113 Topic by Beware

(16 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

I'm in the market for an amp to drive my 8 ohm 150 watt rms floor speakers.  I've narrowed down my options, but I have a few qualms

Denon 1513 ($130 refurb)

Yamaha RS201 ($150 new)

Sherwood RX 4109 ($130 new)

The Denon seems like a clear front runner here.  I only have 2 speakers, will the Denon actually provide around 165 watts per channel if that's all I'm using?  I don't plan to drive them that hard, but I understand that real world performance is bound to be lower than projected numbers.

Does anyone have any experience with any of these?  I can find an amount of information about the Sherwood and Yamaha, but very little on this specific Denon outside the realm of the full 5.1 in a box set up.

I really just want to get about 100 watts per channel with no hissing from the signal or buzzing from the amp (so I can leave it on most of the time).  I plan to use the setup for listening/consuming media and mixing audio (specifically from my acapella choir).

I was also considering the Sony STR-DH130, but these other choices seem like safer bets.  I realistically only need one 3.5mm input as far as my source is concerned (PC), but I wouldn't complain about HDMI in addition to it.  A second 3.5mm is appreciated for my other various devices.

Am I just overthinking this and totally crazy for not buying the Denon on the spot?

PS: Shipping is $20 on the Denon, so it's more like $150.  Denon's refurbs have a one-year warranty.

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114 Reply by Beware

(14 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Interested in any trades?  I've been dying to own a gp2x.  I'm in the Boston area.

The Goods: chipmusic.org/forums/topic/7015/ipad-3-electribe-dmgs-and-casios/

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115 Reply by Beware

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Well, I just listed it on Swappa.  It will remain here (at a discount) until it gets sold there.

http://swappa.com/listing/HPX218/view

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116 Reply by Beware

(53 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Bump.  I'd really love to sell that iPad 3.

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117 Reply by Beware

(6 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Yes, in theory.  I just want one that is moderately powerful (for occasionally rocking out or watching a movie) and has a THD rating below 0.1%.

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118 Reply by Beware

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Even a quick breeze through Amazon is loaded with complaints about build quality and how most Pyle amps do not deliver even close to their specified wattage.

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119 Reply by Beware

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I have heard nothing but terrible things about Pyles.

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120 Topic by Beware

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I'm looking to pick up a decent amplifier for the set of 150 watt RMS floor speakers I was gifted.  I'd like to not spend more than $100.  I can offer trades from my thread also.

http://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/7015/ … nd-casios/

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121 Topic by Beware

(1 replies, posted in Other Vintage Computers & Consoles)

Has anyone successfully run ATII on their iOS device?  I know DOSPad is a thing (and it supports CoreMIDI), but I'm curious as to how effectively it actually runs.  Obviously an external keyboard is necessary, but is it usable?

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122 Reply by Beware

(23 replies, posted in Software & Plug-ins)

SuperBustySamuraiMonkey wrote:

Like always, a big "fuck you" to android users


The simple fact is Android has a lot of latency.  The way it handles audio causes far too much latency for music apps to function, so you will always miss the best music apps simply by owning an Android device.  While latency doesn't really matter to a tracker, there is next to no incentive to put music apps on the Play store.  The market is already less robust, you are immediately limited by the lack of things like AudioBus, and piracy is rampant.  If you want decent music apps get yourself an iPad or computer.

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123 Reply by Beware

(23 replies, posted in Software & Plug-ins)

How's the interface?  I'm always wary of buying these apps and having an unusable ui.

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124 Reply by Beware

(53 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Things I will trade for: fully built Sammich SID, iPad Mini w/ Retina 64GB or 128GB, a nice amplifier to drive my 150 watt RMS floor speakers.  I'll entertain other offers as well.  If you have any questions about anything feel free to ask.  Prices are negotiable.

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125 Reply by Beware

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Would it be possible to get 2 DMG v5s and 1 Pocket?  Also, could we order the v5 and then wait for the regular LCD to be back in stock instead of having to change the film?

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126 Reply by Beware

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Bump, for great justice.

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127 Reply by Beware

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Bump for iPad.  Would love to sell this one and upgrade to a Mini.

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128 Reply by Beware

(10 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

UA-20.  I am pretty confident it will work, but I'm going to need to upgrade it eventually.  I'd like the 4 mic inputs for recording the a Capella choir I'm directing.  I was also having a lot of issues with signal noise.

The Akai EIE might be nice too.  It's a little cheaper, but still has 4 XLR.

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