jazzman7
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| Native DSD versus DoP For what it is worth, in my experience, Macht Nichts (Makes No Difference) | |
| Power supply poll for Chord Qutest @misterpumpy When it comes to power supplies, the voltage needs to match the voltage required, but with respect to amperage, the amperage needs to meet or exceed the requirements of the component to which you are supplying power. Too many amps is... | |
| Options to improve digital sound @walt8489 I second all of those that suggest utilizing a quality Roon endpoint as opposed to streaming directly from your Mac Mini functioning as Server/Streamer. In my case Roon Core is a Roon Nucleus and principal endpoint is a Rose RS130 feed... | |
| Network Switches Yes, an audiophile grade switch can have a very positive impact. In your price range I can vouch for the Chord Company English Electric 8 Switch. Many switches which utilize an outboard power supply can be upgraded further by use of a suitable h... | |
| New- HiFi ROSE RS130 Ultimate Network Transport I've had a Rose RS130 in my system for just over a year now and love it. Use it as a Roon endpoint feeding a Rockna Wavelight via Tubulus Concentus I2S cable. It was a big step up from the very competent Bricast M5 I had been using prior to acqu... | |
| ripping/streaming? +1 for dBpoweramp. I have been using it for years. Highly recommend that you rip your CDs uncompressed. I rip all my CDs as uncompressed FLACs (i.e. with zero compression). Zero compression will get you the best sound quality. Now, with zero co... | |
| What might pair well with a combined Laiv Harmony uDDC and Laiv DAC? Just that with the Rose RS130 there would be no need for a DDC. I currently go I2S from RS130 directly to Rockna Wavelight DAC. | |
| network switches and cables. @marco1 I have no personal experience with ethernet filters, so will not comment on them. I have had very positive experiences with audiophile grade network switches; first with an English 8 switch purchased in 2021 which provided an easily hear... | |
| HALO DAC I2S question @ssand1 I do not own a Holo May DAC, but a very good friend of mine does. As I understand it, is that the PLL on the Holo May can conflict with I2S. I suggest turning PLL off when attempting to work with I2S. My friend decided this was too much ... | |
| HALO DAC I2S question @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. | |
| LAIV uDDC Arrived With USB, which is asynchronous, the clock in the DAC is the controlling clock. With Coax, generally, the connection is synchronous, and the upstream clock is the boss clock. Whether asynchronous or synchronous, both the clock in the DAC and any... | |
| LAIV uDDC Arrived Femto Clock is not necessarily less than an OCXO. It all depends upon the implementation. | |
| Thiel CS7: Does a manual even exist? Suggest reaching out to Rob Gillum at Coherent Source Service. Rob was a long time employee of Thiel and continues to provide support for Thiel speakers. rob@coherentsourceservice.com Also suggest posting on the Thiel Owners thread here on Aud... | |
| Thiel Owners Just in case anyone is interested, updated my Virtual System in Audiogon to reflect the changes that I have made over the last few years. These include some significant upgrades to my digital signal chain. https://www.audiogon.com/systems/11920 | |
| Chord M Scaler with HiFi Rose 130 streamer? moose89, I have to very much agree with @carlsbad2 that at the moment Spotify is your most limiting factor. I think you owe it to yourself to check out a streaming service that streams at CD quality and above. I had a Chord Qutest in my main rig ... |