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  1. jozeppy26

    Macbook Pro & Topping D30 DAC USB Problem

    Alright well... my wife’s Mac also won’t recognize the DAC. I’m going to try a brand new USB cord tomorrow and if it doesn’t work, I’ll know it’s the DAC. I’ve only had this DAC for just over 1 year so naturally I’m a bit annoyed. :mad:
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    Macbook Pro & Topping D30 DAC USB Problem

    Quick update: I haven’t tried my wife’s MacBook as of yet but plan to sometime this week or weekend. I have tried a powered USB 3.0 hub and my Mac recognizes the hub but never the DAC. The unlock light remains illuminated red. I’ve also tried different cords and every port on my Mac and on the...
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    Macbook Pro & Topping D30 DAC USB Problem

    There’s only one USB mode. I have not tried another computer. I’ll try my wife’s tonight (she only has USB-C ports though).
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    Macbook Pro & Topping D30 DAC USB Problem

    I currently am trying to connect a MacBook Pro Retina (2012) to a Topping D30 DAC via USB. I've had issues with USB audio ever since Apple release El Capitan. I'm currently running Mojave 10.14.3. My Mac won't recognize the DAC (it's not listed in system information or MIDI or as an audio...
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    Anyone recognize these?

    Ditto
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    Pioneer HPM100 vs HPM200

    Well... the biggest difference I can think of is that I already own a pair of HPM-100s vs I REALLY want to own a pair of HPM-200s. I'm guessing you mean the HPM-100 100W version vs the HPM-100 200W version but I could be mistaken.
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    Chromecast Audio discontinued

    I managed to find one on craigslist for $15. I hate Google so very much sometimes... *take off google glasses to cry, accidentally snaps picture, uploads it to Picasa, shares with friends on Google Plus, copies to his Nexus, pays for prints with his Google Wallet Debit Card.
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    Chromecast Audio discontinued

    People worry so much about privacy.... do they really believe anyone else honestly cares about their everyday life? I'm rocking a facebook portal over here! If Facebook wants to watch me sit on my couch to watch TV, listen to music, or read or ;-) then so be it. They can knock their socks off.
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    Solid copper vs stranded copper speaker wire?

    I buy OFC stranded 12 or 14 gauge wire by the foot at a hardware store. I then tin the ends, apply heat shrink tubing, then solder tinned end to pin terminals on both ends (sometimes banana plugs instead of pin terminals depending on the wire's purpose).
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    Topping D50

    I believe several studies have shown that a known price per bottle is the greatest influence both when rating wines and when subjectively measuring the enjoyment level of the wine. I suspect this is the case with a lot of audio equipment. The placebo effect is real and measurable (for example...
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    Sansui SP-5500 Restoration

    my wife did that once with a METAL dish. :yikes::rant::no::eek2: It hasn't happened since.
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    Bluetooth or WiFi speakers in every room?

    Another Chromecast Audio (CCA) suggestion here. You can create multiple groups that contain multiple CCAs so for instance, I have a “downstairs” group and a “whole house” group. They also have a built-in DAC or they can send digital out to a separate DAC via a mini toslink cable. Very versatile...
  13. jozeppy26

    Need some speaker suggestions....

    Also, I’ve never personally heard the Marantz HD770 or HD880 speakers in person and while they’re not considered bad speakers they’re also not held up very high by many. If I were you, I wouldn’t invest anywhere close to 2K in them. Marantz speakers are usually pretty terrible if I’m not...
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    Need some speaker suggestions....

    Keep in mind, the 200 W version (aka HPM 100B) are PEAK 200W speakers. They’re 100 W continuous speakers. At home I feel like I’m really jamming out at only 1 W - 5 W. They get loud quick. You should ALWAYS prefer an amp with a higher power rating than the speakers to eliminate risk of clipping.
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    Speakers beside the Christmas Tree... post your pics

    The famous HPM 100’s and a gorgeous live Frazier fir
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    Pioneer hpm 100

    THANK YOU!!!! It drives me insane when I see others replacing the film capacitors simply because they’re old and they falsely believe the caps must be out of spec. It also cracks me up when people think the super tweeter is broken because they can’t hear it.
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    Need some speaker suggestions....

    I was just getting ready to recommend HPM-100 speakers for you based on your first comment and it seems you’ve already discovered them for yourself. They’re great sounding west coast JBL-esque speakers, are considered beautiful by both husbands and wives, they handle a ton of juice at 100W...
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    JBL L100

    Good lord it’s a Christmas miracle! Congrats and enjoy man!
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    Sansui SP-5500 - what’s it worth?

    Well good thing I have another pair. :beatnik:
  20. jozeppy26

    JBL LX55 Restoration

    General Sound Impression: Punchy, upfront, and unremarkable. At first they sound bright but this seems to be fairly inconsistent. At certain times you start to think you’re about to develop fatigue. Other times you crave an almost crisp harshness that it’s lacking. These highs aren’t often...
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    JBL LX55 Restoration

    Next it was cleanup time. The great thing about them being vinyl is all I had to do was grab a bottle of generic multisurface cleaner spray and some paper towels. I got lazy and also did this on the foam along the front. I ALMOST got fancy and used ethanol/water mix but I was lazy. I did use a...
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    JBL LX55 Restoration

    Alright first thing is first, foam surround replacement on those woofers. I’m very meticulous in removing the old adhesive and foam residue and of course shimming and replacing the dust cap. Side note: I found a lollipop melted inside. Yay I got to clean that up. :wtf: Now checkout what...
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    JBL LX55 Restoration

    Alright I finally was able to get to this project (The past few months had me busy moving, buying a house, unpacking, house projects, etc) BUT I finally managed to finish these. Before:
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    Sansui SP-5500 Restoration

    I also realized I never posted final pictures of both cabinets on this thread. Here they are (well here they were, they’re long sold now).
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    Sansui SP-5500 Restoration

    Oh man, sorry for the late response! Here’s a better picture of the values.
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