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  1. colhd
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    Recommend one album

    The XX: Coexist @colhd
    Post by: colhd, Jun 5, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
  2. colhd
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    KTE Spring2 technical measurements

    This was what Tim at Kitsune Hifi, the US importer, said 10 Jan 19: The overall spring1 vs spring2 comparisons are marginal and was not released...
    Post by: colhd, May 11, 2021 in forum: Source Measurements
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    SPL PHONITOR X & E

    That would make an impressive looking unit but I can't see me needing 3 balanced outputs anytime soon! As for impressions, I will post when I...
    Post by: colhd, May 9, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    SPL PHONITOR X & E

    Thanks for that, hasn't seen that one. Whether I get the Phonitor depends on what I do wrt a DAC, that's my priority, and I have been getting...
    Post by: colhd, May 9, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    SPL PHONITOR X & E

    But what do I know, they might be great. Plenty available here at good prices as well.
    Post by: colhd, May 8, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    SPL PHONITOR X & E

    As I understand it they don't use the 120V tech which I think is what makes their high end kit special. And they don't have the remote control...
    Post by: colhd, May 8, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    SPL PHONITOR X & E

    That's high praise, very good to know. There are some good used deals in the UK/Europe at present so it is something I am looking at, along with...
    Post by: colhd, May 8, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  8. colhd
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    SPL PHONITOR X & E

    Can you tell me what your frame of reference is for preamps? Are you talking active, passive, built-in volume controls on the Lyra etc?
    Post by: colhd, May 8, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    AES/EBU Cables - what to use?

    Thank you, I missed that but when I went back to the Neutrik site I found the information.
    Post by: colhd, Apr 15, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    AES/EBU Cables - what to use?

    You used Neutrik XCC connectors. Any ideas whether the Neutrik EMC series (which don't seem to need crimping tools) would be as...
    Post by: colhd, Apr 15, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    DG300b Headphone Amp Build

    I will get some pictures once I get things mounted on a bread board. Should be fairly spacious, the cabling from the XLRs to the PCB will be...
    Post by: colhd, Apr 13, 2021 in forum: DIY
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    DG300b Headphone Amp Build

    So 23 months later the boards are pretty much complete lol. Clearly I'm a fast mover. I have some time off work in a few weeks so that will be...
    Post by: colhd, Apr 13, 2021 in forum: DIY
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    What's Your Job IRL?

    We all owe a debt to a great many people for the last year. Health professionals have been in the limelight but there are so many that have proven...
    Post by: colhd, Mar 31, 2021 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    What's Your Job IRL?

    My first degree was Biological Sciences but the thought of working in a lab full-time was terrifyingly boring so off to the Royal Navy I ran...
    Post by: colhd, Mar 30, 2021 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Looks like AVB is only between other AVB products, PC connected by USB or TB only so don't have to worry about AVB being superior to USB.
    Post by: colhd, Mar 10, 2021 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Regarding the MOTU Ultralite Mk4, for use as a DAC with volume control would the Ultralite AVB have the same audio quality? The Mk4 which is very...
    Post by: colhd, Mar 10, 2021 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Passive Volume Control for DACs/Sources

    I think it was me that you were referring to regarding the Tribute AVC, in my case last year. Cost at that time for a 23-step stereo unit was 435...
    Post by: colhd, Jun 16, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    DG300b Headphone Amp Build

    That's why I am trawling for advice, trying to reduce that "danger" level.
    Post by: colhd, May 26, 2019 in forum: DIY
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    DG300b Headphone Amp Build

    Interesting. It was @tomchr who, when I asked if any components would/might benefit from upgrading, suggested these two caps and a handful of...
    Post by: colhd, May 26, 2019 in forum: DIY
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    DG300b Headphone Amp Build

    The two capacitors in the circuit where the B+ and bias voltage enter the Driver board (C14, C15) are 10microF, 450V rated. The BOM lists a...
    Post by: colhd, May 26, 2019 in forum: DIY
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