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Seems like the DI/O still stands up to the current "status quo"... using it archive LPs is a project that is still on the shelf. ...
PeAK
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Aug 22, 2006
12:20 pm
3222
recently, a buddy of mine purchased a bolder cables modded di/o on my recommendation. he also compared it to the benchmark, & he's kept the di/o. he also...
sedond
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Aug 28, 2006
3:58 pm
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It seems that most of the Chinese DAC's are some type of NOS chip. They do sound nice on simple music, but once things start getting complicated or big and...
Bob McNeice
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Aug 28, 2006
4:20 pm
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I have to agree with Bob. I tried the INA103 output and the transformer output and for me the dynamics of the INA103 just feel more like what I want to hear -...
Michael Amster
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Aug 28, 2006
7:13 pm
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I uploaded a Microsoft Word doc, "Fix lock-loss in External Synch Mode.doc", to the Files seciton. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/DIOmods/files/ Here are...
Jim L'Hommedieu, Lama
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Dec 25, 2006
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I modified my DI/O using the Volks platform, then Craig's amazing encyclopedia of refinements. It's now a dedicated DAC and doesn't support any...
Jim L'Hommedieu, Lama
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Dec 25, 2006
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I know it's been a long, long, long time. So is anyone still alive in this group? Just curious ... what, if anything, have you replaced your DI/O with? I'm...
ptmconsulting2
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Jun 18, 2007
6:24 pm
3228
Mine's been running about a year since extensive modifications without problems. Once in a while it will lose lock for a 1/2 second. I haven't had to turn it...
Jim L'Hommedieu
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Jun 18, 2007
10:52 pm
3229
Hi Guys, I am still using my DI/O with the power supply mod. Tried to replace the DI/O with an Audio Note DAC, but the DI/O beat it hollow - I'm still at a ...
Debopriyo Datta
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Jun 19, 2007
7:37 pm
3230
I'm using the RAKK DAC - transformer coupled PCM1794 available from K&K Audio. Best digital I've ever heard... http://kevinsgarage.50megs.com/pages/rakk.html ...
kstagger88
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Jun 20, 2007
12:48 pm
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I'm interested in trying a different tube in my ART Dio. I've been using it for a long time, without the supplied tube, as everyone advises, but, I'm wondering...
jtaytay2000
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Jul 2, 2007
3:27 pm
3232
... The tube is only used for AD conversion, not for DA. So, you'd only see (hear?) any difference if using the DIO as an AD convertor. R....
Robin Bowes
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Jul 2, 2007
5:51 pm
3233
Thanks for the reply R. I did wonder if I'd misunderstood this. Before posting, I checked as I'd thought that perhaps the tube was only relevant to A-D...
jtaytay2000
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Jul 4, 2007
11:32 am
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I've got two ART Dios, one unmodded and the other full mensa mods by Boulder Cables. I've been setting up a biamped setup in two systems. The setup with the...
jtaytay2000
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Jul 19, 2007
10:48 pm
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hi, have you tried the mensa di/o in another system to see if it hums there, as well? also, in the trends system, have you tried using "cheater" plugs on any...
sedond
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Aug 5, 2007
9:36 pm
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interesting, i have emailed them for info. do you think yours would improve w/rakk's active tubed output stage? i have also considered the musiland md-10...
sedond
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Aug 5, 2007
9:43 pm
3237
i am considering trying a di/o based upon the ina103 mod, but i no longer am sure i wanna diy. anyone willing to do a full-monty mod for me, based upon the...
sedond
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Aug 5, 2007
10:16 pm
3238
Thanks for the reply Doug. The mensa modded DI/O works fine in other systems where integrated amps are used. No hum/noise. I tried it in two different setups...
jtaytay2000
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Aug 7, 2007
10:54 pm
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hi chris, do a google search on: "cheater plug" uk you should find enough links there to more thoroughly explain... they basically eliminate the grounding...
sedond
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Aug 9, 2007
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Thanks for the extra advice Doug. I'll see how it goes Chris sedond <sedond@...> wrote: hi chris, do a google search on: "cheater plug" uk you should...
John Taylor
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Aug 9, 2007
12:37 pm
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I Have a Benchmark Dac1 here that I rented for the week.. I thought I'd try it my self as I want to upgrade from the dio. I've been running my dio lately off...
Justin
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Oct 3, 2007
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Doug, Still looking for a ina103 modded DI/O? I built 3 of them when I first did the mod and lent them out to various friends. I just learned that one of...
gbronn
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Nov 5, 2007
1:57 am
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hi gary, yes, i am still interested. do you want cash, or one of my normally modded di/o's? let me known what you're thinking. thanks, doug s. ... From:...
doug sedon
sedond
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Nov 5, 2007
2:04 am
3244
Hi everyone. I just joined the group recently and was wondering how to reduce the DI/O's 7 volt output to around 2 volts, as higher output is too much gain on...
Paul Mah
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Jan 18, 2008
1:50 am
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go here for this (and all di/o mods) info: http://home.ca.inter.net/~cfraser/DIOFAQ.htm pic of a woltage divider: ...
sedond
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Jan 18, 2008
1:57 am
3247
hi all, as i yust bought an ina103 modded di/o, & since i awreddy have two other standard op-amp modded di/o's, i am willing to sell one of the op-amp modded...
sedond
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Jan 18, 2008
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3248
I have been using the LT1362 op amp for many years now, probably the same as most of you (some liked the LT1365 better). On a recommendation from a friend who...
ptmconsulting2
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Feb 8, 2008
7:07 pm
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thanks for the tip; i have a couple on the way presently. ;~) i wonder how it will compare to the ina103 iteration... doug s....
sedond
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Feb 8, 2008
8:26 pm
3250
Are they pin compatible with the INA103? I have those in now and like them. I would not mind having something else to try out. -MA...
Michael Amster
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Feb 8, 2008
8:42 pm
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Let's put it this way...it works and sound comes out. Good sound. ... Bob McNeice PTM Consulting Inc. (516) 776-1175 ... From: Michael Amster...
Bob McNeice
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