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Proceed Transport & Kora DAC compatability problem

I just bought the new Kora Hermes DAC and have run into a problem. I have a Proceed PMDT transport and the Kora is not reading the output from the transport. It will not play using the PMDT. I hooked it up to an inexpensive Phillips CDR and using the digital out it plays fine. Is anyone aware of this problem and if so is there a solution short of getting a different transport or returning the KORA. You help is appreciated.
lbsilver

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gunbei
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Lbsilver, I just got the new Kora Hermes myself. I'm using it with a Theta Pearl transport and haven't had any of the problems you describe. The only slight hitch is that there are a few very faint audible clicks if I use the remote to access a track. I didn't notice this with my Bel Canto DAC1.1. Other than that, I think the Hermes is a magnificent piece.
gunbei
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Fantastic! Glad to hear that you've solved the problem and you're already liking the sound. Mine has about 200 hours on it now and I love it. In a few months I'm gonna start experimenting with different 6922 tubes to see if I can improve the Kora even more. Enjoy!
gunbei
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Hi Ljgj. Since I'm a tube newbie I'm gonna be tube rolling my preamp first. I was able to wrangle a few pairs of NOS Tung-Sol and Sylvania 6SN7s and am gonna see what happens. After I get a good feel for those tubes, then I'll see to the Kora. And to be honest I really don't know enough to have an idea where I'm going to start. The Kora comes with two Sovtek 6922s doesn't it? A couple of Audiogoners have told me there's room for improvement there as well, so I'm sure that'll be fun too. Have you done any experimenting with your Hermes?
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