

thats interesting.
fancy one for my Ember

 

[kehorton]

Any news about the new linear power supply? I'm super interested and after reading as much as my mind will absorb for now. Hell I would preorder if they opened it up ☺ . I think I saw some images of raw board with a big ole toroid on it. Temptation!

 

[vapman]

Depending on price I may order too. I've noticed improvements by messing with the AC cable and I have no doubts linear power would push these amps to the limit of what they're capable of!

 

[CobraTaco]

So I'm fully aware that the Polaris is a headphone amp, but i just ordered an Overnight Sensations speaker kit and im curious if the polaris pre-amp will be enough to power them or if I should get a $50-100 dedicated speaker amp. Suggestions?

P.S. do u guys think dark stained wood on speakers looks good. Can't decide how to finish the speaker boxes

 

[vapman]

So I'm fully aware that the Polaris is a headphone amp, but i just ordered an Overnight Sensations speaker kit and im curious if the polaris pre-amp will be enough to power them or if I should get a $50-100 dedicated speaker amp. Suggestions?

P.S. do u guys think dark stained wood on speakers looks good. Can't decide how to finish the speaker boxes

The polaris preamp is good enough if they're powered speakers. If they're passive you'll need a power amp, but just the same, the polaris' line out is perfect for that.
 
I'm about to buy my second Polaris BTW.