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Found 78 records in General Asylum.

1: microphones & phantom power supplies (18.43)

Posted by mlsstl on 2021-02-25, 12:29:52 (12.201.172.126) Most calibration mics are condersors that require a "phantom" power supply. I bought a Neewer power supply ($22) that runs off of a USB power port or USB wall wart, along with an Ancable XLR to USB ca .......

2: RE: Then there are those that figure mixing aqua with electricity... (18.43)

Posted by Todd Krieger on 2016-03-30, 19:59:21 (68.104.246.106) These things are powered by USB..... The power supply is 5 volts with a power limit of 2.5 watts and short-circuit protection..... Could be why there hasn't been a single news story about someone bein .......

3: Gilbert just announced the a new SBI on the forum ... (15.05)

Posted by bjh on 2009-06-04, 13:03:32 (64.231.70.96) It's not on the Website proper yet ... or as Gilbert might put it, the poo-poo-ganda is not ready yet. :) Anyway if that's the one you're referring to it is a low/moderate power small box integrated t .......

4: Analytical Mic Input for iPhone 4 (13.79)

Posted by aehaas on 2011-03-16, 03:27:17 (71.101.116.58) I have several mics that are high end for acoustic analysis. They all have phantom power supplies. They all connect via USB to any Mac for use on audio analysis programs. The iPhone has some available .......

5: RE: About to give automated room correction DSP a try (13.38)

Posted by LtMandella on 2021-02-25, 11:34:05 (70.173.239.44) [[you plug your measurement microphone into one of the USB ports on the RPi]] Hmm, the mic is have is a calibrated mic, recommended for use with the automated room correction, and it is an XLR connec .......

6: Re: Sonic Impact Power Supply question (12.75)

Posted by Steve Eddy on 2004-05-30, 18:04:17 (205.162.100.130) I see that this unit has two different jacks for an external power supply. According to the link below, it can be directly powered off of a USB port or through a wall-wart so as to bypass the need fo .......

7: Re: Just hooked up my spare PC to my system........ (12.66)

Posted by FastEddy on 2006-07-02, 15:20:01 (206.176.231.190) Dump the sound card ... get a USB to Digital interface or USB DAC. ... problem with ALL computers is the dirty, noisy power supply. The best solution is to isolate the signal from your playback (or re .......

8: USB 2.0 and Plextor CDR (12.60)

Posted by Jonathan E. on 2002-12-10, 08:01:06 (66.30.154.223) I have an opporunity to aquire a Plextor PX-W4012TU (40X write/12X rewrite/40X read) at a decent price. It is an external drive using USB 2.0. I currently use the Yamaha 3200EZ (Internal,IDE,AMQR, etc .......

9: Well... (11.96)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2011-03-16, 08:29:04 (66.161.253.12) Aehaas, That would be a little bit of a feat for the iPhone. You are only allowed to draw 100ma at 3.3V for the iPhone & Touch. A unit like you are suggesting would require either and external power s .......

10: Re: Sonic Impact Power Supply question (11.85)

Posted by Sean on 2004-05-30, 20:44:41 (24.14.29.185) If you went to the link and did a search for "Sonic Impact" as i mentioned, you would see that they are selling a USB patch cord ( http://www.globalmart.com/page/5/5016.htm ) that specifically states .......

11: Sonic Impact Power Supply question (11.20)

Posted by Sean on 2004-05-29, 19:29:25 (24.14.29.185) I see that this unit has two different jacks for an external power supply. According to the link below, it can be directly powered off of a USB port or through a wall-wart so as to bypass the need for .......

12: RE: Upgraded 5v, 1a power supply for Pro-ject DAC (11.20)

Posted by Daveslater on 2021-09-19, 00:10:42 (81.174.132.201) For my Project DAC I built my own using this kit off ebay. Added a suitable mains transformer, case and a converted USB socket bracket from a PC. Plus an add on heat sink I had lying around for peace .......

13: Re: Computer fans affect CD burn? HD's and fans on same Molex? (11.16)

Posted by Electric Monk on 2003-11-24, 10:25:29 (12.211.3.163) I have built many a computer and I can state, without reservation, I have no idea :) I personally believe that you don't get much when you pay 20-50 bucks for a computer cd burner but I also am not su .......

14: Re: Sonic Impact Power Supply question (10.96)

Posted by Steve Eddy on 2004-05-30, 23:39:05 (205.162.100.130) If you went to the link and did a search for "Sonic Impact" as i mentioned, you would see that they are selling a USB patch cord ( http://www.globalmart.com/page/5/5016.htm ) that specifically states .......

15: Yep, there is.... (10.62)

Posted by doodlebug on 2006-09-25, 20:26:29 (63.249.107.209) pop over to the PC Audio forum and you'll get lots of opinions amd recommendations. Your first order of business is to get a soundcard that is not powered by the PC's power supply. Most USB or Firewir .......

16: Scott Nixon usbchibi (10.15)

Posted by rudylwilliam on 2006-10-19, 22:09:57 (65.96.101.156) Just a few months (weeks?) ago I got my first pair of Magnepan MMGs and a Scott Nixon usbchibi (his most basic USB DAC). I am already so satisfied with both I am upgrading to a pair of Magnepan MG 12s .......

17: Yes, I just added a laptop a few weeks ago..... (10.13)

Posted by StephenJK on 2013-05-14, 04:52:35 (207.236.104.194) Permanently, that is. Up until a short while ago, I was using my laptop from work. I have about 550 CD's that have been ripped and, at last count, about 300 LP's that have been recorded. They all res .......

18: RE: " ... And, computers don't have to be noisy ... " (9.53)

Posted by beppe61 on 2013-02-15, 04:05:42 (85.19.92.6) Thank you very much indeed for your kind and valuable advice You say " ... It is a lot easier to achieve silence with an outboard DAC since the internals of a computer tend to be very noisy environmen .......

19: Still a cheaper and more vastly more convenient (to me) approach (9.42)

Posted by E-Stat on 2021-02-04, 11:36:42 (142.79.101.139) And I'd need somewhere I could rip the CDs to in .wav format. I know all about FLAC but I can't be bothered compressing and uncompressing etc. Any computer with a CD-ROM drive will work using free .......

20: Very thorough analysis (9.29)

Posted by E-Stat on 2022-08-30, 17:48:32 (206.255.200.192) and I'm largely with you on every point. I use a tweaked and battery powered RPi3/DigiOne in the garage system and it sounds great. Also have an RPi4 for USB output. I get their incredible value. The .......

21: RE: Why even have a CD player? (9.29)

Posted by E-Stat on 2016-12-24, 19:28:39 (73.7.120.234) What the micro Rendu is not , however is a complete "computer system" with monitor, drives, noisy switching power supply and a far more complex kernel and inherent processing required for general use. .......

22: Only 1 component to convert (9.28)

Posted by ggking7 on 2012-02-08, 09:19:09 (70.95.68.123) Thanks, I'm contacting Bryston. My system is really simple so the Bryston amp is the only component I'll need to convert. I use no preamp and the DAC (Wavelength Proton) is USB-powered. I'm 99% sure t .......

23: RE: Upgraded 5v, 1a power supply for Pro-ject DAC (9.05)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2021-09-18, 18:14:09 (73.229.163.4) 5VDC 25VA rated LPS $190 at Small Green Computer - OR - the same thing on Amazon for much less. I have one powering my Raspberry Pi streamer. OK, the Small Green Computer LPS has been upgraded with .......

24: Why make it more complicated than it need be? (9.03)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2004-01-23, 07:41:08 (216.68.180.79) James, This is what I do and why I think it works. I use a decked out Apple iBook G4 with a 60G drive and Airport Extreme. The computer is dead quiet not even a fan in the system. If you want it too b .......

25: more comments (8.84)

Posted by Bill Way on 2018-12-01, 14:17:12 (71.187.10.183) I got a good message of additional comments/questions, but the message disappeared, so here are the comments without ID-ing the inmate who posted it. What do you mean by bottleneck? There was a time .......

26: What's confusing (8.80)

Posted by E-Stat on 2021-03-15, 06:26:41 (142.79.101.139) is the number of choices you have. Most likely you already have a suitable player. An extremely cost effective solution is based upon a small, general purpose computer called a Raspberry Pi. They can .......

27: Agree ... but it isn't all over, there are challenges! (8.79)

Posted by Bromo33333 on 2013-06-04, 12:02:18 (173.225.52.226) We are in a period of rapid development - and the blistering pace of it is wonderful! I do think that it is possible that in a few more years, that there will be more and more performance available to .......

28: Re: I2S chips (8.70)

Posted by RioTubes on 2005-10-30, 21:52:59 (70.36.204.170) Hi Rupe. The short answer is "no". If interested, here's more context. CS8414 is a digital audio receiver. In the context of a Dac, its job is to receive an audio signal from a transmission line, reco .......

29: LWR Boombox Electroncs (8.69)

Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2018-03-18, 21:47:52 (50.110.220.98) I decided to upgrade to a better front end with a DAC that has SPDIF, TosLink and USB in. It also has analog in, preamp level sub out and a headphone amp with a front panel jack. The .......

30: The 2010s (8.61)

Posted by J. Phelan on 2019-12-31, 11:41:05 (32.217.133.178) ...are gone. But do decades matter ? It seems they do in technology. This decade (in high-performance audio, not personal or car) saw: Improved USB interface. The first decade of this century didn't h .......

31: RE: Please post your experiences with music stored on a hard drive (8.52)

Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2015-05-20, 18:00:18 (74.36.227.127) I liked my SB III and upgraded the crappy wall wart with a nice regulated linear power supply. I used EAC and stored the files as FLAC's. I streamed wirelessly and never had any network issues or drop .......

32: Re: Well.... I've Come Full-Circle with CD Duplication...... (8.47)

Posted by Mercman on 2006-04-30, 12:11:32 (68.105.74.72) You are correct Todd. I discovered that computer duplication is significantly better than using a stand-alone duplicator. My technique: Plextor 716A for reading. Plextor Premium CD for burning. The be .......

33: If you include buying used from your next door neighbor in an estate sale, then ... (8.43)

Posted by kurt s on 2011-01-09, 19:24:52 (118.172.36.198) ... it could all be had for less than a dollar sometimes. So I don't really see the point about going through alternative used markets. Once I bought a nice Eico integrated with phono using EL84/6BQ5 .......

34: RF noise... (8.19)

Posted by [email protected] on 2008-12-31, 11:51:37 (65.218.140.58) So I can measure - with a spectrum analyzer - the RF noise on my AC line to my test lab, stereo and home theater systems. Each has its own electrical service and each has some switching power supply n .......

35: just trying to sort a few things out here (8.13)

Posted by Analog Scott on 2023-06-28, 08:51:08 (174.72.186.110) so this is your digital in it's entirety correct? Audio Research DAC8 with USB3 update using DIY 83803 power cord. So this recieves you digital data? Sonore ultraRendu player with Uptone Audio LPS-1. .......

36: Inexpensive Audio Stack........... (8.03)

Posted by Todd Krieger on 2023-12-06, 03:26:41 (68.98.78.21) Philips CDC935 CD changer (used, stock, eBay) $100....... Fake Nordost Odin coaxial digital cable (AliExpress) $50....... SMSL SU-1 DAC $80..... (This DAC is insane for the price) BRZHifi 5V USB linea .......

37: Interesting (7.91)

Posted by E-Stat on 2014-10-27, 16:48:06 (206.255.209.123) knew a couple who got poor results with Logitech but great results from Sonos. So I went the Sonos path many years ago Touch offers on screen control Touch offers 24/96 and 24/192 playback capabilit .......

38: Re: computer speakers suggestions (7.81)

Posted by arkham on 2003-04-21, 11:32:27 (24.128.99.140) I use a Creative Labs Extigy. It's not has "high end" as their Audigy series, but it's external. It hooks up usb and has it's own power supply. It makes a great headphone amp for my Grado sr60's! I us .......

39: Take three after logging out/back in. Previews work fine! (7.79)

Posted by E-Stat on 2021-10-11, 09:35:12 (206.255.200.176) Have no idea why my first post linked to generic systems. Anyway... First home as bachelor. Moved system orientation once while upstairs: Shinon Red Boron Souther TQ-1 Ariston RD-11s VPI HW-2 base .......

40: Thermal effects (7.76)

Posted by John Swenson on 2005-02-25, 11:26:08 (147.145.40.44) I have heard this effect many times and even have a plausible theory behind it. It has to do with the temperature of the digital chips in player/transport/DAC chain. In many cases when they are warm ( .......

41: Re: DAC & MP3's (7.72)

Posted by Johncan on 2003-06-08, 09:23:37 (66.56.69.105) I have added a computer to my stereo. I use an M-Audio Sonica (USB sound card). to carry digital signal out to a DAC. I have an unmodded ART DI/O DAC (except for the Stancor power supply) that I use w .......

42: Spot on Wellfed... (7.49)

Posted by Steve Cortez on 2005-10-21, 18:17:32 (165.21.154.116) ... I too make lots of CD-R copies all the time, and I'd agree with almost all the points your friend raised (except for the bit about the interconnect to the CD-R Writer... IMO and experience, USB-2. .......

43: RE: music streaming (7.41)

Posted by Cut-Throat on 2022-09-09, 09:20:24 (73.228.183.74) As Abe Collins indicated in his post below, you need to learn a bit about streaming before you start spending a lot (Hundreds of Dollars) on anything. As another poster indicated a WiiM streamer is ch .......

44: RE: Tim Ryan Called Today And The Dual Core is to be Shipped on June 5th (7.14)

Posted by rodge827 on 2013-06-04, 04:07:57 (68.44.13.114) "Can you post a review of the DSPeaker?" Which review category would be appropriate? Accessory? Dac? SSPreamp? Other? I have had mine (2012 version)since last August and believe it to be a real game .......

45: System in aging mode for now....... (7.01)

Posted by jaydacus on 2019-03-21, 18:54:44 (69.54.136.170) I might seek further upgrades in the future, but I am reasonably happy with the sound I am getting and ready to chill on upgrades for the foreseeable future with a few small exceptions. Speakers: Tek .......

46: It can be done and rather cheaply (6.99)

Posted by Johncan on 2003-05-27, 18:10:11 (66.56.69.105) I have added a computer to my stereo. It can done quite effectively using an older computer and spare hi-fi equipment. My computer consists of the following: Pentium III 550 MHz CPU 384 MB SDRAM Gefor .......

47: RE: Need recommendations for a decent mini stereo (6.82)

Posted by Old Listener on 2009-10-19, 17:14:46 (66.234.193.96) I use an pair of powered Audioengine A5 speakers in my home office. I connect 2 PCs directly to the A5s. - volume control on the front of the left speaker - two 1/8" stereo inputs - power only USB con .......

48: RE: Which sounds better... (6.77)

Posted by bullethead on 2016-12-25, 07:25:36 (108.14.104.71) I cancelled Tidal a few months ago, no need for two lossless services @ $40 a month, rather I just have Deezer Elite @ 20. I use Deezer Elite right now + FLAC from the Raspberry Pi 3 which acts as .......

49: Wireless but not Bluetooth here... (6.65)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2022-09-05, 14:53:17 (73.229.163.4) I have the SVS SoundPath tri-band wireless transmitter and two receivers [one RX for each sub]. These are not Bluetooth and there's no discernible delay or loss in SQ. Always connected and ready, neve .......

50: RE: Modern System with Cassette (6.53)

Posted by [email protected] on 2014-01-20, 10:11:08 (70.176.195.132) I was connecting my airport express to the receiver with an 3.5mm to RCA y-adapter cable, into the PHOTO port. I think I found a better solution though. I am going to go ahead and chuck my JVC receive .......

51: Re: I jumped right into PC audio (warning: long post) (6.49)

Posted by rottenclam on 2005-07-29, 18:47:44 (64.168.26.126) Well I'm glad that the first part was a "duh" for you, but I just felt like the post really had to be straight about a few basic things, and it had to be made very clear that you can rip files into a .......

52: REVIEW: PS Audio Digital Link III DAC Processors (6.44)

Posted by Max Raden on 2012-11-23, 18:45:52 (108.41.249.238) Model: Digital Link III Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $995 Description: 24 Bit 96/196 With USB, TOSLINK, Digital Cable Manufacturer URL: PS Audio Model Picture: View .......

53: I Did...Temporarily I Hope (6.35)

Posted by Sibelius on 2022-04-05, 09:29:59 (24.6.59.190) I'm putting together a simple living room system since I won't have a dedicated room again for some time. I have a pair of Avalon Symbols, a very slim floorstanding speaker that was originally market .......

54: Certain companies get it... (6.27)

Posted by ToshiroofKreplachastan on 2006-01-11, 10:11:07 (141.153.208.57) Aud, Having just returned from the show, I'd agree with your comments. But, I will say to the credit of some in the industry, they are looking at this new generation of music listeners and being proac .......

55: MY new and [relatively portable] system (6.26)

Posted by Tobias on 2012-05-11, 11:02:41 (64.18.87.72) It's great to hear about portable systems. I love 'em. The Super Zero is definitely one I'd consider for this. For a couple of years I've been using a Winsome Mouse digital amp and a pair of Visonik D .......

56: REVIEW: Metrum Acoustics Metrum Hex DAC Processors (6.23)

Posted by ahendler on 2014-12-28, 19:46:30 (108.249.169.177) Model: Metrum Hex Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $3295 Description: NOS Dac with SPDIF, USB and Optical inputs Manufacturer URL: Metrum Acoustics Review by ahendler o .......

57: Will my CDs ever sound as good as vinyl? (6.20)

Posted by ggking7 on 2012-03-08, 07:29:04 (70.95.68.123) Will my ripped CDs ever sound as good as vinyl at 45rpm? My main system is digital with no preamp, just a computer as source. I rip my CDs to FLAC. My alternate system is tiny and a fraction of the co .......

58: Tannoy, Manley, Oppo, Metric Halo, Studer, Bottlehead (6.13)

Posted by Bill Way on 2021-09-26, 11:25:37 (216.131.83.47) Tannoy Stirling GR's * Manley Snappers * Manley Ultimate preamp (currently have Shrimp + Graham Slee Reflex M) Manley Massive Passive EQ * Oppo BDP-95 (it's just TV, so good enough) * Metric .......

59: PC DAC to Passive amp...upgrade suggestions? (6.05)

Posted by guayabound on 2008-04-23, 06:36:26 (200.71.236.50) My current setup: Shuttle computer[SN41G2 V3] -> Scott Nixon [DAC] USB.UFO.JF -> Scott Endler Custom Cables [BondedPair Analogue] Cables -> Scott Endler 11 Step Volume Attenuator -> Adcom GFA-535 mkII .......

60: REVIEW: Fournier DAC-2 Other (6.04)

Posted by jaydacus on 2011-12-11, 09:49:45 (76.105.151.30) Model: DAC-2 Category: Other Suggested Retail Price: $249.99 Description: Tube Headphone Amplifier with USB DAC Manufacturer URL: Fournier Model Picture: View Review by jaydacus on D .......

61: Re: You are correct (5.93)

Posted by RGA on 2006-01-04, 22:26:19 (207.81.84.149) Why is it that 1982 VCRs were tanks and are still in local elementary schools and working just fine and the last three I bought for a $100.00 broke within 8 months of light duty? It was built better b .......

62: Review: Audio Engine A2+ (5.80)

Posted by jedrider on 2016-01-04, 21:15:18 (76.126.254.2) What are they really for, is the basic question which I shall try to answer. For me, it was a no-brainer, that I needed a relatively compact gift, something that would play music. They're pretty small .......

63: FINALLY!! (5.57)

Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2019-11-25, 09:40:05 (50.110.181.221) Here's the first assembly of the LWR boom box. Some planing will be required on the top piece. It still needs final sanding and staining. It will be disassembled then reassembled with glue .......

64: RE: comparison to W4S DAC2 (5.56)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2013-06-23, 06:47:13 (108.184.84.175) Different and for MY taste a bit better but not by a huge margin. The NuWave seems more detailed, transparent, clear, extended up top. The W4S DAC2 is perhaps a little more robust in the mids. It's a .......

65: TC Electronic BMC-2 - pro audio DAC (5.41)

Posted by Old Listener on 2011-07-06, 09:17:19 (66.234.193.96) The maker calls it a monitor controller. It has SPDIF inputs - coax and Toslink and an optical ADAT input but not USB or Firewire inputs. Volume control knob. Balanced analog output, headphone out and .......

66: Were to put the upsampler (5.40)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2008-06-12, 08:46:09 (216.68.187.76) Tony, Clarke dragged the rest of the computer society in here... so blame him. As many of you know I am not a fan of upsampling what so ever. My basic feeling listening to upteen million of the hardwa .......

67: Looking for advice on vinyl/CD to CD transfers (long) (5.34)

Posted by C Mike on 2006-01-15, 11:37:08 (195.92.168.168) Hi I’m looking for a good quality solution for recording compilation audio CDs and possibly compilation audio DVDs (ie no copies of complete albums) from vinyl and CD sources (ie no albums outri .......

68: With a Well-Set-Up Vinyl Rig, No.................. (5.18)

Posted by Todd Krieger on 2012-03-08, 21:21:12 (72.223.98.218) “Will my ripped CDs ever sound as good as vinyl at 45rpm?” I think the sample rate and bit depth are insufficient to capture vinyl at its absolute full resolution........ The ideal sample rate for dig .......

69: Re: Future of Firewire (5.18)

Posted by Jon Risch on 1999-10-05, 20:54:58 (209.215.72.199) See: http://www.stereophile.com/shownews.cgi?564 Yes, there are audio companies, both pro and consumer, that are going to use it for audio connectivity. The big issue in my mind, coming from a Pro bac .......

70: REVIEW: Aiyama A07 Amplifier (SS) (5.00)

Posted by svisner on 2023-04-09, 17:09:04 (96.83.74.33) Model: A07 Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $65 +$165 for Opamps and Risers Description: Class D Amplifier Modified with Sparkos SS3602 dual discrete op amps and two Dip sock .......

71: I'm trying too ! (4.81)

Posted by john_l on 2002-08-27, 23:33:14 (12.231.202.98) I am working on a homebrew setup that I hope will give me close to audiophile sound. My Ebay Approach is: 1. Dual Chassis computer. Two power supplies+cd/cdrw in one, and motherboard with Lynx L22 sou .......

72: some results (4.79)

Posted by audioengr on 2019-03-30, 10:39:58 (67.204.183.157) I would like to get more feedback, but I think I have enough to make some conclusions. ------------ .......

73: REVIEW: Keces DA-151 DAC Processors (4.40)

Posted by [email protected] on 2008-11-26, 10:46:31 (71.106.26.211) Model: DA-151 Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $250 Description: USB NOS DAC Manufacturer URL: Keces Model Picture: View Review by [email protected] on November 26, 2 .......

74: L.A. Can Jam Show (4.31)

Posted by Todd Krieger on 2009-05-31, 17:04:11 (173.51.82.167) I bolted down to the LAX Hllton on a whim..... (Didn't have the camera with me, so no pics.) It was kind of interesting. As I stated elsewhere, a younger crowd than at other audio events- A good sign .......

75: May or may not be of any value (4.03)

Posted by Presto on 2006-09-07, 12:53:59 (207.216.246.51) From the text, Under the header "Room Correction": "Optionally, if a high-quality microphone is used, the system will add correction for relative frequency response differences coming from each speake .......

76: Next project (3.65)

Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2018-05-10, 09:41:38 (24.126.101.75) My next undertaking after I finish the LWR tribute boombox which I have to rely on others for the woodworking aspect will be a first stab at home subs. Yes two. I have two 12" inch 3-1/4" diamete .......

77: REVIEW: Eastern Electric MiniDac Plus DAC Processors (3.60)

Posted by jonbee on 2011-09-25, 13:25:37 (24.19.134.241) Model: MiniDac Plus Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $1100 Description: Sabre based DAC Manufacturer URL: Eastern Electric Model Picture: View Review by jonbee on Sep .......

78: REVIEW: Echofone Echofone Accessory (3.04)

Posted by Nirmala on 2007-12-23, 11:53:59 (71.223.195.167) Model: Echofone Category: Accessory Suggested Retail Price: $399 Description: Unique powered transducers for transmitting high frequencies through the skin. Manufacturer URL: Echofone Re .......

Found 24 records in Amp/Preamp Asylum.

1: RE: Wallplug ? (11.45)

Posted by belyin on 2012-04-01, 20:39:44 (174.70.103.21) All the Mini Dacs are powered by a wall wart (or a battery supply, which I assume would solve the problem?) Mine does have the USB input but it doesn't draw power from the USB bus. .......

2: RE: Integrated amp with a USB DAC (11.45)

Posted by Fresh_prince_of_B_air on 2010-01-27, 21:51:16 (162.74.70.193) well if they share the same power supply section then there could be issues. Most expensive CDPs have seprate power supplies for their digital section and their output section... .......

3: RE: Anyone own or heard the Wyred4Sound STP-SE preamp ? (8.92)

Posted by roscoeiii on 2012-11-08, 21:48:32 (98.223.156.25) I was very close to buying one of these. Ended up going with a Musical Fidelity kW line stage (which I love love love) that I could get used at the price of a STP-SE. So never auditioned the W4S. I a .......

4: RE: Perfect! (8.36)

Posted by triamp on 2019-06-23, 15:54:35 (73.8.241.79) If you buy an APC BE550G, make sure it includes the battery. That's how a UPS works - UPS is an acronym for "Uninterruptible Power Supply." There's a rechargeable battery in it, and an AC inverter. Wh .......

5: Second that approach.... (7.77)

Posted by doodlebug on 2005-03-07, 14:40:39 (15.246.143.45) I'd suggest getting away from SPDIF. Despite the ART's tube outputs, and depending on the phone you're using, I'd suggest you consider the M-Audio Audiophile USB arrangment. There are fewer jumps thr .......

6: RE: DAC with USB capabilities and built in high quality Preamp (7.56)

Posted by ted_b on 2012-02-09, 17:45:28 (75.118.96.229) My Antelope Zodiac Gold DAC (24/384k via USB) has a great preamp section, so good that I replaced what I was doing with a $20k list Concert Fidelity CF080 preamp with it and barely lost a step (didn't .......

