I might have a line on an inexpensive AD1k. I need advice.
pros: detail, smooth sound, great imaging, preamp (if you need one)
cons: 12v SLA, size, heat (they literally "cook" themselves to death), realiabilty (word clock #1 problem), preamp (could be better).
I'm already running a 12v SLA. I've heard of the heat issues. How serious is the heat thing really? Can they be ventalated?
hot enough I never felt comfortable running it in a closed up bag (ie. fob/stealth).
It gets pretty hot, almost to the touch. While many will say the pre is crap, I liked it well enough with my mbho's. I did have a revision C with the upgraded pres though. If less that 600, I still think it is a steal! Any idea on what you would run in front of it?
Daryan
i would hesitate to run my ad500e in bag, after about 45 minutes it gets warm, but will a 20 minute setbreak, it cools right back down to room temp, i love the sound and all the cons outway the pro's in the audio department in my book, my 12v doesnt ever get hot though
Quote from: DaryanL on November 05, 2003, 03:08:11 PM
It gets pretty hot, almost to the touch. While many will say the pre is crap, I liked it well enough with my mbho's. I did have a revision C with the upgraded pres though. If less that 600, I still think it is a steal! Any idea on what you would run in front of it?
Daryan
I've got Josephson/MBHO's and modded Octava's for microphones.
Quote from: cpclark on November 05, 2003, 04:54:56 PM
i would hesitate to run my ad500e in bag, after about 45 minutes it gets warm, but will a 20 minute setbreak, it cools right back down to room temp, i love the sound and all the cons outway the pro's in the audio department in my book, my 12v doesnt ever get hot though
I run mine zipped up in the bladder pocket of a camelbak bag and haven't had a problem with heat. It gets warm, but nothing to be concerned about. Haven't run this setup outside in bama during the summer, though.
I just saw this... :(
http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=9053
Quote from: calico on November 07, 2003, 10:02:12 AM
I just saw this... :(
http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=9053
Prices will now free-fall. Pick up 2 if you can find them. What a shame - an end of an era. "Vintage Digital" - working units could eventually cost a premium.