Loaner Candidates - Fall/Winter 2016

Discussion in 'Loaner Requests' started by sphinxvc, Aug 30, 2016.

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What stuff to get for loaner program

Poll closed Oct 6, 2016.
  1. RedNet Ethernet to AES / SPDIF

    25 vote(s)
    36.2%
  2. Lynx E22

    23 vote(s)
    33.3%
  3. Ether Flow

    7 vote(s)
    10.1%
  4. Ether Flow C

    5 vote(s)
    7.2%
  5. ER4SR

    8 vote(s)
    11.6%
  6. Musette DAC

    25 vote(s)
    36.2%
  7. Headroom Standard Amp

    11 vote(s)
    15.9%
  8. Perfect Seal Deca

    6 vote(s)
    8.7%
  9. Torpedo 3

    26 vote(s)
    37.7%
  10. Sony MDR-Z1R

    24 vote(s)
    34.8%
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  1. Torq

    Torq MOT: Headphone.com

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    Don't splurge your funds on the RedNet - as soon as I'm done with my streamer/network audio interface evaluations and write-ups, I can put mine up for use in a tour. I travel enough that it shouldn't be an issue to find enough time to do a proper tour and still not have me miss it.

    Setup isn't too bad if you're familiar with pro-audio/virtual sound card stuff, but the cabling to get the best from it is either "odd" (pro stuff) or custom. I'll have a detailed write-up of that as part of my posts on my evaluation for OS X users. I can try and get a local Windows-user to do the same (or work through it with them) for normal PC users. That'll significantly lower the barrier to entry.

    Won't tip my hand on other thoughts in regards to this unit ahead of my formal postings, beyond this though! ;)
     
  2. NekoAudio

    NekoAudio Acquaintance

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    I'm afraid I'm not sure who Nick is. o_O Is it @sphinxvc?
    It would be an XLR version with XLR to RCA cables included. (Anyone with XLR inputs usually already has XLR cables to use.) Because the D100 output is passive through a transformer, the XLR positive and negative signals are balanced only if you don't ground one of them. So by grounding the negative at the RCA plug you turn it into single-ended and the positive signal is still correct. With an active output, there would be electronics trying to drive a signal on the negative line and this wouldn't work.
     
  3. sphinxvc

    sphinxvc Gear Master (retired)

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    It's @velvetx but you can PM both of us.
     
  4. ButtUglyJeff

    ButtUglyJeff Stunningly beautiful IRL

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    How about a Gustard X20?

    ...I hear its the shit ;)

    edit - added the winky face so as not to get bombarded...
     
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  5. HitmanFluffy

    HitmanFluffy Hoping to see real genitals someday!

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    @Marvey Hey Marv, my Torpedo 3 is finally ready to roll if you want to borrow mine for the program.
     
  6. purr1n

    purr1n Desire for betterer is endless.

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    Make arrangements with Prashant in NY. Make sure all shipments require signature and are insured.

    The NBM was swiped, so I would like us to take more precautions, especially with member owned gear.
     
  7. Case

    Case Anxious Head (Formerly Wilson)

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    This is awful
     
  8. sphinxvc

    sphinxvc Gear Master (retired)

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    So, we have the TIII and Neko Audio D100 mk2 DAC going out shortly, and a number of things already out in the wild (see my signature). Will we be doing a Schiit preamp loaner? What are the interest levels?
     
  9. jacq

    jacq Top 3 poster - friend

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    Hi guys I don't know if anyone's interested but I have a DT990 Pro 250 ohm I can send around for loan.
     

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