7: Not ready for prime time ? (7.15)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2008-11-17, 07:29:44 (70.196.180.167) Notes from their own website below makes me wonder if this product is ready for prime time. It appears that they haven't worked out the bugs... unless these problems are typical and to be expected wit .......

8: Sonic T-amp power supply (6.92)

Posted by usuallyJustALurker on 2005-12-10, 13:52:51 (68.39.102.217) Hi, question for you EEs out there - would the adapter at the link below work with the t-amp? It has more juice (2A) and if you buy 2 shipping is free. Would anything else be required to use it? (The .......

9: RE: Hagerman Trumpet MC - Vacuum Tube Phonostage -New! (6.15)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2020-12-30, 18:24:45 (73.78.200.105) I had the factory built Hagerman Cornet2 Silver edition many years ago. It was all tubes including the power supply B+ rectifier. I know that Murata makes tiny DC-DC converters (basically miniature s .......

10: RE: Hagerman Trumpet MC - Vacuum Tube Phonostage -New! (5.94)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2021-01-05, 16:17:50 (73.78.200.105) "Are there other higher quality chips the designer could have used while maintaining the rectification above the audio band?" Higher quality chips? There are various grades of the 555 chip but for th .......

11: RE: Paasound P 5 (2.1) (5.84)

Posted by [email protected] on 2014-04-22, 14:58:48 (173.76.9.150) Hello everyone, This is my first post on Asylum.Just want to give a small review of the P5 I purchased last week.My reason for buying the P5 was the HT Bypass.I was using a Marantz SR7005 HT receiver .......

12: RE: Times are a changin' (5.55)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2014-11-28, 14:48:14 (50.183.218.111) Another possible solution for you is to buy a DAC. The Optical output from your TV feeds the DAC. The analog output from the DAC feeds your regular stereo setup. That's what I do in our TV room. I ha .......

13: RE: Pass Labs (5.24)

Posted by Charles Hansen on 2017-11-03, 19:53:08 (23.24.137.117) Hello Bob, Yes, Oppo is a fantastic bargain for the money. Not only are labor costs lower in China, but there is no EPA or OSHA or worker's comp, or unemployment insurance. Skilled workers can be had .......

14: Re: jeff rowland Model 12 mono blocks????? (5.09)

Posted by Mag4Life on 2005-07-10, 04:12:44 (219.78.1.82) I used to have an all-Cello system. A pair of Jeff Rowland Model 12 later replaced the Cello Duet 350 to drive the Cello Stradivari Premiere Speakers. First impression: paired with the Cello Encore Li .......

15: RE: Galvanic isolation question (5.04)

Posted by Thorsten on 2010-02-15, 22:37:07 (116.4.130.4) Hi, > I've been told one of the problems I might be troubled by is > 'galvanic isolation' and that I need to keep the computer isolated > from the audio equipment because of this. > Is this true, and .......

16: RE: Cute- and she can cook ! (4.39)

Posted by Mister Pig on 2009-07-11, 09:23:46 (96.239.206.71) Actually those wires are fairly small. I use Audio Magic Illusion 4D interconnects and speaker wire. Actually at retail prices those cables sell for 6 or 7 times what the little amp kit costs. Not sur .......

17: A couple inexpensive DACs (and another - slightly more expensive, yet still very reasonably priced)... (4.36)

Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-21, 12:45:10 (63.224.46.44) My notebook computer's sound system--both desktop speaker (2.1) and portable/headphone--has recently undergone a complete overhaul, and I discovered a few interesting DACs along the way. Admittedly, a .......

18: RE: Which Bluesound device do you own? (4.32)

Posted by morricab on 2021-07-23, 03:15:49 (213.55.226.26) A tube DAC means that the analog output stage is with tubes rather than with opamps or discrete transistors. The digital/analog converter chip can be the same as a solid state DAC. A commercial DAC t .......

19: SMSL SA-60 amplifier... First impressions (3.82)

Posted by SF tech on 2015-10-18, 11:55:32 (73.231.152.103) I received the little SA-60 yesterday and hooked it up to my NHT Super2 loudspeakers for a listen. The source was uncompressed digital files on my MacBook Pro into a Schiit Modi DAC using Wireworld .......

20: RE: KRELL VANGAURD COMING!! (3.72)

Posted by thebordas on 2014-07-12, 09:05:47 (71.185.77.163) Full Class A output with new iBias, illusion preamp design and made in USA! The website will be updated soon. I've owned stuff from every series of Krell since the mid 90's and nothing is more revolut .......

21: Rogue Cronus Magnum Review (3.51)

Posted by classfolkphile on 2012-03-18, 18:30:02 (69.123.217.164) Rogue Cronus Magnum Review I owned the Cronus for a couple of years before sending it into Rogue for the conversion to the Magnum edition and Mark O'Brien was extremely patient with my ve .......

22: My VAC 30/30 drove the crap out of Thiel CS3.7s yesterday evening (3.08)

Posted by morricab on 2013-09-12, 07:07:54 (160.62.4.10) I know they are not ideal speakers for many tube amps, BUT they drop to 2.1 ohms in the midbass region (pretty broad region) that makes them a tough load for some tube amps (we have tried a few that m .......

23: Aegir Review -- Challenging Stereotypes (pun intended & longish) (3.03)

Posted by mlsstl on 2020-12-27, 12:16:47 (70.135.149.73) This is a review of the Schiit Aegir, a (mainly) class A stereo amp. Schiit gear is simple, but nicely constructed. The first impression when picking up the Aegir is the weight. Despite its reasonably .......

24: The HLLY TAMP-10 : TA2024 tryout (2.74)

Posted by patrick_bateman on 2009-02-23, 02:14:04 (84.37.48.18) After enjoying for few days the TAMP-20 equipped with the famous Tripath chipset TA2020, I wondered about the sound I could get with a more powerful chipset like the TA2022. Having lately won a pair o .......

Found 34 records in Cable Asylum.

1: iFi iDefender3.0 USB Dongle (12.53)

Posted by Duster on 2018-08-30, 09:45:40 (24.19.147.14) Hi Ivan303, The iFi iDefender3.0 USB dongle provides USB ground isolation, and an input jack to inject an external 5V regulated linear supply for the USB cable power run, at least in order to .......

2: RE: So then the question is... (12.53)

Posted by Duster on 2020-11-12, 02:08:01 (73.19.55.31) XMOS and some other USB daughter boards and USB to S/PDIF converters require constant 5V power supplied by the USB host or an external PSU. The notion of relying on the "invasion" of 5V bus power supp .......

3: RE: this is a 2 legs USB cable... (12.44)

Posted by Duster on 2020-11-17, 13:15:20 (73.19.55.31) The Acoustic Revive design involves a separate data run, and a separate 5V power run which is connected to 5V bus power provided via another USB port of the computer. There is no provision for the use .......

4: RE: DIY V-Twist/V-Quad USB Cable Project (11.77)

Posted by mr.bear on 2020-05-23, 12:05:30 (69.254.139.9) D- that's a brilliant design. I am assuming the 'linear' power supply alternate would seriously benefit devices that had been powered solely via the source's USB 5v. Since my DAC (Schiit Bofrost Multi .......

5: RE: Silver for data only USB cable? (11.71)

Posted by Duster on 2017-09-01, 15:49:01 (73.157.15.7) I fully agree with the notion of keeping the data and power runs separated rather than twisted together along the length of the cable. Other than ditching the power run altogether, and instead impleme .......

6: RE: So then the question is... (11.43)

Posted by Mel on 2020-11-17, 14:54:28 (98.14.180.171) I certainly agree with you on the value of an independent power supply for the USB to I2S board. The picture is the power supply part of what my DAC maker offers as a $140 USB upgrade and most buyers .......

7: Shortest connection from USB port to DAC (10.86)

Posted by MylesJ on 2021-02-27, 11:31:40 (63.155.198.202) I've read about different recommendations for minimum digital cable length. I just changed my media PC to an iNTEL NUC which is about 4 x 4 inches. I could use a USB A to USB B adapter instead of a ca .......

8: RE: So then the question is... (10.57)

Posted by Duster on 2020-11-12, 11:03:50 (73.19.55.31) The power supply of a DAC featuring an XMOS board does not feed the board itself, either the 5V bus from the host or an external power supply must provide power for the task. Some DACs don't require t .......

9: RE: Recommendations for USB Power Cable (10.34)

Posted by ABliss on 2024-01-01, 10:53:41 (99.177.204.36) Get the ifi iPower2, or iPower X, power supply from Amazon Either one is a big improvement. .......

10: RE: So then the question is... (9.79)

Posted by Ryelands on 2020-11-12, 07:28:32 (146.198.79.7) XMOS and some other USB daughter boards and USB to S/PDIF converters require constant 5V power supplied by the USB host or an external PSU. But all "active" electronic devices require a constant pow .......

11: BTW, PSU upgrade... (9.78)

Posted by Duster on 2012-06-16, 13:16:50 (71.227.221.210) BTW, I upgraded the stock switching power supply of the Ambery AUMP-2PA Digital Optical Audio Splitter (2-way, 1-in 2-out, non-passive, non-attenuating, S/PDIF Toslink splitter) with a Condor DV-51 .......

12: Who make a reasonably priced USB cable with the 5V line cut? (9.75)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2018-08-30, 07:25:08 (76.26.102.219) Been using one of the above adapters from Uptone with the uRendu sitting behind my DAC. Works 'a treat', as the Brits say, with the 5V cut as the USB > I2S AMANERO card inside by DAC is powered by a g .......

13: RE: I think the blocking of the pin is to see if the signal is required... (9.71)

Posted by Duster on 2020-11-14, 11:58:58 (73.19.55.31) I had mentioned one thing I knew about the proverbial handshake. I only knew of one aspect, and requested more information. I've been working on USB cable builds with a separate 5V power cable to conn .......

14: RE: Help! No experience with USB cables..... (9.68)

Posted by [email protected] on 2021-09-23, 17:50:52 (173.59.217.133) Hi. Thanks for the input. Everything is appreciated. Aaron, thanks for the reminder. I miss reading Duster's posts. The Monolith is out of stock at the moment. I may order a 2 meter cable as I can alw .......

15: RE: DIY silver USB cables (9.25)

Posted by Duster on 2017-08-07, 15:51:37 (73.157.15.7) Nice job, Dave Garretson; glad to see folks experimenting with DIY usb cable projects. BTW, the characteristic impedance of a usb digital interface is 90 ohms. Not sure what the tolerance is, .......

16: RE: NEO by OYAIDE Elec d + USB class S Rev.2 USB Cable (9.05)

Posted by Duster on 2017-08-14, 20:25:16 (73.157.15.7) This is one of the few cable buys, and audio device purchases in general that I made no effort to research other than reading the specs, since USB for audio purposes is is too new to me as an end-u .......

17: RE: Silver for data only USB cable? (8.88)

Posted by TRUFI on 2017-09-01, 15:35:12 (68.96.225.188) Been using the Cabledyne cable for several years (AKA Reference). Amazing how it can improve the sound over some others I have tried. The cable also uses isolated power/data leads which will keep powe .......

18: Re: Computer power cable question (8.74)

Posted by Ted Smith on 2007-03-17, 22:12:48 (71.112.27.9) Howdy These days computers, like most remote controllable devices, are often a "little" on. (My computer actually came with a remote which has a power button... :) There is a small amount of power bei .......

19: RE: DIY V-Twist/V-Quad USB Cable Project (8.60)

Posted by Duster on 2020-05-19, 00:27:45 (73.19.55.31) The Monolith USB cable features silver plated solid core copper conductors, while the V-Twist twisted pair cable features unplated solid core copper conductors. The sonic sonic signatures of each type .......

20: i owned one... (8.44)

Posted by paco on 2020-11-18, 00:51:38 (88.18.30.82) for some time, and can say that the 2 legs Acoustic Revive USB cable is not a good design, as i can say now; also, the power leg can perfectly be used both plugged on the computer or on a external pow .......

21: RE: Davey, how about this connector... (8.27)

Posted by Coner on 2020-01-22, 20:01:38 (24.20.100.228) Okay, I remember now. But is there a patch cable to USB printer, or some kind of adapter box. I didn't save a pin printer from the '80's, so am I just stuck?. I think I found one, with a power supply, .......

22: RE: Toslink suggestions possibly from ebay (8.19)

Posted by beppe61 on 2014-07-15, 04:09:49 (85.19.92.6) Hi and thank for the advice I understand from what i have read here in the forums that optical cables are not very popular. I will try also the approach you recommend I intend to modify a usb to spdi .......

23: RE: USB cable (8.18)

Posted by paco on 2015-03-27, 08:03:13 (81.202.47.219) same results here! mine is the 2 legs version: the best results with one leg to the computer, the other to a 5V power supply; in Europe it's very expensive, about 490€, but i managed to import it dire .......

24: Low-cost digital cable shoot-out (8.01)

Posted by jedrider on 2016-12-09, 19:35:12 (148.87.23.17) Well, I recently acquired these Audioquest Digital Cables: VDM-XR 2M $17 BestBuy VDM-1 1M $16 Ebay VDM-3 1M $40 Ebay Well, after using first a video cable and then an old random Monster cable, I could .......

25: Oyaide DR-510 cable length (7.46)

Posted by eduardoo on 2018-01-03, 17:09:06 (42.3.112.211) Hi, I'm thinking of getting an oyaide Dr-510 coaxial digital cable to try on my system which is as follows: Sotm SMS-100 with custom linear power supply with kripton pc-hr1000 with furutech fi-50 plug .......

26: DIY silver DC umbilical (7.14)

Posted by Dave Garretson on 2017-08-13, 05:02:17 (173.71.82.9) Since my four-rail Paul Hynes SR7 power supply outputs DC over 4-pin XLRs, I've had little choice but to build my own DC umbilicals. This is no hardship! The photos are of a recent build of a .......

27: RE: "What is your AC delivery system like...." (6.80)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2019-04-11, 07:16:53 (76.26.102.219) Lucky to have my own, personal 10KW transformer sitting in a large metal box at the street. Wires underground, with about a 200-300 foot run to the meter on the side of the garage. Lots of uglines .......

28: Cheap audiophile cables (6.64)

Posted by ggking7 on 2008-06-06, 16:23:59 (70.177.4.50) I have the USB Monica DAC and Audioengine A2 powered speakers. I love them and I consider them both major bargains. What would you guys recommend in the way of an RCA cable, speaker wire, and possibly .......

29: RE: Been enjoying Chinese audio gear for nearly two decades.... (6.63)

Posted by [email protected] on 2018-12-13, 13:25:27 (162.233.21.55) Back in the 90's there was a place called Mark V that had all sorts of products Audio. 100 watt power amps class a amps, Mosfets. I bought and built the TA-377 which is a dual stage phono preamp, All .......

30: RE: Cooking the Acoustic Revive RLI-1 LAN Isolator (5.85)

Posted by alan m. kafton on 2016-09-07, 16:21:43 (68.227.247.96) RLI-1 has succeeded in cutting the transmission noise to an extremely low level via the combination of an Isolation transformer and Choke coil for common-mode noise. In my view the Cooker's power su .......

31: REVIEW: Mad Scientist Audio Shotgun Heretical USB cable Cable (5.40)

Posted by paco on 2018-01-07, 07:48:22 (31.221.190.90) Model: Shotgun Heretical USB cable Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $249 Description: USB two legs cable, data leg and power leg totally separated Manufacturer URL: Mad Scientist Au .......

32: RE: DIY silver with Lessloss & IeGO (5.05)

Posted by Dave Garretson on 2019-04-01, 12:23:40 (72.68.110.166) Most of the solder is unseen. It's in the crevice between the 10awg wire bundle and the two thick copper bars in the Firewall. I eventually figured out that a better joint was made with the silver str .......

33: RE: Bulk power cable (4.11)

Posted by [email protected] on 2024-01-10, 08:54:31 (98.224.201.27) Good evening your time, Greg; Thanks for the kind words | be assured you're more than welcome. Music for me has always been the guiding force in trying my best to build a system which would enhanc .......

34: Lifatec SilFlex Glass Optisilk mini-Toslink to Toslink Report (2.09)

Posted by Duster on 2011-09-19, 08:18:39 (24.17.164.100) Images: Lifatec SilFlex Glass Optisilk mini-Toslink to Toslink digital optical cable - German-made 470 strands borosilicatec glass optical audio data fibers polished to 1 micron optical finish, .......

Found 200 records in Computer Audio Asylum.

1: Elements Western Digital Drive 2T (10.90)

Posted by [email protected] on 2017-09-23, 03:51:50 (87.228.170.133) Hi I have been trying to supply the drive from an external 5v power supply so as not to use the usb power supply in the hopes of better sound quality. However it does not seem to work. As soon as I co .......

2: RE: You're Welcome .......... And Remember ................. (10.90)

Posted by LtMandella on 2020-08-19, 17:39:09 (70.173.239.44) The power strip I am using has 6 USB power outlets. I use a USB "Y" cable for powering my RPI 3B+, so two of the USB power ports supply the RPI power. Would the powerstrip be a linear supply for those .......

3: The HDPlex Power Supply Could Theoretically Power the USB to the DAC as well... (10.81)

Posted by crooner on 2014-11-29, 18:41:37 (76.167.96.74) Using its 5V output. The AQVOX Low-Noise Power Supply is just a compact linear "brick" power supply with the 5V injected into the USB right before the DAC. This approach may work using the HDPlex, so .......

4: linear power supply for USB hard disk ? (10.41)

Posted by akltam on 2017-11-20, 07:24:40 (203.168.244.238) I store the music file on an external USB hard drive which connect to my PC (MP-Berry v2 from Musical Paradise). I wonder if it will make any difference if I replace the power supply for the USB hard .......

5: A very simple and cheap test to do (10.37)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-02-04, 07:51:28 (85.19.92.6) Hi keeping all things un-changed you should try one usb power supply with your dac, even a cheap one. I was using the dac with the pc. Then i bought a Teradak usb power supply very cheap (in the pictu .......

6: Re: Would Benchmark DAC1 work with Opticis USB cable (10.09)

Posted by John Swenson on 2007-04-23, 00:10:19 (24.6.201.120) Yes it should work fine with the USB DAC1. For best results you need to use a better power supply than the one that comes with the cable. (the device end needs a supply of some sort). I built my own l .......

7: Thank you all so much for your valuable input (9.98)

Posted by beppe61 on 2013-10-08, 11:07:21 (85.19.92.6) and one thing is clear to me Power supply quality is a critical point and should be addressed by designers As i said i have ordered an usb power supply and i am really expecting a sensible improvement .......

8: RE: USB audio power supply (9.92)

Posted by Tweekeng on 2011-04-27, 06:49:57 (71.227.220.13) 1. Power supply with conventional linear transformer (no switching power supply) 2. Stabilized and regulated with approx. 4700 �F filter capacity Doesn't sound like anything special to me. You coul .......

9: If this is your dac ... (9.82)

Posted by beppe61 on 2014-11-30, 22:49:58 (85.19.92.6) Hi ... the one depicted here i mean i would try for sure a usb power supply to isolate it from the pc and power it with clean voltage. I have another little usb dac using only usb power and i heard ni .......

10: RE: How do you connect the Power Supply if there's no port? nt (9.79)

Posted by beppe61 on 2016-03-26, 08:40:37 (85.19.92.6) Hi ! you need a usb power supply like the one in the picture. I am very interested in usb to spdif converters. Reading a lot of reviews and posts i have come to the conclusion that it is a key elemen .......

11: RE: linear power supply for USB hard disk ? (9.70)

Posted by DewDude on 2017-11-20, 08:07:29 (173.66.105.23) Other than just having a less efficient power supply. No. It's digital...so whatever the power supply is doing can't directly affect the music unless it's unable to power the drive and causes read err .......

12: RE: Rpi 4 Power Supply Question (9.63)

Posted by zacster on 2021-03-07, 09:03:12 (68.199.119.236) Here's another thing to try, an Anker phone charger battery. The Anker Powercore 13000 is what I've used. You would plug the official Pi 5v supply into the battery with a micro USB, and then plug the .......

13: Just got my AQVox USB external power unit. (9.57)

Posted by akltam on 2014-07-10, 03:30:23 (222.166.2.28) It makes a very positive impact to my USB DAC which originally drawn power from the computer. My USB DAC is using an XMOS interface and this power supply helps on the performance a lot. Highly recom .......

14: RE: get a Mini (9.56)

Posted by audioengr on 2014-01-27, 10:46:56 (208.100.176.9) "Interesting. Is the power supply you recommend what it comes with, or something extra?" It replaces the AC adapter with a linear supply. "I can't understand the physics/electronics of a power supply .......

15: Sorry, brain fart -- AR-T Legato does *not* use USB power (9.53)

Posted by Charles Hansen on 2011-06-22, 20:33:36 (65.101.220.28) In the case of the Legato, there is more incentive to start with a good linear power supply. The USB receiver does not necessarily need that great of a power supply, but the master audio oscillator do .......

16: RE: My RPi5 8GB arrived Friday Dec 15th (9.50)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2023-12-17, 17:59:42 (73.229.163.4) I found this on the interwebs: "The total power drawn from the four USB ports on Raspberry Pi 5 is limited by default to a nominal 600mA; this limit is automatically increased to a nominal 1.6A when .......

17: RE: linear power supply for USB hard disk ? (9.49)

Posted by BenM on 2017-11-20, 15:34:05 (75.155.205.186) A switched mode power supply may or may not directly affect the digital stream from a hard drive. However a switched mode power supply can be noisy and pollute the AC mains, thereby adversely affectin .......

18: RE: You're probably right Lance (nt) (9.42)

Posted by barrows on 2011-09-03, 08:10:54 (207.200.116.66) Lance, just so you know and do not need to test, the QB-9 uses USB bus power to power the USB receiver section, so you cannot discontinue the bus power to the QB-9. This approach allows Ayre to mainta .......

19: Please let me elaborate a little dear Mr Collins .. (9.36)

Posted by beppe61 on 2013-10-14, 21:39:08 (85.19.92.6) First i think that digital done rightly is fantastic. Done badly is ugly. I remember quite well that one of the common and very popular modifications on cd players addressed the power supply feeding t .......

20: RE: Please help on mobo USB external power supply (9.34)

Posted by koonyue on 2009-09-05, 03:33:56 (123.203.224.101) in fact Granite PSU is switching type and I have bad experience in switching power supply (ground loop / hum sound) but the logic is correct, I should use a linear power supply and feed to the 5v pin .......

21: RE: Elements Western Digital Drive 2T (9.31)

Posted by [email protected] on 2017-09-23, 07:30:02 (87.228.170.133) Hi Thanks for replies. The hard drive does need an external 12v drive and I use a 12 v linear power supply. I then connect the usb link up cable and everything works fine, not a bad sound. Iff I dison .......

22: RE: CI Audio power supply and Squeezbox Touch (9.23)

Posted by J.Mac on 2010-06-02, 14:44:40 (67.190.27.82) Channel Island Audio sells a 5.0V power supply for the SB3 (VDC-SB) that should work well. The stock supply with the Touch provides 3.0 Amps, so the 2.2 Amps of the CIAudio supply may not be able to p .......

23: RE: USB REGEN Power Supply Option? (9.22)

Posted by Rich Brkich on 2016-01-21, 12:44:26 (24.97.101.62) I'm using the same power supply on mine... Works and sounds good (better than the stock Mean Well power supply for sure). I've lost tried/used the 9V iFi iPower with my Regen... Not quite as good good .......

24: RE: Power Supply for External SSD? (9.21)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2016-11-07, 14:07:09 (73.229.29.71) You obviously need to break the USB power leads from the PC side that would normally power your SSD and 'inject' clean 5VDC into the side that goes to the SSD. So it's not just a matter of buying a l .......

25: USB Cable/Adaptor without Power (9.20)

Posted by fmak on 2009-04-17, 23:44:58 (87.228.211.136) I would like to supply my 2.5 in usb external hdd with an idependent power supply. Does a cable or adaptor exist to do this, or do I need to cut the cable supply line? .......

26: RE: SB Touch USB power. (9.16)

Posted by J.Mac on 2010-04-30, 15:43:53 (67.190.27.82) I don't understand your problem. It _is_ a high powered port, intended to power bus powered USB hard drives. The frustrating thing is that USB ports on PCs and laptops often supply much more power th .......

27: RE: A Tale of 3 USB cords (9.10)

Posted by twystd on 2008-02-09, 13:09:14 (71.42.143.124) I'm afarid you won't hear much improvement (probably worse) with the opticis cable unless you go with a battery supply of some type. It's not a better cable, but it electricly isolates the DAC from th .......

28: HDPlex Linear Power Supply is no Firewall (9.07)

Posted by Mercman on 2014-12-06, 07:14:27 (70.181.188.112) I noticed this comment form Chris at CA concerning the HDPlex used in his new computer design: "The power supply I’m using for the CAPS v4 Pipeline server is an HDPlex Linear Power Supply ($358) in co .......

29: RE: Interesting power supply specs (9.03)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2017-03-05, 18:09:34 (73.229.29.71) The BDP-Pi also has an LCD display and supports external USB disks and DAC, so they have to take those into account in the power budget not knowing exactly what devices customers might attach to it. .......

30: Are you talking about the W4S Recovery USB Reclocker? (8.94)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2016-02-14, 13:53:40 (73.229.29.71) "It didn't work. No sound and my Mac computer displayed a "too much power" being used on the USB ports warning. I was going to play with the Wyred4sound in my main system, but am wary that it may be .......

31: Have you tried you 'fancy' power supply on your Pi? (8.89)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2017-05-04, 07:54:30 (198.27.242.3) Can you power both the DAC and the Pi with the SAME 5V output of the 'fancy' 5V supply? Do you like that supply? I need a good 5V supply for my Pi and was considering it but can you leave it plugged i .......

