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optical out from the iTV eh? wonder how'd that work.

Just got this new Murakami, I'm on the 2nd story: Also, re-reading this one, first time I read it: high school!, man does time changes prospective on readings or what...:

Glad to see them at their new home already Those a great pics. The wood is even more impresive in person. Ya, the headband is the typical Joe's SR series. I had an old SR325 with the HP drivers (which I sold to Larry now that I remember about 2 years ago), it also had the same headband. They are pretty intimate headphones, nice bass indeed. enjoy!

quoted for appreciation. :o

I'd try her stuff too! looks interesting. She needs to add some leather to her wardrobe though.... j/k welll.. maybe not.

Hot Dog!! It seems to me that they can double as gas-mask filters in a hurry! yay!

oh, and eat some pie while at it......

WHO let the doggie out?? Wait, is that the PTT(H) device,? how'bout the earphone? is it a package deal??

dang, I don't even remember where the jpeg for my avatar is anymore.... i better go around finding a new one.... he he' and I do love that black background theme whatever it is called. I guess once you go black, you'll never to back. edit (the seach topic within thread is great btw,)

dammit, is that what them call prougreiss. thanks for taking the time tkam

Irrespectivelly of the means ( i.e. speakers or cans): -What is the audible effect of phase inversion? -Is the same to invert phase at the source or pre-amp/headamp, as it is to flip a switch let say through the AA DDE stuff or HP1s switch or switching the speaker posts? In other words, is the audible effect of a phase inverting preamp, headamp, or source the same as to that of inverting phase at speakers, cans end? I remember reading somewhere on H-F once that an audible switch on phase would lead to shift on sound image of 180 degrees.... I think it was Kevin Gilmore that mentioned this, but I am not 100% sure.

Dusty, Your proposition about testing the phase using a cd is in principle a good one. But in the case in question it would involve having to change the pins on the source or maybe on some interconnects. So it is not as easy as fliping a switch in this case. And may be a bit too involved to be a useful excercise, no? To all (and any) readers: But what would inverting the phase do on headphones, if it is audible, would it conduce to a 180 degree shift on the sound? Please cope with my ignorance on the subject. **Is it the same to invert the phase on a recording (source), as it is to invert the phase lets say on the pins on speakers?? In other words, recording phase vs hardware phase. Are they the same?

I was not sure whether to post this in the dedicated source or amp section. Finally decided to post on the amp section Been intrigued lately by something... I know many popular preamps and headphone amps invert phase. I have also noticed reading some specifications (and some dedicated source forums), that some sources have balanced terminals with inverted phase. (i.e. Accuphase, Burmester, and others), with different pin designation for signals. So my thoughts: So if a preamp, or a headamp that it is known to invert phase is used along with one of the afored mentioned sources (which inverts phase on the XLR outs,) would we finally achieve "the right phase?" My hesitation comes from the fact that I have read that it is inherently difficult to actually establish or recognize the phase of a recording, as it can vary even from track to track. SO should we even bother to invest any efforts into pursuing the right phase or it really doesn't matter.... I understand that it may be much more critical for speakers and specially subwoofers....but how about for cans. Bueller??

Hey, I agree with Dusty. I just listened to those briefly while chomping down some good cherry pie. They don't suck. And for the money they may as well be as good of a deal as the Koss KSC-35! no kidding.

phew, so that one used 3910 on audiogon all of the sudden doesn't look too bad at $3.2K, heh.... my guess is that it probably sold already..... yes, it probably sold already.... yes, it probably sold already...... yes, it probably sold already......... yes, it probably sold already .... yes, it probably sold already........ yes, it probably sold already....

can't edit over a pda. I meant, specifically to say: an Exemplar denon 3910 with balanced outs on a'gon

actually there is a used 3910 on audiogon now that has balanced outs. @$3.2K

And how much that big brother DAC is going to go for IF you have to ask, you can afford it LOL.... I have heard an Exemplar 2900, it is really sweet sounding.

Yeah, I know, saw that too. That is a sweet deal indeed. I guess I have been hoping to get a modded denon with balanced outs. For that I think I have to go with the 3910. I think they are selling for about twice as more in the used market. Having said that, if I wanted to get a good single ended player, this would be the one to go for on A'gon

Came across this DAC, it was mentioned and is for sale on audiogon. Looks mighty interesting.... http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlconv&1156112132 His modded denon players are really good. I wonder how this dac would sound.

yep, that sounds like a good alternative then. Hey, if you go for it, let us know how you like it!

how'bout current wise though?

tkam, is that a similar alternative to the uber expensive "audiophile" APS units currently selling on audiogon. I am curious....heh I have not received the thing from a couple of posts up. the guy is a slooow shipper. I believe it is just about heading my way now. I'll update once I get it, hopefully it works in my setting. for reference, the only form of power treatment I am using are those ubiquitous moster power strips

Well, I am starting by getting this: http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?accspowr&1154992412 I am still considering the Tripp voltage regulator to put in between the wall and that.... any thoughts on the Tripp as a regulator???

Actually, I have been looking into the TrippLite LC1800 myself. The price seems right to me... So, Kevin, is it an OK device then, if one does not need much power? I would only use it in a set up with headphone amps, sources, turntable, phono stage...but no power amp in the rig... Would the isolation transformer be a good idea?