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by Ken Moreland
Wed Apr 11, 2018 2:04 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Computer Audio Blasphemy, nige tries Another SD Card Player
Replies: 464
Views: 67822

Re: Computer Audio Blasphemy, nige tries Another SD Card Player

Although I haven't heard this player yet , I have heard enough about it to be happy to give it a try. I'm guessing it doesn't have any volume controls, it that correct? I'd prefer the Dac included as I don't think my Hugo is amenable to introduction of I2S, so, John ,if you are pulling together a pu...
by Ken Moreland
Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:44 am
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Computer Audio Blasphemy, nige tries Another SD Card Player
Replies: 464
Views: 67822

Re: Computer Audio Blasphemy, nige tries Another SD Card Player

Interesting. My Singxer USB to SPDIF converter has an I2S input. Trial when you're ready!!
by Ken Moreland
Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Go BIG or go HOME... Class A amplification done Lifepo4 style
Replies: 92
Views: 9491

Re: Go BIG or go HOME... Class A amplification done Lifepo4 style

I'm highly impressed by the performance of the Spectrum Analyzer and the the improvement in sound quality it was able to help achieve, in this case by a circuit adjustment and perhaps there are more circuit mods to be tackled . I guess there are lot of other opportunities too for noise reduction suc...
by Ken Moreland
Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Go BIG or go HOME... Class A amplification done Lifepo4 style
Replies: 92
Views: 9491

Re: Go BIG or go HOME... Class A amplification done Lifepo4 style

Great work done today on reduction of noise/harmonics due to a modification by Nigel. The photo shows the results from Nigel's spectrum analyzer with a 1khz input signal and while the third harmonic can be seen at 3khz the second harmonic at 2khz has disappeared into the noise . The sound quality is...
by Ken Moreland
Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: Open Baffle Speaker build
Replies: 22
Views: 4043

Re: Open Baffle Speaker build

There are still plenty of options before you get the grinder out.(Apologies to Georgi) I'd start with running a centre check file to ensure speakers are wired up correctly , then try speaker placement/toe-in/toe-out/tilt. I think it's worth reversing both tweeter connections to change phase also con...
by Ken Moreland
Sun Jan 28, 2018 3:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Go BIG or go HOME... Class A amplification done Lifepo4 style
Replies: 92
Views: 9491

Re: Go BIG or go HOME... Class A amplification done Lifepo4 style

Thanks guys. The looks are good and they also make the switches , LEDs , meters etc simpler to mount compared to making windows in the aluminium to hold them.
Nigel has a bit of stylistic flair when he puts his mind to it too. Claus , you're welcome to venture into Meath again!
by Ken Moreland
Sat Jan 27, 2018 4:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Go BIG or go HOME... Class A amplification done Lifepo4 style
Replies: 92
Views: 9491

Re: Go BIG or go HOME... Class A amplification done Lifepo4 style

Here are the Monos in full swing this afternoon. The sound is superb and they're now sporting their new control panels.
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