32: RE: Baffled about computer power (8.85)

Posted by Bob_C on 2013-06-14, 19:07:06 (96.246.103.155) "So I was told by several customers that improving the power supply on my Mac Mini would be a worthwhile upgrade. After thinking about it for a while I finally got a sample supply to try. I was frankl .......

33: -especially as S/PDIF is very sensitive to its power supply (8.82)

Posted by fmak on 2012-02-20, 22:08:41 (93.109.212.163) So is usb, and sensitive to cabling as well. Not all usb M2Tech oem implementations are the same; it all depends on power supply, grounding and other details etc. USB devices that have their own drive .......

34: RE: Uptone/Wyred4sound usb doohickies (8.80)

Posted by Mercman on 2016-03-01, 13:32:15 (99.174.245.126) I also enjoy my Analog DAC. Do you have the QUAD USB module? Are you using the Desktop Power supply or the Analog Power Base? I had good results with the Regen; especially with a better power supply. .......

35: RE: Hi bg, yes that's my DAC (8.80)

Posted by beppe61 on 2014-12-08, 00:28:49 (85.19.92.6) Hi and so i think you should try one of those usb power supply As i said i have a similar Audinst minidac that relies only on usb for power I purchased a cheap usb power supply from Teradak and it se .......

36: hifi berry digi+ pro power supply question (8.77)

Posted by bullethead on 2017-04-04, 07:20:03 (108.14.104.71) hello, I broke down after having insomnia last night and bought a hifi berry digi+, will that work with a standard raspberry pi power supply? From the web site it says it should, but just wondering. I .......

37: RE: Usb printer cable = Usb data only cable ? (8.77)

Posted by beppe61 on 2016-04-21, 12:11:07 (81.166.95.231) Hi ! thanks for the helpful reply and link. I was clearly wrong. I am a little disappointed because often when i look for a usb power supply the real precious part is the cable and not the power sup .......

38: Can tell you it makes a big difference with PCI sound cards (8.76)

Posted by [email protected] on 2013-03-07, 14:30:47 (173.200.6.182) so I figure it would make the same differences with USB. I am moving to a USB set-up with the WaveIO whose maker recommends using a separate supply. It would have to be better than having the internal .......

39: RE: Thanks all, next questions... (8.74)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2020-11-04, 16:49:41 (73.78.200.105) To expand on what Cut-Throat said... most modern small 2.5" USB drives are powered off the USB port w/o the need for additional power. Some older early 2.5" drives on older USB ports were marginal so .......

40: RE: " USB REGEN " by UpTone Audio ... any opinions ? (8.73)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-05-30, 04:57:02 (85.19.92.6) Hi and thanks a lot indeed for the very helfpul reply. Actually i have the feeling that some kind of power conditioning could be very beneficial. The U12 has no filtering on the mains socket and i se .......

41: RE: Not that simple really (8.73)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2011-06-02, 19:10:33 (174.51.211.143) I know that some older USB drives draw more power from the USB port, and some USB ports provide less power than others. I had an older Western Digital USB drive that came with two USB connections in t .......

42: RE: Elements Western Digital Drive 2T (8.72)

Posted by Ryelands on 2017-09-23, 06:00:35 (84.93.81.186) I have been trying to supply the drive from an external 5v power supply 3.5" USB drives typically require more power than a laptop's USB port can supply and, in any case, use a 12v supply only, deri .......

43: I have a question (8.70)

Posted by beppe61 on 2014-06-27, 01:41:51 (85.19.92.6) Hi, i read this from the Schiit site: " ... Wyrd replaces this “dirty” power with " clean power from a linear supply " with ultra-low-noise (2.5uV) voltage regulators—more than 100,000x less than what .......

44: RE: opticis usb optical cable (8.68)

Posted by Mercman on 2007-08-23, 02:21:58 (68.6.154.20) "Buy the Opticis if you need the length, otherwise it may not be worth the effort and expense." With the right power supply, it does sound quite good, but it is only a USB extender, not a new DAC. The .......

45: RE: I think you're splitting hairs - try different ways and see for yourself (8.60)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2021-04-27, 10:32:20 (73.78.200.105) One of the biggest improvements in the RPi4 is USB and Networking compared to your older RPi3. I have the RPi3 with a SPDIF HAT because USB was not that great. But now that USB is much improved on the .......

46: RE: USB Isolator Ultravox from DIY-Paradise (8.59)

Posted by fmak on 2010-04-23, 01:29:07 (87.228.210.244) I see no reason for buying such a thing unless a particular setup requires the AD Chip to communicate. It costs nothing to cut V+ and supply 5V to the usb device. One can use the best dc supply availa .......

47: RE: I use WD My Book 3.5 inch USB HDDs to back up the NAS (8.59)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2020-10-19, 14:26:13 (73.78.200.105) Some USB hubs can be used in passive mode AS WELL AS with an external power source to supply more current. I have the one linked below and used it with a USB DVD Burner - which require more current th .......

48: RE: USB REGEN Power Supply Option? (8.58)

Posted by ahendler on 2016-01-21, 12:24:42 (108.249.169.177) I agree 12v is to high I also use the power supply shown above and it is very good Alan .......

49: A possible issue with the Stello U3 (8.57)

Posted by beppe61 on 2016-03-26, 03:26:50 (85.19.92.6) Hi and thanks a lot for the valuable advice. A possible issue with the Stello U3 is that it relies on the usb power from the pc to work, if i am not wrong (i do not see a DC socket for an external pow .......

50: Please clarify.. (8.54)

Posted by PAR on 2017-09-23, 09:20:23 (88.97.21.18) ..WD use the product name "Elements" both for portable 2.5" drives and for 3.5" desktop drives. Which do you have? The PS for 2.5" drives is via USB only . It is possible to power them from an externa .......

51: RE: Finally i think i have understood something. (8.54)

Posted by Bob_C on 2013-10-16, 20:51:11 (108.27.250.147) "The other thing I have been saying for years is that even the best USB interfaces in DACs do not hold a candle to a low-jitter external USB converter with its own power supply." So it is impossible t .......

52: RE: Test of Server vs. USB drive vs. Laptop hard drive (8.53)

Posted by fmak on 2009-11-10, 08:13:08 (87.228.210.244) If you disable the V+ line on the usb, and use a regulated power supply to the the unit, you should hear a big improvement on a good system and a bigger difference with the internal drive. Equally, if .......

53: So, is anyone using: (8.52)

Posted by audioengr on 2013-06-15, 10:45:11 (66.220.100.230) an XMOS USB interface with galvanic isolation with either: 1) a high-quality USB cable 2) an improved computer power supply If these still make a difference in SQ, then the benefit of the computer pow .......

54: Nice and informative website ! .................. (8.51)

Posted by Cut-Throat on 2017-12-24, 13:15:10 (1.128.111.235) Nice Job ! You might want to consider recommending a power supply with 3 amps, so that the Raspberry Pi will have enough power to run a USB hard drive directly. I was having too many problems with low .......

55: RE: Thoughts on USB cables? (8.50)

Posted by triodesteve on 2018-05-12, 10:43:53 (131.191.89.113) \>Are you using some sort of power supply to power your DAC? Both dacs have their own power supplies built in. The 5v in question on the usb cable is for handshakes. Some dacs (even those that don't n .......

56: RE: PC + Asynchronous USB DAC Question (8.47)

Posted by needtubes on 2011-12-30, 07:54:49 (74.171.207.68) Is it worth the effort to use a linear regulated power supply when using an async USB DAC? I'm sure it can't hurt... How good of a power solution is something like a PicoPSU or Morex converter with a .......

57: Question on your external USB Drive............. (8.46)

Posted by Cut-Throat on 2017-10-06, 11:34:01 (107.2.79.94) Did you power the USB drive strictly via the Rpi USB port or did you have to get a powered hub? I had to use a powered Hub while waiting for my 3 Amp Power Supply to arrive. With the new Power Supply, .......

58: RE: iFI iPurifier 2: pics & impressions (8.45)

Posted by paco on 2016-04-03, 01:49:18 (31.221.240.227) \>>>How the the Purifier 2 regenerate V+ without a power supply? A dc to dc switching IC with a filter??? i don't know, they don't say in the available info, as far as i can see, BUT they clearly say t .......

59: RE: UpTone Audio USB Regen (8.43)

Posted by Bob_C on 2015-06-24, 09:46:31 (96.224.88.244) "It is only $175. John has a power supply you can use to upgrade the Regen but it is $995"" I do not believe that supply was intended for the Regen, it is to power a Mac system. The included supply is .......

60: Hello, - I am confused, - can I ask for clarification please? (8.43)

Posted by Sordidman on 2014-02-12, 13:10:38 (108.169.2.66) I thought that SBT had a 5v, 3amp DC input?.... Do you all sell a replacement wall wart that is considerably better than the stock SBT power supply/wall wart? How does the USB power supply for the SBT .......

61: RE: SQ Touch power supply upgrade? (8.41)

Posted by Dynobot on 2012-05-31, 07:26:27 (75.131.20.113) Generally speaking, improved power does = improved sound. Although the Touch still has an internal switching power supply, so ultimately it sees switched power. Better sonics via Toslink, Coax, USB ar .......

62: RE: linear power supply (8.40)

Posted by merlinus on 2017-04-02, 08:25:34 (76.127.41.145) So it seems that without some modding (which frankly is beyond my capabilities), I will still be using the USB power port for the Jameco linear power supply. In that case, will there still be some SQ .......

63: RE: Do you remember who opined that? (8.39)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2017-05-27, 13:47:37 (73.229.29.71) "Those batteries have nasty voltage regulators in them....." True. Not just nasty voltage regulators but switching regulators. You are not running purely on battery power with those USB battery devi .......

64: RE: A Cosecant question (8.39)

Posted by Mercman on 2011-12-13, 05:53:21 (99.174.246.225) The Cosecant has always had an external power supply. An after market AC cable can be used in place of the AC cable provided. The entire DAC, tube, etc is run by this power supply. You cannot use the .......

65: Re: Ultimate Power Supply, USB battery? (8.38)

Posted by audioengr on 2005-07-08, 10:09:00 (66.220.120.101) Battery will generally always be better than AC supply. Powering from anything other than the PC power will also make a big improvement. When I first put a battery supply on my Off-Ramp, it make a hug .......

66: RE: usb power supply (8.38)

Posted by Roseval on 2013-10-06, 14:55:15 (92.254.0.240) iFi claims a well-designed PSU is quitter than a battery .......

67: RE: Please help on mobo USB external power supply (8.38)

Posted by fmak on 2009-09-04, 23:06:14 (79.72.191.20) This just adds more wires onto the system and there is no guarantee that the Granite switcher is any better than a properly suppressed 5V or re-regulated rail (from the 12V supply). It also does not d .......

68: Re: Wavelength Audio Cosecant USB DAC powered from PC ????? (8.37)

Posted by Mercman on 2006-08-02, 07:44:21 (70.234.12.171) You are correct. The Dac has it's own power supply. The optical USB cable also has it's own battery power supply. I type these posts very quickly when I have a break between seeing patients. Thanks fo .......

69: Rerouting power supply (8.32)

Posted by [email protected] on 2012-01-11, 07:37:19 (218.186.17.228) I've been reading the assembly instructions on how to reroute power for the touchscreen, CD ROM and spare USB hub, but it's not clear to me where the power supply for these 3 components will come from .......

70: Ultimate Power Supply, USB battery? (8.30)

Posted by MaggiefanTN on 2005-07-07, 20:37:11 (140.233.209.28) I have a wavterminalU24 which sounds great, but I was wondering if the power supply could be holding it back. It is powered by my powerbook's USB bus, def not a clean source. What are your thoughts on .......

71: Re: Power Supply in PC a factor? (8.29)

Posted by E2 on 2005-11-28, 15:26:20 (198.203.175.175) By getting the data out using USB, Ethernet, etc... would that eliminate the noisy environment (thus the need for a good power supply in the PC)? .......

72: RE: USB Isolator (8.29)

Posted by esdk on 2010-08-05, 11:47:48 (86.48.57.36) Hi Ryeland, Thank you for your understanding, its appreciated. The USB initialization with external powersupply will not always be a problem. - The external powersupply/Battery will power up the devic .......

73: RE: A Cosecant question (8.28)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2011-12-13, 07:37:58 (216.196.210.220) F, First why not send me an email, always glad to answer questions. The Cosecant power supply is separate so that the four custom audio transformers inside the unit don't pick up any noise. The power .......

74: Schiit web page reads like a reclocker to me. (8.27)

Posted by Tony Lauck on 2014-06-28, 08:09:06 (65.19.76.104) "Schiit Wyrd USB Decrapifier-Not a Relocker but a USB signal conditioner. It does not relock the timing signals from the usb audio section of the dac, already built-in." Schiit web page reads like a .......

75: RE: Actually electrons flow is (8.27)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-07-31, 09:32:18 (73.153.246.181) using the [regen's] . . . power supply . . . will make no difference IF the DAC produces +5V for its USB receiver from its own internal source. Not so. The essence of the Regen and the like is that t .......

76: RE: USB: can it flow? (8.26)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-02-05, 03:39:38 (85.19.92.6) Hi 91 ! Thanks a lot for the kind and interesting reply. i thought you were forgetting me .. ehehe. I understand that all in all you like your current dac. So i do not see reasons to change it. Instea .......

77: RE: Rpi PS: Not what I expected (8.25)

Posted by gordguide on 2017-05-30, 07:31:24 (216.197.217.144) Some information that you might find useful. Not a complete copy due to the usual legal issues, but enough. " ... OK, we threw the Teradak PSU on the scope today ... Whilst I didn't drag my SBTalong .......

78: RE: Raspberry Pi 4 buying advice (8.24)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2020-08-28, 00:18:33 (73.78.200.105) Many of your questions are a just a matter of personal choice. Kit vs piece parts and what you already have on hand. To determine the power draw you would need to know what all is connected to the RPi .......

79: RE: Usb printer cable = Usb data only cable ? (8.22)

Posted by beppe61 on 2016-04-22, 05:47:37 (85.19.92.6) Hi ! thanks for the kind reply. I was misled by seing it called also "data transfer cable" on ebay. Given that most of the printers have a certain comsumption and their own power supply i was thinkin .......

80: RE: Musiland Monitor 01 another scope shot (8.20)

Posted by Thorsten on 2010-01-07, 09:42:34 (119.127.240.25) Hi Fred, > Sure, but they show no power supply related artefacts Yup, they don't show any, because the power supplies are modified to supply a clean 5V into the Musiland. > and there is no mention of .......

81: RE: thanks! one more here... (8.20)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-01-27, 03:37:38 (85.19.92.6) Hi and thanks because i did not perform serious tests with it But i see " Galvanic Isolation: ADuM 1250 chips " on the dac's page in the link Have you tried a signal only usb cable ? maybe the dac wor .......

82: RE: EMU 0404 power supply hack (8.19)

Posted by asliman on 2009-04-03, 15:34:29 (68.48.143.217) HI all, I am a user of Emu 0404 usb. I am interested in changing the power plug. The link for linear regulated power supply is not working. I looked on the Jameco website but not sure which one to buy .......

83: RE: Complaints about the high price of cabling? (8.16)

Posted by Phelonious Ponk on 2009-06-03, 15:25:53 (66.157.100.196) Beautiful piece of casework... "A great deal of time and attention has been paid to the power supply circuit, allowing the Diverter to draw power directly from the USB bus, while still realizing the b .......

84: RE: The HDPlex Power Supply Could Theoretically Power the USB to the DAC as well... (8.16)

Posted by beppe61 on 2014-11-30, 01:51:51 (81.167.153.96) Hi if i understand well this " compact linear "brick" power supply " could be replace with a 5VDC power line coming from the HDPlex ? You always need an adapter cable that isolates and provides a rece .......

85: They do fail..... (8.16)

Posted by Rod M on 2018-05-14, 09:52:53 (204.94.81.82) I've got USB drives ranging from 250GB to 8TB, some that we've had for better than 20 years. Several have failed; however, in nearly every case, it was the power supply that seemingly worked, but didn .......

86: M2Tech Hiface questions (8.15)

Posted by maxzimum on 2009-12-24, 23:54:06 (124.253.44.154) Hi, I am ordedring a hiface to experiment with and have some questions: 1) Does this truly output 24/192. Has the DAC been able to lock at this rate? 2) External power supply: There are lots of posts .......

87: RE: get a Mini (8.14)

Posted by [email protected] on 2014-01-26, 15:50:22 (24.20.204.170) Interesting. Is the power supply you recommend what it comes with, or something extra? I can't understand the physics/electronics of a power supply making a difference. Does it matter to outputting di .......

88: RE: Are you sure that you are reading about the current DacMagics, the + and the 100?... (8.13)

Posted by beppe61 on 2014-01-16, 01:30:42 (81.167.153.96) Hello and yes you are perfectly right But to take some power from the dac internal PS and supply the usb port providing galvanic isolation ... is not that much cost It is just a different design solut .......

89: RE: Rpi 4 Power Supply Question (8.13)

Posted by kh6idf on 2021-03-07, 16:50:33 (96.8.253.122) I'm using the Canakit 5V supply with my RPi 4 and it sounds excellent, I feel no need to try other power supplies. Using USB output to a Bryston BDA-2 DAC. .......

90: RE: Also have a question about ADuM4160 isolator (8.12)

Posted by Ryelands on 2011-07-25, 06:08:00 (85.211.142.58) . . . looking at the wiring diagram, AGND is connected to the input return. Why is it needed to connect to Shdn? What follows are extracts from the e-mails I exchanged with Oleg Mazurov back in Apri .......

91: RE: " USB REGEN " by UpTone Audio ... any opinions ? (8.11)

Posted by ozzyboy on 2015-05-24, 16:20:15 (68.48.232.107) I own the PS Audio Direct Stream Dac. I am using a iFi usb power supply and a iFi purifier along with dual headed usb. So, my question is will adding the Regen offer better performance? Or Should I us .......

92: RE: USB tweaks? (8.09)

Posted by fmak on 2021-08-03, 04:21:36 (2.58.28.182) Not really, Galvanic isolation is a good thing but regeneration of the usb signal with better power supply and better oscillators (Regen) is equally important. I am not fond of the Regen because the .......

93: Re: $89 usb dac, anyone tried it yet?? (8.08)

Posted by Todd Krieger on 2006-04-15, 13:48:48 (68.3.110.129) This DAC gets its power from the PC's USB.... The Fubar gets its power from an external (and upgradeable) AC power supply.... .......

94: RE: Is the jitter reduction from an Asynchronous USB DAC negated when ... (8.07)

Posted by phofman on 2012-06-04, 23:58:20 (84.242.75.189) USB can handle multiple streams on a single port. These streams can run in different modes. USB audio uses isochronous mode which by specifications has a priority over bulk mode used by USB storage. T .......

95: RE: If the caps work, fit them . . . (8.07)

Posted by Old Listener on 2008-12-31, 13:55:44 (66.234.193.96) \> A fair point but I can’t as I use a USB DAC which is separately powered > (by, as it happens, a 12v linear supply with a measured ~5mV ripple). That makes your observations even more interesting. I .......

96: RE: power vs no power (8.03)

Posted by Charles Hansen on 2011-06-22, 12:15:50 (65.101.220.28) Since our DAC provides galvanic isolation between the computer and the audio system, two power supplies are required. One is for the USB receiver/decoder section and one is for the digital filter, DAC .......

97: It all makes sense - I have (7.99)

Posted by fmak on 2015-07-30, 13:00:46 (146.199.199.19) been saying this for years here. It seems that no audio system, analog or digital, is cable and interface independent. No system is power supply quality independent either. I note that Gordon is now b .......

98: This USB cable is what I am after (7.98)

Posted by akltam on 2017-02-17, 06:06:58 (203.168.244.238) Just find this interesting USB cable, the power line is from a separate cable so that you can supply power from a separate source to your USB Dac. And you can get a small Linear power supply for this .......

99: Re: PC audio - so what am I doing wrong? (7.96)

Posted by Adriel on 2006-12-25, 16:58:13 (72.199.216.95) I have a Waveterminal U2A, and even with a jitter device, I found an improvement using an external wall wart power supply for it. The Waveterminal does not have a power supply input, of course, but th .......

100: Here is a review that says the $1400 Power Supply for the MicroRendu is the 'Biggest Sonic Improvement'..... (7.95)

Posted by Cut-Throat on 2016-06-07, 15:42:32 (73.242.16.65) I am continuing to follow the MicroRendu reviews and came across this one extolling the virtues of the Sonore Signature Power Supply, which the user claimed offered the biggest "Sonic Improvement" in .......

101: RE: USB/eSATA/Firewire- sonic signature? yes (7.95)

Posted by fmak on 2011-11-20, 15:59:02 (219.79.255.151) If you have a sufficiently resolving system, there is a difference, with power supply 'sorted' Sata sounding better than 'sorted' usb in bass and treble resolution. The changes can be subtle, unexpect .......

102: RE: Better bet would be spend that money on a real power supply. (7.92)

Posted by Audio Pharaoh on 2009-03-10, 10:00:38 (196.205.148.42) Hello, Get the higher end power supply models of well known brands like Gigabyte, HEC etc..The better the power supply, the less background noise you'll hear in the music and the more stable your PC w .......

103: Power Supply factors (7.92)

Posted by jbmcb on 2005-11-29, 11:20:10 (12.148.60.177) Like the other posters have said, you should be using an external USB or FireWire sound card for serious hifi listening, to get rid of the noise inherent in a PC environment. However, you should still .......

104: RE: Schiit Wyrd USB Decrapifier (7.92)

Posted by fmak on 2014-06-26, 23:08:11 (62.228.87.34) It would be interesting to see how the Wyrd with replacement USB clock and cleaner power compares to the iFiUSB which has a very good power supply with additional line filtering. Don't use the iFi wal .......

105: RE: Improved Regen sound (7.92)

Posted by [email protected] on 2015-11-23, 14:54:40 (173.169.122.75) jkney, So, those of us who have DACS, like my Auralic Vega, which requires a 5 Volt Hand Shake for turn on only, then NO 5 Volt through the USB cable, will still need to use the external power supply .......

106: RE: usb power supply (7.91)

Posted by beppe61 on 2013-10-04, 06:49:04 (85.19.92.6) Thanks a lot for the advice i will study the discussion in detail Actually batteries are nice but also a pain to operate and a linear power supply can be extremely quiet Moreover I am not that good at .......

107: Fair enough (7.90)

Posted by E-Stat on 2016-05-17, 14:37:42 (206.255.213.61) I'm taking the replacement path myself and waiting to do it in steps. And avoiding putting together a virtual train of interconnected boxes and cables: Feeder power supply-->Super Capacitor power supp .......

108: RE: UpTone Regen vs iFi iUSB vs Schitt Decrapifier (7.90)

Posted by theob on 2015-06-19, 11:58:10 (73.161.89.110) I personally listened to the Regen vs the iFi usb power and to the Regen alone vs the Regen and iFi usb power combination and the Regen beats the iFi and the Regen alone beats the Regen/iFi combo. How .......

109: Re: Power Supply in PC a factor? (7.89)

Posted by ob1 on 2005-12-13, 15:21:53 (203.208.238.147) "... Even then, you'd want to be sure that the power wire in the USB was disabled so that it wasn't influencing the destination DAC... " How to disable the power wire in USB? I'm using Audigy 2 NX and .......

110: Why would I want USB-powered? (7.88)

Posted by Jon L on 2010-12-05, 11:45:07 (76.167.160.144) External e-SATA drive with a separate power supply is the way to go IME. A good 2.5" e-SATA enclosure with separate power supply is not very easy to find, however, unless going with obscure companies .......

111: RE: Rpi 4 iFi Power Supply Adaptor (7.87)

Posted by newvinyl on 2021-03-06, 15:26:11 (107.173.73.29) Aaron 01 - What adaptor did you use to connect the iFi power supply? Did you find a 5.5x2.1mm to USB C adaptor? .......

112: RE: I would suppose upgraded power supply is a must for 0404,... (7.86)

Posted by soundchekk on 2009-05-06, 05:09:30 (80.133.195.226) \>Why? Because I am sitting in front of my Adam A5 with a big smile in my face and enjoying a 25$ investment. Before I forget: Perhaps you could explain to us, how a power-supply upgrade, as discuss .......

113: RE: Actually-I am (7.86)

Posted by fmak on 2014-03-07, 04:14:18 (93.109.93.148) listening to it now, fed from a modified XMOS usb to spdif converter fed with very high quality power supply. Sounds better than the Mytek usb, with usb output fed from an iFi USB Power as well. ::: T .......

114: USB REGEN Power Supply Option? (7.85)

Posted by Whell on 2016-01-21, 10:32:25 (107.147.255.245) This caught my eye over at Parts Express. Wondering if it might be a good option for powering a USB Regen? http://www.parts-express.com/astec-12v-24a-288w-regulated-and-filtered-power-supply-with-cas .......

115: Uncharted Territory (7.85)

Posted by Jon L on 2005-08-27, 09:29:11 (206.40.213.39) All that Monster Cable fancy talk 'probably' won't result in improved USB data transfer, much like DVI/HDMI cables for digital. However, "Larger guage power conductor for maximum, low—loss power trans .......

116: Re: Opticis Stretch USB cable (7.84)

Posted by pburke on 2006-05-02, 08:26:45 (144.92.40.31) Doede found out about the cable after his USB interface he sent me for beta testing didn't work too well in my system - I had huge problems with ground loops unless I was running a battery-powered lap .......

117: SSD - SATA II or USB 2.0 ? (7.84)

Posted by Bertel on 2009-03-02, 06:04:41 (84.138.115.242) Dear cics (and others), like a few others I am completely SSD in my cMP/cplay system - I run the OS and cMP/cPlay from a 30GB OCZ Solid Series SATA II 2.5" SSD. My question now: Since this drive offer .......

118: RE: Another little box coming ... usb to spdif converter (7.83)

Posted by Stephen Murphy on 2014-12-09, 09:20:24 (198.254.142.0) I have a similar usb to spdif, not that brand. The biggest improvement I had in sound came from the fact that the unit has it's own power supply, so it doesn't need power from the usb cable. I was abl .......

