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Does it look like there is the chance it could rain?

USB -> I2S

Nope.

Oh yeah, it'll have USB input too.

I'm not sure if you guys have been following the recent developments, but there has been talk of an "enhancement". Well, I'm here to spill the beans to give you guys the heads up, in case any of you are in the market for a new DAC. Currently there is a "silent" promotion going on, which means all new D02 orders placed will actually be for the D02A. For $412 plus shipping you'll get the D02A with external battery power supply and matching chassis, until the first batch ships, then it'll jump to $499-$549 for the D02A and an additional $150 for the external battery power supply. Yup, it'll be a 2 box design with the second housing the battery and charger. But here's where it gets better...Ken will also be including true balanced outputs and a Clock Sync output I'm pretty sure this will run until the first batch are ready to ship, which is probably a couple of weeks. So there ya have it edit: Oh yeah, I'm not affiliated (of course), but I did place an order for the D02 today...

I've been doing more research on the Mazda 3 and various VW's (Jetta and GTI). For now I'm going to hold off and just take my time, plus it'll give me some more time to put together a larger down payment.

I got my T-Amp in today along with this power supply. Dusty, what are you driving with the T-Amp?

Currently, I'm driving a '91 Honda Accord with about 120,000 miles. It's in wonderful condition...but it has no AC. Now, living in Pittsburgh this wouldn't be a problem, but now I'm in Houston. Before moving down here I thought I'd be able to tough it out until the end of the year, but my sweaty balls are begging for a new car now. Originally I wanted to buy a lightly used car, but now I'm starting to get interested in leasing a brand new one. Given I live 3 miles from my office, restaurants, stores, banks, etc I won't have a problem staying under 12,000 miles a year. Plus, I get the added benefit of having a new car and the assistence of some maintainence. However, I'm not too crazy about leasing because I'll be forced to buy comprehensive insurance, which sucks when you're 22 and you're shopping for "single" cars Speaking of cars, I'm currently looking at: Acura RSX Type-S Honda Civic Si Honda S2000 Subaru WRX Nissan 350-Z (a longshot) Mazda RX-8 (another longshot) I got to test drive the Type-S and S2000, and was pretty floored. Of course, the Type-S held the edge as far as creature comforts and practicality are concerned, but geez...the S2000 was a very fun car to drive, and that's all I'll say The Si is foreign to me, and I haven't driven or rode in a WRX for 4 years. So, given my current lineup, any tips for a car-buying n00b like myself? I'd like to hear your experiences.

Well then, the iGrado's would certainly be the first Grado headphone to accomplish that daunting feat!

No need to play Detective Yikes...he's just excited. I used to work at a Circuit City in high school, and the employee prices would be dirt cheap for stuff they still had in inventory, but were not displaying on the floor. I remember buying a pair of Sennheiser HD212's for like $14. Yeah, I know now that they suck, but back then those things were the shit.

*sigh* I think it's time for the famous bunny with his friend, the pancake, to make an appearance...

It's ok, I'll still try to get a D02 just to spite the Zhoho fanboys.

Oh shut up. Just for that I'm not getting the D02 Why you gotta break balls man? Why?

Ok I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way then. I wish I could compare this Esoteric D-500 to the Zhaolu, I have a feeling it'd mop the floor with it.

Why has Zhaolu become synonomous with DAC these days? Why do people spill blood and sacrifice their first born child in defending this DAC? Ok, I understand it's probably a good DAC, and the price is certainly affordable for the large majority of Head-Fier's, but does it really deserve all the attention it's getting? I don't think I have ever read one negative comment about the Zhaolu, which is quite odd. Either it really is that damn good, or it's owners just happen to be sheep. So what's the deal, am I just a hatin' mawfucka or is this thing overhyped?

I think it's all going to be black And Dusty, Justin has that 30-Day return policy.

Yeah I know, but I really don't like messing with switching RCA cables, since I like to use a CD player and my computer in equal amounts. I like what I read about the GS-1, and I don't see why I shouldn't get it. I guess it's time to start saving (well, once the paychecks start arriving!)

Ugh, I wish I could punch all those morons in the face.

These days...it seems you're correct. The sad thing is I don't remember Head-Fi being like that when I signed up...

I read that. Not as good as his previous "reviews", you could tell he's really pulling stuff outta his ass for this one.

Well, I've been tossing around the idea lately of getting a new amp and source. I plan on selling my DAC and putting the Millet on preamp duty for my future HT setup. Right now I'm really looking into the Headamp GS-1. I need an amp with 2 inputs and prefer preamp capability (but don't need it), and the GS-1 also has two 1/4th outputs with a line out. As for a source, I'm looking at the Cambridge Azur 650C from Audiocubes. Other than the GS-1, I'd be interested in a SLAM from Mikhail, or maybe something from the DIY garden (Dynamite?). I'll use my 0404 and possibly the 640C as sources, and would like to use the preamp feature to drive a T-Amp and my Paradigm Atoms. It seems the GS-1 is well liked, especially with the HD650's, but I want to hear everyones thoughts here.

Yeah I was taking soft-core into consideration when I used "what", which includes the following: 1. Thigh 2. Taint 3. Stomach 4. Forehead

Well, given her profession, I think it's safe to say she has

Well it's settled, she's a nerd-whore!

I'll second this custom title