[gimmeheadroom]

Thanks.
The gear on the stove has been there for 5yrs.
There's a separate chute inside the gas heater so the top doesn't get hot at all.

Amazing optical illusion.. I was seeing money burning up before my eyes!

 

[OctavianH]

Added an Audio GD NFB 11 to the chain. I am now no longer subjecting myself to the misery that is a FIIO X5-iii

I own an audio-gd NFB11.32 (Sabre 9018, 2016 version) and mine gets quite hot during long listening sessions. Yours does not have the same problem? Because I've seen that you cover its ventilation holes with that headphone stand.

 

[Preachy1]

I own an audio-gd NFB11.32 (Sabre 9018, 2016 version) and mine gets quite hot during long listening sessions. Yours does not have the same problem? Because I've seen that you cover its ventilation holes with that headphone stand.

It doesn't get that warm, but your point is well taken. I keep the stand as forward as possible so that the vents are mostly clear. But I am looking for a cheap rack to separate the components.

 

[Preachy1]

Temporary fix

 

[OctavianH]

Temporary fix

Mine sits under the monitor directly on the desk:

Since it is passive cooled and in my room I have around 23C, it gets quite hot, or at least enough to make me keep it with nothing above. But I use it 8-9h per day...

 

[gefski]

It doesn't get that warm, but your point is well taken. I keep the stand as forward as possible so that the vents are mostly clear. But I am looking for a cheap rack to separate the components.

I really don’t like to stack components but was out of room for the Stax cans. These feet allow almost 1/2” of breathing room, and are rubber so it doesn't slide around.

 

[funkle II]

Speakers are a dangerous game. The upgrade path is much more expensive than with headphones.

I already have what feels like (or close to) end game in my near field speaker system, and very satisfied with my full size setup (but room for improvement). it’s funny, I started out trying to find a near field speaker system that would come close to the headphone experience, and now I’m trying to find headphones that get me close to my speakers. Actually, the modded he500s are pretty close!

 

[kman1211]

Desk needs some rearranging, but got something new to play with so was very eager to try it out.

 

[holytiger]

Added a new DAC to my 3rd system since my Gustard X20 died. SU-8 V2 is sounding alright so far.

Going to audition some OTL amps this week, It's built by this local guy(Eric McChanson) from my town. If I'm impressed, it will be another addition to my system to make it a 4th system in my house somewhere. Otherwise I will be searching for DNA starlett or stratus. The quest continues!

 

[hemipowered007]

Fiio x3i as transport (coax out) -> audio gd R2R11 fixed output(dac only) -> pioneer sx1010, into hifiman he4, t50rp mod, or denon d2k mod.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

Diana v2 by ABYSS with Superconductor cable upgrade and Sony DMP-Z1

 

[Pharmaboy]

It's very microfonic, it's like a crowbar.
You have to wrestle with it to get it in the rack.
And most of all it sounds like a mitten. I had Forza Noir HPC mk2 with se-plug before, and compared to that Focal's cable just has poor soundquality. Imo.
So, now i'm waiting Forza Noir HPC mk2 with xlr-plug to arrived.

I have that very same cable (w/mini-XLRs on one end & 4-pin XLR on the other) + a female 4-pin XLR to 1/4" pigtail -- and love the look & sound of it.

 

[Preachy1]

Pretty sure the problem with the OEM Focal cables is well documented. The head-fi world (me included) was in a tizzy ab out it when the Elegia came out.

 

[Holgi32]

Added a new DAC to my 3rd system since my Gustard X20 died. SU-8 V2 is sounding alright so far.

Going to audition some OTL amps this week, It's built by this local guy(Eric McChanson) from my town. If I'm impressed, it will be another addition to my system to make it a 4th system in my house somewhere. Otherwise I will be searching for DNA starlett or stratus. The quest continues!

Nice. I'm also looking for a ballanced DAC that shall drive my Taurus MK II.
Would be great if you could share your experiences.
Regards, Holger

 

[Benny-x]

Is that 5" Bluegrass Maple flooring?

Is no one going to bring up the cable management going on here..?! Holy smokes.

Please note the artisan mousepad, carefully handcrafted to not interfere with the V280. As the saying goes, "I don't give two Schiits..."

There is a website called Etsy where really fancy mouse pad designers/modders like yourself can break into the scene.