it seems you can add the D4 to that list...that ruined my day   http://nikonrumors.com/2012/02/08/first-nikon-d4-shipment-delayed-till-march-15th.aspx/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NikonRumors+%28NikonRumors.com%29&utm_content=FaceBook

Quote: Since the spikes screw in all you need to do is rotate out (extend) the one where there is a bit of gap to close it.  Problem solved.  

Quote: LOL, John, I guess you're not upgrading to the Nikon D4 and the new Sony XQD cards  http://click.e.adorama.com/?qs=614e218312af2dcabd77a18139a461962d3fe0261cda69a2a5aae0a0c19080178ed82e6c6e2ae26e5437dba157bc91d6   I got two on preorder.  Ouch.  

Quote: As the HM-801 does not have SPDIF out, this is not possible.  It does have an analog line-out, which is an excellent source for the JH3A on a desktop, but not for a mobile rig due to bulk.     I continue to enjoy the HM-801 for 24/88 or 24/96 material with the balanced amp...

Quote: I apologize, but as I said I only had a very short time to spend with these.  Normally I wouldn't even post about an experience but this has happened in my home using familiar equipment and recordings.   There is a common misconception held that amplification loudness vs...

    By sheer coincidence and happenstance, I had a brief amount of time to spend with a near-production level prototype of the HE-400s, courtesy of Fang.  Actually, not just the HE-400 but the new EF6 amplifier, which was a unit approved for production.   Let me emphasize a few things...

Quote: The Gold pot with the discrete array relays alone would be a significant price increase in terms of cost, but the Gold is just a better performing product sonically even if you disregard the higher sample rates which is not yet a major concern of mine, despite the fact some...

Quote: No, I haven't.  Both of those products have excellent reputation, but I just went with what I know worked for me before.  Didn't mean to imply the Zodiac line is the only game in town, but it sure is an option to consider.

Quote: There most certainly is a difference, although I've never owned the base Zodiac model and only started with the Plus.  Then upgraded the Gold, added a Voltikus when it became available and was stupid enough to sell the combo in May.  Now I've purchased them again.  I could go on an...

Quote:   I believe the Apache puts out less than 1 WPC from the balanced outputs and that will not make the HE-6 very happy.  It will drive it, but only so-so.  It's comparable how the SR71B drives it.  The LCD2/3 should be fair game, but again best with the Dark Star.  The T1 and the...

Quote: Pretty good combo, yes.  This is the 2nd time I've bought this DAC and it's still a best under $5K and probably under $10K as well.  But it requires a ton of burn-in to fully mature.  The Voltikus is a must have option.  The only thing it would improve on the built in OCX clock...

This may help judging the size.  I actually moved down the Dark Star to pair with my Zodiac Gold+Voltikus combo.  Nothing fancy just straight USB from my MacBook Pro for now.  If you are familiar with the Zodiac DACs you should have a rough idea.   The top shelf of my rack will host a BHSE...

Quote: Nothing has changed with the base design by adding the balanced amp module and augmenting the analog board.  The digital board has a USB-mini socket that enables the HM-801 to be used as a USB DAC from a computer.  Sadly, no SPDIF input is provided.  

Sorry, that's actually a modded A-10.  I do not own a B-52 as of yet.   Quote:  

Quote: Actually the B-52 has a similar chassis design to the A-10 pictured above (minus the extrusions) and they are much bigger and  heavier than the Dark Star.