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  1. evonimos
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    SuperBAF Cheap Tube Amp Guide ~$1200 or less

    Oh and that schematic has an Octal tube at the input stage instead of the 6922. Now I noticed. That probably explains the cathod bypass caps,...
    Post by: evonimos, Jan 30, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  2. evonimos
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    SuperBAF Cheap Tube Amp Guide ~$1200 or less

    We see here the topology is indeed an iteration of the van Waarde project. The differences are limited, mainly in the power supply (no choke) and...
    Post by: evonimos, Jan 29, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  3. evonimos
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    SuperBAF Cheap Tube Amp Guide ~$1200 or less

    Details on the Crack are proprietary I believe. So there isn't much to go there. But i think (correct me if i'm wrong here) that both are...
    Post by: evonimos, Jan 29, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  4. evonimos
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    SuperBAF Cheap Tube Amp Guide ~$1200 or less

    Any of the two, but since you are a DIYer, I'd might go with the Crack. I just finished a project actually, that is very close to both these...
    Post by: evonimos, Jan 28, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Sennheiser HD560S Review: The New Standard - NOT!

    Interesting points. But, I'm still hoping these cans might be an upgrade to my modded HD599. They have many long hours on them. My HD600 is not...
    Post by: evonimos, Jan 28, 2021 in forum: Headphones
  6. evonimos
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    Darkvoice and Crack Mods

    Mate, when tubes are fired up, be ready for a whole different ride! Hard to go back to solid state after experiencing that. Enjoy!
    Post by: evonimos, Jan 5, 2021 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
  7. evonimos
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    Sennheiser HD560S Review: The New Standard - NOT!

    The problem is that it's quite hard to predict the sound you'd get by just by looking at measurements. The best way is to try them, either on loan...
    Post by: evonimos, Jan 5, 2021 in forum: Headphones
  8. evonimos
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    Sennheiser HD560S Review: The New Standard - NOT!

    Thanks for the review! Something I've noticed is that in almost eveyrone's reviews, these headphones are compared against the classic HD600...
    Post by: evonimos, Dec 13, 2020 in forum: Headphones
  9. evonimos
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    Just in: Lampizator Baltic-3 DAC

    Different strokes for different folks. But still, i'm sure everyone likes some 'nudies'.
    Post by: evonimos, Dec 10, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Just in: Lampizator Baltic-3 DAC

    That is normal approach, in fact it's attractive for people into that kind of DIY business. The view of an 100% SMD board that is assembled in a...
    Post by: evonimos, Dec 9, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  11. evonimos
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    Just in: Lampizator Baltic-3 DAC

    Ahhh.. i see. If it is sealed, then by no means you'd be allowed to do that. That is a shame though, since nudies of that wonderful DAC would...
    Post by: evonimos, Dec 9, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Just in: Lampizator Baltic-3 DAC

    Thanks for the review. Lampizator really knows his stuff. I wish i could get my hands on one. My only suggestion, would be for a bit more...
    Post by: evonimos, Dec 8, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Sennheiser HD560S Measurements and Thoughts

    Thanks for the tech analysis! I wanted to try these but they seem to be out of stock at the moment. Anyway, in the future price might even drop a...
    Post by: evonimos, Nov 28, 2020 in forum: Headphone Measurements
  14. evonimos
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    Sennheiser HD560S Review: The New Standard - NOT!

    I'm also worried a bit, but until I try them there is no way of knowing. I try to remain optimistic, since I'm of the opinion that you can't judge...
    Post by: evonimos, Nov 27, 2020 in forum: Headphones
  15. evonimos
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    Sennheiser HD560S Review: The New Standard - NOT!

    I will try them, since I've been looking for an upgrade to my beloved HD599 (i also own an HD600). The only thing that worries me on this...
    Post by: evonimos, Nov 26, 2020 in forum: Headphones
  16. evonimos
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    Capacitors

    I think it will affect gain of that stage (will lower it) and affect the output impedance (increase it). In qualitative terms i'm not sure how...
    Post by: evonimos, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: DIY
  17. evonimos
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    Capacitors

    You did well. I also think the bypass caps are part of the signal in broader terms. In any case It definitely affects the sound. How much I...
    Post by: evonimos, Jul 14, 2020 in forum: DIY
  18. evonimos
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    Ultrasound audibility

    I know i hear zero above 15kHz. However, i can't rule out rare super-abilities in other people. Myself even might be able to do it, after being...
    Post by: evonimos, Jul 14, 2020 in forum: Audio Science
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    Capacitors

    Thanks for the suggestion. I'd also like to try Cerafine for filtering in power supply. I use Silmic II for cathode bypass duties since they can...
    Post by: evonimos, Jul 11, 2020 in forum: DIY
  20. evonimos
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    Capacitors

    I have a 3.3uF from that series by Cornell and they do sound OK but I still prefer Vishay MKT1813. And I agree that dielectric material is not...
    Post by: evonimos, Jul 10, 2020 in forum: DIY
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