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Mar 12, 2011 at 10:01 PM Post #3,588 of 10,933
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pocketrocket said:
Sweet, this thread is so handy for asking people about equipment! How is the UCA 202? I was thinking of getting it along my Behringer B3031A, read it measures better than uDAC-2 but I'm interested in the subjective view on the sound too!
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I don't have much experience with these stuff (haven't heard other USB DACs), but it's a noticeable improvement over my on-board audio (VIA VT1708S @ Asus M4A785TD-M Evo). The highs are more natural, there's more instrument separation, stereo imaging and overall realism. It's not a night and day difference, but it's definitely there.
Also, the front panel of my on-board picks up a bit of noise, which is annoying. The UCA202 is dead silent.
 
I decided to buy it after reading NwAvGuy's review. I guess that's where you've read the measurements too?
 
Just keep in mind you should not use low impedance headphones with the UCA202, because it's output impedance of ~50ohms may cause significant variations in the frequency response. I can say it's working well with the HD555.
 
Mar 13, 2011 at 5:50 AM Post #3,589 of 10,933
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vitor machado said:
I don't have much experience with these stuff (haven't heard other USB DACs), but it's a noticeable improvement over my on-board audio (VIA VT1708S @ Asus M4A785TD-M Evo). The highs are more natural, there's more instrument separation, stereo imaging and overall realism. It's not a night and day difference, but it's definitely there.
Also, the front panel of my on-board picks up a bit of noise, which is annoying. The UCA202 is dead silent.
 
I decided to buy it after reading NwAvGuy's review. I guess that's where you've read the measurements too?
 
Just keep in mind you should not use low impedance headphones with the UCA202, because it's output impedance of ~50ohms may cause significant variations in the frequency response. I can say it's working well with the HD555.
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Nah I'm just generally interested in it, I'm thinking of either Icon-2 or Maverick D1 for a DAC, it's difficult to decide because I have really limited listening options in Finland and the hi-fi salesmen in my city are total douchebags  
 
 
 
Mar 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM Post #3,590 of 10,933
I followed this thread since its begining, some very nice setups indeed. Here's mine :
 

 

 
PC : Silverstone SG05 case with a Gigabyte h55n itx mobo, core i5 661, HD6850, Crucial 64Go SSD + Samsung F3 1To, screen is NEC 23" IPS
 
Audio: Foobar wasapi > Optical out > TC electronics BMC-2 (as DAC & headphone amp) > Beyerdynamic DT990 600ohms
 
portable rig : alessandro MS-1,akg K518 DJ, fiio e5 and Cowon i7/i9 
 
I'm looking for monitors to hook up with the xlr out of the BMC-2, maybe KRK rockit or Dynaudio (around $500).
 
Mar 20, 2011 at 2:13 PM Post #3,592 of 10,933
My PC setup
 
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Mar 20, 2011 at 2:17 PM Post #3,593 of 10,933
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Mar 20, 2011 at 2:20 PM Post #3,594 of 10,933
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Mar 20, 2011 at 2:26 PM Post #3,595 of 10,933
My current setup. A few changes not updated in the pictures but in general, this is pretty much wat I have. :) Sorry about the extra posting above. Took me a few posts to understand how this forum works. Feel free to delete the above post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Mar 23, 2011 at 6:26 AM Post #3,596 of 10,933
My current setup: Sony TA-1055 Integrated amp, JBL N24AW speakers. The speakers are technically outdoor speakers but sound pretty good with the Sony. Eventually I will replace the speakers with something a little higher end.
 

 
Mar 23, 2011 at 3:49 PM Post #3,597 of 10,933
Nice setup.  Where did you score that desk at?  It is very simple but classy.
 
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fengshenwee said:
My current setup. A few changes not updated in the pictures but in general, this is pretty much wat I have. :) Sorry about the extra posting above. Took me a few posts to understand how this forum works. Feel free to delete the above post.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Mar 24, 2011 at 6:53 PM Post #3,600 of 10,933
Hello desk aficionados, what is your opinion of glass desks?
 
  1. Is reflection or glare a problem?
  2. Is it too hard to hide wires?
  3. Are scratches or other damage a major concern?
  4. Any other problems?
 
I'm looking to buy this one from Crate And Barrel:
 

 
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