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Way more important than the quality of the DAC is that you're electrically isolating the dac from the computer. I've got a CEC DA53, which is a great dac and has USB in, but I still prefer to feed it from the airport instead, so that I eliminate possible interference. It's a growth path that doesn't leave you stuck with a piece of equipment you won't want later, unlike most compromise gear.
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I just ordered the Black SE Lites with the DPS.
However, now I'm in the market for a good USB DAC Source around the 300 dollar range.
Is the Micro DAC as good as it gets?
Apple Airport Express is better than any usb source I've heard, if you're starting from itunes.
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That's up to you I guess. I've used a dynahi directly out of my powerbook, and it sounded better than other options I had for listening at the time.
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You'll definitely get improvement with a good amp, and upgrading the source later works fine.
Hey guys, wanted to ask you for some advice. I'm about to make an amp purchase and I've always wanted to hear some of Justin's amps. However now I'm stuck in one of those am I making the right decision by spending this much money for the source that I have.
What's my lame source?
An iPod with Lossless codecs going through line out. I know its not the greatest source but it's also very hard to match the convenience of an iPod. This is mainly for office use so I'm not in the market for a portable amp anymore. I'd rather invest the money into something a little more solid.
So I guess my main question is...
Is the GS-1 overkill for the iPod or should I just stick with the Gilmore Lite?
Also remember I can later upgrade to a better source. I was thinking more of a USB source rather than a tricked out modded cd player.
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all this means is a second round of exits from Head-fi....
That's a very unusual definition of the word second...second this quarter maybe.
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It depends on the link I follow as to whether or not my cookies are honored. If I go to "www.head-case.org", no cookies are honored, but "head-case.org" and they are. And even then the cookies time out in 30 minutes or so.
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Doesn't get rid of the bars, those are because of aspect ratio differences. Does increase the resolution from dvd resolution up to 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, depending on the dvd player.
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Once you've recabled for balanced, switching connectors is easy. My preference for balanced is a 4pin xlr, and then I have adapters to male and female 3pin, as well as mini and 1/4".
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It affects the sound in some way assuming you believe aftermarket cables make a difference. I haven't seen too many comparisons of stock cable balanced, vs aftermarket balanced.
It's like saying better spark plug wires are what make most of the difference comparing a shelby cobra to the ac ace. Sure, it uses better plug wires. It's also got a 427.
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I think attributing the benefit of a push pull architecture to 3 oz of wire between the earcups and the amp is a bit of a stretch.
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L3000 has more leather, and is either browner or greener, depending.
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Does parallels give you access to the usb? I'd check, but my macbook is with my wife, in alaska.
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I've heard this argument before used to say that hte best combination ever is the CD3000 + bada ph12 + eastsound. When you change 1 thing in a chain, and the sound gets worse, you shouldn't blame the things that don't change.
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That won't affect current directivos, it just means they won't sell more. So really, get em while you can.
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Just get the directivo, it's a great deal, and works well
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That's cheaper than parts cost for the tooleaudio balanced max
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My thoughts exactly
, only problem is that that amp wouldn't fit in the cases he already has...Oh, the case he has is pretty impressive, excluding the missing front panel mounts...*grumble* The cases we got from you were for other uses.
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That's using the transporter to drive your headphones, right? You should try it with an amp. Lean suggests impedance problems.
so basically...
transporter has a cleaner sound,
there is more air between different instruments,
better treble definition,
bass is leaner than the lavry, but with a better speed.
some will definitely not stand the transporter because its too lean sounding.
now i need to wait until next wednesday, then i can start to mess with all the slim devices software crap and whatnot...
EDIT: with power conditioning and a power cord upgrade the lavry can probably sound as good as the transporter, the difference between the two DACs are less than the difference between the lavry VS the apogee mini-dac.
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But if you like it, you can sell the lavry, and the amp costs you almost nothing.
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I'm about 90 percent sure that I'll get this with the home module. I'm currently not going to get the DAC since I like my Lavry fine as it is. The only thing that I could wish for is pre-amp outs to drive my power amp directly. But it's not a deal breaker by any means.
I think you'd be crazy to get this without the dac. The headroom dacs are among the best values in audio. Even if it's only 99% of the lavry...
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Yes, I blame you for the blockhead! I appreciate that you started the balanced dynamic headphone thing tho...
What I've done (or rather had done) with my amp was 2 combo jacks and a 4pin between them.
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I wish you would have gone with a four-pin connector as an option.
I agree. The 4pin xlr is so much better a choice for balanced headphone amps. And then it'd work with the K1000 without need for adapter cables.
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Tyll you have sold me. Feb is the perfect time for an upgrade right after my boards.
And I'm stealing that Hawaiin thing, because it's so much cooler than Merry Christmas.
Whenever I think of hawaii, I'm reminded of the saying "Remember kids, Mahalo means trash!"
Headamp GS-1 or Gilmore Lite?
in Headphone Amplification
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It's not a usb dac, but it's a computer source. Better, imho.