119: Why not data only usb cable ? (7.82)

Posted by beppe61 on 2013-10-08, 06:14:39 (85.19.92.6) Hi ! i am about to receivemy usb power device about which i am extremely optimistic ... really. It sounds me good already. By the way, i have like most of you maybe, a dac with its own quality power s .......

120: Notebook power supplies (7.82)

Posted by Jay T on 2005-11-08, 05:26:17 (193.154.187.199) I recently took the computer audio plunge, with the Wavelength Brick, an external USB drive, and an Asus A6R notebook. Unfortunately, the notebook power supply is terribly noisy, and battery life is l .......

121: two interesting USB audiophile power supplies (7.82)

Posted by paco on 2015-01-24, 10:31:24 (81.202.47.219) hi there, i'm looking for a good USB power supply to plug the power side of my USB twin cable, and i've found these two (i find the iFi Micro one too exotic and expensive): AQVOX, 98€: http://www.myhi .......

122: usb power supply (7.82)

Posted by beppe61 on 2013-10-04, 01:42:35 (85.19.92.6) Hi ! i am collecting information on usb power supply as the one in the link I am quite sure it works fine. The explanation on the site is reasonable and sound. Any other similar device in the internat .......

123: RE: "USB power management chip...plugged in can't pull so much current it messes up the main system." (7.81)

Posted by John Swenson on 2010-05-02, 14:41:27 (147.145.40.44) Of course thats not what I meant. The power supply is not a massive 500 watt supply, they want to make sure that what you plug into it is not going to pull the supply voltage down to the point that th .......

124: RE: Have you tried you 'fancy' power supply on your Pi? (7.81)

Posted by triodesteve on 2017-05-04, 08:12:50 (68.189.134.122) \>Can you power both the DAC and the Pi with the SAME 5V output of the 'fancy' 5V supply? That I don't know...I would need a splitter of some sort. As you probably saw on their very lean website, they .......

125: RE: Hi Bill-usb cable (7.80)

Posted by fmak on 2009-10-17, 10:33:17 (87.228.210.244) Cut out the Vbus wire at the usb audio input; power a usb dac with a good power supply, and instantly one has a 'better' cable! .......

126: RE: BPT Battery Power (7.79)

Posted by Brucemck2 on 2009-07-04, 08:36:57 (76.185.81.223) I use a BPT supply on my USB to spdif converter, and on my digital "reclocker" (both Empirical Audio designs) ... it made a marked improvement, more than I'd expected, over the standard walwart power .......

127: A useless piece of usb audio hardware (7.79)

Posted by fmak on 2013-03-26, 03:17:40 (87.228.222.8) For the hell of it, I bought a TE8802 kit with linear supply from audio gd. The thing works on win software v1.1 but keeps blue screening with a usb driver bug code. Sounds ok when it works. Waste of .......

128: No... (7.78)

Posted by akltam on 2017-02-28, 20:18:48 (203.168.244.238) I am referring to the AQVOX LPS power supply for the USB. The AQVOX LPS has a special USB 'B' adaptor which cut the power from the computer and then it supplies its own power at this adaptor. I u .......

129: How are you powering the F1? (7.77)

Posted by cfraser on 2016-05-17, 15:11:47 (69.165.140.237) (sorry if that's a dumb Q) Are you supposed to power it via the USB connection? Can the microRendu do that? i.e. is it a general purpose USB port on the microRendu, with power, or does Sonore presume .......

130: RE: Audio thru USB3 (7.77)

Posted by fmak on 2011-06-03, 04:59:44 (93.109.218.86) It's partly the power supply. Feeding usb dac with a well regulated 5V supply and cutting V+ on the usb cable makes quite an improvement in focus, bass clarity, and treble purity. .......

131: Re: Opticis Stretch USB cable (7.76)

Posted by CTurner on 2006-05-02, 10:36:18 (84.74.204.48) Whilst Opticis USB cable users all seem to note improvements in sound, and now a "maybe" from you, I did not. In my case, inserting the Opticis system resulted in significant upper mid-range glare and .......

132: RE: SB Touch USB power. (7.75)

Posted by rick_m on 2010-04-30, 07:30:40 (64.13.14.96) "750 mA"? Try to think where you saw it as that would indicate a high power port which 'should' do the job. USB power is well defined and since it's whole aim is to make things simple for the user and .......

133: This is going to be interesting..... (7.75)

Posted by doodlebug on 2005-04-24, 11:59:20 (63.249.64.155) mainly because the Audiophile USB requires a 9V AC input. The power supply regulators and recitifer is onboard. Upgrading the power supply will be a bit tougher since you'll have to deal with the comp .......

134: Re: USB Freeway vs others (including the base Transit) (7.74)

Posted by Scrith on 2005-06-15, 12:08:05 (159.153.4.50) The M-Audio Audiophile USB (or Firewire) might be a good alternative to the modified Transit. Like the modified Transit, it has a seperate power supply (so it is not powered by the USB connection), an .......

135: RE: The saga of my netbook power supply (7.74)

Posted by Eunegis on 2011-12-18, 01:59:31 (84.46.14.29) ...by the way: my DAC is self-powered - but the Digital Interface (SPDIF->USB-converter) is not! So maybe at this signal's crucial turning point the power isolator may help. And not recognizing DI, Mu .......

136: RE: Does an audiophile Squeezebox (digital out only) exist? (7.74)

Posted by audioengr on 2014-01-29, 11:49:53 (208.100.176.9) I'm saying that using a computer to drive the DAC through a USB converter will improve things, assuming you make the right software and hardware choices on the computer. You can also go SBT to USB con .......

137: RE: USB audio power supply (7.73)

Posted by Adriel on 2011-04-27, 17:48:07 (68.7.197.10) I saw this when looking at the Sonicweld Diverter 192. It does not have a power socket, so something like this would be good to ensure the Diverter gets the cleanest power coming out of your audiophil .......

138: RE: Q. for Internet radio listener types (7.72)

Posted by jsblock on 2007-07-30, 15:21:04 (69.208.156.75) I have a thing called "Whole House Transmitter" and bought it for the same purpose. (wholehousefmtransmitter.com) It cost about $100 and works as advertised. It will run off a usb power supply (too no .......

139: Are you judging by the fact that it has external PS, or you know more details? (7.68)

Posted by carcass93 on 2011-06-23, 08:55:16 (129.33.19.254) I looked at M2TECH web site yesterday, but not very carefully. As you can see, in case of Ayre, the fact that there is external PS does not mean that it doesn't use USB power. As Charles explained, US .......

140: RE: opticis usb optical cable + usb wire tail (7.68)

Posted by twystd on 2007-08-10, 16:33:01 (71.42.143.124) The Opticis optical extender should give you better sound (I bought one for that purpose), as well as length. It electrically isolates the switching power supply noise in your PC from the DAC. Unfortu .......

141: Moodlab USB dac (7.67)

Posted by Shanko on 2006-09-11, 20:54:06 (203.97.219.2) Another reasonably priced USB dac (reviewed at TNT audio). Unfortunately the USB input is not assessed, but it is non-oversampling, with nice construction and components. My bet is that it would have .......

142: HAGusb + Hagclock + linear power supply=good sound?? (7.66)

Posted by Frank25 on 2006-08-08, 08:34:30 (69.123.4.32) Has anyone treid the HagUSB?? Im thinking about building the kit but with a few mods. First I would like to use the high quality Hagclock instead of the stock crystal and second id like to build a nic .......

143: 2 things (7.66)

Posted by Christine Tham on 2009-06-11, 15:24:47 (124.189.34.48) yes, audible noise is a factor, and probably an important factor. but power supply modulation can be an even more important factor. a spinning motor tends to draw power in regular spurts which can cau .......

144: RE: Further updates and impressions, and Q for Thorsten (7.65)

Posted by Thorsten on 2014-02-14, 07:57:07 (61.92.153.149) Hi, > I tried doing it all over again, and in that sequence, too, > since the SBT needs the DDC to be on before hand for it to > recognise it anyway. Still no go. It seems to be able to power > one or .......

145: USB audio power supply (7.61)

Posted by fmak on 2011-04-26, 22:06:24 (62.228.41.149) Have a look at this: http://www.aqvox.de/usb-power_en.html The pictures say it all. Cost e89. Can be done at home for nothing if you have a 5V supply, a solder iron and a cutter. The inconvenience is .......

146: Very good question. (7.60)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-06-25, 22:08:05 (85.19.92.6) Hi and i think this is a very good question and how usb interfaces should be designed. I mean, a usb power supply should not be necessary at all with well designed usb dac/converters. The very first t .......

147: RE: Further updates and impressions, and Q for Thorsten (7.60)

Posted by theob on 2014-02-14, 06:03:03 (68.41.28.199) I recently bought an iFi power supply for my USB cable to my dac. Very very nice. I have spare LiFePo4 batteries lying around. So I know that your literature says your power supply regs are better tha .......

148: A couple of thoughts...and an offer (7.59)

Posted by triodesteve on 2017-04-11, 08:13:29 (68.189.134.122) I picked up a battery power supply from Musical Paradise. My intent was to run the dig+ board from it. Right now I'm listening to my second system a lot via a Chord Mojo. To my ears the Mojo sounds be .......

149: RE: Buy a better ATX PC power supply! (7.58)

Posted by GStew on 2013-01-10, 20:15:42 (12.218.118.2) Jebrider and bassbinotoko, I know this is against conventional wisdom. OTOH, I strongly suggest trying it before you say it doesn't make any difference. In my experience, a fully linear supply makes a .......

150: Remote power for USB Mouse, per cMP (7.58)

Posted by [email protected] on 2008-10-25, 16:12:55 (68.211.49.41) I have attempted AGAIN to implement the recommended powering of the infrared mouse with the GRANITE power supply. I was never able to get it to work with the BIOSTAR board. Having good luck with the G .......

151: Re: Any suggestion on this setup? (7.58)

Posted by John Swenson on 2005-01-27, 14:27:22 (147.145.40.44) Running a Transit off the USB bus power is not a good idea, you get much better results when using an external supply. What I did was cut the USB cable near the Transit, put both ends into a little me .......

152: RE: inexpensive yet decent USB to S/PDIF? (7.58)

Posted by Stephen Murphy on 2016-09-17, 13:17:53 (198.254.142.0) I have not tried the unit in question but I would prefer one that has it's own power supply via wall wart or similar. That way you can use a USB chord with the power leg disabled so you can eliminate .......

153: RE: Actually-I am (7.58)

Posted by fmak on 2014-03-07, 04:17:28 (93.109.93.148) listening to it now, fed from a modified XMOS usb to spdif converter fed with very high quality power supply. Sounds better than the Mytek usb, with usb output fed from an iFi USB Power as well. Bette .......

154: Please remember this... when does jitter effect audio? (7.57)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2012-04-30, 09:07:10 (216.196.208.192) Gang, Paul's mass email may have relevance to his products but not all products. Yes variations in software do change the power and this can lead to lower jitter performance. This is especially true w .......

155: RE: Bifrost mets your critireon (7.57)

Posted by beppe61 on 2014-03-23, 09:03:01 (81.167.153.96) Hi and thank you very much indeed for your advice I was asking because 1) the Poster has a great system that i guess is very resolving as well 2) i have a much poorer system currently 3) i have alread .......

156: I am using this cable here ... (7.56)

Posted by beppe61 on 2016-04-03, 08:20:57 (81.166.95.231) Hi ! i am using the cable in the picture. The usb A is for external power. Unfortunately they do not sell it separately. Actually i found another one alone on ebay and now i have two. A simple " fema .......

157: Baffled about computer power (7.55)

Posted by audioengr on 2013-06-14, 18:34:13 (75.233.129.52) So I was told by several customers that improving the power supply on my Mac Mini would be a worthwhile upgrade. After thinking about it for a while I finally got a sample supply to try. I was frankly .......

158: RE: how many amperes to power USB cable? (7.55)

Posted by paco on 2015-01-20, 10:37:28 (81.202.47.219) thanks! so i'll use the 1A output as for a "fast responding power supply", any suggestion at a reasonable price, easy to get, and with a USB output? at present i'm using a power bank with 8000 mAh (i .......

159: Yup, uses the same Silanna chip w/o the audiophile tax.... (7.55)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2017-09-03, 12:45:29 (73.229.29.71) ...but the audiophile implementations -might- pay closer attention to power supply options, internal isolation vs external vs battery, etc., or at least try to differentiate themselves from non-audiop .......

160: RE: thanks! one more here... (7.53)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-01-27, 06:01:20 (85.19.92.6) Hi i would just explain better what i did With reference to the picture i cut the shield, red and black wires leaving connected only the white and green and the dac worked without problem and i did n .......

161: RE: USB Optical Cable (7.53)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-02-13, 20:43:48 (50.183.218.111) There are USB devices that are powered only by the 5V supplied over USB, and other USB devices that supply their own power but need to sense 5V on their USB port to function. Is this not correct? If .......

162: I love your setup... (7.53)

Posted by crooner on 2014-11-28, 15:29:32 (76.167.96.74) I am specially interested in your linear power supply. The multiple voltages give it outstanding versatility. The 19V output specially suited for laptops/netbooks. I have a little Emachines/Acer netbo .......

163: RE: Why? (7.52)

Posted by J.Mac on 2014-10-09, 09:21:48 (50.155.208.213) True that a USB port won't power a 3.5" drive, but all of the external 3.5" drives provide their own power supply. For 2.5" drives, I think most drives made today can be powered by a motherboard's USB .......

164: split usb cable question (7.52)

Posted by blinx7 on 2014-05-24, 16:12:20 (72.94.105.94) Novice question: several current usb Dacs have no option for an external power source, and draw their power from the computer's psu via the usb. For portability & convenience, that seems pretty tidy. .......

165: Re: Ordered my Mac Mini today... questions (7.52)

Posted by digepix on 2007-03-21, 14:06:01 (24.193.28.112) Get a Scott Nixon USBTD with the better power supply 4xac and be done with it. I have a similar system to you and added the nixon dac. Up until then I was using the M-Audio Audiophile the Nixon is in .......

166: RE: Battery power supply (7.48)

Posted by beppe61 on 2016-04-06, 22:56:40 (85.19.92.6) Hi and sorry. I was thinking to my case. I need 8-9 clean VDC for my usb to spdif converter. The power supply requirements should be similar. As i understand that batteries are a very good option f .......

167: RE: " USB REGEN " by UpTone Audio ... any opinions ? (7.47)

Posted by theob on 2015-05-21, 05:37:41 (73.161.89.110) By far the biggest tweak I have done for my usb signal to my dac. I use the Benchmark II HGC dac. I had been using the iFi Usb power thingy and initially just added the Regen. It made a nice upgrade t .......

168: RE: Can you tell me what an EVO is? Thanks. (7.46)

Posted by cpuaudio on 2012-04-16, 07:12:06 (67.183.99.12) Well it's actually called the HiFace Evo, the next step up over the Hiface USB in the M2Tech line-up. http://www.m2tech.biz/evo.html It offers some significant advantages, mostly related to power sup .......

169: Kingrex uArt 2-legged USB cable (7.46)

Posted by Jon L on 2013-10-08, 10:09:06 (76.173.224.23) Kingrex uArt usb cable with 2 USB ends, one for data and one for power (which can hook up to external DC power supply) has been getting some raves of late. The price seems way out of proportion to wh .......

170: RE: usb power supply (7.45)

Posted by Ryelands on 2013-10-04, 04:46:25 (84.93.176.5) Any other similar device in the international market? See link to an earlier discussion on a similar device. I do not know how is the requirement in terms of current It depends entirely on the DAC .......

171: RE: Don't understand the 'clean power' statement... (7.44)

Posted by Bob_C on 2014-06-24, 14:56:27 (98.116.149.81) I will explain what I meant. It is very good on battery, good on USB. When using a better external supply, I used a TeraDak 5V I already had it was even better. IFi also makes an external USB supply w .......

172: And not just for ground loops (7.44)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2021-02-18, 05:54:49 (73.78.200.105) - Some DACs are entirely powered by USB drawing several hundred mA. Providing a separate 'clean' +5VDC may be beneficial. - Some DAC USB receivers are powered by USB drawing significantly less power o .......

173: RE: Baffled about computer power (7.42)

Posted by audioengr on 2013-06-15, 10:26:26 (66.220.100.230) I'll tell you what I will try to do when I have time, but its really inconvenient. I will directly measure the jitter on my bench through my USB converter with and without the power supply. However, i .......

174: The saga of my netbook power supply (7.41)

Posted by kclo on 2011-12-16, 02:56:37 (123.122.176.72) Hi Eunegis, Like to share my experience relating to netbook's various power supply configurations. I have been using Acer Aspire One + Devilsound USB dac/cable for over a year, and have been through .......

175: Yes (7.40)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2018-09-13, 06:26:05 (73.78.200.105) The pics didn't show up in your original post and as E-Stat pointed out, it was a google URL. What appears to be your Photobucket account is allowing the pics to be posted. Thanks. I see what you me .......

176: Power Supply for External SSD? (7.40)

Posted by PAR on 2016-11-07, 01:22:40 (88.97.21.18) I would very much appreciate your advice on the best device to power an external SSD. For what I hope are obvious reasons I do not wish to power it from my PC's USB but no external SSDs that I have c .......

177: RE: opticis usb optical cable (7.40)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2007-08-23, 08:34:21 (216.68.189.63) Severed, If you dac uses the VBUS then this cable & the power supply you chose would not be a good choice. I put my USB analyzer on the dac end and it looked really clean with a custom power supply. N .......

178: Thanks so far guys but.... (7.40)

Posted by PAR on 2016-11-07, 03:07:57 (88.97.21.18) ...just for clarification. An external USB drive has only a single connector - a USB. There is no separate power port. So a power supply has to provide the voltage via pin whatever number on the USB. .......

179: I have a USB disk on mine, but not through a hub (7.39)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2020-10-19, 13:37:57 (73.78.200.105) What type of USB drive(s) are you planning to use on the USB Hub? If you will be using small 2.5" USB drives, a passive hub may not supply sufficient power to the drives. Try a powered USB hub [they .......

180: RE: Yup, very good converter... (7.39)

Posted by beppe61 on 2013-12-21, 03:14:09 (81.167.153.96) Hello ! and congratulations for the site. Very interesting indeed I tend to believe to graphs quite a lot. Especially lately that everything seems to sound just fine to me. I have tried: - Squeezebox .......

181: RE: I used s bixnet power supply. (7.38)

Posted by bb4 on 2007-09-03, 07:22:40 (203.218.93.219) I use Benchmark DAC1 USB. I compared a USB cable 1m, and the Opticis cable. I power Opticis cable with 4 AA alkaline battery and a 1000uF capacitor accross it. When I measure the power by multimeter, .......

182: could be a power issue (7.38)

Posted by Joe Murphy Jr on 2012-06-23, 22:51:51 (24.179.58.245) Are these drives powered by the USB port or by their own power supply? If they aren't self-powered, perhaps the laptop cannot provide enough juice to both of them at the same time. Are both ports capa .......

183: RE: USB noise filter dongles (7.38)

Posted by Duster on 2019-04-18, 16:12:45 (73.97.205.225) I use an effective 5V power injector with filtering for my primary USB application, and even the choice of power cord for the external linear power supply makes a great impact on the sound of the USB .......

184: RE: power supply question (7.38)

Posted by play-mate on 2011-01-28, 11:45:06 (77.186.181.170) hi rhinOz15, you could use it.....but why ? the reason to implement a PICO in the context of a cMP computer is to UPGRADE the quality from a normal ATX switching PSU. -not to downgrade it with a lousy .......

185: RE: iMac 27" as a source: power supply (7.38)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2018-04-15, 13:05:27 (73.229.29.71) Like pretty much any PC, your iMac uses a switching power supply. It's a switching power supply that provides a regulated 'bulk' 12VDC. I say 'bulk' because the 12VDC it produces is further altered an .......

186: RE: Rpi 4 iFi Power Supply Adaptor (7.37)

Posted by Aaron 01 on 2021-03-06, 15:39:44 (71.196.165.199) I am using the iFi iPower X, it comes with the adapter for USB-C, right now I am using the micro USB as I have my rpi3 B board in my streamer at the moment. the ipower X version comes with both adapte .......

187: Un fortunately none of us was right (7.36)

Posted by theob on 2008-06-06, 18:10:06 (68.40.116.205) The tight fit adapter into the 5V Pocket-Size Lithium Battery Pack of mine still popped and crackled very bad and the stock power supply, as suggested by gordon, does not work either--pops and crackle .......

188: RE: Power lines filter for desktop pc (7.36)

Posted by beppe61 on 2014-05-10, 06:09:20 (81.167.153.96) Youre welcome ! But i wonder if all can be treated at the usb to spdif interface level My feeling is that the noise in the usb lines can be addressed there isolating the rest of the chain from the pc .......

189: Easy (7.36)

Posted by audioengr on 2005-03-14, 11:07:43 (66.220.120.101) The Transit uses the power from the USB cable. The power from one computer is clean and has good capacity, the other sucks. If you put an external power supply on the Transit, this is solved. ::: TOPI .......

190: RE: Even using external/internal good 5V (7.35)

Posted by audioengr on 2014-06-25, 10:44:37 (66.220.116.223) Update: adding the external USB power adapter to the short USB cable does make a significant difference in SQ. Evidently the XMOS ULPI USB transceiver is unable to reliably receive data unless the pow .......

191: RE: FW400… (7.35)

Posted by [email protected] on 2010-11-25, 08:07:17 (64.12.116.16) aljordan, Good thought. No I really have not paid special attention to the ac cabling or plugging my external hard drives into my P300 device. However, I do wonder if the power supply is the reason wh .......

192: Trends vs SB3 (7.34)

Posted by creativepart on 2007-07-11, 13:03:22 (216.177.161.207) I've switched from a Squeezebox (to Toslink (and RCA) out) to an X-Dac v3 to USB to the Trends converter to the X-Dac and I think the USB>Trends>Dac sounds better than the SB3>Dac. I'm using a Mac Min .......

193: RE: Wyrd-iUSB Power (7.33)

Posted by fmak on 2015-01-26, 22:12:22 (93.109.130.121) They are different in nature of operation. iUSB provides 5V with heavy filtering and superregulator using switcher as input power. I agree with Merman on better SQ with a better mains preregulator. If .......

194: Battery powered CAS (7.32)

Posted by koonyue on 2009-02-22, 19:51:23 (158.132.12.81) Hi, Recently I got an ignoring HUM sound from my system when the volume turn up to 9'o clock. Here is my system: Amp emu 0404 usb eeepc 901 ext usb hd whenever I plug in either usb 1 / 2, even I tu .......

195: M2Tech HiFace on independent power (7.32)

Posted by fmak on 2009-12-12, 04:52:54 (87.228.210.244) Someone asked how this might improve this usb interface soundwise. I was puzzled by the good sound from a fully loaded Vaio desktop and over bright treble on a minimalist Atom 330 PC. So I first added .......

196: It is because (7.31)

Posted by fmak on 2014-12-09, 03:17:26 (93.109.160.0) you try to be a wordsmith that you do not have credibility with some inmates. First you try to play innocence, then you play with words. Hard data is merited on why the PS you promote cannot be distri .......

197: Multiple Power Supply Grounding and Pico/Linear Questions (7.30)

Posted by EmailTim on 2011-01-04, 22:39:19 (76.89.161.114) My first purpose built music PC is based off of a AT5IONT-I MoBo with the following stuffing options: - Win7 Ultimate 64-bit (trimmed down, disabled services, disabled drivers and disabled accessories .......

198: It could be... (7.30)

Posted by Presto on 2006-08-28, 10:21:56 (207.216.246.51) The M-Audio transit is a bus-powered device. The fact it is "USB" alone does not make it the "panacea" of methods to get digital out of the PC. There could be more "dirt" on the USB power going to the .......

199: Only thing I do not uderstand is the 'USB BUS Powered' claim... (7.30)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2015-12-12, 09:28:35 (76.220.25.80) when it clearly has an AC Power cord. I would think that it would be easier to power the USB>I2R for the DAC chip internally with a linear supply? Do you own a REGEN? Would be curious if inserting one .......

200: RE: Hello, - I am confused, - can I ask for clarification please? (7.29)

Posted by Thorsten on 2014-02-12, 14:15:45 (193.150.10.17) Hi, > I thought that SBT had a 5v, 3amp DC input?.... Yes. It generally does fine on less than 1 Amp, the 3 Amp are to allow powering external HDD's, SBT and so on. Our PSU will not do that, you need .......

Found 8 records in Critic's Corner.

1: RE: John Atkinson's review of the Ayre QX-5 Twenty (9.40)

Posted by Charles Hansen on 2017-09-02, 22:27:53 (75.166.105.109) \>> I was using Roon on a Mac mini that was first connected to the QX-5 via USB, then sending the same data over the network. Hi John, There is an interesting point to these comparisons - try as we mi .......

2: "How is this any different than vinyl?" (9.40)

Posted by Beetlemania on 2011-08-17, 07:13:40 (166.2.89.51) Good point. I have my TT on a Jon Risch DIY sandbox - makes a nice difference. It seems to me, however, that computer audio is an order of magnitude worse. Choosing and tweaking a DAC is only the begi .......

3: RE: John Atkinson's review of the Ayre QX-5 Twenty (9.26)

Posted by John Atkinson on 2017-09-03, 12:43:08 (173.52.247.157) \>In the system at the Ayre factory the USB input using a Melco server sounds >better than the Ethernet input - but in that case the modem is at least >200' away and the network has about 20 computers .......

4: RE: JA and reliance upon computer audio (8.49)

Posted by FSonicSmith on 2015-08-23, 17:24:57 (99.34.125.64) Well I don't know what to say other than that I am humbled by your response. As I mentioned in the digital audio forum on this Site, it will be interesting to see how long it takes for these innovatio .......

5: Some clarification on my comments... (8.11)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2005-10-31, 07:07:38 (216.68.189.73) Gang, First what the hell happened to my posts on this page????? John, as I understand it the Sutherland uses a USB-SPDIF converter. This maybe incorrect but it may prove why the jitter was higher. Al .......

