The Monkey

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Here's what the manual has to say about switching balanced: Using the Skipjack with balanced sources and destinations: This one is usually pretty easy. All you need is appropriate adapters because the Skipjack switches both the signal and grounds on the RCA jacks. XLR pin 1 = not used, Ground & shield will generally be connected at the other end of the XLR cable. Occasionally a simple “alligator clip lead might be needed to connect the chassis of one unit to another if it hums because it is floating. XLR pin 2 = RCA phono center pin signal. XLR pin 3 = RCA phono shell. If the destination (usually a preamp) is balanced, then it will almost always be happy being driven by either balanced or unbalanced sources. Balanced inputs tend to be very forgiving and tolerant. Use the adapter wiring described above.

heh. Even I could probably do it; Nate's got enough on his plate with me. When comparing the DACs I have in-house, I have been using the Manley SkipJack to compare single-ended. What I'm now wondering is whether I would be able to do a fair comparison of the DACs' balanced outs using the SkipJack, but it seems like it really wouldn't work.

Slightly OT, but here goes. Let's say you build a switch box. All RCA in/out. Assume balanced source and amp. What happens if you take the balanced source and use an XLR-to-RCA cable to go in to the switch box and an RCA-to-XLR to go from the switch box to the amp? Is that still properly considered balanced?

Thanks, Nate. So there's no danger of damage from doing this, correct?

Has anyone tried these with a B22? Would that be overkill? (Do NOT read anything into my question!)

Ah, that's a shame. A legend.

Is it bad to take the balanced out of a DAC and plug it into the unbalanced input of an amp, say with XLR-to-RCA ICs?

Thank you for the clarification.

I've lived with a slight fit issue with my UE-10 for a few years now. It does not affect sound quality. But it incrementally diminishes my enjoyment of the phones because they are just uncomfortable enough. My unsolicited advice is to get the fit issue resolved sooner rather than later.

Al, glad to hear it's not the worst case scenario. Now, lose the "fracture" terminology. You done broke your leg. Chicks will dig the toughness. Sounds like my conference call this morning.

Agree with the above recs, except for the UDAC, which I don't think paired that well with the 'stats. I would also suggest looking into the Bryston BDA-1. It's a nice smooth DAC. Basically, there are a lot of very good DACs in the 1000 - 1500 price range. I suggest getting a used one. Better bang for the buck.

Many thanks, nnotis!

Bastard! ...dashing off to check what kinds of chipses it has...

Is this true? If so, that's a big deal...

Mike, I'm waiting to win them. And thanks Vicki, those are helpful points.

In 2 months, the baker's dozen driver version will be out.

Happy Birthday, Tyll!

ok you gotdam enabler shills. I have been avoiding this thread like the plague, but here I am. I have a UE10 pro and a UE 5c. I want the following information, and I want it now: 1) How does the JH13 compare, with specificity, to the UE10 pro (NOT the 11)? SQ, comfort, build quality, etc. 2) For those of you who have owned custom IEMs in the past, especially UE, are the JH13s more comfortable? If so, in what ways, and is it because JH has made some sort of manufacturing change? 3) My customs tend to induce a pressurized feeling in my ears due to the seal (and I am very familiar with the fit tweaks). Do you folks find the same deal with the JH13? 4) How does the JH13 compare directly to the HD800 (and save the "big can" v. "IEM" caveats)?

Go for the KGSS and sell the rest of the stat rig except the O2. Use that cash toward other cool stuff (like a new source, for example).

Vicki--always stealing my thunder.

According to the Forum software, the most users ever online was 2,308 on 06-29-2009 at 01:48 AM. Is that correct? Was that an attack?

I like the GES, but it just isn't enough for the O2. And in some ways I think it's more frustrating than the 007tii, because the GES gives hints of greatness, but it just can't bring it home. I suggest trying the better amp before ditching the O2.

I'm still upset that it's over. My favorite TV show of all time. By far.

Wait, what? You can't?