Guest sacd lover Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Buffalo owns my panties. I miss the one I put together. I cant imagine how good this one you built would be with a better output stage. I know some of you seem satisfied with the IVY .... but I think the IVY really handicaps the Buffalo compared to my dacs with zap filter or similar discrete output stages. I like the Opus / zap filter FF build better. But, I think the Buffalo has more potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 The thing I discovered about the Zapfilter though, is that it seems to impart it's own sound sig. on everything it's connected to. Not sure that's a bad thing, because it sounds good, but I'm wanting to hear another discrete output stage to judge. Good to see you over here Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Knight Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 (Sorry for being on-topic ) ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I got my counterpoint boards in yesterday, and they're a bit more imposing in person than they are in the picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Boards done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice! x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeggy Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 x3 those look nice! I'd like to get one of these one day If I can cobble enough cash together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 After getting the counterpoints hooked up and fixing a very annoying hum grounding issue, I'm listening to music...and it's goood. Can't wait to try out the vref mod, as soon as the parts come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naamanf Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I just happen to have a Buffalo32 in my possession now. It tastes delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Wish I could give it a listening to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Wish I could give it a listening to! time to fire Skype up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 time to fire Skype up! great idea! should do headphone reviews that way too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Knight Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I just wonder if 1200-1300$ (balanced out, usb, optical in, parmetal case) is a fair price for a prebuilt Buff32? I'm painstakingly finding a builder and received some offers but still not sure if it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiug31 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 well, thrice has one he`s built for sale at $1350 Rockhopper Audio Buffalo DAC n.b. might have been better to put your query in its own thread rather than bumping this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Knight Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I'm trying to find the Buff32. I thought this thread is about the Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 This thread is about the buffalo, yes; but it's not quite about purchasing a pre-built one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 I'm trying to find the Buff32. I thought this thread is about the Buffalo. My prediction is that you'll waste a lot of quality listening time waiting for a 32 and given my own Buffalo experience thrice's DAC will sound outstanding. And I also think you'll have a hard time finding a well built example with the options that you're looking for in the ~$1200 ballpark. I wouldn't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 I have to agree with Nate, I have put in about $700+ in parts and I do not have any casework, USB input or controller/display pieces/parts yet. Unless someone grossly undervalues their labor it may be hard to find someone to build one for you for that price. That being said, this thing has an astounding level of flexibility and potential from my rather simplistic viewpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 My prediction is that you'll waste a lot of quality listening time waiting for a 32 and given my own Buffalo experience thrice's DAC will sound outstanding. And I also think you'll have a hard time finding a well built example with the options that you're looking for in the ~$1200 ballpark. I wouldn't do it. Of course you wouldn't. After all, you're retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Of course you wouldn't. After all, you're retired. Right, thanks for reminding me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 This thread is about the buffalo, yes; but it's not quite about purchasing a pre-built one though That's ok, we don't need to have new threads created for simple questions. You don't need to worry about controlling things like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 That's ok, we don't need to have new threads created for simple questions. You don't need to worry about controlling things like that. Good point, my apologies for being a tard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Good point, my apologies for being a tard. You can't apologize for that, only your parents can. Didn't they know cousins shouldn't marry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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