tyray
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| Looking for a DAC to pair w/ Jay's transport mk2 @fthompson251, thank you for the quick response. I’ve decided to go with the Denafrips Pontus 15th dac over the Laiv Harmony DAC and sent Brad the Denafrips Pontus 15th dac manual’s pinout specs. | |
| Looking for a DAC to pair w/ Jay's transport mk2 @cooper52, with the Denafrips Pontus 15th and the Shanling ET3 CD transport did you have to configure the internal pinout settings of the Denafrips Pontus 15th when using the I2S cable? Or did you have to use a custom I2S cable? Also what I2S cabl... | |
| What might pair well with a combined Laiv Harmony uDDC and Laiv DAC? @timothy468, what is the length of the Laiv Harmony µDDC’s supplied I2S interconnect from end to end? Have you had a chance to burn in the µDDC with the Harmony DAC? Thanks | |
| Best affordable Linear Power Stage @sns Thanks for your answer. | |
| Best affordable Linear Power Stage @ghdprentice, As to discussion of DDC, I’m content my choice of going with Denafrips Gaia along with top quality I2S cable was best for both near and long term enjoyment. With the Gaia no need for outboard power supply, has top notch internal lp... | |
| Best affordable Linear Power Stage @hdm, ok I see that now. The $87US version does give you the option of the double barrel version and the USB version with free shipping. Thanks for clearing that up. | |
| Best affordable Linear Power Stage The LHY Audio LPS25VA has (2) 15V Simultaneously Driven Voltage Output Jacks that would be perfect for the Laiv Harmony µDAC and the Laiv Harmony µDDC.The price is $249.00 SGD (Singapore) which is about $185.00 US. A really great deal with fantas... | |
| Best affordable Linear Power Stage The LHY Audio LPS25VA has (2) 15V Simultaneously Driven Voltage Output Jacks that would be perfect for the Laiv Harmony µDAC and the Laiv Harmony µDDC.The price is $249.00 SGD (Singapore) which is about $185.00 US. A really great deal with fantast... | |
| F-XLR to M-RCA recommendations Thanks @atmasphere much appreciated. Whoops, wrong date It should be. Here’s a newly released youtube review of the Laiv Harmony µDAC dated March 25, 2025 from Steve Huff. | |
| F-XLR to M-RCA recommendations @steakster I agree with you here. For a component as important as a DAC, take your time in deciding. But I do not agree with your statement here. Generally speaking, the best giant-killer opportunities are with pre-owned gear - not low MSR... | |
| F-XLR to M-RCA recommendations Still, it’s an awful lot of faffing around for a cheap DAC. I actually was looking at a more expensive DAC. It was the Laiv Harmony DAC for $2700, but right now and in the near future that’s just to much money for me to allocate for a DAC. So ... | |
| F-XLR to M-RCA recommendations a single ended connection may be better.+1 to fatdaddy2 for the earlier post on this which bears repeating. Thanks, I'm listening @yoyoyaya and @fatdaddy2 | |
| F-XLR to M-RCA recommendations ** I am not an electrical engineer Lol! Me neither Mike, but thanks to reading so many posts of yours and others here over the years, I do know the proper procedures to follow because of ground shorting and they are: To contact both the dac a... | |
| F-XLR to M-RCA recommendations @jond @steakster, It took me awhile to figure it out but what I gleaned from you guys and the internet is galvanic isolation is only circuit board based, with nothing to do with external connectors. Much appreciated fellas. | |
| F-XLR to M-RCA recommendations @jond, This is from the Laiv Harmony µDAC website and it clearly states analog circuits also? LAIV Harmony µDAC: Galvanic isolation The µDAC’s digital and analog circuits are galvanically isolated to avoid ground loops and guarantee a clean, in... |