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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2018 11:17:51 GMT
Ive decided that i need to start from scratch. The decision has to be made mostly because i have money problems due to Hours cut backs at work & secondly ive never ever been happy with Vinyl for over 35 years & never will. This must go for good. Its no heartache because i have sold thousands of my records anyway.
Idea:
Media: 100% WAV/FLAC
1 - I do not wish to use a computer to play any music only to create the Files 2 - I am a devoted headphone listener hence do not require Amplifier/Loudspeakers 3- I Do not wish to use any streaming services at all just my own Files
Modern equipment is generally being manufactured in China so i have to i have to come to the realisation it will probably be in a land fill within two years so i do not want to spend a lot.
Preferences:
I would like to use my Samsung Tablet + OTG Adaptor with powered outboard HDD to run the files... I Require a DAC Come Headphone unit... I would like to use the Sony headphones i already use..
I do like the idea of the SMSL DAC/Headphone units but never heard them. The only issue i may have is my Tablet run on Android Operating system, compatibility could be an issue.!
Anyone!!
The goal at the end of it all is convenience no hassle, Small size & most importantly not having a stereo any more..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2018 13:35:20 GMT
Karney, do you have a budget in mind?
You can get great sound for not much, but if we knew the ball park, we can make better targeted recommendations.
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Post by Slinger on Apr 28, 2018 14:08:23 GMT
The stonewall I keep coming up against is how to 'tie' all three elements, tablet, HD, and DAC/amp, together without some kind of user interface running on something like a (yes, sorry, I know you don't want one) Pi. Hopefully, there are sharper minds than mine on the case.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 28, 2018 14:42:58 GMT
Moved to Blogs.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 28, 2018 14:48:58 GMT
How about an SMSL B1 Bluetooth/DAC/headphone unit, seeing as you want phones only? That cracks driving it from a tablet or phone. I've never known Bluetooth to fail in this kind of connection and the children use it a lot at home to connect to our Pioneer unit. You then have the luxury of a zero cable connection. The remaining problem is how to connect your USB drive of music to the tablet, but I presume that the OTG takes care of that?
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Post by MartinT on Apr 28, 2018 14:53:56 GMT
...if you need more power, the SMSL SA-36A has speaker outputs for an external headphones box.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2018 19:00:59 GMT
I keep coming up with Brain waves but they are always Digital based I think this one is a mistake 1. I cannot listen to a Digital signal without getting irritable 2. A cop out from an idle person 3. My brain waves always end up in tears which equates to more money down the drain. 4. I think Digital based systems such everything out of the Hobby i signed up for in the beginning of the 80's. Yep i need a shrink
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Post by MartinT on Apr 29, 2018 9:48:45 GMT
Until you know what you want, I don't think we can help you.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2018 10:32:54 GMT
I know exactly what i want but Money always gets in the way, 90% of the problem the cost of the Music in LP form. Its the alternative im trying to get right..
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