RudeWolf

I'm sure those can be "upgraded" as well.

Sure, Pars- take a look. I'm building a two channel and was under the impression that 1 channel=1 board, if it's a stereo board then I'd take one. Dang, that must be the smallest Dynahi I've ever seen on diyaudio! I'll contact that guy If I get any more questions regarding the build.

Thanks for the info! Too bad that some sites doesn't specify which version they are selling. In any case I'd be happy to buy a couple of Dynalo boards for a tidier setup. Maybe I'll power the whole thing from a Sigma22.

Due to unavailability of Dynalo PCBs I'll be building one on a perfboard. I have a question regarding the 2sj74- as you most likely know there are two versions- BL and GR. Which one should I use? I'm using this schematic- http://www.elfaforum...46&d=1336591768 Also as this is my first major DIY project- if I stuck to the parts shown on the schematic- with what gain I'll end up? I'm looking to drive my HD650, so 8-11X would be plenty.

Basically the rig I'm looking to put together in the following month. With the HD650 at the end of the chain.

Solution: eat naked.

Maybe he's using ironwood! A bit stiff tho, nonetheless.

The China one is my favorite. Brings back good memories.

I'm pretty sure that knowing who's been naughty or nice can have its perks sometimes... hehe.

Well, sometimes it does lull you into a false sensation that you can change things just by thinking about them.

On a more serious note- in addition to my academic pursuits I have also worked since age 15. Not that I had to but getting extra buck was always welcome. So I'll make the leap and say that I've seen what it's like on both sides of the trenches. And I'm not talking about white glove office work- for 5 years I worked as a construction laborer with all sorts of people- ex cons, druggies, Polish immigrants and other unlucky souls who just couldn't jump higher. If there's one thing the rugged clinteastwoodish [real] reality sailors lack- it's innovation and the ability to deal with nonstandard situations. Sure the star-eyed cloud-dwellers try to reinvent the wheel whenever they can but it's the job of good leaders to direct that innovation where it's most needed. Nothing can replace a good academic foundation, experience helps- but only if you know how and when to use it.

I'm pretty sure they do. At least it isn't that hard to... ratiocinate what is meant by that. I call my Uni "Alma Mater" and "Magna Mater" as well. But tbh the quality of education has gone way down, sometimes I wish they'd liquidate the faculty of philosophy altogether. It has no use whatsoever as it is now.

I learned it in Iceland.

You are right, grawk. My ratiocination has got sloppy since I've left the academia. At least now I've got cheesecake.

A society may contain someone other than friends. I'd say that that it's the respect that counts and one may respect someone even without liking them. But enough about that- I'll make sure that I stop by some of you when I get to the states. May be some time though, hehe... And yeah- time to find something to eat and drink. I've had nothing but cheesecake for lunch.

Behavior wise- sure, this is one of the more "human" forums and for that I admire this place. However, I really don't know about the demographic- most of us are guys over 20 with an obsession about high quality living. There is an odd Mac'n'Cheese in the food thread but mostly it's really good quality stuff made by people who value that kind of thing. I'll make another wild generalization and say that most us value our time. Hence the need of brevity in posts.

Well, HC is hardly an exact mirror of society. And for the welcome message provide a link for an audio version which leads to... "You suffer" by Napalm Death.

Seems like Tyll and Steve has kicked the hornets nest on this subject. In any case Wmcmanus nailed it- whatever makes us happy is good. I'm not a recording engineer- I'm here for the music. Sure, music is sound and the average level of sound reproduction has gone down, however I'd rather blame it on us being primarily a visual society. And the fact that listening has gone out of style doesn't help much either.

QA350 simple?

Judging from the description the A series use a X-Art tweeter while in the F series "only" an Art tweeter is used. I guess if you value the X in your tweeters then by all means go with the A series. I have also been eyeing those Adamses for my desktop. Seems like a good alternative for AirMotiv if you live in EU.

El Seedy Too?

Great! If that weeds out the hum problems some folks have been having then I'm game. My HD650 is terribly underamped from the otherwise decent FiiO E10. I just hope that I don't take the lazy road and buy a second hand M-stage or something.

Any news on the new transformer revision? I'll hold on to my precious lats until then.

Happy Dr. Gilmore!