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[quote name='Stan_da_man' timestamp='1381566854' post='2240653'] Haha... Don't get me started. [/quote] Personally I find it amazing that there are so many I recognise and how many members have been on the site(s) since the beginning.

I think Basstalk changed to Basschat in March 2008.

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1381344285' post='2237959'] Ah yes, the wayback machine. Access to the Wiki, the Blog, .... More relevant than the current site in many ways. [/quote] One of those days again, Pete?

Old Basschat http://web.archive.org/web/20110729233825/http://basschat.co.uk/ I have some screenshots from Basstalk somewhere, including some mock ups we made for the design.

I took these pics a while ago but didn't post them. [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176210536/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176210536/]Vigier Passion GK[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/chiscocks/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176175703/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176175703/]Vigier Passion GK[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/chiscocks/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176175051/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176175051/]Vigier Passion GK[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/chiscocks/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176208508/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176208508/]Vigier Passion GK[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/chiscocks/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176174705/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176174705/]Vigier Passion GK[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/chiscocks/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176173713/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176173713/]Vigier Passion GK[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/chiscocks/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176173341/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176173341/]Vigier Passion GK[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/chiscocks/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr

Reasons I've never gone custom: 1 - Communication 2 - Indecisiveness (too many options that I know little about) 3 - Got what I need 'off the shelf' 4 - I like to modify things myself, make it 'mine' and lastly, and most importantly 5 - I'm never sure if I'll 'get on' with the builder. Not that I'm an arsehole or anything but because of stories like this. I'd forever see the bass as a reminder of the process and I'd really struggle to identify with an instrument I had to spend so much time and effort having made, ala Shockwave. Even if the eventual instrument was perfect, it would put me off. As it stands, I've had several communications with the guy who owns Vigier, and it was nice - and that helps me enjoy the instrument and it's 'aura'

[quote name='intime-nick' timestamp='1380214210' post='2222446'] my newly assembled EA based rig. i consolidated all my IEM gear into the same rack to save lugging two cases around. i'll probably just use the 2x10 cab for most gigs but it's nice to have more speaker area when / if you need it. [/quote] Sweet. Excellent choice of bass, too

Hi mate Currently the system will ask you to pay again as and when your subscription expires. We may be setting up an email notification in the future. You can always email us to find out the date yours expires if you like. Cheers ped

Yeah I think you guys are right. Thanks for the comments

Hi Tom Yes that would work, but then I'd have to switch the channels on the mixer by hand I guess. Actually I'm not sure if my bass will output the 13 pin and 1/4" simultaneously... I'll give it a try.

Cheers Tom, I did try that with the Aux send but it made a nasty whistling or growling sound, I think something is up with the levels and whatnot. I'll need to experiment some more.

I really like the stereo sounds yeah. I tried using the pedal after the Vbass in mono and it didn't sound right, I guess an env. filter sounds best in front of anything else. My mixer is one of these http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/MX802A.aspx Cheers ped P.S pedal is an old FX25

Hi chaps My signal chain goes bass -> 13 pin output to Vbass unit -> two XLR or 1/4" outputs (L and R) to mixer -> headphones. I also have a couple of stomp boxes I really like, however I can't use them in between my bass and the Vbass unit as I tend to use the 13 pin cable to allow me to access my synths and so forth. I can use a standard jack and stompboxes if I like but it means switching to a standard cable and different input on the Vbass. As this isn't a 'live' rig, perhaps someone could suggest a way in which I can use mt stomp boxes too. One suggestion was a mixer with an effects loop. My crappy mixer doesn't have one. Bearing in mind my mixer has L and R signals from my Vbass, would the FX loop work on both channels? Does the FX loop affect the whole output of the mixer, so to speak? Sorry, probably haven't worded this very well but perhaps someone will know what I mean!! Cheers ped

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1374769081' post='2153016'] Ah, that's a bit more tricky then. Here's a relevant discussion: [url="http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=445723"]http://www.audiokarm...ad.php?t=445723[/url] And another, which suggests a £30 unit from fiio or behringer (post #8) [url="http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/apple-tv-1"]http://www.whathifi....i-fi/apple-tv-1[/url] Something like this I think: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-192KHz-Digital-Analog-Converter/dp/B005PWPUW6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374769138&sr=8-1&keywords=fiio+dac"]http://www.amazon.co...ywords=fiio+dac[/url] I've not checked the spec to see if it's totally suitable, just a suggestion to point you - hopefully - in a useful direction. [/quote] [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1374773087' post='2153102'] Hi Ped , have a look at the range of gizmos available from the excellent FIIO range ( well within your budget ) and see if one meets your needs : [url="http://fiio.com.cn/products/index.aspx?MenuID=105026003"]http://fiio.com.cn/p...enuID=105026003[/url] I have got a FIIO E10 DAC/ headphone amp that I use between my PC and my separates system and it does a great job on both counts for the very little money that it cost . Nice build quality too . I recommend them . [/quote] [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1374774592' post='2153136'] QED used to do a cheap one (known as the Digit?) Back in the day... Have a look on eBay.. Or an Audio Alchemy DDE v1.0 I've got a 20 year old one still doing the business. They don't really break- no moving parts... [/quote] Thanks for this guys. I have been looking at the FIIO one too. Do they have any latency, generally speaking?

