debjit_g
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| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC Pink Faun builds an I2S bridge (similar to USB card) which can be used with any ATX motherboard with PCIe slots. This for folks on the DIY route. I wanted to try one for a long time when I had PS Audio DS and the Terminator but it had limitations... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @sns +1 on your post. This is exactly what I was trying to say in my earlier post as well. There is much to be had from the USB and with the right implementation it will sound very good. | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @lordmelton I am not sure what server you are running. Its possible that the server doesn't have a good optimized usb implementation and that is why you prefer the i2s ? With a good usb implemented on the server side, the tables can turn up-side d... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @debjit_g Yes, I understood that, I was just relating the AQ to WW in general sense, presuming same metallurgy so perhaps same sound signature with all cables of that particular model. Its possible I could be wrong here? I could be wrong but I ... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC I wasn’t talking about the usb cable at all. In fact I didn’t like the WW platinum, neither the AQ diamond in my setup and I have gone through a fair share of 8-10 different brands. My current favorite for the usb cable is the one from NA. | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @lordmelton burn-in of cables and components are real whatever the skeptics says. Most of the time in my systems, the sound becomes intolerable during the break-in process - they would be harsh, no bass, exaggerated midrange, collapsed soundstage ... | |
| Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices? Hifi prices are already outrageous and will only go up. Many manufacturers have already increased their prices and more to follow, even in the upcoming recession. | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @sns I don’t think i2s is the solution to all the problems. The only reason why i2s is provided in today’s DAC is just because its a native interface to the DAC chip and hence easier to implement. Something along the lines of MSB pro-isl might be ... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC I own a FW SIT3 as well and its a wonderful sweet sounding amp. Another SS Amp that gets my recommendation and sounds very similar to my SET is the Enleum 23R. Very impressed with it. | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC what made you choose the Sonore ultradigital over others ? Sonore products are ok but never sound bigger in my setup. For small/desktop system, they might be very good but not if you have a bigger one. The Singxer, AudioGD, Gustard, Denafrips has ... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC as for the standard or the lack of it, it has evolved into couple different ones - PS Audio, Rockna, Gustard. Most manufacturers are following PS audio and some, like Denafrips has configurable pins assignments. Funny thing I still remember when ... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC Mojo Audio is absolutely correct. I2S is primarily meant for chip-to-chip connection which typically is few cm. The longer the traces the more it suffers signal integrity. However, I think the external connection that most are using with audio DDC... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @lordmelton if you really want to take the i2s over hdmi to its maximum level, take a look the Wireworld platinum series hdmi cables. Always have the shortest run possible from the DDC to the DAC. The i2s is the native interface to most dac chip (... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @debjit_g Totally agree on the usb galvanic isolation. What amazes me is so many of these off the shelf servers/streamers use usb off motherboards! How do they have the nerve to charge these prices for crap usb outputs, this is what gives usb bad... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC The improvements on i2s over usb really depends on two things: 1. DAC's usb implementation - if they have proper galvanic isolation, the chances are the difference will be minuscule, if any. 2. How clean or noisy your music server/streamer usb o... |