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:oops: Can they handle 400W?

I suppose not, but the amplifier won't be delivering so much unless I push it and if you read my posts I am even using attenuators now because I don't need high volumes but I want the RME ADI-2 DAC as close as possible to high dBr for maximun dynamic range (although the autoref does a great job to mitigate that).
 

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Both parties playing together, RME with attenuators plugged to their output.

I would love to have them both in my desk but I have not enough space.

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Why do you use attenuators on the RME? The AutoRef turned on should be used to maximize SINAD on its output.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ac-and-headphone-amp-review.13379/post-401802

Also you could possibly stack the RME on top of the boXem on your desktop to reduce the footprint?

The top volume I can listen to without them and the boxem amp set to low gain is generally -20 to -30dBr, whereas with attenuators set to -20dB (attenuators I use can do -10, -20, -30) max volume is more around -6dBr to -3dBr, so with them set to -20 I generally listen with RME around -18 to -6dBr, which I think it may be the sweetest spot. Just trying to maximize dynamic range. I was suggested this in the RME forums.

I could stack them in my desk yes but still, even with my large desk I have to re-organize it somehow (again :D )
 
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Hey Boxem, have just realised we are neighbours. Greetings from Hautcharage!
Btw do you have a shop or you sell online only?
 
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Hey Boxem, have just realised we are neighbours. Greetings from Hautcharage!
Btw do you have a shop or you sell online only?
I have been employed by the company installed at the exit of Bascharage direction Dippach for 12 years. Then we really were neighbours :).
We only sell online but I have had the pleasure to personally meet all our local customers until now.
 
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I would be happy if some where under the Christmas tree, but I heard corridor voices telling that Santa doesn't exist. So let's see what happens.

do i get a rebate if i grow out my beard (already got a half decent stature for the part)? :p
 

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@boXem | audio could you please publish measurements of your finished amps? Graphs like 1 kHz 5W 4 ohms FFT, THD+N x power in 4 ohms, THD+N x frequency in different power levels, etc. Especially for the Purifi based amp as it has your own proprietary buffer.
Thanks.
 
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