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HALO DAC I2S question

I just received my new HALO MAY DAC and in trying to hook it up to my PS Audio Airlen’s I get no sound with the I2S connection. It works fine with a digital cable hook up. The same thing happens with my CD player trying to use the i2s connection. I’m befuddled. 

ssand1
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fthompson251
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MY first guess is the pin out on your HDMI cable isn't compatible.

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ssand1 OP
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So a I2S specific cable would not have the right pins? How do I know what cable to purchase?

jazzman7
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@ssand1

The Holo May has multiple I2S settings.  You need to use the correct one.

My guess is that you will get the best results with ALT2 which is the pinout setting compatible with PS Audio.

Suggest trying that.

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ssand1 OP
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Thanks. I did try that and still nothing….

soix
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Did you try all the optional i2S settings for both the Airlens and the CD player?  If so you may just be out of luck, and I’d contact Holo for suggestions.  It is most likely not the HDMI cable as most will work fine unless you’re using some obscure cable of some unique design. 

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