[Rocket_Ronny]

Howdy all:

Do you know of any amps that offer USB inputs.

I would like to consider one for my computer setup.

Thanks for any help.

Rocket_USB-well, acutally firewire, but USB will do_Ronny

[low.pfile]

almost..... a USB pre-amp (in the works) from Red Wine Audio: Isabella
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=45353.0

and Bel Canto's  e.One S300iu
http://www.belcantodesign.com/prod_eOneS300iu.html


Are you still planning to use your Metric Halo ULN-2 in the path?

[planet10]

KingRex T20U.

I'd recommend the optional analog power supply.

dave

[Russell Dawkins]

Glow for $488:

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/glow/one.html

King Rex + psu seems to be $459

[Rocket_Ronny]

Thanks guys:

I did find the King-Rex, but you beat me to it, also there is the Nuforce Icon found here  http://www.nuforce.com/Product-desktop.htm.

I will let the cat out of the bag here and tell you I am in line for a pair of the SP Mini's. So power is nice. Mind you these will be my computer, mixing, speakers and I will be about one meter away from them.

Low, I have the ULN-2 in the main rig, and also have a MH 2882 and could use it as well. I just like the idea of simplicity, so I thought I would look around at the USB thing.

Russel: are you running your MH 2882 into your NuForce amps at +4 db out of the MH? I am experiencing some sort of clipping in my system and am trying to trouble shoot.

Rocket_Ronny

[BradJudy]

Why limit yourself to an amp with direct USB input?  In general, they just use the same USB->analog or sometimes USB->digital->DAC chips that an external soundcard/USB DAC does.  I'd say you should get a USB soundcard or DAC and whatever amp you want.

[ebag4]

Scott Faller reviewed this unit and seemed to enjoy it:

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1207/consonance_cyber10.htm

A tube amp with somewhat low power but he drove 86dB speakers to 95dB in room, should easily be enough for nearfield use.

Ed

[Russell Dawkins]

Russel: are you running your MH 2882 into your NuForce amps at +4 db out of the MH? I am experiencing some sort of clipping in my system and am trying to trouble shoot.

Rocket_Ronny

I'm going out of analog outs 1&2 at -10 dB with -2dB of trim.

[mcullinan]

Glow for $488:

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/glow/one.html

King Rex + psu seems to be $459

I was eyeing up the glow. Six Moons gave it a great review. Also has a DAC in it.
Mike

[Rocket_Ronny]

Russell:

If I go out of the MH at -10 I don't have enough gain for loud. At 4 db is when I hear some clipping when quite loud, but I would think the Mcalister PP150 would go louder, so I don't think that is the issue. I'll have to do some more trouble shooting.

Rocket_Ronny