HL tears the ES9038 DAC down to the bones for a full hardware upgrade! In stage 1 of upgrades, I worked on the analog side of the board, replacing nearly all the stock parts, including: resistors, DIP-8 sockets, and capacitors. The results have been impressive, giving a much more reference leaning tone. (ELNA SILMIC Super Gold included)
Video: Converting SMD Components to Full-Size (Op-Amp and Capacitors Shown)
How to Video on Converting SMD components to Full-Size. Op-amp and capacitors upgrades are shown.
Modding A Single Coil-Tap Guitar to A Dual Coil-Tap (Step-by-Step Video)
How to video on converting single coil-tap guitars to dual coil-tap guitars. Dual tone knobs are shown here, from a Schecter Tempest Custom.
**Streaming Again Today 3/28, Later On** Far Cry 5 + the Burson Play DAC Review/Comparison to my ES9038Pro (PC HiFi Gaming Section)
Update: stream is up! http://hallmanlabs.com/hallman-labs-live-game-stream/ Thanks to those who came to watch the stream today, Far Cry 5 truly is breaking new ground for the demands on PC hardware that isn’t even VR yet! I know that VR was a huge thought in this game based on how well they integrated the Tobii […]
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
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.
Making Custom I2S Cables
Note: I abandoned further work on this, because I no longer use an Amanero or XMOS module which require this sort of connector. Instead, now I use Belden CAT6 CatSnake between my Singxer SU-1 (clone) and my ES9038Pro DAC. You can find the article on that, right here. I am working on uploading a video […]
Video of DIY Plasma Speaker
I have a complete build video for this, but I wanted to go ahead and share what the working product looks like. It doesn’t make a ton of sound using the setup I have here with a Schiit Audio Magni2 driving the plasma speaker.
Two New Sections Added to Hallman Labs!
I wanted to let everyone know just in case you don’t notice the new sections popping up on the website. Slowly I am branching out to other areas besides strictly HiFi related audio hardware/tools. First new section is the Fender Blues Jr Mods (Custom), which should bring in more musicians and musician related audio […]