jimangie1973

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The Emotiva XDA-1
The volume control is a feature built into the actual Analog Devices digital-to-analog converter IC that the XDA-1 uses. Simply set to zero attenuation at which time it acts like a converter without the volume feature. Bypass is a non-issue as the... 
recommendations for large speaker kits or DIY
Post that question here:http://www.htguide.com/forum/forumdisplay.php4?f=6 
Connecing Balanced and Unbalanced at the same time
I think you need to contact Bryston before doing this. Does the manual say not to connect both? Most equipment with balanced and unbalanced inputs have the unbalanced input tapped off one side of the balanced input. When unbalanced is selected, th... 
Passive Preamp for Atmaspheres?
That's interesting about Goldpoint. I bought the SA-3 (now SA-4) control about 3 years ago and was very impressed with the quality. The service was excellent then. I read recently on the website that Arn, the head guy, was re-taking control. I nev... 
Passive Preamp for Atmaspheres?
http://www.goldpt.com/sas.htmlThese are very nice units. If single ended, choose the 10K ladder or series. For balanced, choose 10K series. Anything higher than 10K creates an output impedance too high. A high output impedance combines with the ca... 
GFP-750 - blue v. red circuit boards
Daltonlanny is completely correct with his observations. I tried out two separate brand new units in Mid 2004, both made in Taiwan.They both sounded good but the volume and balance controls were crap. The turning feel was not smooth and both pots ...