[quote name='barkin' timestamp='1374772479' post='2153089'] I guess you've thought about a jack to phono lead... [/quote] Yeah, it's OK for watching TV but for anything serious the sound is compressed and crappy.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1374767171' post='2152982'] Are you sure it's not worth starting off with a £10 phono lead to connect the audio into you amp? After all, it would give you a shorter audio path with less signal processing. Edit: My mistake, I assumed the Apple TV had a wired audio output like the Airport devices. Still, you're going to be dependent on the quality of the Apple TV audio processing so I'd still resist spending loads on an outboard DAC. If you want to get at the audio from a video stream, can you not do that via the TV itself? Connect the Apple TV via HDMI and then take an analogue audio feed from the screen to your amp. Also, are you trying to get at the full 5.1 audio? [/quote] Hi mate Bog all connections from TV (just headphones). Just want stereo sound.

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1374767150' post='2152980'] ADC = Analogue to Digital Converter DAC = Digital to Analogue Converter. [/quote] Make me one?

This one seems to get pretty good reviews http://www.amazon.co.uk/CYP-AU-D3-Digital-Stereo-Converter/dp/B0026208EI/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1374766496&sr=8-18&keywords=optical+audio+converter

Hi Guys I'm looking for a DAC to take an optical audio (from Apple TV) to an RCA on my amplifier. Any recommendations? The range is fantastic, from £10 to £200. I'm looking for good quality audio and have heard good things about ones like [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Startech-Digital-Coaxial-Toslink-Converter/dp/B0024CV3T4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1374765612&sr=8-5&keywords=optical+audio+converter"]this[/url] Has anyone got experience? I asked about it in Sevenoaks Audio in Reading and they tried to sell me an Arcam one for £150. PC World said they 'didn't exist'. Apple shop tried selling me a new computer and iLife. Cheers ped

Actually the donation message is going to be removed - as it's only seen by the original poster I keep forgetting about it. I'll add it to my 'To Do' list You can't edit the price due to the system we use. You can always edit the first post and say 'New reduced to £xxx' which is effective. If people could edit the price, they might, for example, list an item for £5 and later edit it up to £500, at which point it gets complicated with the payment gateway. Cheers ped

Excellent, can't wait. I'll be sure to bring some goodies for the raffle and to give everyone. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Hamster - Tea, coffee & biscuits[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Schecter Diamond P5, Levinson Blade B15, amp & cab tbc[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Happy Jack - Matamp GT120 with Barefaced stack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. Bluejay - something left-handed[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. OBBM - Bergantino CN212, Aguilar TH500, A couple of old Fenders, perhaps a Sadowsky UV70.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. chris_b[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]7. Clarky[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]8. Russ - Sei 5-string, Spector 5-string, Markbass 6x10"/Ampeg SVT-7[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]9. Irvined - Retrovide RV4 and home brew bass pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. xilddx - 1983 USA Fender Jazz / 2010 USA Fender Stratocaster Deluxe V-Neck / POD X3 LIVE[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Sibob[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. Tayste_2000 - Rickenbacker 4003, Overwater 5 string, [1970s Ampeg B-15, Custom Matamp GT200 MK2, Matamp 8x10], the pedalboard[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13.Barneyg42-Status S2 Classic five, Ibanez BTB 6-string fretess,TC BH500, TC BC 2x10, Barefaced Compact and various pedalage![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Walman - the usual culprits - [/font][/color][i]though it rather depends on where if anywhere gets booked for the long hols as that is the last Sat of those so I may have to bale[/i] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15.Paul S - some stuff. BF rig, maybe a Westone Pantera X790 in case anyone wants a look?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. BetaFunk - I will bring a selection of British 60s basses (Vox, Burns, WEM) plus my Shergold Marathon.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. Billy Apple. Matamp GT200 Rig. Ruttmoth P Bass, TBird too maybe. Some Pedals.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Jazzneck (gig and her highness permitting) - Ampeg AEB and my £60 OLP MM alike.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. Simonedward (with blessing of authorities) - Jaydees (Series II, GA24 custom and fretless), a Trace amp (probably), lots of TC toneprint pedals.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. Walbassist - Veillette Archtop fretless 5, Sandberg VT5 and BSX Allegro 5[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]21. Phil Adams [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]22. Fat Rich - Fenders, Status[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]23. Molan - Ritters, Celinders, Alleva Coppolo etc.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]24. 51m0n[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]25 Dropzone[/font][/color] 26 Ant - Aria, Fender, BG250, compulator 27. ped - Vigier passion 4, Buscanti Jazz, Vbass

Hi guys I'd love to come if I'm free - weekends are a bit busy but I'll see what I can do once there's some consensus. I'll bring some free BC lanyards with me for everyone. If I can't come, I'll post a box of them to be there instead (the box of lanyards will probably be just as interesting company lol) Cheers guys, ped