Audio Alchemy DDE v1.1 DAC

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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited January 2011
    w00t - In please!
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited January 2011
    I'm glad that there seems to be a lot of people interested. The recipient will be chosen Friday, and it will likely get shipped on Monday.

    I wish I had one to give everyone :)
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2011
    In please
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,411
    edited January 2011
    In please

    excellent Karma by the way
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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 123
    edited January 2011
    In please!
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited January 2011
    Awesome karma, very much in
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,006
    edited January 2011
    Let's give this a try. In please!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2011
    Sweet Karma! But not in.
    Jake
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2011
    concealer404 wrote: »
    I bought one of these a year or so ago and it was DOA, would love to see what it actually does. :tongue:
    It turns 1's and 0's into someting your brain can appreciate... :tongue:

    Seriously, to whomever wins this little gem, please note that AA's DAC's (DDE's) and anti-jitter units (DTI's) are notorious for getting zapped by their own PS's, if they are plugged into the unit after they are plugged into the wall plug. So simply be sure to connect to the unit first...

    As for the PS... You'll be looking for AA's Power Station One or equivalent. PS1's used to pop up on ebay every so often, they still may. Not just any old AC/DC converter you have laying around is going to work...

    ... and now back to the karma, already in progress...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited January 2011
    Wow, great karma, and in. By way of bribes, may I offer you one BILLION dollars?
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: Aural Thrills
    Digital: Pioneer DV-79ai
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited January 2011
    In please
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited January 2011
    In, I'd like to try this out. If it doesn't make a difference I will definitely re-Karma this.
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    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • praedet
    praedet Posts: 314
    edited January 2011
    In please :)
    HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
    Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
    2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure ;)
    Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited January 2011
    in please...great karma!!
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
    2Ch system: MC2105, AR-XA, AR-2A, AR9, BX-300, OPPO BDP-83
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited January 2011
    I'm in sir and thanks!
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  • CTTE
    CTTE Posts: 183
    edited January 2011
    In please.
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited January 2011
    Not in


    I have one and like it very much. Good luck
    The Flea rig
    Hitachi 50VG825 LCD
    Rotel RSP 1066 (pre) :)-flea market
    B&K St-202 (mains)-flea market
    Carver M 200t (x2) (center and surrounds)-flea market
    Blu-Ray..PS3 (dvd player)
    Polk RTA-11t-flea market
    LsiC, Fxi30's
    Dual SVS PC-Utra's (1 port blocked) thanks MikeC78
    Behringer Feedback Destroyer    -flea market
    AudioAlchemy DDE v1.0 DAC-flea market
    Cambridge Audio Azur 640 CDP-flea market
    Signal Cable and Kimber Kable
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited January 2011
    In please. Have been looking at different DAC's lately. Nice karma btw!


    Front - Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center - Polk Audio CS2
    Rear - Polk Audio TSi 100
    Sub - Klipsch rw-10d
    AVR - Onkyo ht-rc180
    Main Amp- Parasound HCA-2003
    Surround Amp- Sonance Sonamp 260
    Tuner- Parasound tdq-1600
    Turntable- Pro-ject Debut III USB w/upgraded platter
    IPod dock - Pure i20
    TV - Panasonic Viera tc-p46g10
    Sony Playstation 3(250GB)
    Nintendo Wii
    Power Conditioner- Panamax 5100

    Not in use-
    Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Polk Audio PSW10
    Parasound p/sp-1000
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited January 2011
    In Please.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited January 2011
    ok I've made a list of all interested parties, Ive randomized the list and assigned random numbers to each (1 through 42). I'm now going to randomly generate a number in that range and they will be the one receiving the DAC.

    Like I said, I wish I had one for you all, unfortunately this will have to do.

    good luck all!
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited January 2011
    and the winner is....



    pause for dramtics (and last minute bribes...hahaha)



    jimmydep!
    the last minute entrant.
    I'll be sending you a PM in just a minute.

    One last thing, I want to make sure you understand that it does NOT have te power supply (Iactually have the 7-pin cord that does into it and the unit, however). So if thats good with you, and you are capable of DIY'ing your own or seeking one out, then it's al yours!

    Congrats!
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2011
    Congrats Jimmy!
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited January 2011
    Congrats jimmydep
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited January 2011
    Congrats!
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited January 2011
    Tour2ma wrote: »
    It turns 1's and 0's into someting your brain can appreciate... :tongue:

    Seriously, to whomever wins this little gem, please note that AA's DAC's (DDE's) and anti-jitter units (DTI's) are notorious for getting zapped by their own PS's, if they are plugged into the unit after they are plugged into the wall plug. So simply be sure to connect to the unit first...

    As for the PS... You'll be looking for AA's Power Station One or equivalent. PS1's used to pop up on ebay every so often, they still may. Not just any old AC/DC converter you have laying around is going to work...

    ... and now back to the karma, already in progress...



    Angelo, thanks for the great Karma and the chance to try out a decent DAC.


    Tour, thanks for the heads up.


    Jimmy:smile:
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited January 2011
    Congrats Jimmy!!!
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited January 2011
    Enjoy Jimmy!
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited January 2011
    congrats Jimmy!
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
    2Ch system: MC2105, AR-XA, AR-2A, AR9, BX-300, OPPO BDP-83
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