skullguise
Headphoneus Supremus
Thanks, Darthfunk, interesting news. I made up some 12ft cables, it was Cat 5e and each of the conductors was stranded (I was a little surprised). Going to get some solid core at work and make another pair, maybe 8ft, to try.
But listened to some Cowboy Junkies and Einsturzende Neubauten last night, and even this simpler DIY 12ft pair allowed some decent sounds. I drove my Silverline Preludes to some good volumes before getting the formal complaint from the better half. I have a small room, though, so it's easy to fill.
Sound-wise, still thinking it's pretty nice. Again, the mids seem very neutral, bass was good and tight, and highs seemed pretty extended, with no seeming harshness whatsoever. Still bettered for overall sound and emotion conveyed by my DIY Hypex integrated, but very good on its own.
I may get a very small set of speakers and make this a desktop amp, to sometimes use with eadphones as well. Thinking along the lines of Totem Mite, Silverline Minuet, Usher S-520, AV123 ELT525, etc. Should be quite nice!
But listened to some Cowboy Junkies and Einsturzende Neubauten last night, and even this simpler DIY 12ft pair allowed some decent sounds. I drove my Silverline Preludes to some good volumes before getting the formal complaint from the better half. I have a small room, though, so it's easy to fill.
Sound-wise, still thinking it's pretty nice. Again, the mids seem very neutral, bass was good and tight, and highs seemed pretty extended, with no seeming harshness whatsoever. Still bettered for overall sound and emotion conveyed by my DIY Hypex integrated, but very good on its own.
I may get a very small set of speakers and make this a desktop amp, to sometimes use with eadphones as well. Thinking along the lines of Totem Mite, Silverline Minuet, Usher S-520, AV123 ELT525, etc. Should be quite nice!