fastcat95
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| Schiit URD CD Transport SOON? I am at the 70 hour mark with my URD break in. Only the URD was changed in my system (same coax cable - SPDIF). The unit did not sound too good right out of the box, but has settled in significantly at this point. The major thing I am hearing (... | |
| Schiit URD CD Transport SOON? I received an URD on 7/24. No problems reading CD disks (or CDRs). It did not sound too great right out of the box, but now that I have 35 hours of break in, it is starting to sound really good. I suspect that it will get better still by the 10... | |
| Schiit URD CD Transport SOON? jriggy: I worked in Acoustics & vibration research & development for 33 years. The Pro 8 housing is a very hollow block of aluminum (most of it has been CNC machined out). The housing (now with thin aluminum walls) would still be subject... | |
| Schiit URD CD Transport SOON? The URD actually uses the same basic drive as the CD Pro 8. The Pro 8 is different in that the drive/sled assembly is housed in a CNC machined aluminum block, as opposed to molded composite frame. The electronics/servo board in the URD is the CD... | |
| Schiit URD CD Transport SOON? There seem to be more and more transports (mostly Redbook playback) out there in the 3K and below level. As far as the URD, it is the cheapest transport to use the Stream Unlimited drive and support electronics, which seem to have the best sonics... | |
| USB CD Transports The DH Labs Mirage USB cable can be had with USB-C connectors from their website, and is highly regarded. And the URD may turn out to be a very cost effective way to get high quality CD playback, given that it uses the Stream Unlimited drive and ... | |
| Schiit URD CD Transport SOON? Yes, the URD is out! One of the reasons for the lengthy development period (maybe a GOOD thing to work out bugs) has been covid, and material shortages. I believe that SOL went away because of high assembly demands and issues with the sources of m... | |
| BEST CD TRANSPORT audiofilo123: What other specific transports are you comparing the 9000 CDT to? Are you using only the SPDIF connection and same cable when doing the comparisons? | |
| Schiit URD CD Transport SOON? I think the URD will come to market. Several reasons. One is that there seems to be a renewed interest in high performing but somewhat reasonably priced CD transports, which explains the units from Cambridge, Audio Lab, Shanling, and Project. A... | |
| Anyone regretting Pontus 2 firmware upgrade Iracosse: I would take a small swab and a bit of alcohol (or possible household cleaner) and see if you can get the whitish smudge off the chip. Don't use so much that it drips or runs off the chip! If this does not work, post a GOOD closeup phot... | |
| Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static? After listening to various thread inputs, and after nearly 300 break in hours with my new Pontus II 12th (I have not heard a single click or pop) - it would appear that it is a minority who are experiencing the click and pop issue. If the Denafri... | |
| Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static? I would suspect that Denafrips would keep a low profile about having implemented a fix for the click and pop issue... for obvious reasons. As to the NOS issue, and the fact that Denafrips now touts it as a TRUE NOS; when I listen to the true NOS... | |
| Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static? I am burning in a new Pontus II 12th, and have also not heard any of the clicks or pops that have been reported. | |
| Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static? Good! Keep us updated on the Pontus II firmware update, and also if it makes any change in the sound. | |
| Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static? audiofilo123: I received my Pontus II 12th on Monday, and it is currently burning in via the BNC coaxial digital input. So far I have not heard any clicks or pops during operation. I am wondering if this problem could have a connection to partic... |