New headphone amplifier from Bryston
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Thanks bro! Funny story:
Okay so I get a response to my ad on CAM. We settle on a deal. The guy has no feedback on CAM, and suddenly wary of scammers (before I send some moola into electronic no-where land) I check his IP. It comes up as "unresolved" and one site put it somewhere off the coast of Peru lol.
So I answer back with a "hey, no offense, really, but you mentioned Head-Fi, what's your nick there? Sorry to do this, just making sure you're not a Nigerian scammer".
Well, he blasts me back an email within seconds, showing the amp with some nice Audeze and HD-800 cans, and mentions his Head-Fi nick is none other than (ba dum dum) @ngyu
Along with stating he's not a Nigerian prince with a huge estate that needs a proxy in the West, he mentioned his nick and I recognized it right away from this very site. Authentication confirmed
Another strike for the great communities both here on Head-Fi and on CAM.
Sooooooooo.......woot woot! Joining the BHA-1 brethren - can't wait to give this baby a whirl on my HD650s, HD800s and LCD2.2's. I have a feeling I'm in for something special, thanks to all the guys who've paved the way and posted their thoughts here.
And you Maestro! My wallet hates you lmao!
CanadianMaestro
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@DDD: That's a bit unsettling, but I'm glad that you resolved it with ngyu. Hopefully, you will get it before too long.
Smart that you're extra cautious on these marts.
Enjoy the amp!
Smart that you're extra cautious on these marts.
Enjoy the amp!
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@DDD: That's a bit unsettling, but I'm glad that you resolved it with ngyu. Hopefully, you will get it before too long.
Smart that you're extra cautious on these marts.
Enjoy the amp!
Can't wait. I'll be able to put those balanced Audeze Black Dragons to use now
After the BH Mainline build this winter that's it, I'm done lol (famous last words!). Alright, unless @mikoss sells his Zana Deux lol.
Damn I need a bigger desk......
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Can't wait. I'll be able to put those balanced Audeze Black Dragons to use now
After the BH Mainline build this winter that's it, I'm done lol (famous last words!). Alright, unless @mikoss sells his Zana Deux lol.
Damn I need a bigger desk......
LOL you know I'm on this thread as well right? Could've just shot me a message here to confirm zero Nigerians were present.
Anyway, LOL I didn't even know that about my IP, probably work IP proxy... I work for an American company in Canada, I guess they proxy our internet to la-la land.
And cheers, got the payment, and I'll be sending the unit out so you receive it when you're back!
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LOL you know I'm on this thread as well right? Could've just shot me a message here to confirm zero Nigerians were present.
Anyway, LOL I didn't even know that about my IP, probably work IP proxy... I work for an American company in Canada, I guess they proxy our internet to la-la land.
And cheers, got the payment, and I'll be sending the unit out so you receive it when you're back!
You da' man!
As soon as I saw your nick in the email 'twas good enough for me mate!
She's going to a good home, and thanks man
CanadianMaestro
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DDDamian, make sure you don't try to drive two pairs of HPs out of the XLR output jacks on the front panel. No-go.
But you can drive two pairs of HPs out of the SE output (use a Grado Y-cable). I've done it, and....whooooeeee!
But you can drive two pairs of HPs out of the SE output (use a Grado Y-cable). I've done it, and....whooooeeee!
CanadianMaestro
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DDamian: Get in touch with Mike Pickett at Bryston. I think he can have your BHA's gain adjusted so that the volume knob can be used more fully at L-gain. My original unit was far too sensitive; couldn't go higher than 1030 o'clock on L-gain.
They're in Peterborough, not too far from you. I had my gain adjusted by my dealer here, after contacting Mike to coordinate circuit diagrams with my dealer. Was done in a mere 2 hrs!
They're in Peterborough, not too far from you. I had my gain adjusted by my dealer here, after contacting Mike to coordinate circuit diagrams with my dealer. Was done in a mere 2 hrs!
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Welcome in tha club DDDamina
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Guess'm what my friend? The mod has been done on this unit already by Bryston! I have no interest in plugging IEM's into it, but by all accounts here it will still drive my planars well and give more usable range. Win'!!
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Welcome in tha club DDDamina
Cheers hainss! For background folks, @hainss almost parted with his, but just.......couldn't........
All good my friend, and thanks! Like a smitten kitten I am
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The incentive to part just wasn't there....
Like almost jack-booting down his door and cramming $$$ down his throat wasn't incentive??? Sheeeeeesh you Bryston peeps!
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Curious as to why shouldn't you try to drive two pairs? I've powered both the HD800 and LCDX at the same time without breaking a sweat. This puppy has 6 discrete amps in it for a reason. 2 for 4pin, 2 for 3pin, and 2 for SE. The SE is the only one that shouldn't be split... FYI, the power is divided between the two HPs, whereas in balanced, the power is not divided.
I couldn't be wrong, but I'd like to think I'm not
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