dangermouse
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Are we straying 'off-piste' here?
What's your setup/configuration look like?
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I could hazard that some posts might well have been made when "piste'
And yes I appreciate that by posting this I am myself "off-piste" for this thread
New companion for the Ultra 
DIY amplifier based on the new Hypex NCx252MP module + Ghent Audio case. I implemented an additional 12v trigger input using an optocoupler circuit. Had to drill two extra holes for the input jack & trigger on/off switch. Very pleased with the sound so far! All I ever wanted the Vibelink to be
* I'm super impressed with the quality of the enclosure and the RCA - XLR interlinks I ordered from Ghent Audio. Highly recommended for reasonably priced, quality cabling!
DIY amplifier based on the new Hypex NCx252MP module + Ghent Audio case. I implemented an additional 12v trigger input using an optocoupler circuit. Had to drill two extra holes for the input jack & trigger on/off switch. Very pleased with the sound so far! All I ever wanted the Vibelink to be
* I'm super impressed with the quality of the enclosure and the RCA - XLR interlinks I ordered from Ghent Audio. Highly recommended for reasonably priced, quality cabling!
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Things I have realised/accepted
1. My knees/back do not like kneeling on the floor to put a record or tape on.
2. Just because the Ultra is my latest, greatest and most expensive Wiim device does not mean it has to plugged into my fancy amp > speakers.
3. HDMI Arc does my head in.
4. I had my analogue equipment plugged into the Ultra anyway.
4. Wiim devices are great for sending audio from one to another.
So I moved my record and tape player to where the records and tapes are and moved the Ultra there. Moved my pro plus down from the bedroom to under the TV and plugged it into the fancy amp. Put the "spare" mini back in the bedroom.
I'm listening to my latest subscription cassette, sat on my sofa, through my fancy speakers and my knees are very pleased with me.
1. My knees/back do not like kneeling on the floor to put a record or tape on.
2. Just because the Ultra is my latest, greatest and most expensive Wiim device does not mean it has to plugged into my fancy amp > speakers.
3. HDMI Arc does my head in.
4. I had my analogue equipment plugged into the Ultra anyway.
4. Wiim devices are great for sending audio from one to another.
So I moved my record and tape player to where the records and tapes are and moved the Ultra there. Moved my pro plus down from the bedroom to under the TV and plugged it into the fancy amp. Put the "spare" mini back in the bedroom.
I'm listening to my latest subscription cassette, sat on my sofa, through my fancy speakers and my knees are very pleased with me.
If you even noticed the shift from ESS to AKM DACs, what did you think??
I'm still using coax out so the amp is the doing the conversion as I understand it. I should have put that in the list of why I decided to move things round.
It's an Arcam A5 and I was told it was just as good. I was swapping between the analogue and digital out when I first got the ultra and I couldn't tell the difference.
I run a Nord acoustics NC502, i really like it, great dynamics and bigger soundstage than the Arcam its plugged into.New companion for the Ultra
DIY amplifier based on the new Hypex NCx252MP module + Ghent Audio case. I implemented an additional 12v trigger input using an optocoupler circuit. Had to drill two extra holes for the input jack & trigger on/off switch. Very pleased with the sound so far! All I ever wanted the Vibelink to be
* I'm super impressed with the quality of the enclosure and the RCA - XLR interlinks I ordered from Ghent Audio. Highly recommended for reasonably priced, quality cabling!
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