The Monkey

Looks like it's not worth it to send it in. Just enjoy it I will.

I emailed Silversmith audio tonight to see about getting the power supply and second coax upgraded (for $100). I've also asked them if they can make the metal cage moar better after I messed it up a bit. Finally, I asked if there are any further upgrades that can be performed while they have it opened up (though as mentioned, it seems there are probably no more to do). Will keep everyone posted.

Probably not. This thing is what, a million dollars?

Squidfuckers!

That fucking squid picture haunts me. Tonight, I think I prefer the Dodson to the BDA-1. The Bryston is nice, but it does not have as much impact as the Dodson. It's close, but I think the Dodson has the edge. Hard to tell though. I feel like I'm supposed to like the Bryston more.

ooh-ooh-aahh-aahh

I'll see you in the rabbit hole...

I don't have a problem; I can quit anytime I want. oooh, where'd you get that, dB?

The bass out of the O2 and KGSS DX makes me want to kick anyone who says stats don't have bass right in the neck.

Nice score, Al.

heh, or the simpler "iSuck." I can't imagine a less enticing headphone than the Grado sound signature in an IEM form.

Perhaps you should call his new place and cancel his service "by accident."

I like amps that are heavy.

Big list of DACses and their precious chipses: The complete d/a DAC converter list - Marantzphilips.nl

Word. I started going out to Montauk when I was 3 years old. It's one of my favorite places on planet earth. My parents have since had a house in East Hampton, where I am this weekend. I love it out here dearly. But so many of the people out here (specifically my fellow cityfolk) suck in the worst possible ways. And getting here does indeed suck donkey balls. That's why my favorite time is now September and October. Anyway, we grilled some fish last night and drank some wine. I bought cigars for everyone but fell asleep before I could smoke one.

Nah. His post sucked.

I haven't purchased a DAC today...

And here's the repair estimate:

Ok gang, the power amp is the MC2205: The preamp is the C32: These are random pics from the web.

Happy birthday, Todd.

underwear.

Turns out some of you are pretty obsessive about DACs. Fortunately, there's a lot of knowledge here about these silly machines, so I figured a thread dedicated to general DAC technology and questions could be useful. I envision questions/discussions about various chipses that our preciousss DACses use, ciruit design, implementation, etc. Here are some that I have to get started: 1) What is meant by a "true" or "fully" balanced DAC, and what would be some of the sonic advantages? 2) What are some of the iconic (canonical?) DAC chipses? And what are their characteristics? 3) What is your favored topology and why? 4) What's with this whole I/V thing?

Maybe I'll just wait to see if AT&Pee can successfully bring service to Manhattan...

iLife '09.

Yeah, I guess a dumb phone with a keyboard for texting.