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Offline iiinas

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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1380 on: Jul 28, 2009 at 07:21 PM »
Quote from: JojoD818 on Jul 28, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Correct bro. Just don't bother yourself too much on which to choose, I bought without auditioning because I have already worked with most of the chips that were used in the 707.

Wag mo masyado isipin si Marian.  ;D ;D ;D

patok na pala ang 707!

kay sir tamy ba galing yan?
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1381 on: Jul 28, 2009 at 07:23 PM »
Quote from: iiinas on Jul 28, 2009 at 07:21 PM
patok na pala ang 707!

kay sir tamy ba galing yan?

panalo! magkakaroon na ng kapatid hybrid mo, can't wait to try it with the 707...  ;D

yes sir, PM mo lang brader.  ;)
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1382 on: Jul 28, 2009 at 07:51 PM »
Quote from: JojoD818 on Jul 28, 2009 at 07:23 PM
panalo! magkakaroon na ng kapatid hybrid mo, can't wait to try it with the 707...  ;D

yes sir, PM mo lang brader.  ;)

wow, swerte ng magiging new owner! hindi magsisisi yan!  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1383 on: Jul 28, 2009 at 09:56 PM »
Quote from: riccomina on Jul 27, 2009 at 09:34 PM
Jojo,

A tube newbie question...

What is the difference between a 707 DAC and the CD tube buffer?  If I have an Ipod Touch which of the two would best improve the SQ of compressed music?

Thanks

Sir JojoD already explained the difference, but I might have a suggestion on what to do with the iPod Touch. Check Wadia's website if it's compatible with the iTransport so you can use the iPod as a storage device, then use the Wadia to transmit digital data to the DAC. bassnut uses this set-up with the MusicalFidelity VDAC, the V10D would go great with that. But try JojoD's tube buffer, the new MF's SS ;)
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1384 on: Jul 28, 2009 at 10:59 PM »
This is what I did just now...

iPod > Laptop > 707 DAC > JD Labs Tube Buffer > P4 Headamp  8)

That way my iPod is just a storage device...  ;D

Tomorrow naman...

iPod > Laptop > 707 DAC > Aikido Tube Preamp > JD Labs SS Power Amp  ;D



BTW, Stagea's tube buffer has the first, newly revised circuit.

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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1385 on: Jul 28, 2009 at 11:12 PM »
Quote from: JojoD818 on Jul 28, 2009 at 07:11 AM

A 707 is a digital to analog converter where your input signal is in digital format via coaxial, optical, or usb (from pc). A tube buffer is a line level device where you insert it within the analog signal path. For an iPod Touch, the 707 would be utterly useless unless you open it up and bypass the onboard DAC of the iPod and connect it to the 707 which I doubt anyone would do.


Thank you for the clarification.  I understand it now. Audition should be my next step...
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1386 on: Jul 28, 2009 at 11:32 PM »
Quote from: riccomina on Jul 28, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Thank you for the clarification.  I understand it now. Audition should be my next step...


You're welcome sir. Good luck and happy hunting...
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1387 on: Jul 30, 2009 at 05:15 AM »
Quote from: JojoD818 on Jul 28, 2009 at 10:59 PM
This is what I did just now...

iPod > Laptop > 707 DAC > JD Labs Tube Buffer > P4 Headamp  8)

That way my iPod is just a storage device...  ;D

Tomorrow naman...

iPod > Laptop > 707 DAC > Aikido Tube Preamp > JD Labs SS Power Amp  ;D

BTW, Stagea's tube buffer has the first, newly revised circuit.


Actually, if you're going to use an outboard DAC, it's best to use the source MP3/AAC file unprocessed.  So the ideal setup would be:

laptop --- DAC via USB (or if you have a Mac, DAC via the combo headphone out/mini-toslink) --- Preamp/Amp

Given Bossing JojoD's setup, he's still using the DAC of the iPod to send the file to the laptop, even when using a dock connector.  You can only get an analog signal out of the ipod, unless you get a Wadia dock, which is the only dock that Apple has enabled to get a digital signal that bypasses the Ipod's internal DAC.

What I do is I use iTunes and an Apple Airport Express as transport, and feed it off a MF VDAC.

Laptop ---- wireless to Airport Express ---- to VDAC via Toslink ---- to integrated tube amp

When I did not have a tube amp or DAC yet, eto yung setup ko:

Laptop ---- wireless to Airport Express ----- to MF X-10 D via analog 3.5 port ---- to NAD320BEE amp

« Last Edit: Jul 30, 2009 at 05:24 AM by muypogi »
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1388 on: Jul 30, 2009 at 05:20 AM »
Quote from: JojoD818 on Jul 28, 2009 at 09:52 AM
no brader, not just for laptop... it has optical input and coaxial input that you can also use for your cd players.  ;)

ako una sa pila sa line out project na yan, pero kailangan ko muna magkaroon ng iPod Touch hahaha!  ;D ;D ;D

Pila din ako sa line out project mo!  Pang office, para sa Bose desktop speakers ko.  Mas maganda talag tunog ng Ipod pag galing dock connector.  Hindi sumasayad yung tunog. 
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1389 on: Jul 30, 2009 at 09:26 AM »
Thanks for the info and sure thing about the lineout sir.
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1390 on: Jul 31, 2009 at 04:24 PM »
Quote from: JojoD818 on Jul 28, 2009 at 10:59 PM

Tomorrow naman...

iPod > Laptop > 707 DAC > Aikido Tube Preamp > JD Labs SS Power Amp  ;D


 SirJojoD.  Have you tried your Dac this way na? Ok din ba pang audio setup naman TIA  :).
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1391 on: Jul 31, 2009 at 07:00 PM »
Quote from: JojoD818 on Jul 28, 2009 at 10:59 PM

Tomorrow naman...

iPod > Laptop > 707 DAC > Aikido Tube Preamp > JD Labs SS Power Amp  ;D


I think the contributing factors here is the hybrid gears :D ;D
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1392 on: Jul 31, 2009 at 10:40 PM »
Quote from: blue_123 on Jul 31, 2009 at 04:24 PM
SirJojoD.  Have you tried your Dac this way na? Ok din ba pang audio setup naman TIA  :).

