[sandchak]

deleted.. sorry, it was irrelevant..

 

[AudioPhewl]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Currawong /img/forum/go_quote.gif You want the Neutrik socket, trust me. The Chinese one is crap. I had channel drop-out on my C2C with it, until I bent the internal pins to give better contact. It also doesn't lock properly, leaving 1-2mm of play (!!) in the plug, which I've never even had with a non-locking socket.

I'll very rarely be using the headphone amplifier, as I primarily use my Stax rig.

The expensive socket offers no real value to me.

~Phewl.

 

[sandchak]

I am quite sure, if you ask Kingwa, he would make one for you without the Neutrik plugs, he does custom fittings for customers and it might save you 8 bucks, but thinking long term, I think the Neutrik would serve as a good resale value - if in case you want to sell the Compass in the future.. IMHO..

 

[zac_in_ak]

Man I am totally stoked about this I was looking for an entry level DAC that had optical (mac User) with headphone amp to replace an AMC integrated that is a little beat done w issues. Comon tax refund daddy needs a new toy!

 

[sandchak]

To Currawong

Don't you think it is time that we mention the name of Compass DAC + Headphone amp on the subject of this thread - now that we at least have the name confirmed and very soon the product too??..

 

[Currawong]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandchak /img/forum/go_quote.gif To Currawong Don't you think it is time that we mention the name of Compass DAC + Headphone amp on the subject of this thread - now that we at least have the name confirmed and very soon the product too??..

Done.

 

[sandchak]

Thanks Curra - looks good.. patience seems to be the most difficult virtue..

 

[davidw89]

Hey guys would this be good as a receiver for your HTPC? Also how good is the USB Dac?

 

[moonboy403]

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidw89 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey guys would this be good as a receiver for your HTPC? Also how good is the USB Dac?

It wouldn't unless you only have a pair of speakers for stereo or you're only gonna be using your headphone. Most external DACs can only decode 2 channels audio and have no capability in decoding DTS or DD.

 

[scootermafia]

If you are using your HTPC just for 2 channel listening, and with headphones, it would work. It'd also be a fine DAC for using with a separate integrated amp + speakers if that was how you were gonna use it.

 

[tea-head]

Currawong,

How do I find the new amp/dac on Kingwas website?

t

 

[les_garten]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tea-head /img/forum/go_quote.gif Currawong, How do I find the new amp/dac on Kingwas website? t

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[tea-head]

Thanks, Les

anyone heard one of these yet?

t

 

[sandchak]

Nope.. but like you say, trust - yes, verified - not yet...

 

[tea-head]

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