Squeezebox Mods Effective On Digital Output?


I am considering the Bolder Digital Enthusiasts Mode for my Duet. I’ve heard from Agon members who have done so and appreciate the improvement. I have also read several reviews of the Bolder/Duet mods that claim the analog mods are a considerable improvement, while the digital mods offer only very slight improvements. I am using an external DAC, so I am not interested in the analog mod.

Also, I may have to contact Bolder on this, but does anyone know if the internal power supply mod that Bolder does would be compatible with the external Channel Island power supply – as opposed to the external Bolder power supply? Since they’re both 9 volt DC, I assume there will be no issues??

Thanks -
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Showing 1 response by ckorody

I would check with Wayne at Bolder - you will find him very friendly and notably lite on the BS - though as you would hope and expect he believes in the benefits of what he does.

Waynes mods historically have fallen in to two major categories. First, he has done some circuit modification often in the form of minimization with an attendant lowering of noise. Secondly he does a lot of parts optimization - Blackgates etc. Not sure if he does anything with the clock but I would have to believe you will end up with a more stable SPDIF output that you can be sure is 75ohms.

Have not played with the Duets, but all three of the original SBs are 5v not 9v. Sean (chief designer/founder) is very fond of manufacturing efficiency and parts interchangeability so I would check that. He also used a 5v connector that was a little less then mainstream so there may also be a fit issue.