6: RE: TAS this: (8.04)

Posted by Phelonious Ponk on 2009-07-02, 06:48:02 (68.210.105.65) "Yea, sort of. It does provide galvanic isolation so it is incapable of participating in a ground loop (isn't that a type of Morris dance?). However that doesn't mean that interference can't be passed .......

7: RE: Neil Young Archives -- True High-Resolution Gamechanger? (6.59)

Posted by josh358 on 2017-12-06, 07:07:09 (196.52.2.12) Thanks, useful info. Maybe I've finally found a use for my high school French! Though I suspect I'll just use the translation. It's going to take more listening before I'm certain of my MQA impression .......

8: RE: How is that link evidence for pay for play? n.t. (4.61)

Posted by Charles Hansen on 2017-08-30, 05:22:38 (75.171.254.43) \>> How is that link evidence for pay for play? You are correct that Jonathan Valin allegedly selling Nordost review samples on the internet for profit was not necessarily "pay for play". One would ne .......

Found 200 records in Digital Drive.

1: Re: usb DAC (Silverstone EB01) ??? (15.30)

Posted by barrows on 2006-10-03, 15:43:19 (67.104.10.162) Using the USB power is a terrible idea IMO. Computers are not the best place to get your power supply from. A USB DAC should have its own supply, and the USB supply should not even be used to power th .......

2: RE: Topping D10s (ES9038Q2M) a fantastic DAC if you do this... (15.30)

Posted by Duster on 2020-08-27, 20:21:07 (73.19.55.31) Getting USB bus power out of the equation is profoundly beneficial. The notion of USB bus power breaching the enclosure of a DAC in order to supply 5V power for the USB input circuitry of a DAC is one .......

3: RE: Looking for help with Topping DAC (11.94)

Posted by BenM on 2019-12-13, 12:31:33 (75.155.242.122) What E-Stat said, except it needs 5VDC, not AC. A picture of the back of the dac shows a power jack requiring 5VDC with the centre pin positive. I also looked up the user manual and it calls for 5VDC .......

4: RE: Looking for a step-up from Cambridge Audio DacMagic (10.97)

Posted by beppe61 on 2014-01-09, 08:24:26 (81.167.153.96) Thanks again Now this Gustard is high on my list of most wanted I am impressed by the construction quality (from the pictures) I have already a usb power supply from Teradak that i can use to isolate .......

5: USB cable with signal only? (10.91)

Posted by mitch2 on 2013-11-13, 07:46:31 (68.61.213.109) Do any of you know of a manufacturer of a good quality USB cable that carries signal only? The the USB from my Mac mini goes into an ifi power device and then outputs into the async USB input in my Me .......

6: RE: Ok (10.77)

Posted by BenM on 2019-12-13, 17:28:55 (75.155.242.122) No, I do not have any Apple devices. I do have a power supply that only provides power from an USB jack, that is used to charge a portable device. It is handy in that it can be used to charge or powe .......

7: D50 and D50s require 5VDC ... (10.69)

Posted by Feanor on 2019-10-31, 11:50:18 (99.242.130.65) ... and come with a power cable with a standard male USB-A connector on the end. So Topping expects you to provide a 5VDC power supply with USB-A female connector but don't supply one. Accordingly you .......

8: Oh no! USB-C power... (10.68)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2023-07-03, 09:35:52 (73.98.97.120) Where can I find USB-C power supply that costs twice as much as the device its powering. Because... AUDIOPHILE! .......

9: RE: It also has USB input which you didn't mention .............. nt (10.60)

Posted by Todd Krieger on 2024-02-03, 07:59:49 (68.98.78.21) The USB input must be used for the power source, regardless of which digital input is used..... If the USB is also used for the digital input, the 5V power should be from a separate dedicated power su .......

10: 3 important USB considerations for great USB performance (10.60)

Posted by Sordidman on 2019-04-16, 08:40:52 (65.116.147.186) 1. Good, clean, external, DC power supply. 2. USB galvanic isolation. 3. Regenerated, single port, reclocked USB signal. The PS Audio LanRover is a very good device for galvanic isolation, regenerati .......

11: RE: OPPO 105 - USB Device SPECS per Owner's Manual (10.50)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-02-08, 10:01:36 (50.183.218.111) - Supported USB drives can be formatted with the FAT (File Allocation Table), FAT32 or NTFS (New Technology File System) file system. - The BDP-105 is equipped with three USB ports: one on the front p .......

12: Well, *if* the 105 is similar to the Oppo 93 (10.46)

Posted by rlw on 2015-02-06, 01:22:58 (174.48.190.209) It will not like a USB 3.0 drive, USB 2.0 only. My BDP 93 has no problem reading USB thumb drives as well as powered external USB 2.0 drives. But it absolutely will not read my external, powered USB 3 .......

13: Re: Thanks for all of the input. (10.32)

Posted by pburke on 2004-10-05, 13:26:30 (144.92.40.31) you don't "need" to get the USB Audiophile - but if you do, you may just want to try it with the built-in DAC for a while. Some tweaking of the power supply and better connectors may just be "good eno .......

14: And having no laptop at hand ... (10.16)

Posted by beppe61 on 2006-02-17, 10:43:20 (212.171.168.186) ... I have asked a friend to try this for me. I will report his findings. I am very curios. If the outcome will be positive I think of powering my cd burner with a linear lab grade power supply (very .......

15: The 83 is inferior to the current and soon to be released models. (10.12)

Posted by orpheus on 2012-10-05, 10:43:11 (173.2.31.135) The vanilla 83 is several generations behind the upcoming Oppo. The 83 doesn't have the Sabre DAC for one, and the power supply is not as well designed or implemented as the power supply in the curren .......

16: USB cables that separate power (9.76)

Posted by mike1127 on 2011-11-23, 22:17:26 (93.182.135.60) In regards to USB audio interfaces, has anyone here modified a USB cable so it doesn't send power through, then used a battery or regulated supply? I'm wondering if this is a DIY project for those who .......

17: Not a surprising result... (9.73)

Posted by audioengr on 2014-07-12, 21:22:34 (66.220.116.223) Given the computer, software and DAC you are using. If you instead used: 1) a Mac Mini with external power supply, SSD and tweaks 2) Amarra version 3419 3) an external USB converter/power supply that .......

18: RE: Stream me up Scotty! (Thank you Cut Throat!) (9.71)

Posted by zacster on 2020-08-12, 05:53:17 (68.199.119.236) you can use usb power, that's what I started with. It comes with 2 USB cables, one for power with a tip and one for data with a micro USB. Since I use battery power from an Anker charger ($25 if you d .......

19: To be Clear, the D50 has *two* USB connectors (9.68)

Posted by Feanor on 2019-12-16, 08:57:43 (99.242.130.65) The Type B connector carries the digital signal from the computer, (streamer or whatever); the Type B Mico connector is to supply power. Topping doesn't supply an AC-to-5VDC converter with USB Type A .......

20: Re: USB cord (9.68)

Posted by pburke on 2004-10-07, 06:58:49 (144.92.40.31) I've used the M-Audio USB Audiophile for a test a few days ago - Playback WAV to SPDIF out to my DAC. It beat the best transports I have heard, but there's a lot in the M-Audio that could be done bett .......

21: RE: Dacs powered by batteries - any successful story ? (9.63)

Posted by Thorsten on 2015-06-13, 21:25:04 (61.92.98.16) Hi, > I think that a unit could be made with a switch, for > charge and listening modes. The DAC's we make operate primarily on a USB connection and charge from USB. They can be selected to either dra .......

22: RE: And yet...- (9.60)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2023-04-07, 09:01:55 (99.189.138.209) Those USB battery chargers and wall warts are cheaply made switch mode devices and will produce more RFI than even an entry linear power supply. However, some of those inexpensive eBay LPS aren't nec .......

23: RE: External . . . (9.49)

Posted by PAR on 2018-11-18, 09:15:42 (88.97.21.18) Then there are likely to be power supply issues that could well relate to the change in sound that you heard from HDD to SDD. 3.5 inch external HDDS usually come with a wall wart type power supply and .......

24: Micro USB (9.46)

Posted by Jonesy on 2021-10-14, 15:23:16 (24.76.171.131) You need a cable with a micro USB connector to go into the 5V power port on the back of the Project S2 DAC. Coming out of the 5v of the ACCU power supply is a standard USB or A. This type of cable was .......

25: Re: M-Audio Firewire 410 (9.46)

Posted by wlee on 2004-03-11, 13:26:39 (202.156.2.123) hi John, good to recv advise from you! This unit is on my short list, except my Compaq 2800 series Lap top only has USB, so do I need to get a new lap top for the fire wire? In any case, its about tim .......

26: RE: http://www.audiostream.com/content/theres-no-such-thing-digital-conversation-charles-hansen-gordon-rankin-and- (9.46)

Posted by mitch2 on 2013-11-30, 09:50:29 (68.61.213.109) Can you not get the galvanic isolation by using something like the ifi power or, in the case of some DACs with internally powered asyncronus USB inputs, by simply running a USB cable without the power .......

27: Thanks again (9.39)

Posted by beppe61 on 2013-11-05, 05:04:43 (95.233.172.200) Thank you a lot again for your kind and valuable explanations, even if most of them are beyond my poor knowledge But i sense now that the limitations of the spdif interface are by design On this basis .......

28: Digital noise on Tascam US1200 audio interface (or any usb audio) (9.38)

Posted by dgncsk on 2016-07-13, 00:28:35 (85.104.114.136) Hello to everybody. My first message here. I was using USB galvanic isolator which is usb 1.1 12M compliant only and i was happy with output quality of my hardware rack synths (such as Waldorf Blofeld .......

29: RE: I have one - a Wavelength Proton USB Dac (9.36)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-06-12, 00:18:09 (85.19.92.6) Hi and thanks a lot for the very interesting reply. Have you tried it disconnecting the usb power ? any difference in sound ? I am still learning about low V low A power supplies. I would like to exp .......

30: Re: Terratec Phase 26 USB: tech problem, schematic circuit diagram needed, Terratec themselves no help at all (9.34)

Posted by Ron on 2004-07-17, 17:20:57 (216.31.90.84) I don't have a schematic but I may have a reasonable solution to your problem. Disable the internal switching power supply and use an external supply. I am strongly considering buy a Phase 26 USB beca .......

31: USB cord specs for Pro ject equipment (9.32)

Posted by duck decoy on 2021-10-13, 11:08:48 (70.40.95.24) I have had the Pro ject S2 DAC for awhile. Today I received the Accu power supply which connects to the DAC via a not supplied USB cable. None of the old USB cables I have fit. Does anyone know the ty .......

32: " how to supply it with a good 9 V " a solution off the shelf (9.31)

Posted by beppe61 on 2014-12-17, 23:05:58 (85.19.92.6) Hi i bought one of this in the picture It provides both 5V usb power and another DC out that i think could be calibrated to get 9V and the needed power cables. I do not know anything about its quality .......

33: RE: How much $ to beat SB Touch's DACs? (9.28)

Posted by GuitarBob on 2010-09-19, 17:13:00 (128.196.156.146) \> It works best if wired, not wireless. I use mine wirelessly and is works perfectly. If people are complaining about its wireless capability, my guess is that they have network issues, such as a wea .......

34: Could be.... (9.23)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2019-04-14, 12:32:09 (76.26.102.219) OP does not say how OLD said '$6000 MSRP' DAC might be. As the Singxer is merely an external USB > I2S converter (XMOS?). Guessing any modern DAC should have a decent USB > I2S built into it, powered .......

35: RE: Sorry but i have to ask ... (9.12)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-06-13, 09:06:31 (81.166.89.93) Hi and i thank you sincerely very much I saw some boards but i was not able to find one looking very serious as the one you have linked. I will try it very soon. Bought it. This usb to spdif converte .......

36: RE: Corrections (9.08)

Posted by Dynobot on 2012-01-24, 14:13:59 (75.131.6.57) \>>>Either it can drive a cable or it can't - you and Gordon can't both be right. The datasheet suggests that you're right and Gordon wrong. Thanks. Thats the problem...they BOTH think they are absolut .......

37: I can't get my modi 3 to charge my phone (9.04)

Posted by violinist3 on 2018-12-21, 21:52:47 (99.203.3.55) I used to have a fulla 2 which would charge my phone while I was using it. The fulla has two usb ports-one for the usb power supply, the other otg for receiving a digital stream from my android phone. .......

38: Quest to Find the Perfect Power Source for my Raspberry PI3 (9.04)

Posted by jaydacus on 2017-02-11, 08:19:31 (69.54.140.210) Using a Raspberry Pi3 with a HiFiBerry clone and Volumio with FLAC files over an NAS. I've been using a standard 5V 2.4A "wall wart" power supply. Sound quality seemed reasonable. Tried an external b .......

39: Gustard X26 Pro needs TLC to sound great (9.03)

Posted by Jon L on 2022-10-24, 13:56:03 (154.27.123.245) When I first played a (used) X26Pro, the sound was so meh I thought it was broken. The DAC section and custom digital filters are done well, as well as the class-A, all-discrete output section. Powe .......

40: Re: Which DAC's accept USB2.0 (from iPOD)? (8.99)

Posted by vikvilkhu on 2004-07-07, 20:31:34 (24.55.165.22) Apogee Mini-Dac. USB input and you cna buy a separate outboard battery power supply to upgrade it. Cost for DAC alone is $999 new the power supply is $250 (If I remember correctly). I own it and for t .......

41: CRW3200E Line level analog out, external power supply, no digital out (8.98)

Posted by Halcyon on 2002-10-30, 03:44:24 (212.90.67.33) I have CRW3200 external which has 2 x RCA for line level analog output, USB connection for connecting to the computer and external power transformer connector (transformer supplied with the unit). No .......

42: HEX (8.84)

Posted by mitch2 on 2014-08-19, 16:37:15 (68.61.213.109) I own the HEX and run it from a tricked out Mac mini (with linear PS). The USB cable from the mini goes through the ifi USB filter and then through the ifi Power, which outputs only the signal leg of .......

43: RE: Stream me up Scotty! (Thank you Cut Throat!) (8.83)

Posted by digepix on 2020-08-12, 05:19:03 (104.162.136.193) Do you need a separate power supply or is usb power okay? I don't see a wall wart in with the dac. .......

44: Pros and Cons (8.82)

Posted by audioengr on 2009-10-27, 12:01:01 (66.220.116.118) "All of this can be side-stepped completely if the master audio clock is put *right next* to the DAC chip and then run the clock back upstream to the transport. Linn did this 20 years ago with the Kar .......

45: Re: Forget the CD player (8.80)

Posted by audioengr on 2005-07-28, 10:26:47 (66.220.118.180) You dont use the PC, except for the USB output. No audio card. You use an external USB converter with it's own power supply and an external DAC. This is absolutely the best solution out there currentl .......

46: RE: My First Taste of the Wiim Pro Plus Network Steamer........ (8.78)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2023-08-19, 11:33:48 (73.229.163.4) Todd what aftermarket power supply are you using on the WiiM Pro? Is it a linear power suppl with USB connector or a portable USB battery type that doesn't plug into the AC mains except for rechargin .......

47: RE: Same DAC: CD transport vs. computer... (8.75)

Posted by beppe61 on 2014-07-13, 05:30:33 (85.19.92.6) Hi if i understand well you use usb from the pc and rca spdif from the cd transport. I would try a usb to spdif converter, just to make the comparison even more interesting. Some 150 USD can buy a go .......

48: RE: Any tricks to get the best sound from USB? (8.70)

Posted by fmak on 2011-10-10, 22:42:46 (93.109.212.163) The best course of action is to try to cure some of the basic issues such as power supply modulation, ground effects etc. The cable can make a big difference. I don't want write a treatise on it but t .......

49: RE: How much $ to beat SB Touch's DACs? (8.69)

Posted by Mike B. on 2010-09-18, 20:55:19 (97.125.125.164) All the tech discussions I have read about the touch leads me to wonder why buy it. It works best if wired, not wireless. The audio out is so so. The on board memory won't support a usb hard drive sta .......

50: RE: My First Taste of the Wiim Pro Plus Network Steamer........ (8.67)

Posted by E-Stat on 2023-08-20, 07:13:42 (107.142.146.197) I use a "BRZHifi" USB power supply... While I sometimes use a battery supply, I bought one of those for convenience to leave my RPi3 always running. Get a low L starquad DC cord for it. I use a Ghen .......

51: Re: M-Audio Audiophile USB Break in? And other questions.... (8.58)

Posted by pburke on 2004-10-14, 10:04:03 (144.92.40.31) the built-in D-A is nothing to write home about. the unit has a rather basic power supply, is filled with useless components (midi, etc) and could use some seriously upgraded capacitors, especially fo .......

52: RE: SMSL Sanskrit 10th MKIII best DAC Bargain (8.49)

Posted by E-Stat on 2023-01-31, 07:28:07 (206.255.214.187) I also understand the DAC has a direct 2 volt output eliminating the OP-Amps that does color the sound to some extent. Like the Squeezebox Touch, it uses an AKM DAC with internal 2V output. Unlike .......

53: usb DAC (Silverstone EB01) ??? (8.49)

Posted by bstan on 2006-10-01, 06:01:41 (71.120.36.70) This DAC uses a Burr Brown PCM2702, but uses the usb port for power instead of a separate power supply. Is this Burr Brown usb-DAC chip capable of quality music output ? Has anybody tried this DAC, th .......

54: Simple ! Mod the 5V power supply! (8.48)

Posted by E on 2004-09-07, 04:43:39 (203.164.80.235) Got a cheap Roland (Edirol) USB UA-1X. Sounds not exactly good. Add a few high quality caps to the +5V and it becomes very good. Most PC power supplies are hostile to audit. Externalising to USB does .......

55: Some thoughts (8.46)

Posted by Ted Smith on 2001-12-07, 08:17:03 (131.107.65.111) Howdy In a PC environment your biggest problem is usually not jitter, but power supply isolation. Any device which doesn't have an outboard box with it's own power supply is suspect. I know audiophile .......

56: Re: Questions regarding Powerbook playback of iTunes music through DAC via USB (8.44)

Posted by pburke on 2004-10-05, 08:57:54 (144.92.40.31) you need an external USB "sound card" that offers SPDIF out. There are a few of them out there. The M-Audio Transit is one of the cheaper good ones ($80 street). I have had very good success with thei .......

57: Re: I'm not following this. And a question... (8.44)

Posted by ScottG on 2004-07-14, 18:47:00 (208.180.10.253) Note that it appears that I'm incorrect, Mr. Rankin seems to be stating that his USB DAC utilizes the USB as a data transmission (not from an audio card) - as opposed to a signal transmission, and he .......

58: Re: FORGET USB.. (8.42)

Posted by ScottG on 2004-07-13, 23:02:17 (208.180.10.253) you could always have firewire.. But there is a better solution. the problems: 1. master clock on the audio card which has an absolutely crappy power supply. 2. spdif signal which includes the word cl .......

59: RE: Digital noise on Tascam US1200 audio interface (or any usb audio) (8.39)

Posted by Sherwood Forest on 2016-08-30, 14:52:53 (63.224.231.125) Dunno how handy you are with a soldering iron, but I would try to make a USB cable that allowed me to supply the 5v from elsewhere. The problem is usually the extreme dirtiness of the 5v power coming .......

60: I'm not following this. And a question... (8.33)

Posted by James L on 2004-07-13, 23:37:29 (199.45.150.241) The REAL SOLUTION is to cut-out all of the above. Essentially then transmitting the data (not an spdif signal) via a "fast" interface to a break-out box with a dedicated power supply away from the no .......

61: RE: Geshelli Labs j2 (8.28)

Posted by Todd Krieger on 2023-01-29, 22:34:26 (193.37.254.67) The Geshelli J2 AKM is a "budget reference"..... I think it's unbeatable at the price point...... I use one for the headphone rig and another for the "vintage" system. Pros: Absence of harshness Warm- .......

62: Sorry to hear (8.23)

Posted by E-Stat on 2022-12-20, 09:26:20 (206.255.206.177) I STILL can't live with the Raspberry Pi4 USB output on ANY of my DACs. Mine with a battery power supply via star quad DC cord is almost as good sounding as the ultraRendu. Certainly more bang for b .......

63: Re: Lavry DA10 DAC - First Impressions..... (8.22)

Posted by tiberian on 2006-01-20, 10:46:00 (208.42.174.43) the apogee mini-dac benefits hugely from power conditioning or even better, battery power. the stock power supply is lousy and makes the sound 'boring' or 'shut-in'. i just ordered a lavry black, once .......

64: RE: Does a DAC require a sound card? (8.12)

Posted by audioengr on 2014-04-22, 17:17:14 (66.220.116.223) The USB interface on the Rega is evidently not capable of 24/192. It may not use async protocol either, which is the state of the art currently. In this case, in order to get the most performance from .......

65: I'm using one entirely as a switch (8.12)

Posted by Sordidman on 2009-08-17, 14:33:36 (12.189.30.98) I'm switching back and forth between DirecTV optical out, - and USB SPDIF coming out of my APL, USB to SPDIF converter box. My world is too complicated. Got the Merlin BAM module sandwiched between t .......

66: RE: MS-DOS FAT (8.12)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-02-04, 07:59:46 (50.183.218.111) EDIT: I had another thought. Not being familiar with your SSD or the USB port on the Oppo raises a couple more questions: - What SSD is it? What type of enclosure is the SSD housed in and is there a U .......

67: RE: I'm with you ........................ (8.05)

Posted by Rod M on 2019-08-14, 19:36:17 (204.94.81.82) Thanks. I've got an old modded Perpetual Technologies P3A with a real power supply that I can hook up with anything except USB. It was my impression that the asynchronous re-clocking was the cat's meo .......

68: Wrong! (8.03)

Posted by gusser on 2019-04-19, 16:58:42 (76.175.99.83) "Galvonic isolation"? You mean a transformer? Sorry, these were invented in the 1800s and first used in electronics as signal couplers in the early 1900s. "USB Optimization"? I guess we can call that .......

69: Using M-Audio USB 2.0... (8.01)

Posted by doodlebug on 2004-07-20, 14:58:32 (156.153.255.236) and love it. Drivers are simple and don't attempt to take over everything like Creative's software does. Have used an Extigy in the past but found the M-Audio Audiophile USB far better - and more stab .......

70: RE: How far must a DAC board (7.96)

Posted by Maxamillion on 2015-01-22, 08:20:42 (216.0.238.6) My Power Supply is in this chassis: And my DAC is in this chassis: And overall it looks like this: Absolutely quiet, sound is sublime. Size-wise, it's 90% output stage and power supply, 10% D .......

71: RE: From SB Touch... (7.95)

Posted by Cut-Throat on 2014-07-06, 10:03:18 (71.63.171.150) Yup, you're probably right on the USB is an input port only. As far as the Power Supply, I use a TeraDac. Link Below .......

72: RE: SMSL DAC (7.94)

Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-18, 13:52:03 (142.197.216.61) The SMSL MKIII DAC arrived. It took two weeks due to the lazy supplier thru Amazon didn't ship for 9 days. I can say immediately this DAC is superior to the Ocean WR-10 internet tuner internal DAC. Th .......

73: RE: " The standard AC power supply sounded just as good as the batteries " (7.90)

Posted by Roseval on 2014-04-10, 12:02:04 (92.254.0.240) This is not about discounting batteries or about denying your personal experience. It is simply about how things work. When I first heard about battery powered audio gear not for the sake of portabili .......

74: Re: Audio Aero Capitole mk2 (7.89)

Posted by Carlos on 2005-03-27, 19:21:27 (200.222.193.251) Audio Aero Design showed a new Capitole Reference CDP at the CES convention. It comes with new switching power supplies (like the $20K Linn Cd-12), three standard analog inputs for the on-board tube p .......

75: Re: Apogee Mini Mac.......How good is it???? (7.88)

Posted by Mercman on 2006-05-21, 03:51:26 (68.105.74.72) The Apogee Mini Dac USB is very good when used with a battery power supply and it's balanced outputs for a computer system. A great bargin at $1050 delivered. I found that it outperformed CDP 15X more .......

76: I believe their fundamental design hasn't changed drastically in the newest models. (7.88)

Posted by fmak on 2014-11-16, 22:12:43 (213.7.18.104) This is typical of the half and un truths that you post here. The fundamental design of the usb input and the power supply has changed totally in the W4SDSDSe, with the Amanero usb to I2S replacing th .......

77: RE: What a nice post! (7.88)

Posted by audioengr on 2013-02-26, 12:02:13 (66.220.100.230) "It would be really interesting to build a truly isolated USB DAC in something like a none magnetic case such as wood or ceramic. And house the PSUs outside in another box." Some DACs have separate po .......

78: RE: Power Supply (7.85)

Posted by raq on 2021-01-16, 07:49:38 (72.196.68.202) I believe though the latest RPI 4 needs 3A supplied via USB-C. Kevin's kits seem to go up to 2A. .......

79: RE: SPDIF to USB (7.83)

Posted by John Elison on 2019-02-24, 14:08:50 (192.180.236.80) I know they make something that changes USB to S/PDIF because I own one, but I've never heard of something changes S/PDIF to USB. If you need an inexpensive DAC with a S/PDIF input and RCA analog outp .......

80: From SB Touch... (7.82)

Posted by STEVE H on 2014-07-06, 08:32:56 (108.0.156.145) I use coax to Bryston DAC. I tried the Toslink and thought it sounded a bit dull. Cymbals lost a little sparkle. I don't believe the USB on the Touch is for output. Think it is only for input device; .......

81: No worries here (7.77)

Posted by E-Stat on 2020-01-09, 09:34:10 (206.255.201.68) I purchased an LPS-1 from them a couple of years ago and while it eventually failed, I was offered replacement or a generous credit towards the current LPS-1.2. In all fairness, I now believe I was pa .......

82: Re: M-Audio Audiophile USB DAC DAC Processors (7.76)

Posted by addict44 on 2005-10-17, 13:54:55 (12.110.176.195) Sorry for late reply. The M-Audio's main purpose in my system is to convert USB to S/PDIF. If your soundcard can do that, you can use it. Good thing about m-audio's is it's external, you can keep it a .......

