toneranger58
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| Sound quality differences in streamers I was somewhat surprised on how good my Bluesound Node 2i sounded with a SmoothLAN filter running the Node into my uDDC and utilizing I2s into Denafrips Terminator 2. It doesn’t sound up to my Innuos Zen MK 3 level In the same setup, but the Blues... | |
| Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer @fthompson251 i had communications with Alvin today, You can purchase the unit from sales@beatechnik.com. There’s no tariff but they are charging $100.00 delivery fee to deal with import duties and taxes, delivery remains free. I’ll be buying a T/... | |
| Laiv Audio µDAC + µDDR — Exceptional Early Performance Getting great sound from my uDDC running with my Innuos Zen MK 3 and Denafrips Terminator 2 12th anniversary, the I2s doesn’t disappoint and the LHY LPS does make a positive difference (step up)!!! Really enjoying the Hifi system with this digital... | |
| Integrated that blew you away My Sim Audio Moon 700i blows me away every time I listen to it. Its capacity to respond (sonic lift) to upgrades in my front end never ceases to amaze me. It’s a super clean sound and provides a big 3D soundstage and by all reviews is extremely n... | |
| Innuos Zen MK3 tips and tricks @timothy468 Tim, I run a similar set up to yours. Zen MK 3 > uDDC > Denafrips t2. I also run a USB cable out of my Zen MK 3 via streamer out to my Bluesound Node Lan USB input, so as to avoid Bluetooth on the Node. All works great, but I d... | |
| Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC I recommend you get a streamer that has a superior OS, with frequent updates provided, has a great user forum and sounds great. This lead me to Innuos, the Zen MK 3 is in your price range and is a fantastic streamer, and easily upgradeable in the ... | |
| What might pair well with a combined Laiv Harmony uDDC and Laiv DAC? @timothy468 You’re very welcome. Glad you landed on the Innuos products. Their system updates are frequent and are driven by user interaction/requests from their user Forum. Happy to hear the Zen MK 3 has worked well for you, love mine, I feel it’... | |
| Best affordable Linear Power Stage @sizzitrail84 what I’m hearing is as follows: very big sounstage, wider; deeper and more depth. sounds develop from a black background, fills out with weight and decays back into the background. every instrument is placed in the soundstage w... | |
| New Review on Pine Tree Audio cables I Have their USB braided cable. Sounds great and solid construction. | |
| Pairing streamer @mikhailark oops missed the Wi-Fi reference. Innuos doesn’t support Wi-Fi, my issue was with the IP address as noted earlier. | |
| What might pair well with a combined Laiv Harmony uDDC and Laiv DAC? I just got the LHY LPS from Vinshine Audio today and what a great addition to the uDDC. Really kicked things up sonically. You might want to check it out. | |
| Best affordable Linear Power Stage So received my LHY LPS for the uDDC. As advertised it’s like putting the uDDC on steroids, great product and result. I ordered this from Alvin at Vinshine Audio, this one is specifically noted on the site to be the preferred LPS for the LAIV uDDC ... | |
| Pairing streamer I had this issue also, fixed as per @kennymacc advise. | |
| What might pair well with a combined Laiv Harmony uDDC and Laiv DAC? @timothy468 ive gone trough some Streamers and DAC’s and my current set up blows me away, these are nice pieces but the synergy is what’s magical to me. I landed on the following. Innuos Zen MK 3, great OS and fantastic sound, warm, weighty gr... | |
| Best affordable Linear Power Stage @sizzitrail84 i don’t know the difference just went with the one specific to the uDDC. |