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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 7, 2024 15:27:36 GMT
Some of the chaps have used tin foil for now (or foil/kapton tape), otherwise Farnell or RS for the micro coax connectors should be a plug bung in there somewhere Oli Cheers T |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 10, 2024 19:04:21 GMT
Out with the Gold, In with the new....black caps 😂 The Gold Nichicon are 3300uf 25v 1.9A ripple, the new Nichicon are 3300uf, 35v with 4.19A ripple ESR is 1.5 for both cap types Sonically, this DAC is now completely unrecognisable from the stock version I bought. The socket changes were a big change, but this is a whole new ball game. This DAC now slams and hits hard in the LF, but transparency is the mids has significantly increased too. Fantastic sounds. The caps and WBT sockets cost more than the DAC, but the result is an EXTREMELY high performance level. Blown away by what's hiding in this DAC...stunning. I'd happily put this DAC up against anything Ive heard or owned, and whilst it may not beat everything, at everything, I'd be smug as a bug with the cost V performance level. The combination of the Kenwood X9010's tendancy to be a little heavier in the LF than anything else I've tried transport wise (file or CD), and the new harder hitting grip and tightness of the D70S's LF is a real treat. It may not be the same in other systems and combos, so please keep it in mind that this is VERY system dependent. YMMV in your system.  |
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Post by sq225917 on Jun 11, 2024 19:34:46 GMT
Never understood nichicon gold tune in psu duties
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 11, 2024 19:50:13 GMT
Never understood nichicon gold tune in psu duties Nope....neither did I when I saw them 😂 Were on the right path now though. I've taken them all out. This is a different DAC and it's Very Good |
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Post by antonio on Jun 12, 2024 17:50:51 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 28, 2024 16:21:37 GMT
Hi Dave, I apologise, i have only just seen this post of yours! Yes, i am aware of this fella and his reviews. I quite like his style of writing and in a lot of ways his opinions on the D70S do seem to tie in with what i have heard from it. Even if he is using KEF speakers lol (just joking!) I am compelled to say that the D70S with modifications is performing digital magic in my system at least. I am a huge fan of it and i think i could push it even further with a few more judicious mods, especially around the voltage regs. That said, i don't have the tools to do that work, so i may have to sub contract misterc for that part. I will see how things go as i have other projects currently underway. |
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Post by misterc on Aug 28, 2024 16:24:23 GMT
Currently our work load is around 8-12 weeks (again) I would suggest letting Oli just tickle with what he's down with it Dave, I'm sure you will be more than a happy bunny
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 28, 2024 19:24:03 GMT
Currently our work load is around 8-12 weeks (again) I would suggest letting Oli just tickle with what he's down with it Dave, I'm sure you will be more than a happy bunny I was suggesting i may have to contact you for a bit of specialist work, Tony. Nothing to do with Dave. Don't worry though, i don't really expect you to fit new regs on a peasants DAC  |
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Post by misterc on Aug 29, 2024 9:21:03 GMT
Genuinelly Oli, we have over 100 units in for repiar/upgrade/servicing, not including the Wadia projects. I would like to say that over 40% of the itesm we have to work on are under the £1K mark. Currently more folks are going for the upgrade route as opposed to 'Doing a Jerry' quite strange times.
Next week, I will place an information banner on the visable Social Media & website incoming work is suspended for a month to overload!
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 29, 2024 10:21:43 GMT
Genuinelly Oli, we have over 100 units in for repiar/upgrade/servicing, not including the Wadia projects. I would like to say that over 40% of the itesm we have to work on are under the £1K mark. Currently more folks are going for the upgrade route as opposed to 'Doing a Jerry' quite strange times. Next week, I will place an information banner on the visable Social Media & website incoming work is suspended for a month to overload! I'm only pulling your leg mate, don't worry. |
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Post by jandl100 on Aug 29, 2024 11:06:08 GMT
Doing a Jerry.
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Post by misterc on Aug 29, 2024 12:10:43 GMT
Seems very appropriate sir  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 29, 2024 16:34:24 GMT
Intesting, very Interesting!  |
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Post by stevew on Aug 29, 2024 16:36:10 GMT
Let the games begin.
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Post by antonio on Aug 29, 2024 17:41:48 GMT
What they doing still in the box?
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Post by Arke on Aug 30, 2024 6:58:49 GMT
Intesting, very Interesting! That looks like 5kg of magic right there! |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 30, 2024 7:07:24 GMT
What they doing still in the box? I can't fit them until Monday, I have too much going on! |
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Post by Arke on Aug 30, 2024 7:15:09 GMT
What they doing still in the box? I can't fit them until Monday, I have too much going on! It'll be worth the wait! Savour the anticipation! |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 30, 2024 12:20:50 GMT
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Post by Arke on Aug 30, 2024 12:49:53 GMT
I wish I'd bought shares in threaded inserts now 😂
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Post by bencat on Aug 30, 2024 13:42:11 GMT
I can't fit them until Monday, I have too much going on! It'll be worth the wait! Savour the anticipation! So what was that too busy to fit till Monday ? |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 30, 2024 16:16:56 GMT
It'll be worth the wait! Savour the anticipation! So what was that too busy to fit till Monday ? Had an hour today, won't have an hour tomorrow, but may have an hour Sunday before a wedding...first listen may be monday |
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Post by firebottle on Sept 1, 2024 7:16:42 GMT
When I get to hear your system will my head fall off?
(Along with my willie due to hormone treatment?)
Joke. Willie hasn't fallen off..
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 1, 2024 7:25:11 GMT
When I get to hear your system will my head fall off? (Along with my willie due to hormone treatment?) Joke. Willie hasn't fallen off.. I think you'll like it mate. |
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Post by Arke on Sept 1, 2024 7:30:27 GMT
When I get to hear your system will my head fall off? (Along with my willie due to hormone treatment?) Joke. Willie hasn't fallen off.. Some things in hifi should come with a health warning! |
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 3, 2024 20:04:38 GMT
A very interesting day today  |
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Post by robbiegong on Sept 3, 2024 20:11:58 GMT
A very interesting day today Looks intetsting...  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 4, 2024 21:02:56 GMT
I've bought another one.....this is the third...what's wrong with me 😂😂 Should be here Friday.  |
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Post by antonio on Sept 5, 2024 4:56:17 GMT
Nothing wrong buying another streamer, but I'm not so sure the same can be said for selling your previous one. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 5, 2024 7:29:22 GMT
Nothing wrong buying another streamer, but I'm not so sure the same can be said for selling your previous one. Well, I did need to put the money towards the speakers, so not entirely bonkers. I still think CD via the Kenwood has great merits, but the addition of the stack feet is demonstrating greater differences between Alan's X50D and the Kenwood. I'll do a little writeup at some point, but it should be interesting |
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