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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #290 on: November 23, 2013, 03:39:28 PM »
Darn, you beat me to it...
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #291 on: November 23, 2013, 04:26:56 PM »
Quote from: kiteki on November 23, 2013, 02:37:51 PM
Quote from: Kunlun on November 23, 2013, 01:57:41 PM

As for the competitor, it's "coming soon"...

Kunlun did you notice Fiio named their latest product after you ..?

I'm offended it's not a limited edition flagship made of gold or platinum.  *:p
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #292 on: November 24, 2013, 07:33:38 PM »
Quote from: RudeWolf on November 04, 2013, 06:09:15 PM
Magni has 15V power rails. HD650 loves voltage so, that might just do the trick.

so I got the M&M combo, it's actually really darn good for HD650.
... now I'm tempted to get the Vali... but M&M combo does do HD650 some justice on a budget TBH.

thanks!
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #293 on: November 24, 2013, 08:56:46 PM »
Quote from: iRo on November 22, 2013, 08:45:01 PM
Any recommendations of amp/DAC combos for IEMs (IE800)? Gonna be primary listening on computer, tho compact and portable is always a plus. I'm just lost what to get for them - dongle DAC (like LH Geek Out, HRT microStreamer, etc.), portable amp/DAC unit (like Leckerton UHA760, JDS C5D, etc.) or maybe get some Schiit desktop stack (like Vali/Modi)?

No real budget, something within $200-300 and up to $500 is fine. My library is all about redbook and i don't think i really care about hi-res and DSD that much.

If computer listening is the priority I think I'd wait and see if the Geek Out lives up to the hype.  It might be a great solution. 

I used the Pico DAC/AMP with the IE800 and thought it was a good combination when computer listening.  The Verza IE800 combo was just a little too "colorful" for me.

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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #294 on: November 25, 2013, 03:48:28 AM »
Quote from: Kunlun on November 23, 2013, 01:57:41 PM
The uha-6s mkii has a more bloomy bass than the glacier, so I'd say that wouldn't be as good with the ie800 as you don't need more bass. Also, the channel imbalance was a deal breaker for me as I listen at moderate volumes. Digital volume pots are now the only way to go for me.
As for the competitor, it's "coming soon"...
With the Leckerton, you can choose opamps and also request that Nick lower the gain by 12db to account for sensitive iems.  You give up the High Gain maximum gain for larger phones though.  I think -6db is good for the UERM.  (Had the Leck at -12db and Nick adjusted it back to standard gain for me).  The new 760 Leck on pre-order right now has digital attenuation plus 3 gain positions so the -12db is now "built-in" without customization needed.   
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #295 on: November 25, 2013, 03:50:00 PM »
Quote from: shipsupt on November 24, 2013, 08:56:46 PM
Quote from: iRo on November 22, 2013, 08:45:01 PM
Any recommendations of amp/DAC combos for IEMs (IE800)? Gonna be primary listening on computer, tho compact and portable is always a plus. I'm just lost what to get for them - dongle DAC (like LH Geek Out, HRT microStreamer, etc.), portable amp/DAC unit (like Leckerton UHA760, JDS C5D, etc.) or maybe get some Schiit desktop stack (like Vali/Modi)?

No real budget, something within $200-300 and up to $500 is fine. My library is all about redbook and i don't think i really care about hi-res and DSD that much.

If computer listening is the priority I think I'd wait and see if the Geek Out lives up to the hype.  It might be a great solution. 

I used the Pico DAC/AMP with the IE800 and thought it was a good combination when computer listening.  The Verza IE800 combo was just a little too "colourful" for me.

Yeh, i might actually just do that. Still considering it, even tho i don't need some of features. I wish i'd put the pre-order on KS when i had a chance - it was much cheaper and the green aluminum enclosure, which i like the most, is now KS exclusive color according to Larry.

Thanks everyone for recommendations. I was pretty hard for me to find right pair of IEMs that would fit my needs. But when it comes to amp/DAC stuff my brain is about to explode...
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #296 on: November 25, 2013, 07:32:25 PM »
Quote from: CEE TEE on November 25, 2013, 03:48:28 AM
With the Leckerton, you can choose opamps and also request that Nick lower the gain by 12db to account for sensitive iems.  You give up the High Gain maximum gain for larger phones though.  I think -6db is good for the UERM.  (Had the Leck at -12db and Nick adjusted it back to standard gain for me).  The new 760 Leck on pre-order right now has digital attenuation plus 3 gain positions so the -12db is now "built-in" without customization needed.

It sounds like Leckerton are able to set the UHA760 to an ideal gain setting and install the ADA4637-1 then.

Note the sonic comparison in this post - http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/solid-state/150222-ada-4627-ada4627-1-outperform-burr-browns-opa-627-opa627-2.html#post2883823
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #297 on: December 03, 2013, 03:09:01 AM »
So my question got buried pretty fast in the chat box..

Need something for 3-4 plugs worth of power. I usually use a UPS, but I was thinking of something different, but it would be used with my audio system. Did some quick searching and came up with the Belkin PF60, which people rave about, but I don't need that much stuff, so I was thinking the PF30.

Any suggestions, or should I go with that? I like the size and how it looks and the price is alright. I also like that the cord is 8 feet, a bit longer than usual. I need at least 6-7 feet.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CJXW09-Ak7sCFcY1Qgodow8AZg&Item=N82E16812107550&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Audio+%2f+Video+Accessories-_-N82E16812107550&ef_id=UoZUrgAAAbiRPnap:20131203022806:s
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #298 on: December 03, 2013, 03:36:49 AM »
I have a PF60 that I picked up on sale a couple of years ago (2011) for $120. It developed a terrible whine after a year and a half. I need to diagnose the problem, but it's still worrisome.

I purchased an APC H15 in 2009 for $100 and it's still running strong. It saved my bacon until I upgraded the electrics in my old home and installed a 300A breaker box. I had all kinds of issues with clean power to my home theater and the APC gracefully handled 2 13Av2s on 2 behringer EP2500s just fine along with my emotiva power amps and my projector. The home was built in the 40s and the wiring was complete shit pre-upgrade so it really had it's work cut out for it.

I know this is anecdotal, but if I had to do it again, I'd trust APC. The Belkin was supposed to be an upgrade but even with much better wiring and incredibly stable power in the house, it managed to crap out on me.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #299 on: December 03, 2013, 04:02:18 AM »
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