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2373
adam, perhaps a ps made in palestine? ;~) seriously, unless ya wanna spend big money on one from boldercables.com, what ya have is likely sufficient. plug...
sedond
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Sep 2, 2003
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2374
Hi, just a question to Doug S. (or anybody else) regarding isolation transformers: is there a significant benefit to having separate transformers for the dac...
Charles Epp
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Sep 2, 2003
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2375
hi chuck, ymmv, but i got a similar quieting of noise floor & add'l detail adding the second isolation x-former, as i did getting the 1st one... as decent...
sedond
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Sep 2, 2003
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2376
I didn't follow the whole thread on the DIO vs Dack on the Audiocircle, but I wonder if a test was done using also batteries. Has anyone done that? Carlos E....
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the di/o, running on ac power, may be tough to run off batteries... this issue came up in one thread, tho - someone thought it an unfair adwantage for the di/o...
sedond
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Sep 2, 2003
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2378
... It certainly is. To modify the DI/O for battery power is not so difficult really, even if you decide to stick with the output ICs. It's just a question of...
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... israel is palestine :-) (as far as i know!) ... is there one place that ican get the Mondo & Black gates caps, & Ricken-ohm resistors ? should i replace...
adam harzuf
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"> israel is palestine :-) (as far as i know!)" ============= then, what's all the fuss over there? ;~) rca-torca should read: rca-to-rca. sorry... ;~) i...
sedond
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Sep 3, 2003
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"...It certainly is. To modify the DI/O for battery power is not so difficult really, even if you decide to stick with the output ICs. It's just a question of...
sedond
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Sep 3, 2003
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2382
... Whether you or anyone should bother over such mod is not really something I can say. There are many claims on how battery power can influence audio...
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Sep 4, 2003
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2383
hey there. i understand that there's a version of the isolation transformer to install inside the DI/O, like the one i see i Craigs' FAQ. but he also mentions...
adam harzuf
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Sep 5, 2003
3:21 pm
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Adam, I think the ground referenced transformer should work fine and its simpler to wire up. Its what I use in my DIO. I haven't chatted with Craig about...
gbronn
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Sep 5, 2003
6:54 pm
2385
There are a wide variety of choices today for converting the SP/DIF signal from your transport. Most recently is a non-oversampled unit from Ack! Industries...
PeAK
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Sep 30, 2003
11:22 pm
2386
I am still very interested in the mods you are doing and would love to see photos along with more detailed instructions. Keep up the good work, thanks. Kevin...
kjd2121
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Oct 1, 2003
1:52 pm
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The DI/O is still the reference DAC used by Frank Alles in his reference used to evaluate new amplifiers, cables, and speakers. ...
PeAK
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Oct 5, 2003
12:10 pm
2388
Hold on everyone - that meeting was back in November of last year. There was also a meeting at my house in June, with a modded DI/O vs. vinyl shootout. Please...
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ptmconsulting2
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Oct 6, 2003
1:01 pm
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Oops, I can make it up to folks who are interested in this comparison as I have access to both a stock DI/O and a heavily modified unit. Send me an email if...
PeAK
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Oct 6, 2003
5:12 pm
2390
Hi I'm new to the group and was wondering....what's the consensus best sounding op amp for the DI/O these days ...
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alangram
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Oct 10, 2003
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2391
LT1365 was the first op-amp of choice, but many found it a bit forward and analytical LT1362 is the lesser brother (lower specs) but for some reason sounds...
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ptmconsulting2
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Oct 10, 2003
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2392
Hi Thanks for your input....I'm using an LT1632. I guess my next best upgrade is to go beyond the Stancor ps. I'll be looking into that...any recommendations...
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alangram
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Oct 10, 2003
11:49 pm
2393
keep the stancor, & plug it in to an isolation transformer. these things are awailable for pennies on the dollar on ebay.i personally like someting like this:...
sedond
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Oct 15, 2003
1:09 pm
2394
I tried your ebay link and got an error.....What catagory should I look under (your number for catagory doesn't work in their search?) I tried a search under...
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alangram
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Oct 15, 2003
9:29 pm
2395
ALso look at Audio Asylum Tweaks and Digital sections for Jon Risch's "Digital Isolation Transformer". It uses 2 Rat Shack transformers (@ $10 each), connected...
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ptmconsulting2
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Oct 16, 2003
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2396
... look under (your number for catagory doesn't work in their search?) I tried a search under "variable ac power supplies" and got only one hit a calrad...
kjd2121
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Oct 16, 2003
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2397
yahoo doesn't wrap the url's, ya need to cut-n-paste... if ya want the specific bk precision model, search for 1653; here's another one: ...
sedond
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Oct 19, 2003
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Thanks for the tip Alan ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the...
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Oct 20, 2003
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Thanks for the tip....I've put a "watch" on this item Alan ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet...
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alangram
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Oct 20, 2003
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...can be had at the link below: http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/289190.html I've compile some stats on those who have been able to pick up...
PeAK
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Oct 22, 2003
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2402
Thanks, PeAK; wouldn't have read the AA message w/o your note here....
Charles Epp
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Oct 22, 2003
3:05 pm
2403
I have an extra Hosa cable. I have found the quality of these cables to be much better than using any adapter. Let me know if anyone is interested....
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