83: RE: Impedance mismatch (7.75)

Posted by flood2 on 2015-09-10, 18:27:36 (118.148.0.84) Your DAC interface receiver is momentarily losing lock - best interface jitter tolerance is obtained with a long time constant which means you can lose data with burst interruptions. If you are able .......

84: check the specs (7.74)

Posted by Joe Murphy Jr on 2010-12-05, 17:24:41 (24.179.58.245) You need to see if the Marantz handles NTFS formatted hard drives. If not, you're probably going to have to format the hard drive to FAT32 before you rip the discs. I gave the manual a quick look, but .......

85: RE: Interesting DAC-questionable products (7.71)

Posted by fmak on 2013-05-14, 21:54:48 (93.109.8.220) I bought quite a few of their power supplies and the Tenor usb audio kit. Only the small power supply that comes with the Tenor works properly. They said wait a month for the Tenor driver. None so far .......

86: That is... (7.71)

Posted by E-Stat on 2020-10-05, 07:45:31 (142.79.101.139) And those USB battery chargers are no better than wall wart switching power supplies as there's a switching regulator inside those USB chargers. most certainly NOT been my experience for more than .......

87: Just some thoughts (7.70)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2004-07-14, 12:00:40 (66.42.186.216) Scotty, I am not sure why you say forget USB, unless you want higher formats (i.e. larger than 48k/16 bit). But then you run into the problem with the drivers, compatibility so forth. My Cosecant uses .......

88: RE: For the price I likely will get a RPI very soon... (7.62)

Posted by Cut-Throat on 2021-05-17, 08:54:42 (24.118.163.44) Let me know when you need any help.... If you are going to use USB output on the Rpi, it is very cheap, as you don't need another digital output board, often called a 'Hat'. So, for USB output, you on .......

89: Re: usb DAC (Silverstone EB01) ??? (7.61)

Posted by bstan on 2006-10-01, 06:03:01 (71.120.36.70) What I meant to ask, Has anybody modded this DAC with an external power supply ? .......

90: RE: Ayre QB-9, still relevant? (7.59)

Posted by hytechrednek on 2012-08-27, 22:51:45 (24.179.53.144) The Problem: From AQVOX Website: The USB chips of most DACs or the whole DAC or devices are directly powered with the 5 V of the USB cable from the computer. This is called USB-bus powered. Aside the .......

91: RE: OPPO 105 - need to format SSD - but which format? (7.56)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-02-09, 13:21:08 (50.183.218.111) Personnally I would not put any beleif upon the lack of power supply, as a SSD has lower requirements While not likely the cause of his problems, testing for this possibility is simple enough with t .......

92: RE: PC based music will sound better ONLY IF.. (7.56)

Posted by endust4237 on 2010-04-11, 02:26:56 (109.61.36.180) If you want listen files in very high quality, in Red Book or high-res, there is another way to do it without PC, with no SPDIF transmission problems, no PC power supply issues, no playback software i .......

93: RE: What's the best DAC in this setup? (7.49)

Posted by sunseeker on 2007-10-14, 11:44:27 (72.164.134.82) Scott Nixon makes one, be sure to get the upgraded power supply. I use the cox connection but his w/USB should sound the same great price maybe able to find one used. .......

94: Again, the effectiveness of the original Regen is DAC (7.47)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2020-01-09, 08:28:00 (76.26.102.219) dependent (IMNSHO) while the IsoRegen (as well as the Intona) is more source dependent. So that means you have a good DAC and a crappy source. :-) Or, maybe just can't hear differences that others do? .......

95: The USB cable is on the DAC's INPUT.... (7.42)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2019-04-17, 13:05:16 (76.26.102.219) Once electrical noise or timing issues are introduced INTO the DAC and converted to analog it is no longer 'noise' it is now part of the analog waveform. IF all DACs were PERFECT then this would not b .......

96: RE: Haven't tried the Pi 4 with USB as yet... (7.41)

Posted by zacster on 2020-09-15, 05:59:14 (68.199.119.236) Just to tie it all together, my Pi4 is using the wifi and going out through the USB to my Topping E30. No complaints at all. What I want to try is an expensive DAC for comparison and see if I'm missin .......

97: RE: The USB cable is on the DAC's INPUT.... (7.40)

Posted by gusser on 2019-04-17, 19:34:23 (76.175.99.83) "Are you really saying that you would expect 'noise' on a DAC's USB input to show up after digital to analog conversion as measurable 'noise' on the DAC's analog output?" Well yes, or no, based on man .......

98: RE: Yes micro usb nt (7.38)

Posted by violinist3 on 2018-12-26, 23:30:13 (99.203.3.104) My galaxy j7 is being charged from a small wall wart p.s. The modi has two ports, one is for the power supply (wall wart and usb cable), the other is for the otg cable.With my old fulla 2,it would cha .......

99: RE: Some thoughts on async etc. (7.36)

Posted by regal on 2009-11-03, 08:04:34 (71.207.120.209) For me I would rather have a traditional USB transport like the TerralinkX with a good clock and quality external power supply than a asyn $150 hiface which is powered by the computers switching power .......

100: RE: Impedance mismatch (7.32)

Posted by flood2 on 2015-09-13, 20:47:21 (118.148.0.88) Which suggests noise injection via the PC. I assume the USB interface is bus-powered - the PC power supply is usually very noisy. .......

101: RE: Next step up from Chromecast Audio (7.31)

Posted by Audio Fan on 2018-06-30, 05:39:23 (142.113.121.77) A better DAC connected to Chromecast Audio via Toslink is a logical upgrade path. The next step would be to replace the CCA dongle with a Microrendu or SOtM sMs-200 network player. The third step woul .......

102: RE: OK, now we're getting somewhere ................... (7.29)

Posted by Cut-Throat on 2023-03-01, 03:02:53 (69.80.12.217) But basically, you'll need 4 things for an RPi. 1.) The Rpi - Model 3B+ or Model 4 2.) Power Supply - Connectors are different on a 3 or 4 - Get a cheap wall wart to start 3.) Micro SD Card - Any Size .......

103: Re: Highest quality CD sound for PC (7.29)

Posted by Adam Reed on 2004-07-22, 11:58:24 (208.8.173.1) Guys, I will say it again: Follow Gordon Rankin's lead (Wavelength Audio) and go straight to a USB DAC. Gets rid of the transport dependency completely. My experience says stay as simple as possible w .......

104: Any experience?: Creative Labs Extigy (7.25)

Posted by Doodlebug on 2002-08-13, 15:53:44 (15.246.143.45) Anyone tried Creative Labs' external D/A unit, Extigy (http://www.soundblaster.com/products/extigy/) ? It was attractive because of the USB connector along with 24/96 A/D and D/A for about $150. Allo .......

105: RE: Could be.... (7.25)

Posted by Mister Pig on 2019-04-15, 06:09:17 (73.221.96.207) The DAC is a current production model, but since I need to determine the final outcome of it, and possibly arrange a return of it, I prefer not to make a big fuss about it at the moment. But its not a .......

106: Thank you very much Sir for the very valuable info. (7.23)

Posted by beppe61 on 2006-02-18, 01:39:08 (212.171.164.4) Thank you Sir for the link. Actually I read it and found a point where Mr. Koh mentions an "audiophile grade power supply" that he has built to use along with his external USB cd burner. I had the op .......

107: Re: Black CD, RealityCheck (7.15)

Posted by gstew on 2005-01-18, 17:24:38 (199.86.30.32) Thanks for the info. Sorry to be so un-informed about this so far... is Feurio! a downloadable product? I did download the ATIP detector referenced in the article, but I haven't tried it yet. I have a .......

108: RE: DAC Advice ( $300 (used) (7.15)

Posted by awter on 2009-04-15, 13:51:46 (171.66.131.60) Easy answer: EMU 0404 USB, no other DAC comes close to this Get a linear power supply. Some have even modified the output components with good results. .......

109: " I'll post when it's done " (7.14)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-03-03, 02:52:38 (85.19.92.6) Hi i am still interested in your project as i have ordered one myself as well I read that the usb port is so so but i am not going to use it. Have you built the power supply ? does the dac respond we .......

110: Here is what I did, sort of a bridge until 32 bit standard (7.14)

Posted by Goyescas on 2013-01-14, 11:30:20 (216.38.179.124) I was sort of in the same boat as you. Understand that I spin a lot of vinyl, especially for critical listening. However, I built my own server from parts on Amazon with the assistance of a friend. I .......

111: Re: Take a ride with PC-based Transport (A couple of problems with this (7.13)

Posted by Budd on 2005-01-26, 16:23:17 (66.11.190.254) Noise Big problem. Solutions are not trivial but available: fanless power supply, fanless cpu cooler, etc. If you put the cost of these solutions in the context of hifi equipments, all the PC upgrades .......

112: Doing it now (7.11)

Posted by doodlebug on 2003-11-24, 08:41:24 (15.204.21.9) I'm doing this now using an outboard sound card from M-audio (http://www.m-audio.com/products/m-audio/USBaudio.php) but have also used the Creative Extigy for about 1.5 years, too, with surprising res .......

113: DDDAC 1543 MK2 Based Music Server (7.10)

Posted by Wild on 2009-05-03, 08:53:43 (70.177.86.28) Has anyone else experienced this and how did you over come it? I've built Doede's USB to I^2S converter with one of the 1543 DAC boards and the sound stage of this DAC is absolutely incredible! I can' .......

114: computer seperate from system (7.08)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2009-12-01, 05:43:47 (216.196.213.234) Jason, The best results and the simplest would be to put a computer on the rack somewhere. If you don't want to do that there are a number of optical and non optical USB extender cables that work fine .......

115: Re: I'm not following this. And a question... (7.08)

Posted by James L on 2004-07-14, 19:13:15 (199.45.150.241) "Would a USB DAC have to do s/pdif at some point in the process of getting the data to the DAC chip? Likewise, within a standard CD player, is s/pdif used to move the signal from the transport to the .......

116: Re: Any USB DACs running in asynchronous mode? (7.06)

Posted by RioTubes on 2005-08-03, 22:10:00 (68.66.68.41) You may have more luck with feedback in PC audio forum. To my knowledge, Wavelength is the only commercial offering doing asynch. However, there is one config that apparently provides very satisfactor .......

117: RE: I have the Euforia DSD Dac, $ 2000, I like it. nt (7.06)

Posted by oldmkvi on 2016-08-04, 00:54:41 (108.220.52.112) I use HQ Player, and it upsamples any file to DSD 128, which I like a lot. It has a bigger, warmer sound than my Mytek 192/DSD Dac. I have to use the Mytek Internal Jumpers and Volume Trim at Max or i .......

118: RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? (7.05)

Posted by Mel on 2020-04-18, 09:14:22 (98.14.180.171) Based upon the performance of my LKS MH-DA004 DAC over about 2 1/2 years, I would recommend its newer little brother, the LKS MH-DA004Mini with upgraded USB board. It comes in at $968. (Less if you're .......

119: RE: ready to pull the trigger on the D50S, however... (7.05)

Posted by pbarach on 2020-12-02, 14:39:45 (107.207.107.77) I have a D50s, and I really like it. You can use the D50s with any iPad or other 5 amp phone charger, but I bought a separate 5 amp power supply, recommended by a friend who also has a D50s: https://w .......

120: RE: How much $ to beat SB Touch's DACs? (7.05)

Posted by digepix on 2010-09-19, 09:51:55 (69.203.130.227) Jeff There are a few ways to go. I'm currently using a Scott Nixon usb tube dac along with a Mac mini and I'm very happy. The Nixon dac is a non oversampling dac which I prefer for it's immediacy and .......

121: I2S output. Gustard U12 (7.04)

Posted by Jon L on 2014-10-03, 04:07:58 (75.82.22.41) Not a streamer or server, but the newly released Gustard U12 offers the latest XMOS usb chipset, linear power supply, DSD support, the usual spdif outputs but also I2S output. Somebody should try it e .......

122: RE: Depends. (7.03)

Posted by bobschneider8 on 2011-08-27, 21:11:29 (98.199.17.112) The manual for my BMW says that memory sticks are OK, but not to use external hard drives. I believe that is because the USB port isn't intended to supply enough power to run a hard drive. Other makes .......

123: RE: That is... (7.03)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2020-10-05, 08:34:07 (73.78.200.105) I did mention that the USB battery offers isolation from the AC mains. And some wall warts are better than others. Personally, I find battery operated home audio gear to be a PITA and I'd rather use .......

124: Re: USB mod--can we totally banish the S/PDIF chips?! (7.03)

Posted by pburke on 2004-09-27, 10:50:11 (144.92.40.31) quick comment - the M-Audio USB Audiphile unit works great. I tested a brand new box this weekend and am very impressed. However, it also appears as if M-Audio dropped the product. I can't find it on .......

125: RE: Teddy Pardo TeddyDac DAC review (7.02)

Posted by teddy_pardo on 2010-12-18, 11:38:53 (89.139.161.106) Yes, the TeddyDAC fully supports 192/24 files on the three S/PDIF inputs. The USB input is limited to 48/24. To those who want to use 192/24 with USB, for optimal results I recommend using M2Tech HiFa .......

126: RE: Smallest CD player with a coaxial digital out? (7.02)

Posted by Bubba on 2007-11-08, 14:53:56 (70.67.146.244) Apart from the Radio Shack model, there were other portables with that feature. I don't know any specific models, but they would have been the top-of-the-line models with features like remote control .......

127: Sorry but i have to ask ... (7.02)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-06-11, 23:00:50 (85.19.92.6) Hi and sorry but i would be extremely interested to understand which regulator kit you have used. It looks pretty pretty serious. I have found something on ebay and bought it ... by yours looks much b .......

128: Really enjoying my M-audio (7.02)

Posted by doodlebug on 2004-01-01, 11:20:06 (64.167.148.200) I'm using a USB-based M-audio "Audiophile" (that's the name of the product) with my system and really like it for a couple of reasons: * It doesn't depend on the computer's power supply - has its own .......

129: RE: it's called money (7.01)

Posted by Regor Ladan on 2011-05-28, 18:27:02 (87.106.138.84) That is rather pathetic. I would rather the company give me one additional SPDIF input or pour the money that went into the "marketing driven" USB input into improving the power supply or something. .......

130: RE: Ok, Ok...I get it now...Will I take the USB plunge? (7.00)

Posted by Regor Ladan on 2011-01-24, 08:06:37 (87.236.194.97) Thank you! I was hoping for a nice response like this that succinctly lays out what you need. As I said in an earlier thread, I am not a digital newbie, I stream FLACs through my Squeezebox, hard wire .......

131: Exactly my takeaway too: Galvanic Isolation (6.99)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2023-09-02, 09:57:33 (73.229.163.4) Yes, galvanic isolation is the the key to a great sounding music streamer according Paul's video.... and maybe a clean power supply. That's all I took away from it. - Most modern DACs in the past 5 ye .......

132: RE: XMOS + Sabre = Winning Combination (6.97)

Posted by fmak on 2015-08-14, 23:12:30 (84.93.52.55) Amanero + Sabre also fine and AK4495 + XMOS gives a different flavour and sound good to me. Any combo still needs USB power supply and signal integrity sorting. .......

133: RE: I know it's not an error per se... (6.95)

Posted by audioengr on 2018-09-15, 10:35:49 (66.220.123.109) "You can take the digital output of a CDROM/DVD/whatever reader, directly send it over an IP connection (internet) with all of the delays/jitter, etc.. Then when you directly play that audio data thro .......

134: RE: thanks, also, what about trends audio (6.94)

Posted by fmak on 2010-02-18, 18:32:37 (202.82.151.217) If you are thinking of Asyn usb devices and can do diy, get the Musiland 01 usd. It is 1/2 price of the M2Tech, has asio as well as KS and has a good although lowish level spdif. Fed from an external .......

135: RE: Which is weak link...transport, DAC, both? (6.93)

Posted by audioengr on 2011-06-25, 20:53:16 (67.204.147.60) I have modded the SB3, Duet and Touch to work with the Pace-Car reclocker. With the right reclocking, these can be excellent. The clock and power supply in these inexpensive devices is not as good as .......

136: Audionemesis DC-1 VLE (Very Limited Edition) (6.92)

Posted by maxajax on 2010-07-13, 06:49:36 (190.10.68.132) Has anyone heard of this particular DAC, it,s supposed to have some upgrades from the basic model, i Dont know much about electronics, so if someone could Help giving the opinion on what the technical .......

137: Looking for help with Topping DAC (6.90)

Posted by tlea on 2019-12-12, 18:28:37 (174.70.110.189) I've been looking for an inexpensive small form-factor DAC to use in a second (actually third) system. I came across a used Topping D50s for less than half list price so I bought it sight unseen partl .......

138: MSB Link lll Standard (6.89)

Posted by MAS Tubes on 2014-10-01, 17:46:08 (98.221.214.235) I just removed by MSB Link lll from its spot in one of my racks for a newer USB DAC. Its been there for almost 10 years with its little blue light always on..ready. This damn thing (& its power supply .......

139: Re: (was USB mod...) M-Audio Audiophile USB still available (6.86)

Posted by pburke on 2004-09-27, 14:56:10 (144.92.40.31) firewire is much more difficult to implement because the data moving across it is encrypted (the Sonys and other big media houses in the world want it that way). Transfer speed isn't an issue for USB .......

140: RE: PS Audio Link III or MSB Link3 Full Nelson PS1000 (6.86)

Posted by Ned on 2009-04-25, 18:20:10 (162.84.153.160) Though not exactly what you asked, I had a MSB Nelson with upgraded power supply and then got a Benchmark DAC1 (which is a contemporary of the PS Audio DAC). No comparison. The Benchmark ate the MSB f .......

141: RE: Schiit Modi 3 or Topping D30 (6.86)

Posted by dbphd on 2020-07-03, 14:08:58 (72.205.70.163) I've ordered a Modi 3. I'll try to use a Channel Island power supply with it if I can find a cable with whatever the round plug is that CI uses at one end and a micro USB B that Schiit uses at the oth .......

142: Re: CD mastering with a lap top PC run on batteries. (6.86)

Posted by The Lost Bears on 2006-02-17, 11:04:53 (67.175.119.145) I use a Plextor Premium CD burner in an external USB case with separate power supply. I have it sitting on Vibrapods with a sand bag on top for weight. It is not only isolating the burner from the c .......

143: RE: Any tricks to get the best sound from USB? (6.86)

Posted by ItemAudio on 2011-10-28, 15:44:48 (82.8.26.59) Over here in the UK, HiFi World recently tested a computer transport against a high performance dedicated CD transport and found conclusively in favour of the PC, so it's clearly possible. barrows mak .......

144: RE: Music Player (6.85)

Posted by mlsstl on 2024-01-05, 08:22:44 (70.135.149.73) Sounds like you are looking for a canned solution. I don't have that, but can offer the following suggestion. An Inovato Quadra will run you around $50. It has USB in/out and HDMI output. It comes in .......

145: Please explain Bel Canto's logic? (6.84)

Posted by gztone on 2013-03-27, 11:34:53 (50.73.238.73) I have been looking at both the Simaudio 750d and the Bel Canto's equipment as a route to satisfying my wants for a cd player, separate dac and usb connector. I don't understand the Bel Canto's logic. .......

146: RE: PS Audio NuWave vs Wyred4Sound DAC2 - Pictures & Initial Impressions (6.83)

Posted by Seadog on 2012-12-03, 02:36:54 (174.106.1.80) Abe, I am sure that you are aware that John E. went the HAL (Hollis Audio Labs) MS-1 route. The news is that Analogue Bob has also gone the same direction but for the DAC. Bob ordered that Channel Is .......

147: RE: Quest to Find the Perfect Power Source for my Raspberry PI3 (6.78)

Posted by soundchekk on 2017-02-22, 00:50:35 (176.198.233.174) Hi. IMO quite some nonsense is spread in this thread. E.g 1. Dynabots comments. Just to clarify: The PI doesn't regulate 5V. It takes it as is. The external 5V (at whatever quality) will be forward .......

148: RE: Wouldn't you know... (6.76)

Posted by vanguardtm on 2011-06-08, 13:42:53 (24.191.201.179) Bill didn't say, but he didn't argue when I said 30% more! Better USB, better power supply, and a price increase is about all I recall, but he did say more (call him!). Such as he might offer $100. of .......

149: Re: I agree about using a HD (6.76)

Posted by pburke on 2005-04-22, 11:01:47 (144.92.40.31) transit sounds crappy compared to the Audiophile - unless you build a custom power supply for it (battery ideal). Much of the sound quality difference has to do with the USB power coming from the comp .......

150: Re: 3950/3960 still used as transport for dddac (6.76)

Posted by pburke on 2004-11-13, 08:22:14 (68.117.131.219) try the M-Audio Audiophile as interface to the DDDAC. even unmodded (and there's lots of room for mods in it) the thing totally blew away my heavily modded 3950 transport. Compared to that, the M-Audi .......

151: A couple things ............... (6.75)

Posted by Cut-Throat on 2023-07-03, 12:29:47 (73.228.135.199) 1.) If Truly AUDIOPHILE, you should not be interested in this device. 2.) You would just use your Raspberry Pi or get another. 3.) And you can use this Power Supply that I use. http://www.swagmanlab.c .......

152: Does it have a USB input? (6.74)

Posted by jedrider on 2015-11-17, 18:41:33 (148.87.19.210) If I could snag a black model for $500, I may jump on it. I've really been considering the DIY route with a cheap board from China and add my own case work, etc. What a PITA it is though, but instruct .......

153: I was thinking of the Gustard A22 (6.73)

Posted by jedrider on 2021-04-05, 16:21:52 (148.87.23.13) which I think has availability problems right now (no XMOS USB, so why would I want it)? Maybe I should wait though for these new chips to be more widely available and just build that music server and .......

154: USB to spdif converter (6.71)

Posted by Jon L on 2016-01-19, 14:49:35 (108.185.40.48) Sure, one can always use a USB to spdif converter, but that would kind of defeat the purpose of one of the major benefits of ZDSD Decware is promoting, which I do agree with to a large degree: "Althou .......

155: RE: Next step up from Chromecast Audio (6.71)

Posted by Audio Fan on 2018-06-30, 05:53:49 (142.113.121.77) I replied to your post in Digital Drive: A better DAC connected to Chromecast Audio via Toslink is a logical upgrade path. The next step would be to replace the CCA dongle with a Microrendu or SOtM sM .......

156: Some experiences.... (6.70)

Posted by doodlebug on 2004-07-13, 16:40:17 (156.153.255.236) with the M-audio Audiophile and the Creative Extigy: My applications: * PC CD playback via USB * Internet audio streaming (jazz stations) * No recording - yet * M-audio Audiophile is my prefered devic .......

157: You should have stopped right there Ted.... :-) (6.68)

Posted by Alex Peychev on 2007-10-29, 21:39:02 (68.189.83.227) "1) A DAC on a card in the computer: 1a) The computer is a horrible environment. How do you filter the power supply well enough to get say 96dB S/N? 1b) How do you avoid RFI from all of the high freq .......

158: Seriously..... (6.66)

Posted by mitch2 on 2013-11-13, 17:40:34 (68.61.213.109) no slight taken, are you kidding, I am completely secure among some around here who believe clocks, pebbles, extra pieces of wire, special fuses, and power cords costing the price of a component are n .......

159: RE: Marantz SA14S1 vs SA8005 (6.65)

Posted by tube524 on 2016-03-08, 17:47:15 (79.141.163.18) The SA14s1 has a wider, deeper soundstage and better bass. It sounds just as good on CD/SACD as it sounds through its DAC USB-2 and Coaxial input. The SA8005 is pretty impressive on Red Book, but not .......

160: RE: "USB to I2S conversion glitches"... (6.64)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2022-09-08, 08:06:16 (98.60.225.225) And yet... Paul McGowan and his son visited the SF Bay Area at a local SFAS meeting at a members 'luxurious' home a few years ago to show off his memory player as compare against a 'custom' Apple Mac .......

161: RE: My rant on computer based audio that I've spewed before ;-) (6.59)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2022-11-26, 17:01:50 (73.229.163.4) I believe that many of the "digital tweaks" we went through in the early days of music servers may have only marginally improved sound quality. I had a hefty linear power supply on my computer and tri .......

162: RE: Interesting reading. . . It would be nice . . (6.58)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2007-12-21, 07:49:00 (216.196.213.213) John, I will release a 24/96 USB DAC with headphone that runs ASYNC mode at CES. No power supply required as it runs on LiIon batteries. Thanks Gordon J. Gordon Rankin .......

163: RE: Denafrips (6.56)

Posted by Mali on 2023-02-22, 16:03:38 (193.56.117.45) Was just looking at the Denafrips website. These "tech highlights" are for the Aries 12th Anniversary unit. I don't have any idea what any of this means, but specifically the DSD items. I would be in .......

164: I think it still sounds pretty good (6.52)

Posted by tcell on 2015-02-09, 12:29:37 (64.29.240.12) The build quality is very good. I have the Gold version (which is a little different in architecture), and separate power supply. I'm not blown away by today's newest DACs. Now, having USB input is in .......

165: clocking, Re: Found it... MacAddict did a story about this (6.52)

Posted by wlee on 2004-01-24, 20:54:21 (202.156.2.122) I am still confuse about the clock sync and various time delay due to noises, scatering wave etc... According to Gorden the USB type has not jitter problem as they just follow 1 clock. In any case, ma .......

166: Re: Black CDR is Better!!! (6.50)

Posted by nessun dorma on 2004-11-19, 00:06:51 (194.185.74.116) Dear Sir, very interesting post. I usually don't pay attention to the vibration problem inside a PC (but I suspect that the power supply noise is even a worse problem). Could you suggest me any good e .......

167: DAC recommendations wanted (6.50)

Posted by JoshT on 2012-05-01, 09:41:16 (174.62.235.138) I'm looking to insert a DAC into my existing 2 channel system. Here are my parameters: Budget - Under $2,000. System - MacBook Pro and Simaudio CD5.3 > Conrad Johnson CA200 control amp > Renaissan .......

