@toneranger58,
https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2789900
Do you know what the difference is between the LAIV uDDC version of the 5V and the standard? Can’t find anything on it.
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Looking into a purchase per the Title. The Allo Shanti looks to be a good piece, with favorable reviews and pricing. However I can’t find any place selling a new one and allo.com won’t load up. Is the company still around and has anyone tried one of these, I’m looking to use it with my LAIV uDDC. Appreciate any insights anyone can provide.
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@toneranger58 from Alvin at Vinshine, the DDC version is 5V 2A vs 3A for the regular 5V LPS. Similarly 15V 2A for the micro DAC. |
@hdm doesn’t necessarily make sense to me either but that’s what he said. Usually the device asks for a certain amperage and the supply delivers it. Doesn’t matter the max potential output. But if Alvin says it’s better then I’m going with that. I don’t know, maybe they are just labeling it to make it clear to buyers of these LAiV products and they’re really the same thing as what they’ve always had. I can test it out with a meter once it gets here. |
“So received my LHY LPS for the uDDC. As advertised it’s like putting the uDDC on steroids, great product and result. I ordered this from Alvin at Vinshine Audio, this one is specifically noted on the site to be the preferred LPS for the LAIV uDDC unit.
Very pleased and only took about 5 days to get here. For anyone with a LAIV uDDC I would highly recommend giving it a try.”
I also just got the LHY LPS in and on positive phase it really rolls off the edges. Definitely sounds warmer but lots of detail lost and bass sounds hollow and weak. On negative phase it doesn’t sound cloudy and it sounds marginally more refined. A bit lower noise floor and edges softened without losing too much detail compared to the included switching PS. When you say it’s like it’s on steroids, what do you hear? Also, how do you have it setup? There were two cords and two outlets. |
Got it. Thanks. I hear some of that but not to the level you are apparently. My system is resolving and I heard a lower noise floor, more definition around the instruments, less glare on the high end, but all the other factors were about the same. Definite improvement but limited. Maybe the uDDC improves the Denafrips more than the LAiV. Anyway thanks for the info. Magnetar UDP800 (SACD) and Denon DCD-SA1 (CD) (Magnetar via HDMI out to HDMI > I2S and Denon coax) LAiV uDDC (I2S via HDMI) LAiV DAC (RCA) Anthem AVM60 (Transparent Plus RCA) SimAudio Moon 760A (Transparent Plus) Wilson SabrinaX + REL S/812 x 2
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