Hallman Labs is branching out and this is the first of our guitar related articles! After reading the “25 Essential Les Paul Mods” I learned that the shiny metal covers over the pickups change the capacitance (same as running a long cable run usually does) and thus bleed off the high frequencies. When I found […]
We Have Finally Cracked the Nut! Native DSD Decoding over I2S Up and Running! (A Preview In Photos included)
I have to say that solving the mystery of this hardware arrangement was both hilarious and extremely frustrating. Trying to catch one of 6 pins being rearranged is easy to overlook. Always check this and you’ll save yourself a lot of headache! Whoever designed this Amanero at Leaf Audio decided to switch up the DSD […]
The ES9038Pro DAC Returns! Expect Part 1 of Discrete Op-Amp Review by 3/10/18 (Saturday night)
Here is a sneak peak at my reference DAC for all of the upcoming op-amp reviews. The Asian holiday really put a delay in this, but as always the hardware companies are patient and even tried to help me troubleshoot a product that isn’t even their design! I hope to post part 1 of the […]
Time Lapsed GM328 Transistor/ESR Tester + More Build Video
Below is the 3rd official video from Hallman Labs. This is a time lapsed build-log/video for the common GM328 Transistor/ESR Testers. This one uses a more compact design with how the screen is laid and I upgraded all the parts I could possibly find that matched the stock ratings. Mostly Sprague and Panasonic capacitors, along […]
Time Lapse Snow Drive through Raleigh, NC
Replacement ES9038Pro DAC Now In Route!
I had to wait for the Asian holiday to end (Feb 22nd) for the seller to ship out a replacement ES9038Pro completed DAC, in the enclosure with dual toroidal transformers. I decided to go with a completed DAC for a few reasons, but mainly to save time while still getting reliability and ensure I am […]
Precision Resistors Lot : Over 12,000 Dale & Vishay RN55C Military Spec Resistors! An EBay Treasure Chest
As I mentioned in the previous article, I will use EBay as a vintage or high end/HiFi electronic components supplier when I see a deal. I have bought many lots that contained a lot of parts for a discount, but never at this scale. Below I have copied the information given on the Ebay […]
Ultra Rare ELNA Vintage Capacitor
EBay is by far one of the largest online selections of vintage electronic components in the world. I shop here when I see a deal worth buying, usually in bulk. I am now going to begin selling tested capacitors that I am certifying are working or your money back. I will be using the Cornell […]
Houston, We Have Lost Contact: ES9038P DAC Troubleshooting
Below is the original thread post I made over on ComputerAudiophile.com forums. I am posting it here in the chance someone reading knows what is going on and how to fix it or knows somebody who can. As not to repeat myself I am going to start the description of the problem and the symptoms […]
Battalion 1944 (Early Access): Stream Going Up Between 7PM-10PM If Interested
Heads up for anyone interested in either checking out a new WWII shooter and ensuring my Twitch stream is working correctly.