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    must have got lucky. mine is still working fine
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    Well, the valves have arrived by the Xiang was ordered during Chinese New Year. So actually it has only just been sent... but by FedEx so it shouldn't take forever.

    Finger's crossed.

    Getting the camera to focus on the glass Marilyn mat proved impossible. No gags about valves being a girls best friend, please

    Jerry seems to think the valve output was compromised too, so this may be a waste of dosh. However, I think he had a different variant... maybe.

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    Nice Mod, Alan. I am not really a fan of valves run at low plate voltages. Just doesnt sound like you are getting the best out of them.
    ~Paul~

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    I borrowed this DAC off of Jerry a while back and like Alan says it is 90% of the way to being outstanding.

    Alan, have you considered replacing the power supplies with something ridiculously overspecced for purpose? They say that makes all the difference. I've asked my EE mate to do that with a Cd player but he won't as he says it would be a waste of effort. So I'm counting on you
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    I haven't but well worth considering.
    When I have some time I'll investigate further.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firebottle View Post
    I haven't but well worth considering.
    When I have some time I'll investigate further.
    Cool.
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    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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    I've replaced the M2Tech Young with this, not in terms of an upgrade (because it isn't) but just for ease of use in my system. I will probably try a ridiculously over spec PSU for it as i am getting into this tinkering lark lol

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    From what I can gather reading up in the latest DACs the power supply contributes much towards the DACs performance along with galvanically isolated USB ports and as much RFI isolation and noise vibration illimination as possible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    From what I can gather reading up in the latest DACs the power supply contributes much towards the DACs performance along with galvanically isolated USB ports and as much RFI isolation and noise vibration illimination as possible.
    Galvanically isolated usb? That's probably not going to be easy lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigman80 View Post
    Galvanically isolated usb? That's probably not going to be easy lol
    I would like someone to explain to me how it is done.

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