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Upgrade my DAC or buy more weed?

So I was just listening to Bad Company (Live) "No Smoke Without a Fire" at near deafening levels (about 94db at my seat), the REL G1 was pumping away... it sounded like I was actually at the effing concert... and I am POSITIVE my neighbor was hearing what was going on as well... and I was wondering if I really should be thinking about upgrading to a better DAC or if those funds might be better invested on more weed? 

It seems like more and more lately, that when I am baked on a heavy Indica like Bubba Kush, Blackwater or AK-47, that I seem to "get" the music more and enjoy the listening session more.  Also, it seems that I become more open to different types of music as well.  Likely the same with musicians and song writers... they probably create some of their best work when they are high.

Just wondering I guess about dumping more money into system upgrades or just leave it as is and keep on smokin' ?
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asvjerry
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Buy one used, the other new.....

I'm sure you can figure that formula out...if not, you should pause on smoking and let me know what it is or was...*L*

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lwrobertson
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The EE Tube DAC has much more capability than you have heard if you haven't swapped out the 4 IC that come in sockets with the unit.  The Burson V5 discrete component opamps are a revaluation, especially if you bypass the output coupling capacitors of the EE.  The Sparkos discrete component opamps are also a quite remarkable.

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audiofreak32 OP
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I have had people telling me to swap out the OPAMPS, but how much do they cost and do I have to solder the parts?
erik_squires
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Depends on whether they are DIP packages or SMD. If DIP, depends on whether they were socketed or not. If not, take them out, add some nice sockets, and then do what you want with the op amps.

In addition to chip rolling (just swapping one set of IC's for another) there's also some discrete op amps that will fit into a DIP package with enough clearance. :)

Fun stuff to do if your gear isn't htat expensive. If it is, I suggest new gear instead. :)

Best,

Erik




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lwrobertson
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The EE Tube DAC has gold plated DIP sockets for the ICs.  No soldering is required.  Instructions and pictures of a EE Tube DAC with  discrete component opamps are on both the Burson and Sparkos websites.  Easy to do.  
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