[zilch0md]

 
DACmini CX > Emotiva a-100 Mini-X > LCD-2 Rev.1
 
With 8Wpc into 50-Ohms, the dynamics, bass extension and speed are amazing.  I'm hearing things in the bass that I can't hear with with the DACmini's amp section.  But even after 100+ hours of break-in, the Emotiva seems to have slightly recessed mids and is a little more analytical than I prefer.  Keep in mind that my LCD-2 aren't as resolving as T1, for example, but I'm still wishing this chain were a bit smoother.
 

 
Only $189 currently - pretty amazing!
 

 
My $45 contraption - I already had two of the four pieces, so it was expedient.  The cable is Oxygen-free copper with platinum-plated RCA connectors.
 
Mike
 
UPDATE:  In response to a PM, here are the four pieces that total about $45.   Please note that this can only be used with speaker amps that have a common, shared ground between the left and right channels!   You can test this by using a multimeter to confirm that there is continuity between the black terminals when the amp is turned off.
 
Note that this amp's speaker terminals have a shared ground!
 

 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WXAX6G
 
 

     
 
 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B8EJYU
 
See the specs here (Oxygen-free copper, platinum-plated ends, etc.)
 
 
 

 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HHHGV2
 
 

 
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-Female-Stereo-Coupler/dp/B0002E52S4

 
Feel free to make substitutions - it would be better to have fewer connection points, of course.   Someone like www.btg-audio.com could put together an affordable cable that would be a far better solution.

 

[tme110]

You can just buy a 1/4 headphone plug, cut off the RCA connectors and connect the two - that was you can skip a whole adapter and about a 1/2 solder  and adapter connections.
 

 

[wes008]

Quite the setup, Zlichm0d! Bet it sounds puuuurtty :3

 

[inthere]

 

[paradoxper]

 

 

 

[Silent One]

Nice, paradoxper. Is that a "Colorware" presentation?

 

[paradoxper]

Thanks Silent. It's not. It's a custom job from ReferenceSounds.

 

[Silent One]

Thanks for including the link - will keep you firm in mind.

 

[TekeRugburn]

 

[OPR8R]

Quote:

Like a mini museum 

 

[John In Cali]

Just got integrated my DIY 2x15 PA/bass cab into my rooms system with a 400w/channel power amp. Plus the 200w/channel sony receiver into my 15" tower speaker pair. Almost loud enough

. Have to finish painting the bass cab though.

 

[KimLaroux]

Quote:

Just got integrated my DIY 2x15 PA/bass cab into my rooms system with a 400w/channel power amp. Plus the 200w/channel sony receiver into my 15" tower speaker pair. Almost loud enough

. Have to finish painting the bass cab though.

 
Are those the new Sony XB headphones?

 

[longbowbbs]

Quote:

Quote:

Just got integrated my DIY 2x15 PA/bass cab into my rooms system with a 400w/channel power amp. Plus the 200w/channel sony receiver into my 15" tower speaker pair. Almost loud enough

. Have to finish painting the bass cab though.

 
Are those the new Sony XB headphones?

Yes...However, the headband is a bit thick and somewhat heavy....

 

[koiloco]

My current humble staple, a month into this new interesting hobby.

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/eternalhell/IMG_0967.jpg
 

 

[LugBug1]

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My current humble staple, a month into this new interesting hobby.

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/eternalhell/IMG_0967.jpg
 
 

Nice nice. 2 brilliant headphones you've got there!