168: Re: I'm not following this. And a question... (6.50)

Posted by ScottG on 2004-07-14, 18:30:29 (208.180.10.253) "Sounds like the only real 'advantage' to this approach is if you want to utilize a DAC that only accepts an s/pdif signal rather than one that natively accepts a serial data connection like USB, fire .......

169: I have one of those... (6.50)

Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-10-14, 11:29:01 (74.61.53.209) I have two little DAC/headphone amps (HiFiMan EF2A, and Audioengine D1), with the Audioengine D1 being the second choice for sound, and first choice for compact convenience. With its small size, nice .......

170: Sideway moves (6.49)

Posted by Jon L on 2022-12-03, 11:24:04 (154.27.123.245) Most of the Chi-Fi DAC's with latest and greatest DAC chips are nowhere as well built as that ARC DAC8, especially power supply and analogue output. DAC8's weakness has always been SQ of the USB input .......

171: Easily done.... (6.49)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2021-07-07, 07:34:46 (76.127.54.176) If I didn't already have the PI2AES - Pro Audio Shield with 24V power supply and case, I might. Might anyway as I have two DACs that support I2S over HDMI. Considering that all USB DACs convert USB to .......

172: RE: Upgrade DAC -and- get rid of the USB-S/PDIF Converter (6.47)

Posted by Dynobot on 2012-01-22, 10:40:40 (75.131.6.57) I agree the AGD Digital Interface does not compete with the SB-Touch, which is why I sold it over a year ago. Even with a Tentlabs clock upgrade and linear regulated power supply. USB converters are b .......

173: That was a really good post from you, that advances this .... (6.40)

Posted by Sordidman on 2019-04-19, 08:32:19 (208.90.212.184) You wrote: "But he is also making and challenging alternate engineering claims" That is 100% untrue He is actually using, employing ideas and techniques that come right out of the computer industry an .......

174: cd-rom spdif out... jitter??? (6.40)

Posted by fred76 on 2005-01-06, 09:02:43 (203.167.2.251) Hello, Is jitter from the spdif out of most cd-rom's (USB or otherwise) greater than sub $1k transports/cdp's? Let's say the cd-rom unit runs from a separate regulated power supply and controller (not .......

175: RE: Yes. It's a 20 year old player with scarce replacement parts.... (6.39)

Posted by Old SteveA on 2022-05-26, 12:54:53 (73.10.13.86) Abe,Thanks for weighing in.Now that I think about it,I was overly impressed by the fact that it's a 55lb,Top Loading player w/ a half decent power supply. I could probably find a new (Ugh!,Universal .......

176: RE: Sono's Reclocker (6.39)

Posted by audioengr on 2013-11-23, 10:35:07 (66.220.98.22) Same clock from the Sonos is used with I2S, so you are not really fixing that. The goal is to replace the clock with a better circuit and a better power supply, independent from the Sonos power. Conve .......

177: RE: DSPeaker DAC from Walter at Underwood hi fi (6.38)

Posted by rodge827 on 2013-10-17, 18:41:31 (68.38.48.155) Not difficult at all! Depending on your needs use either the Optical SPDIF input or USB input. XLR or RCA outs to an amp or preamp. Plug in the wall wort (sounds better on a linear 12v DC PS or 12v .......

178: Re: Hardrives and flash booting (6.37)

Posted by ScottG on 2004-02-02, 10:30:33 (208.180.228.191) "1. Is the advantage of an external hardrive (freedom for the harsh pc environment) mitigated by a USB connection and its cabling?? Or is internal the way to go if they are quiet??" No.. unless your h .......

179: RE: Topping D10s (ES9038Q2M) a fantastic DAC if you do this... (6.37)

Posted by paco on 2020-08-24, 10:52:06 (193.153.206.120) first, be careful, D10 and D10s are different animals; D10 uses ES9018K2M chip and OPA2134 OPA2134 can be replaced by Burson V6 Vivid for sure, but the results may not be so spectacular, due to the fa .......

180: RE: Corrections (6.34)

Posted by Ryelands on 2012-01-25, 02:33:14 (85.211.202.73) I stood back and took a real look at what I was concerned with and had to do just to correct the data before it even reached the Dac. You make some fair points on your web site (the TI paper being e .......

181: Re: Anyone heard the sonneteer bard usb dac (6.33)

Posted by Frank25 on 2005-06-04, 18:01:09 (24.187.24.151) I heard the Bard 3 wireless system hooked up to a laptop and a pair of small ASW floorstnaders at the HE 2005 NYC show and was amazed at how good it sounded for a wireless system slightly larger than .......

182: Re: AES/EBU vs SPDIF (6.32)

Posted by fmak on 2007-05-01, 11:06:40 (87.228.167.35) When did I say this? No, high end boxes are better, There are many issues with sound from PC; power supply induced noise; component noise and vibrations; mutual interference within PC etc. USB is defi .......

183: RE: Any idea if/when Ayre will offer a multichannel universal player? (6.32)

Posted by rottenclam on 2007-06-04, 13:44:23 (64.162.37.145) I wont hold my breath for the multi-channel player, but what would be REALLY nice would be a modular DAC. Give it a nice Ayre Conditioned power supply, the same kind of filter options on the C-5xe, an .......

184: RE: Looking to upgrade from my Oppo BDP 83-SE (6.32)

Posted by HighEndWire on 2011-07-30, 07:06:39 (71.62.44.147) Keep the Oppo and buy a DAC and an HDMI audio de-embedder. Monoprice Product ID 5557 is one and it is under $44. I have an upgraded power supply with mine (you can do that later). I have a modded (by .......

185: RE: A good used laptop.............. (6.30)

Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2013-05-22, 19:45:45 (74.47.217.237) I hear ya, but a grand for that Cambridge vs 400 for a good used laptop that does more....it's the Scotsman in me laddie. I'm having fun with my SBIII Classic. I'm making a linear power supply to repl .......

186: RE: Still looking for that giant killer- ordered a Modi 3 (6.30)

Posted by Audio Fan on 2020-09-29, 08:31:42 (66.186.91.112) I would not call the Modi 3 a giant killer, but it does very well in its price range. I was using a Korg DS-DAC-100M in a dedicated headphone system (Beyerdynamic DT 1990, Hafler HA15, Schiit Asgard 2 .......

187: clock in the DAC (6.30)

Posted by audioengr on 2010-11-13, 10:51:22 (67.204.147.60) "The problem with I2S when utilized as a transport to DAC interconnection is that it still slaves the DAC to a master clock residing in the transport, which is not best for minimizing jitter. The idea .......

188: Upgrade Cambridge Audio DACMagic (6.26)

Posted by DSG on 2013-04-04, 16:51:50 (71.158.164.54) I am looking to purchase a USB DAC that is a substantial upgrade to my Cambridge Audio DACMagic when playing CD quality music files, 16/44.1, at a price of no more than $1,500.00 but preferably less. .......

189: It needs 6-9 VDC ~400 mA (6.20)

Posted by Jon L on 2014-10-22, 16:34:54 (108.185.14.195) According to the forum threads, its power requirement will be 6-9 VDC ~400 mA, which is not very hard to provide, even with small batteries. A super-duper linear PS may sound as good/better, but the .......

190: Since you are the resident expert on Streaming here (LOL!) ......... (6.18)

Posted by Cut-Throat on 2020-08-07, 14:15:29 (107.2.79.94) Could you post a Complete review of the Raspberry Pi for us. Please mention the Model Number of the Rpi you auditioned and what Power supply, and Output you were using whether USB, Coax, Analog Etc. a .......

191: Another Potential Option......... (6.16)

Posted by Todd Krieger on 2023-03-02, 01:15:44 (68.109.145.69) The Ranhe RH-899X decoder...... The issue is that it's an unknown Chinese manufacturer, and want to verify that the user interface has an English language option...... But it otherwise has what I'm lo .......

192: perhaps the best will be.. (6.16)

Posted by juanitox on 2006-07-18, 02:57:19 (81.185.74.207) feeding the altmann dac and the maudio with the same clock.. i will ask them if they could add an input clock on the altmann dac.. anyway i'm now using a AUDIO AERO PRIMA SE with a Waveterminal U24 US .......

193: USB is problematic indeed... (6.16)

Posted by kuma on 2003-01-17, 10:11:56 (12.247.146.153) but a laptop user such as myself, I think, is better off adding an external DAC with a hefty power supply rather than a soundcard. It seems an analogue section influenece a lot in how things sound. BT .......

194: RE: Dynobot's Audio *Misinformation* YOU DECIDE Read It Here (6.15)

Posted by Ryelands on 2012-01-27, 03:44:36 (85.211.197.139) How would you suggest to optimally power the Adum device?? See pics: either bypass or omit the switching regulator on the Circuits@Home board and provide a clean 5-volt supply. (There is a basic lin .......

195: Don't believe everything you read on the internet ;-) (6.13)

Posted by 4season on 2010-09-20, 11:53:55 (204.131.179.187) My own observations have been: -Wifi works fine, but because it's working as more or less continuous stream, you will notice iffy reception more than you would if you are simply surfing the web. I've .......

196: Re: Black CD, RealityCheck (6.12)

Posted by Miklorsmith on 2005-01-19, 07:32:53 (66.13.211.182) Some people, as cited by Mr. Koh, think USB cables make a difference. I certainly wouldn't worry about that until you've sorted out all the other variables, of which there are many. Battery supply for .......

197: RE: Grant vs Emotiva DACs (6.10)

Posted by stereo5 on 2012-01-29, 12:33:48 (108.12.223.175) The Emotiva XDA 1 dac should sound a little better than the ERC 2 cd player because it has a better power supply. I am using an XDA 1 in a fairly expensive system and I do not feel the system is compr .......

198: RE: Sorry ... what about the Analog Devices AD1852 ? (6.09)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-04-30, 08:30:57 (92.221.113.165) Hi ! yes exactly ! My chain is now: win 7pc (sadly not 8.1) > belden usb cable > Gustard u12 > Sommercable Binary AES/EBU cable > Apogee Rosetta 200 dac > Cardas Hexlink 5C > SAC Headphone amp > AKG k .......

199: RE: Puzzled (6.09)

Posted by Shep on 2018-05-31, 12:40:56 (104.57.136.228) For what it's worth...I'm somewhat puzzled as well. I have a similar set up with Direct Stream Jr, ultraRendu with Uptone Ultracap LPS-1 power supply and Roon core running on a Sonictransporter i7 DSP .......

200: Re: New Capitole, much upgraded (6.06)

Posted by Rich Brkich on 2005-03-31, 14:32:54 (24.92.252.79) I think the information in the post you linked to above is not all correct.... It is the Prestige CD player that has a switching power supply. The only new things the Captiole reference has is the new .......

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1: Perhaps not ... (11.89)

Posted by vulcanman on 2007-12-10, 12:18:46 (76.26.218.147) External USB DAC have the best pro vs. con ratio. Excellent Read: http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue22/nugent.htm Quote from the excellent article above ... "USB and Firewire converters have the .......

2: I snagged a NEC 2500... (11.89)

Posted by rw on 2005-01-14, 07:33:49 (208.207.43.2) Off FleaBay for approx. $115 brand new. External, nice case, built-in power supply, USB 2.0 AND FireWire connections. Supports all the CD and DVD formats (you know, all the + - bullshit) Came with the .......

3: It's accessible via your AA profile . . . (10.86)

Posted by Martin419 on 2005-08-07, 10:45:16 (81.19.57.162) See bottom of page . . . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events Christine Tham's Main living room System Welcome! To add your system, you must register. ---- .......

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1: RE: New Firmware Available For Sony HAPZ1ES (18.42)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2018-10-21, 21:54:20 (73.78.200.105) You can get USB Y cables where one connector attaches to an external power source while the other is your data connector. Various styles are available to accommodate the connector type on the externa .......

2: RE: USB SQ vis-a-vis CD SQ (18.42)

Posted by audioengr on 2015-02-03, 10:38:31 (66.220.116.223) Things that make a difference: - USB cable - USB power - USB port used - Computer used - computer playback software - ripper used - format used, FLAC etc. - computer power supply - background apps run .......

3: RE: New Firmware Available For Sony HAPZ1ES (15.86)

Posted by Bruce from DC on 2018-10-21, 13:46:17 (24.145.117.29) I don't know which generation of firmware it was that included it, but now you can plug an outboard CD drive into the USB port and rip the CD directly to the Sony unit's internal hard drive. Originall .......

4: RE: Even old dogs can (try to) learn new tricks... (12.32)

Posted by bcowen on 2017-09-04, 06:24:00 (104.14.166.32) Thanks PAR. Very helpful. I was, in fact, referring to the linear power supply for powering the laptop. Not sure if the battery will last for as long as I'd like to listen. Noticed in task manager th .......

5: Even old dogs can (try to) learn new tricks... (11.93)

Posted by bcowen on 2017-09-03, 16:00:06 (104.14.166.32) Need some input on an initial streaming setup. I've been into audio for 30 years, and into streaming for all of 30 minutes. :) Currently just testing the waters, and running Tidal (HiFi) on my laptop .......

6: RE: Why a wall wart ? (10.23)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2019-06-26, 16:13:40 (73.78.200.105) Most 'audiophile grade' DACs are not powered by the computer's USB port. And why not a real DAC with its own built-in large power supply instead of a 12v or 24v wall wart? And what is a 'reasonable pr .......

7: Some Tech info on the Marantz SA11S3 ... (9.66)

Posted by PS Yeo on 2012-10-16, 21:15:34 (203.126.80.66) New updates for the Marantz SA11S3 : 1. New SACDM-2 Transport with improved mechanism design 2. USB 2.0 input that support up to 24 bits 192 KHz PCM data. Electrical isolated USB input. 3. DAC chip ch .......

8: RE: Sony HAP-Z1ES and formats (9.39)

Posted by Dennis1 on 2017-03-20, 12:59:56 (100.15.174.184) You can connect a CD to the HAP as well as an external DAC with software upgrade provided by Sony - (using new DAC is improvement) From Sony: You can connect an external CD drive to the EXT port on th .......

9: RE: Tascam DA-3000 Should I own one? (9.08)

Posted by Core32 on 2015-09-01, 05:48:01 (216.234.144.41) Received my new DA-3000 last week for a very nice price. I purchased it to use solely as a DAC, based on the nice reviews for it's dual-mono power supply design and it bests my old DAC considerably. C .......

10: arrived and running-first impressions (8.62)

Posted by kenzo on 2016-11-02, 07:24:07 (73.15.61.66) There's a lot to like about this thing. It is a linux based music server with a built in DAC and a CD reader. There is a deamon configured to automatically rip a CD when one is inserted. 1 TB int .......

11: RE: Sound Quality: USB HDD vs. Ethernet NAS/HDD (8.59)

Posted by PAR on 2017-05-09, 01:46:53 (88.97.21.18) A quick answer is, yes, HDDs can add noise. In fact your choice of using a 2.5" drive is the worst solution as they are all powered via the 5v pin from the USB bus. Those USB power lines are usually v .......

12: RE: Even old dogs can (try to) learn new tricks... (8.44)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2017-09-04, 08:17:42 (73.229.29.71) As PAR says, "My way of going about it is KISS". That has always been my approach too when it comes to starting out in computer based audio. You can fret over the minutiae or just get started, then b .......

13: Replacement for Oppo BDP-95 on the way (7.99)

Posted by Mikko Mattila on 2012-09-07, 07:15:54 (193.110.36.16) Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity reports the new OPPO BDP-105 is on the way to replace 95. * Blu-ray 2D & 3D, DVD, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, CD, HDCD * Coax, optical, USB inputs allowing .......

14: MQA DEMO (long) (7.16)

Posted by ahendler on 2016-05-23, 20:17:33 (108.249.169.177) On This past Saturday (5/21/2016) I gave a demonstration of MQA to the San Antonio River Audio Society. 18 people were present out of a membership of 25.The Equipment was as follows. The latest B&W 2 .......

15: RE: Even old dogs can (try to) learn new tricks... (6.96)

Posted by PAR on 2017-09-04, 01:38:02 (88.97.21.18) OK a few points there: 1. A laptop and high fidelity audio are certainly not exclusive of each other. However there are a few basic areas that can be assisted. I now have over 80% of my listening to m .......

16: RE: Is there a good Blu-ray/SACD player under $1k? (6.90)

Posted by ED BALAZSO on 2008-09-05, 16:22:27 (207.112.112.15) The Upcoming Marantz sa-7003 and sa-8003 are the only worthwhile machines. Parts are excellent in this price too, finally. SA-8003 feature content AAC,FLAC USB PORT [Brand New for audio components] an .......

17: But Wait, here's more- (5.89)

Posted by oldmkvi on 2012-11-17, 09:22:18 (75.18.194.163) "The finest component Oppo has ever created, the BDP-105 Blu-Ray Universal Player epitomizes the company's relentless drive to create the world's best audio devices. Every aspect of this player improv .......

18: RE: Not sure if that's fair, Ted (5.66)

Posted by Charles Hansen on 2008-06-28, 20:46:32 (209.97.232.251) The poster has 114 posts to date, so he's not new. I haven't read any of his other ones, so maybe he is just a trouble maker but how 'bout giving some evidence? On the other hand, based on the problem .......

19: here's the updated jerome procedure - all thanks to u : - ) (4.93)

Posted by jeromelang on 2010-01-14, 18:39:53 (121.100.39.81) thanks to u and your sharp ears - i've refined jerome procedure to 2 major steps: 1. deleting residual track memory from player’s RAM from previous play 2. cueing up track to play without leaving memo .......

20: RE: So. . . I notice you have a Mac Mini listed in your system (4.09)

Posted by Sordidman on 2015-06-18, 09:59:59 (108.169.2.66) Sure.... Thanks for asking..... Below are my opinions, based on my experience, that I don't expect to have any value to anyone else...and I endeavor to be open minded, understanding that my opinions a .......

21: 2 major steps (4.02)

Posted by jeromelang on 2010-04-16, 19:44:23 (220.255.7.175) jerome procedure consists of 2 major steps: 1. deleting residual track memory from player’s RAM from previous play 2. cueing up track to play without leaving memory inprint this issue affects also h .......

22: RE: Interesting dac/headphone amp from Chord. . (3.95)

Posted by coolhand on 2014-02-09, 05:55:52 (220.237.24.186) John, 'looks promising' is a statement nothing short of travesty, heheheh... The Chord Hugo is nothing short of extraordinary with an astonishing output stage, and is the first dac I've had short of t .......

23: RE: New Pioneer Elite 2-channel SACD player ... not DVD. (3.73)

Posted by HighEndWire on 2007-09-21, 19:13:16 (4.249.57.210) If the below model is the one you're talking about it was announced at CEDIA for I think $600 US: "Pioneer High Fidelity Components Bring Music Entertainment to Life DENVER (Business Wire) Sep. 6, .......

24: REVIEW: DENAFRIPS Terminator DAC Processors (3.51)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2019-07-21, 20:33:34 (76.26.102.219) Model: Terminator Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $4500 Description: Discrete Resistor Ladder DAC Manufacturer URL: DENAFRIPS Model Picture: View Review by Ivan303 o .......

25: RE: Your blog (2.69)

Posted by Hiro on 2008-12-24, 14:34:18 (83.24.126.249) I agree that there are very slim chances for SACD to re-emerge and get acceptance by mass market, but I think that especially in time of upcoming demise of Compact Disc and possible formation (aside f .......

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1: RE: USB disruptor (14.38)

Posted by Caucasian Blackplate on 2018-05-06, 10:10:41 (67.182.129.135) Since your DAC is powered by the USB cable, then the external supply makes a lot of sense. The USB power rail in most computers does carry a ton of noise that can make its way into your DAC, and break .......

2: RE: USB disruptor (14.38)

Posted by Jcris on 2018-05-06, 10:00:25 (107.129.89.242) My DAC , a HRT Music Streamer 2 is powered by the USB cable. I've heard claims that supplying power independent from the cable can improve sound quality. I've also heard a linear power supply can also .......

3: I have that one (12.23)

Posted by jedrider on 2015-07-29, 16:24:15 (148.87.19.218) It is nicely made, if rather small. Of course, the outboard supply is what makes it sound bad. I built a linear supply for it, literally by hand, soldering wire-to-wire, and put it in a wooden box tha .......

4: Elfidelity AXF-101 USB interface (8.21)

Posted by Duster on 2018-05-09, 00:18:57 (24.19.147.14) Images: Elfidelity AXF-101 USB interface, Studer900 5V 6A PSU I use an Elfidelity AXF-101 USB interface for a computer audio USB DAC/headphone application, and think highly of it. As compared .......

5: RE: Looking for headlamp dac preamp (7.88)

Posted by strangebrewpr on 2019-12-11, 06:16:59 (107.77.245.8) Well , my system has as you already know Maggie MG12 , preamp is a PSAudio 5.0 with modified power supply , Opera Audio Turandot CD Player and project turntable w Ortofon MC cartridge . I have conside .......

6: Two product I like and own... (7.38)

Posted by BigguyinATL on 2017-07-20, 07:18:06 (207.242.206.146) New for me is the TEAC UD503. I bought it to be a front end for my bedroom audio system - but because it sets on my night stand I am using as a headphone amp as well. It has no noise, music sprouts fr .......

7: RE: Pete - Original Message Fixed. NT (7.04)

Posted by PAR on 2018-03-19, 06:47:36 (88.97.21.18) Thanks for fixing the message. Basically you wouldn't use your amp's headphone capabilities with wireless headphones. The amplification (and DAC as the tx is digital) is built into the headphones. So .......

8: REVIEW: Fournier DAC-2 Other (5.11)

Posted by jaydacus on 2011-12-11, 09:49:45 (76.105.151.30) Model: DAC-2 Category: Other Suggested Retail Price: $249.99 Description: Tube Headphone Amplifier with USB DAC Manufacturer URL: Fournier Model Picture: View Review by jaydacus on D .......

9: REVIEW: Beyer Dynamic DT-770-Pro Studio Headphones - Limited Edition, 32 OHMS Headphones (4.65)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2013-02-02, 12:23:58 (69.228.84.26) Model: DT-770-Pro Studio Headphones - Limited Edition, 32 OHMS Category: Headphones Suggested Retail Price: $250 Description: 32 Ohm Limited Edition of the DT 770-Pro designed for low power .......

10: Two inexpensive DAC/headphone amps - initial impressions (warning: long post) (3.96)

Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-06-30, 12:40:58 (70.57.64.19) After failing to keep the laptop computer's speaker system portable (sounding nice, but now too big), I've decided to hear what a headphone setup could do. At the very least, I was pretty sure I could .......

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1: World's first portable electrostatic headphones (3.89)

Posted by DavidJanszen on 2019-12-05, 12:36:30 (74.141.162.89) JansZen has developed the world's first completely self-contained electrostatic headphones. The transition from prototype to production is being funded by way of a Kickstarter campaign. While othe .......

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1: RE: The Big Jambox can (10.63)

Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2015-02-11, 07:20:00 (74.38.201.140) Making a one off would be fun and a challenge. I definitely have the wood and a set of great speakers......use the amp at the link below. Use a better power supply than the included one if you want .......

2: Raspberry Pi (10.63)

Posted by Lee of Omaha on 2020-08-23, 14:07:35 (68.13.26.227) I've been using Raspberry Pi computers for the last several years at work, and a cheap laptop for portability. I'm now on several Pi 4As I think. The 4s are a bunch faster than what preceded them. Wha .......

3: Battery Booster (9.15)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2017-01-01, 11:19:16 (73.229.29.71) FenderLover has the right idea. If you don't use your car very often it will help to put the battery on a trickle charger or battery maintainer, especially if the weather is cold. A popular brand is .......

4: If its a choice, then go for the SSD (7.56)

Posted by DevillEars on 2013-10-05, 00:48:02 (105.227.6.243) What an SSD brings to a PC is very fast access to disk which has benefits in the following areas: a) Boot-up from cold time (depending on config, this can be as low as ~20 seconds) b) Shut-down time ( .......

5: Painful. Good thing for backups! (7.25)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2022-12-27, 13:31:35 (73.229.163.4) Rod - As you know one of the big problems with huge capacity disks is the rebuild time for each disk in the RAID. I went through a similar process where it would have taken forever to rebuild each dis .......

Found 54 records in Inmate Systems.

1: genigo - Main System (3.45)

Posted by genigo on 2017-07-23, 02:51:45 (85.75.40.52) Moniker: genigo System Name: Main System Amp: Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated Tube Amplifier Preamp: None Speakers: Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand Symphony Edition CDP: Musical Fidelit .......

2: PJD - In current rotation (3.45)

Posted by PJD on 2017-01-08, 10:59:59 (96.244.187.243) Moniker: PJD System Name: In current rotation Amp: Mc275, original model, rescued from an estate clearance (it was free). Recapped etc. with much appreciated and generous guidance from a fellow inmate .......

3: ScrapIron - Headphone system (3.39)

Posted by ScrapIron on 2023-03-20, 04:59:40 (174.109.252.4) Moniker: ScrapIron System Name: Headphone system Amp: Mytek Brooklyn DAC Preamp: None Speakers: Focal Elear w/upgraded pads CDP: None Other Sources: PC- Qobuz Cables: Surf Cables balanced headphone ca .......

4: chyly003's chyly (3.21)

Posted by chyly003 on 2013-10-16, 21:44:40 (198.228.200.148) chyly003 's chyly System IP Address: 198.228.200.148 Last Update: October 16, 2013 at 21:44:40 Amplifier: Merrill Veritas mono blocks Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Allnic L3000 .......

5: Bob_C - Simple (3.20)

Posted by Bob_C on 2015-07-25, 13:09:48 (108.46.51.111) Moniker: Bob_C System Name: Simple Amp: Currently... Hypex UDC400HG/Hxr Hypex NCore Stax SMR-1/Mk-2 Others... SETs, OTLs PP triodes PP pentode... Preamp: Current...Lightspeed attenuator Other... TVC, .......

