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Dec 24, 2013 at 4:01 PM Post #16,322 of 41,128
maxvla said:
Filu, why the change from X-Sabre to DA8?
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I was experiencing a problem I could not get rid of (constant high pitch noise in left channel). I don't think it was X-Sabres fault per se, from what I had been told after I sent it to seller, diagnosis did not show any defects on my unit. But, since that noise was present no matter what I tried, I was somehow forced to change it for something else (unfortunately I did not have a chance to try out any isolation transformer, those are quite pricey around here). So I went for runner-up in my DAC list - Yulong DA8. However, X-Sabre had better synergy with the rest of my rig (at least to my ears), unfortunately I am very sensitive to background noises, even the slightest deviation from completely black background can distract me enough from enjoying the music. I think X-Sabres transformer is a bit more sensitive for power impurity (my guess right now is that something in our house infests our power with DC part which makes transformers to oscillate), or DA8 has better isolation between input power part and output circuits. Either-or, with DA8 background is completely quiet, which for me is a fair trade for very slightly less appealing sound signature.
 
Dec 24, 2013 at 4:26 PM Post #16,323 of 41,128
icedtea said:
  Upgraded from the HD650 to the HE-500 Austin? 
 
How you liking them? 
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They're excellent, another class up from the 650 entirely. 
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Dec 24, 2013 at 6:03 PM Post #16,324 of 41,128
matttcg said:
Can Currawong or someone please provide an eBay link to the hp stands? Thanks.
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are you referring to the ones you have the wanted ad for? i'd be interested too
i got a new rack im going to get my gear on, and i'm wanting a stand rather that the hooks i'm using at the present
 
Dec 25, 2013 at 3:03 PM Post #16,327 of 41,128
Dec 25, 2013 at 3:19 PM Post #16,328 of 41,128
My wife gave me this living room listening station for Christmas :D
 

 
Dec 25, 2013 at 3:50 PM Post #16,330 of 41,128
Lucky, Lucky!!!
 
Dec 25, 2013 at 5:45 PM Post #16,331 of 41,128
No, Santa did not bring a new turntable, or a DAC, or an amp, he brought an external hard drive.... Gee just what I needed/wanted.
 
Dec 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM Post #16,332 of 41,128
Dec 25, 2013 at 7:12 PM Post #16,333 of 41,128
ahorsenamedjeff said:
No, Santa did not bring a new turntable, or a DAC, or an amp, he brought an external hard drive.... Gee just what I needed/wanted.
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Please try to control your excitement.
 
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