Thanks all for the pin out suggestion, sadly I'm far from being a technical guy. I was hoping someone was already making and selling RCA connectors.

I am going to test the duet soon with needle drops, previously I used an alesis masterlink but now I think the duet with audacity and a declicker may be the ticket

This is probably a stupid question, but how come sound still comes out of my external speakers (which are connected via the breakout cable) when I plug in headphones? Do I need to disconnect the breakout cable (or shut off my powered speakers) whenever I want to use headphones? Please don't make too much fun of me..

In the duet control panel (maestro), tell it to mute headphones when mute is off and mute speakers when mute is on, then use the volume wheel (push and hold) to toggle between them.

In the duet control panel (maestro), tell it to mute headphones when mute is off and mute speakers when mute is on, then use the volume wheel (push and hold) to toggle between them.

O.K....very cool, thanks

I'm thinking of getting a Duet to replace my E-MU 0404 USB. Is it a worthy upgrade, considering I only use the device as a DAC to feed a Stax amp?

I'm not interested in spending big bucks on a digital source for the moment because I plan to get myself a vinyl rig in the summer, so the Duet seems like a good compromise. Anyway, I'm curious to read your opinions about this.

I'm thinking of getting a Duet to replace my E-MU 0404 USB. Is it a worthy upgrade, considering I only use the device as a DAC to feed a Stax amp?

I'm not interested in spending big bucks on a digital source for the moment because I plan to get myself a vinyl rig in the summer, so the Duet seems like a good compromise. Anyway, I'm curious to read your opinions about this.

If you own a mac, the duet is the easiest decision ever. If you don't own a mac, it's worth buying the mac mini AND the duet. That's how much I like the duet.

I'm thinking of getting a Duet to replace my E-MU 0404 USB. Is it a worthy upgrade, considering I only use the device as a DAC to feed a Stax amp?

I'm not interested in spending big bucks on a digital source for the moment because I plan to get myself a vinyl rig in the summer, so the Duet seems like a good compromise. Anyway, I'm curious to read your opinions about this.

I cant comment the the Duet, but people who've heard it next to the Headamp Pico feel that it is similar quality to the Pico. I can tell the Pico is far, far cleaner sounding than the Emu. I've had both. So I can't imagine it not being a great upgrade, particularly economically, since its only a few hundred bucks.

If you own a mac, the duet is the easiest decision ever. If you don't own a mac, it's worth buying the mac mini AND the duet. That's how much I like the duet.

I have a MacBook, that's why I'm interested in the Duet. I've found a place in Montreal that sells it for 501.18CAD, it seems like a fair price and there's 7-day return period with full refund, so I'll probably go with that.

I cant comment the the Duet, but people who've heard it next to the Headamp Pico feel that it is similar quality to the Pico. I can tell the Pico is far, far cleaner sounding than the Emu. I've had both. So I can't imagine it not being a great upgrade, particularly economically, since its only a few hundred bucks.

That's good to hear. I was very interested in the Duet when it came out, but I wanted to wait a little while to see if the opinions would change with time.

I forgot to ask, what's the deal with the breakout cable? I see people making custom cables for the Duet, but can I connect it to my RCA amp inputs with the stock cable?

just need 1/4 to rca adapters

just need 1/4 to rca adapters

That sucks, I was hoping for plug and play. I'll have to find a place that sells non-shitty adapter or get into DIY cables.

The problem with DIY Duet cables is that Apogee seems to be using a non-standard receptacle that isn't playing nicely w/ the VGA connectors that I've been able to source. Their receptacle is so shallow that normal male plugs can't seat fully and the retention screws can't reach the embedded fasteners. So it's a somewhat tenuous connection, seems ok for really static setups but if anything gets moved around the connection gets lost far too easily for me to be happy. If I can get through the rest of my fire sale on Head-Fi I might pick one up to do some research with. So far Apogee support has been ignoring me and I don't have much recourse with them since I don't actually own one of their products.

The problem with DIY Duet cables is that Apogee seems to be using a non-standard receptacle that isn't playing nicely w/ the VGA connectors that I've been able to source. Their receptacle is so shallow that normal male plugs can't seat fully and the retention screws can't reach the embedded fasteners. So it's a somewhat tenuous connection, seems ok for really static setups but if anything gets moved around the connection gets lost far too easily for me to be happy. If I can get through the rest of my fire sale on Head-Fi I might pick one up to do some research with. So far Apogee support has been ignoring me and I don't have much recourse with them since I don't actually own one of their products.

Interesting read, if you ever find a way to make a more stable connection let us know.

Nice, I just located a distributor for Apogee in the Netherlands. Emailed them for the nearest dealer so we'll see...On their site they advertised with

That sucks, I was hoping for plug and play. I'll have to find a place that sells non-shitty adapter or get into DIY cables.

even with the rat shack adaptors it sounds sweet

I'm still tempted to get a Duet, even though I don't know what I'd do with it. It's not like I need a second source.

Yes I know they kick ass.

I thought you said Apogee Duetta.

Never mind

pfffft

Hey! you've gone 16 pages for one shiny box, what more can be said?

I bought the Duet sooner today and I've been listening to it for about 10 minutes. First impression is good, the bass is a lot tighter than the 0404 USB and the overall sound has more clarity and sparkle.

One thing that I don't like though is the fugly breakout cable. It takes almost as much place on my desk than the Duet itself. I'll probably try making my own cable soon enough.

Any tips about how to set it up correctly? I've put the line-out at 0db, is there anyway to lock it there?

I bought the Duet sooner today and I've been listening to it for about 10 minutes. First impression is good, the bass is a lot tighter than the 0404 USB and the overall sound has more clarity and sparkle.

One thing that I don't like though is the fugly breakout cable. It takes almost as much place on my desk than the Duet itself. I'll probably try making my own cable soon enough.

Any tips about how to set it up correctly? I've put the line-out at 0db, is there anyway to lock it there?

Sounds like a pretty sweet setup.

Sounds like a pretty sweet setup.

Yup, it's pretty sweet. I didn't have a lot of time to listen to it while I was at home, but I plan to do some extended listening when I get back from work tonight.

I'm getting closer to my "final" setup. My objective is to keep everything under 3500$, which leaves some space for a KGSS or a potential vinyl rig.

one could always mod it for RCA output....

that is the idea no one has done snip the female 1/4 monos right off that fucker and solder on some shiny rca!

Yeah BLOODY yeah!!! I ordered the Duet today!!!! It's an early birthday gift (1st of August) from my bf, we split the cost. Have to wait for 2 weeks aprox. but wow that's really awesome! Looking forward to this device after all the nothing but good things I've read about them!

The price is also a bargain; there just has been a pricedrop so instead of