mrmarbach Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 My phones setup is in its early stages. I have a Cambridge Audio DACMagic (c.1993) going into 404LE and SRM-T1. There is a Meridian 518 jitter-buster before the DAC, and the digital source is usually my Macbook, and sometimes a Sony CDP-750 from 1988, which I love for it's incredibly fast track access and associated number pad. The problem is, I feel ill after not very long listening to it. A headache which is kind of metallic-toothachey... I don't think I am running it too loud. I suspect the problem is that the source combination is just way too crappy for the Staxes, which of course I know. Even the 518 can't save the DAC. It is probably a minefield of jitter, distortion and spurious crap - and I think fatigue sets in immediately. Do you all agree with my assessment of the situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Get a turntable Sent from mah Droid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggeh Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 If crappy sources caused headaches, nobody would eveer have lived with a portable cassette player. Turn down the volume some more. Or turn the treble down in EQ. Or don't use anything Meridian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 pre-emptively take aspirin prior to listening to your rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Go see a doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPH Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Meridian 518 jitter-buster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarbach Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Keep 'em comin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypasswordis Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 get better headphones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaox2 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Alcohol and animal tranquilizers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Alcohol and animal tranquilizers. Alex Kelly is that you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbigger Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 get a blow job or have sex before listening to your rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaox2 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 get a blow job or have sex before listening to your rig This and don't listen to your rig. I think your assessment is correct. New source/stop listening so loudly. I'm not sure jitter has much to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Drink rye and take vidicon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screaming oranges Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Stop pretending the defibrillator pads are Stax cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhjazz Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Source upgrade! Source upgrade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 It is clear that the effect is caused by the microchip embedded in the plastic card in your wallet. Remove the card from your wallet and immediately send it to me for safe disposal. Your current symptoms will clear up only to be replaced by other less painful ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Erik Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 I'd blame the cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n3rdling Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 eq the treble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 The finger of blame has turned upon itself And I'm more than willing to offer myself. Do you want my presence or need my help? Who knows where that might lead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Stay with us Stretch! Posting early morning now is like old times even without a drink in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarbach Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 I've decided that the only solution is to buy a Meridian 808.3 and a pair of Omega IIs and a BHSE. To this, I have put my Grandmother on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 I've decided that the only solution is to buy a Meridian 808.3 and a pair of Omega IIs and a BHSE. To this, I have put my Grandmother on ebay. You must have a hot grandma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 You must have a hot grandma. In the worst case she must be experienced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarbach Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Exactly. Why not bid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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