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Re: reference level headphones
PeterChenoweth #260827 05/19/09 09:32 PM
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Regarding the Total Bithead, a couple of years ago I bought and returned one.

I just wasn't that impressed with it. The SQ was fine. It could certainly drive my HD-650's better than an iPod. But the tubes of the MKII add a richness (distortion - whatever!) that the Bithead didn't. A rich creaminess that I just love. Some hate it. Different strokes for different folks.

But the biggest problem I had with the BH was that it was extremely susceptible to GSM cell-phone interference. At the time I had a BlackBerry, which was in constant communication with the network. I couldn't put the 'Berry within 6 feet of the Total Bithead, else it'd pick up the dit-ditty-dit ditty-dit-dit-dit-ditty-dit GSM signals in the headphone output. And heaven forbid I got a phone call...


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Re: reference level headphones
PeterChenoweth #260828 05/19/09 09:34 PM
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And Dan, those Woo amps are awesome. If I ever take my setup to the 'next level', that's where I'd go.

You've got a killer setup there!!


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PeterChenoweth #260830 05/19/09 09:54 PM
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 Originally Posted By: PeterChenoweth
And Dan, those Woo amps are awesome. If I ever take my setup to the 'next level', that's where I'd go.

You've got a killer setup there!!


Thanks :-).

I also have a Lite DAC-AH that I've modded some. Anyone who wants to get a nice DAC and doesn't mind doing a little bit of soldering work for fun, the Lite DAC-AH is where its at. It's a NOS design (non oversampling) which basically works by having 8 DAC chips running in parallel for the analog output. The theory is that any artifacts in one chip get "evened out" by the rest. This gives a more organic sound.

While I haven't done a head-to-head with any other formidable oversampling DAC, I'm happy with mine. I saw a huge improvement over my Portable USB DAC when I had it.

If you get a good tube amp don't forget about getting a good source!

Garbage in, garbage out. So, that means if you're planning on running a tube amp off of the headphone out of your laptop...eeeghh. So, get a nice DAC :-).



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Re: reference level headphones
danmagicman7 #260837 05/20/09 12:20 AM
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Thanks Peter and Dan for that info. Thats a really nice pic of your setup Dan \:\) . I'm not a ebay guy but looked into a bit further. Is there any really benefits to creating an ebay account for just one purchase because there is an option as "buy as guest" ?


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BlueJays1 #260839 05/20/09 01:01 AM
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Thanks, that picture is actually 4 pictures in one. One with a flash, one without. Then a couple in complete darkness and long exposure. I made it so the ones that were in complete darkness were the only pictures with color, creating the cool look. I like that picture a lot \:D



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Re: reference level headphones
danmagicman7 #260881 05/20/09 02:26 PM
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I just pulled the trigger on Little Dot MK III. Just received the confirmation email which confirmed the voltage specs, shipping details etc. The email also says that there will be final quality control check before shipping and that they will also be sending me the latest Little Dot MK III Reference Guide shortly.


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Re: reference level headphones
danmagicman7 #260893 05/20/09 03:42 PM
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 Originally Posted By: danmagicman7
Thanks, that picture is actually 4 pictures in one. One with a flash, one without. Then a couple in complete darkness and long exposure. I made it so the ones that were in complete darkness were the only pictures with color, creating the cool look. I like that picture a lot \:D


You sneaky little HDR'er. ;\)

I thought perhaps that photo had a bit of "digital-darkroom" to it. Good job. \:\)

And congrats, Dr. House! I hope your LD experience goes as well as mine has.


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Re: reference level headphones
PeterChenoweth #260927 05/20/09 06:54 PM
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Very nice House! Please let us all know what your impressions are once you have had a chance to play around!


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Re: reference level headphones
Golden #260929 05/20/09 07:05 PM
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Contrats Dr. House. Take pictures \:D



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Re: reference level headphones
danmagicman7 #260934 05/20/09 07:40 PM
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I'll take some pics when it arrives in the next week or so. \:\) (hopefully in one piece - long journey for the package)


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