Sir,

Yes I already! Sarap... this little gadget really gives a whole new meaning (at least for me) to my digital audio files... as always, ymmv.  ;)

Dami aac songs sa iPod parang jukebox tuloy ang dating hehehe  ;D


Quote from: macdon on Jul 31, 2009 at 07:00 PM
I think the contributing factors here is the hybrid gears :D ;D


I haven't tried going pure SS with the DAC for full size audio setup brader, too busy/tired to shuffle gears at the moment...  :D

 
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1393 on: Jul 31, 2009 at 11:08 PM »
Playing around with the camera after a very exhausting week, practicing macro shots is quite fun with electronics stuff subjects pala...  ;D 

I hope photography masters won't squash me for this...  :-*



















These boards are for a B&K power amp iteration and Aikido tube preamp projects... 8)

I'm gonna retire now and live to fight another day... Have a wonderful weekend everyone.  :)

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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1394 on: Aug 01, 2009 at 01:31 AM »
Quote from: frootloops on Jul 27, 2009 at 08:55 PM
sir iiinas, baka gusto mo ito...http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=99398.msg1037782#new
  ;)

sorry kung OT, but this unit has gotten me curious... bakit may optical out? 
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1395 on: Aug 01, 2009 at 12:41 PM »
speaking of an Aikido tube preamp......truly amazing to see and hear one at work......



a salute to Master Jojo  ;)
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1396 on: Aug 01, 2009 at 04:54 PM »
Nice pics to see, much nicer to own! If only your SLR can sound like that...
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1397 on: Aug 01, 2009 at 07:00 PM »
Di lang pang DIY, pang Photography pa! Aprub! ! !  8)
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1398 on: Aug 01, 2009 at 09:13 PM »
macro/close up shots very revealing Master J ...indeed, you have very steady hands and talent for photo shoot 8)
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1399 on: Aug 03, 2009 at 12:50 PM »
Quote from: tarub2k on Aug 01, 2009 at 12:41 PM
speaking of an Aikido tube preamp......truly amazing to see and hear one at work......



a salute to Master Jojo  ;)


Thank you sir Elmer!  8)
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1400 on: Aug 03, 2009 at 12:52 PM »
Quote from: sonnysin168 on Aug 01, 2009 at 04:54 PM
Nice pics to see, much nicer to own! If only your SLR can sound like that...



I wish I can have the time to at least learn more to use my SLR sir, sadly I'm always on the run...  ;D
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1401 on: Aug 03, 2009 at 12:56 PM »
Quote from: frootloops on Aug 01, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Di lang pang DIY, pang Photography pa! Aprub! ! !  8)

Thanks brader! Gusto ko makita niyo din yun nakikita ko kaya aral konte about Photography...  8)

Quote from: bass_nut on Aug 01, 2009 at 09:13 PM
macro/close up shots very revealing Master J ...indeed, you have very steady hands and talent for photo shoot 8)

It's an honor coming from you Doc! Thanks for the tips too...  8)
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1402 on: Aug 03, 2009 at 12:58 PM »
NOTICE:


I just got my dsl/landline back up today after a 2-day down time, all PMs will be answered today as soon as I can.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.

JojoD



EDIT:

All PMs replied! Thanks!
« Last Edit: Aug 03, 2009 at 09:55 PM by JojoD818 »
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1403 on: Aug 03, 2009 at 11:41 PM »
B&K Power Amp photo ops... ;D ;D ;D












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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1404 on: Aug 04, 2009 at 08:11 AM »
I bet this sounds much nicer than stock!
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1405 on: Aug 04, 2009 at 09:38 AM »
They always smell err sound good after taking a bath sir... 8)
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1406 on: Aug 04, 2009 at 11:09 AM »
Quote from: JojoD818 on Aug 04, 2009 at 09:38 AM
They always smell err sound good after taking a bath sir... 8)

Kelan kaya yung sa akin?  ;D
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1407 on: Aug 04, 2009 at 11:24 AM »
Boss Jo:

Pardon my unsolicited suggestion:

Dapat yung 2 kamay at 2 paa mo tig-iisang project ang ginagawa, divide mo lang sa 4 sectors yung mind mo para may focus for each and every project. Pero sa dami, baka di mo pa rin ma-fulfill yung pila.

I'll just wait, although patience is not really my virtue, but I'll wait...

P.S.

Bilisan mo na, pls? pls? pls?
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Re: JojoD's Website on his Tube Projects
« Reply #1408 on: Aug 04, 2009 at 02:13 PM »
Sorry Sir. That's a sick joke. But I wouldn't mind if you take it seriously!
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« Reply #1409 on: Aug 04, 2009 at 02:37 PM »
Quote from: muypogi on Aug 04, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Kelan kaya yung sa akin?  ;D


Kaunting tiis na lang sir, forward ko na yun query mo sa source last week pa still waiting for answers.  ;)
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