6: creativepart - Paul Green's Ever Changing HiFi World (3.04)

Posted by creativepart on 2005-02-09, 08:17:25 (96.8.132.140) Moniker: creativepart System Name: Paul Green's Ever Changing HiFi World Amp: Naim Supernait3 solid state integrated amplifier Preamp: None Speakers: Harbether P3ESR - Rosewood GoldenEar Forcefield 3 .......

7: lcrim - 2 channel/bedroom (2.96)

Posted by lcrim on 2004-06-18, 19:11:44 (98.221.211.13) Moniker: lcrim System Name: 2 channel/bedroom Amp: Decware Select SE84CS w/ Hazen mod @ ~2 watts per channel Preamp: None Speakers: Parker Audio Model 95 MK II (95 dB) CDP: WIN7 64 bit/JRMC 20/Straigh .......

8: Bill O'Connell - My Main System (2.80)

Posted by Bill O'Connell on 2011-12-20, 09:18:34 (71.194.250.69) Moniker: Bill O'Connell System Name: My Main System Amp: Pass Labs X250.8 Preamp: Pass Labs XP-12 Speakers: Custom made: 2 per cabinet TAD 1601A's, separate 1 Martinelli wood horn with JBL 2470 driver .......

9: antigrunge - Main System (2.76)

Posted by antigrunge on 2012-08-25, 15:39:38 (78.151.159.177) Moniker: antigrunge System Name: Main System Amp: Wavac EC 300B with Takatsuki 300B and JAN Philips cryoed 7581 Preamp: Via Antelope Zodiac Gold + Voltikus Speakers: Duevel Bella Luna with Murata ES 1 .......

10: atkinsonrr - Main System (2.68)

Posted by atkinsonrr on 2002-08-15, 14:41:37 (86.227.253.126) Moniker: atkinsonrr System Name: Main System Amp: McIntosh MC452 Preamp: McIntosh C2200 (Silmic, Mundorf, Russian caps; Mills, Riken, Kiwame resistors; Industrial fuses) Speakers: Spendor S100 (Exter .......

11: DrN - 2 CH only (2.64)

Posted by DrN on 2014-02-26, 18:02:42 (24.88.47.209) Moniker: DrN System Name: 2 CH only Amp: Rogue Cronus "Dark", cryo KT120 NOS,RCA 5963,Tungsgram 12AU7/ECC82,or Tele 12au7, Tele 12AX7,and Cryo KT120's just re-tooobed Previous now gone Patho .......

12: Mortsnets - low volume, small room, budget (2.61)

Posted by Mortsnets on 2010-09-04, 19:21:13 (146.23.3.251) Moniker: Mortsnets System Name: low volume, small room, budget Amp: Cayin A-50T Integrated Preamp: None Speakers: JMR Twin Signatures CDP: Modded Sony PS1, Don Allen modded Magnavox CDC, Rega Planet, .......

13: Glynn W - Main (2.61)

Posted by Glynn W on 2001-05-09, 23:01:00 (69.246.111.143) Moniker: Glynn W System Name: Main Amp: Shindo Montille 6V6 Preamp: Tortuga Audio LDR passive followed by tube line stage built by Mark Nash Speakers: Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S, DSpeaker anti-mode 2.0 .......

14: Vade Forrester - Main System (2.53)

Posted by Vade Forrester on 2014-05-28, 06:00:42 (76.211.177.24) Moniker: Vade Forrester System Name: Main System Amp: David Berning ZH-230 30 wpc Preamp: Audio Research LS28 Speakers: Main: Affirm Audio Luminations 103 dB sensitivity Subwoofer: Syzygy SL870 CDP: C .......

15: JoseL - Last one? (2.47)

Posted by JoseL on 2002-05-12, 11:13:06 (205.188.116.144) Moniker: JoseL System Name: Last one? Amp: Odyssey Audio Stratos Stereo Extreme. Tube Audio Design TAD-60 with Genalex-Gold Lion KT-88, RFT 12AX7 and Tung-Sol reissue 12AU7 tubes. Millett Hybrid MiniM .......

16: radar2866 - Digital/Analog Simplicity (2.37)

Posted by radar2866 on 2007-08-18, 07:52:45 (68.248.7.113) Moniker: radar2866 System Name: Digital/Analog Simplicity Amp: AVI amplifer built into the back of my speakers. Preamp: AVI built into the back of my speakers. Speakers: AVI ADM9 active monitors. CDP: .......

17: JB Coleman - Main system (2.35)

Posted by JB Coleman on 2010-06-26, 14:18:19 (52.144.112.101) Moniker: JB Coleman System Name: Main system Amp: ModWright KWA 100SE. Preamp: Art Audio VPL MKI, with upgraded caps. Uses a pair of GE 5751s. Thought about upgrading several times over the years, but .......

18: Scrith - Computer (2.33)

Posted by Scrith on 2006-01-06, 14:28:13 (199.76.66.2) Moniker: Scrith System Name: Computer Amp: Simaudio i-7 Preamp: None. Speakers: Dynaudio Confidence C1 speakers and Velodyne Optimum-10 subwoofer. Headphones: Sennheiser HD-650 CDP: Computer + Ayre .......

19: [email protected] - Upstairs Audio 2.0 (2.30)

Posted by [email protected] on 2014-12-05, 13:20:21 (184.13.115.96) Moniker: [email protected] System Name: Upstairs Audio 2.0 Amp: Levinson No. 27 Preamp: Thom Palazola Tube Preamp: Never heard of it right? This was made by a friend in STL who makes an incredibly ne .......

20: Reindane - Reindane's system (2.28)

Posted by Reindane on 2023-06-14, 02:53:50 (87.61.224.151) Moniker: Reindane System Name: Reindane's system Amp: Lyngdorf TDAI 2200 Preamp: None Speakers: ATC SCM19 V2 on B&W stands. SVS SB-1000 sub CDP: OPPO 105 Other Sources: Cambridge Azur 851N Streame .......

21: Recorder - Recorder Main (2.24)

Posted by Recorder on 2010-03-30, 21:20:22 (67.199.179.243) Moniker: Recorder System Name: Recorder Main Amp: Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista M3 integrated amp. Tube-solid state hybrid with separate power supply. 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms Preamp: None Speake .......

22: greyman - Blue Heaven (2.24)

Posted by greyman on 2001-04-04, 16:21:00 (72.106.119.206) Moniker: greyman System Name: Blue Heaven Amp: Blue Circle BC 2k4sh w/ custom variable controls that allow blending 6SN7 and NSL SS input stage. RCA 6SN7GT used for tube compliment. Preamp: Blue Circl .......

23: Sead's Main Setup (2.22)

Posted by Sead on 2012-06-29, 01:48:31 (92.36.182.219) Sead 's Main Setup System IP Address: 92.36.182.219 Last Update: June 29, 2012 at 01:48:31 Amplifier: 4706-25W Gaincard with Dual 4700-50W Power Humpty Preamplifier (or None if Integrate .......

24: akatana2112 - Landru (2.19)

Posted by akatana2112 on 2016-05-19, 21:36:29 (47.144.152.241) Moniker: akatana2112 System Name: Landru Amp: Channel Islands Audio D200 MKII Preamp: Wyred4Sound STP SE Speakers: Von Schweikert Audio VR33 CDP: Schiit Yggdrasil gen 5 USB Cambridge Audio azur 350c T .......

25: dmac67 - Main (2.17)

Posted by dmac67 on 2001-07-21, 23:53:00 (73.32.35.154) Moniker: dmac67 System Name: Main Amp: Krell KSA-250s Preamp: Krell KRC-3 Speakers: Hales Revelation 3 Elac 3010 subs (x's 2) CDP: Ayre QB-9 DSD Consonance Reference 2.2 Table: Sonic Frontiers SFP-1 m .......

26: monsterbill - Omega Living Room (2.16)

Posted by monsterbill on 2004-08-05, 11:52:38 (67.164.84.103) Moniker: monsterbill System Name: Omega Living Room Amp: Teac A-L700P (tripath digital) Preamp: Bluesound Node Streamer (also built-in trimmer on Teac amp for constant attenuation) Speakers: Omega Sup .......

27: JerryS - Music (2.11)

Posted by JerryS on 2002-04-24, 08:28:59 (24.8.233.8) Moniker: JerryS System Name: Music Amp: Benchmark AHB2 Preamp: Benchmark HPA4 Speakers: Alta Celesta FRM-2M, Magico S1 mk2, JL Audio e110 subs (2) CDP: Custom silent Windows 10 Digital Audio Workstati .......

28: Bhagwan - My Happy Place (2.09)

Posted by Bhagwan on 2001-07-24, 14:16:00 (23.177.64.242) Moniker: Bhagwan System Name: My Happy Place Amp: Tom Scoville (Thomas Audio) Sakari parafeed 2A3/45 SET with N.U. & RCA 45s, Cunningham 245 Globes, EML & TJ 45s, AVVT or TJ mesh 2A3s, or seve .......

29: Mercman - Rosie's Stereo (2.03)

Posted by Mercman on 2004-12-23, 04:57:44 (70.181.190.203) Moniker: Mercman System Name: Rosie's Stereo Amp: Ayre MX-R Twenty Preamp: Ayre KX-R Twenty Speakers: Wilson Alexia Series 2, Wilson Watch Dog II subwoofer Headamp Blue Hawaii SE / Stax SR-009S CDP: W .......

30: PeterBGood - Peter Hi-Fidelity Low Expense (2.01)

Posted by PeterBGood on 2006-03-24, 15:34:53 (73.209.52.28) Moniker: PeterBGood System Name: Peter Hi-Fidelity Low Expense Amp: Dynaco ST-150 Solid State Amp modified by van Alstine - upgraded with cryo'd IEU, aftermarket powercord, mute switch, Kimber RCA's a .......

31: jjk1 - glorious vinyl (1.98)

Posted by jjk1 on 2000-10-24, 18:19:00 (65.93.47.158) Moniker: jjk1 System Name: glorious vinyl Amp: granite 860 mono blocks w/ shuggie treasures kt 88 sylvania 6sn7's sylvania 1945, and sylvania 6sn7 black base Preamp: wright 10mvp with mullard 6er5, si .......

32: JadenKrosis - My hi-fi (1.97)

Posted by JadenKrosis on 2014-02-09, 22:05:14 (50.36.95.50) Moniker: JadenKrosis System Name: My hi-fi Amp: Active speakers Preamp: JRiver media center Speakers: JBL LSR6328P bi-amped studio monitors, JBL LSR6312SP subwoofer CDP: M2Tech Young dac, M2Tech Palme .......

33: Steve Parry - The Evolving Music System (1.97)

Posted by Steve Parry on 2003-03-08, 07:33:01 (99.38.153.246) Moniker: Steve Parry System Name: The Evolving Music System Amp: Antique Sound Lab Cadenza monoblocks (push pull 845 triodes) with Vampire Wire OFC input jacks, Jensen transformers on the inputs and a .......

34: Gak! - No room at the Inn (1.97)

Posted by Gak! on 2005-03-16, 16:29:43 (70.16.102.60) Moniker: Gak! System Name: No room at the Inn Amp: Singlepower Supra Extreme XLR for my headphones. RCA red base 5692s or WE 396As in the input, Tung Sol 7236s or 2399s for the outputs. Tom Evans Aud .......

35: AbeCollins - Old Office Setup (1.87)

Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-11-07, 19:01:58 (73.229.163.4) Moniker: AbeCollins System Name: Old Office Setup Amp: This WAS my office listening setup but the photos haven't been updated in ages. In fact, my wife now has this office space since my system and of .......

36: MrCat - SME SPL, Chord Electronics & Duevel Bella Lunas (1.79)

Posted by MrCat on 2007-06-09, 08:58:06 (82.6.61.17) Moniker: MrCat System Name: SME SPL, Chord Electronics & Duevel Bella Lunas Amp: SPL Performer S800 Power Preamp: SPL Elector Atoll ST300 Signature Speakers: Duevel Bella Lunas with Duevel Isolati .......

37: Robert F - Basement (1.79)

Posted by Robert F on 2004-03-19, 20:47:58 (67.176.121.34) Moniker: Robert F System Name: Basement Amp: DIY SE tube using EL34, 6SN7 driver, 5AR4 rectifier, ss sub amp Preamp: DIY 5687 single tube C4S with active crossover for subwoofer output Speakers: Klips .......

38: Solder Slinger - Main System (1.78)

Posted by Solder Slinger on 2015-08-24, 18:14:59 (73.184.151.64) Moniker: Solder Slinger System Name: Main System Amp: Highly modified Dyna Mark IIIs, Magnequest outputs, custom front end, KT90 outputs in triode for top end, Audio Research D130 amp for subwoofer Pr .......

39: spyderx - Main Setup (1.74)

Posted by spyderx on 2008-08-24, 08:40:05 (75.142.123.125) Moniker: spyderx System Name: Main Setup Amp: BAT VK-300xSE w/BAT "Supertubes" Preamp: BAT Integrated Speakers: Totem Hawk CDP: Benchmark DAC1 USB Cheap JVC player as a transport to the DAC .......

40: Mick Wolfe - Main (1.73)

Posted by Mick Wolfe on 2001-03-18, 18:51:00 (174.18.22.103) Moniker: Mick Wolfe System Name: Main Amp: Line Magnetic 218IA integrated( 845 based SET). Linlai 845 DG's, NOS Tungsram 12AX7's(pre)and Psvane KT 88II's(drivers), Erhard Audio Elvis, TAD Red Base KT .......

41: [email protected]'s George K Biggie (1.72)

Posted by [email protected] on 2009-09-02, 15:48:26 (67.81.66.67) [email protected] 's George K Biggie System IP Address: 67.81.66.67 Last Update: September 02, 2009 at 15:48:26 Amplifier: Hafler 280 XL modded w/ tube input by Kaye Preamplifier (or N .......

42: Vik - Vik's Experiments with Truth (1.65)

Posted by Vik on 2004-11-14, 16:06:26 (66.192.47.2) Moniker: Vik System Name: Vik's Experiments with Truth Amp: Audio Note P3 Silver * basically Audio Note Quest monoblocks with a beefed up power supply and one, prettier IMHO, chassis Preamp: Audio Not .......

43: TommyTunes - Upstairs System (1.64)

Posted by TommyTunes on 2001-07-23, 14:30:00 (166.137.12.133) Moniker: TommyTunes System Name: Upstairs System Amp: Front Channels Audio Research VT100 MKII Rear Channels B&K ST140 (for DVD-A & DTS Music) Preamp: Audio Research LS25 MKII, Simaudio Moon L .......

44: billanichols - Stereo Sound System (1.62)

Posted by billanichols on 2006-04-21, 15:48:00 (68.13.233.117) Moniker: billanichols System Name: Stereo Sound System Amp: Scratch built Transcendent Sound Beast mono block amps with JJ octal based EL 509 output tubes, 160 Watts RMS per channel, OTL, Output imped .......

45: Jeff Starr - Main (1.60)

Posted by Jeff Starr on 2001-06-24, 23:36:00 (75.86.0.104) Moniker: Jeff Starr System Name: Main Amp: Legacy 2ch High Current 250rms@8ohm, 400rms@4 Preamp: Conrad Johnson CT5 EH 6H30Pi Gold Pin tubes Sitting on 4 BDR Cones 3-Mk4,1-Mk3 [preamp weighs 31lbs] Sp .......

46: DTB300 - The DTB Rig (1.54)

Posted by DTB300 on 2009-08-08, 06:31:00 (108.28.95.107) Moniker: DTB300 System Name: The DTB Rig Amp: Line Magnetic LM-518IA 845 Based SET -OR- Plinius SA-102 Class A or A/B (Thanks Ozzie!!). LM Tubes: Psvane 12AX7, Mullard 5AR4, GE 6L6GC. Psvane 845-TII P .......

47: dvb-projekt - Home Rig (1.53)

Posted by dvb-projekt on 2008-10-13, 04:41:00 (62.156.166.99) Moniker: dvb-projekt System Name: Home Rig Amp: audionet AMP 5 - High-End 5-channel power amplifier Preamp: audionet MAP I - High-End A/V preamplifier Speakers: Avantgarde Acoustic DUO Omega CDP: Yama .......

48: mrod - Nearfield (1.48)

Posted by mrod on 2020-04-19, 15:33:46 (73.121.19.190) Moniker: mrod System Name: Nearfield Amp: (2) Schitt Aegir in monoblock configuration Preamp: Schitt Freya+ with Northern Electric 6SN7 tubes in the cathode follower side. Marconi GTB in the voltage g .......

49: klao - Maggie-Based System (1.45)

Posted by klao on 2008-05-11, 00:41:01 (1.20.34.241) Moniker: klao System Name: Maggie-Based System Amp: Bryston 28B-SST/2 (1,800Wpc@4Ohms) Preamp: Aesthetix Calypso Signature Speakers: Magnepan MG 20.7 (86dB/4Ohms) CDP: Bryston BDP-1 dig. player; Bryst .......

50: [email protected] - Main system (1.41)

Posted by [email protected] on 2008-11-15, 09:15:18 (75.223.202.144) Moniker: [email protected] System Name: Main system Amp: Krell FPB-600C Differentially Balanced Class A Stereo Amplifier 600 w/ch into 8 ohms 1200 w/ch into 4 ohms 2400 w/ch into 2 ohms Preamp: Ayre .......

51: yamaha29 - Big Rig (1.33)

Posted by yamaha29 on 2008-10-25, 23:36:08 (184.151.61.98) Moniker: yamaha29 System Name: Big Rig Amp: Yamaha MX-D1 (500w/ch) Preamp: Audio-gd Master 1 Speakers: Yamaha NS-1000m (90db/1w) Mirage SS-1500 (subwoofers)(1500w ea.) Yamaha YH-100 (headphones) Audez .......

52: N.B.C. - Cursed Hassle & Drew Craft: Dance Macabre (1.29)

Posted by N.B.C. on 2023-02-11, 13:19:39 (72.211.41.210) Moniker: N.B.C. System Name: Cursed Hassle & Drew Craft: Dance Macabre Amp: . www.clipartbest.com/clipart-7ca66ryMi www.longswims.com/about/ www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_6_1/ces-1999-showreport. .......

53: dchifi - DC Hi Fi A/V Theater (0.87)

Posted by dchifi on 2013-02-24, 13:43:07 (50.33.205.98) Moniker: dchifi System Name: DC Hi Fi A/V Theater Amp: FRONT SPEAKER SYSTEM: Satellites——Theta Enterprise Mono Amps 350wpc; Sub-Woofers——Mark Levinson Nº 332 Amp 200wpc WITH 1 Velodyne SMS-1 Digital .......

54: Robert C. Schult - RSAD Music Room... (0.86)

Posted by Robert C. Schult on 2002-08-11, 00:38:33 (24.12.92.25) Moniker: Robert C. Schult System Name: RSAD Music Room... Amp: 1 pair of Pass Labs Aleph 3 amps modified and used in a vertical bi-amp arrangement. 1 pair of GTA SE40 amps refitted with retempered RCA .......

Found 1 records in Classical Court.

1: I just DL'd it and... (12.85)

Posted by Jim Treanor on 2018-02-24, 22:18:38 (71.56.149.123) don't find the strings to be in-your-face or wiry in its 24/96 incarnation. For reference, I'm using a TEAC UD-501 DAC USB-fed via an Uptone ISO REGEN tethered to an Uptone LPS-1 power supply. FWIW. : .......

Found 1 records in PC Place.

1: Please critique, compare and/or contrast this build (7.41)

Posted by LineArrayNut on 2013-01-28, 15:29:23 (24.176.153.140) My 3 year old comp took a dump. So I got drunk and knee jerked this: 1 AMD FX-8120 8-CORE COMPUTER SYSTEM 1 0 $612.73 $612.73 2 ECS A960M-M2 AMD 760G DDR3 ATI HD3000 MB 1 0 $0.00 $0.00 3 AMD FX-8120 .......

Found 2 records in Pro Audio Asylum.

1: Looks like.... (7.89)

Posted by doodlebug on 2006-01-08, 23:11:36 (63.249.107.46) most of your requirements are met with the M-Audio Audiophile. I've been using this little box for a couple of years now and have had excellent results with it. One thing I would recommend you avoid, .......

2: A couple more thoughts (7.89)

Posted by Bambi B on 2006-01-29, 15:41:34 (71.137.237.194) LHudson73, I'm glad to comment, but should mention my experience with recording has been mainly two channel voice recording at a radio station. My work with MIDI and sequencing, editing music is also .......

Found 4 records in Propeller Head Plaza.

1: We'll have to agree to disagree, then. (8.00)

Posted by carcass93 on 2009-04-03, 10:20:27 (129.33.19.254) As for tired "properly designed power supply" argument - I'm not sure it even makes sense to discuss that anymore. You can choose to believe whatever you want - I personally have NEVER heard any compo .......

2: Re: Without addressing each point of your well-thought reply... (8.00)

Posted by Jon Risch on 2007-03-03, 08:40:22 (68.222.73.83) I suggest that you re-read my post again. The bottom line is that if the soundcard can not adequately resolve certain levels or types of audio signals (errors of subtraction), then there will be nothi .......

3: RE: Engineering Students find power cord Gm7th (5.02)

Posted by tomservo on 2007-11-25, 12:35:10 (76.16.72.63) Hi bjh Bill’s tool is a way to audition two cases in a closed system, it is like an a / b comparator in software who’s results are audible. Seems like a logical tool for the computer as difference nul .......

4: That's not really so, Mr. Kait. (4.18)

Posted by tomsyl1 on 2008-05-23, 11:13:31 (64.65.92.138) One site I particularly enjoy is the tube and solid state forums at DIYAudio, which is a technically-minded group (Nelson Pass posts there a lot, for example) that focuses on circuit design and improv .......

Found 1 records in Radio Road.

1: Use it to get started but.... (13.47)

Posted by doodlebug on 2005-02-09, 21:40:53 (156.153.255.236) I suspect you'll outgrow it quickly. It uses the PC's power supply via the USB connector to power it. These power supplies were never designed for quality audio work. The better USB DACs all are power .......

Found 12 records in Speaker Asylum.

1: These only put out 1.5 amps ................ (13.03)

Posted by Cut-Throat on 2019-07-01, 05:15:42 (107.2.79.94) Most RPi Power Supplies put out 2.5 to 3 amps... I have had some RPies fail to boot with less than 3 amps. Depending on your 'Hat' used and other accessories. From the Rpie Specs .... "The Raspberry P .......

2: Yes, it can work depending on what you use........ (13.03)

Posted by Cut-Throat on 2019-07-01, 07:44:45 (107.2.79.94) I tried Volumio once, which does something a bit different at boot time... My 2.5 amp power supply would not work... Had to go to 3 amp. Only took a few days of trouble shooting to figure out what was .......

3: Been there.....doing that.... (10.29)

Posted by doodlebug on 2004-04-23, 16:30:57 (64.170.193.183) actually, I'm running Internet radio all day long through my Mac system with my laptop. Here's a few things to think about: * Quality sound cards in laptops? *Not* - I would suggest that, if possible .......

4: Looking for a very specific tweeter (10.19)

Posted by [email protected] on 2019-02-25, 05:20:36 (37.142.246.36) Hello, all! I am looking for a tweeter that will answer a very specific list of requirements, to order in bulk. If anyone here is selling, or can otherwise recommend me a place or business to speak wi .......

5: Don't use mine for audio anymore... (9.50)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2019-06-30, 16:58:50 (76.26.102.219) Relegated to the car to charge phones. Works great for that. It has two USB outputs a needs a re-charge every couple months or so and it leaves lighter output for the Garmin GPS. Using 5V version of t .......

6: RE: I suspect a ground loop issue with your measurement setup (9.41)

Posted by Dave_K on 2016-01-18, 02:55:06 (73.249.178.108) Can you hear it? If it's a real 120 Hz tone at 15 dB above the background noise of your air con system it should be bloody obvious. If not, it's in your measurement rig. In the past, I've made measure .......

7: RE: Here's a dumber question (9.19)

Posted by Dman on 2011-02-28, 04:52:19 (173.238.99.252) From The website- "EXTENSIVE I/O Professional quality analog input jacks are located on the rear. Two balanced-1/4" inputs enable engineers to connect a stereo source or two mono sources. For conveni .......

8: I'd say: Not wasted, but with room for improvement via the upgrade of other components (8.83)

Posted by willkayakforfood on 2012-08-03, 10:20:35 (70.58.91.247) Though I'm still not a great fan of powered monitor speakers when the possibility of mixing/matching pre/power amplification for passive speakers is an option, if you're "upgrading" from one of those .......

9: Vandy's (8.05)

Posted by ctsooner on 2016-02-14, 16:14:42 (32.208.57.190) I have a new pair of cherry Vandersteen Treo's. My system for the most part is comprised of the Ayre AX5 Twenty integrated amp, Empirical Audio OSDE/SE (most up to date with all the mods. I use Steven .......

10: RE: best options for playback of FLAC audio files (7.62)

Posted by John Elison on 2022-10-25, 17:52:33 (192.181.133.141) Everyone has a different idea on the best approach for playing digital music files. Personally, I do not want a computer connected to my audio system so I prefer to use a FiiO digital player. Many peo .......

11: REVIEW: Polk Audio LSi15 Speakers (6.71)

Posted by bullethead on 2007-12-15, 14:14:41 (71.251.16.136) Model: LSi15 Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $1850 Description: floorstanding 3.5 way Manufacturer URL: Polk Audio Review by bullethead on December 15, 2007 at 14:14:41 IP A .......

12: More "research" for you (5.49)

Posted by John Ashman on 2004-11-19, 14:50:28 (70.57.131.22) Keep researching - "luck" has nothing to do with it. Xd is based on good science. From THE PERFECT VISION - Best Sound: NHT Xd DSP Loudspeaker This $5500 Subwoofer Satellite system would probably be .......

Found 3 records in High Efficiency Speaker Asylum.

1: RE: Building a desktop system (12.96)

Posted by merdy on 2014-10-23, 11:21:16 (23.246.78.54) thanks the amp was a fun rebuild those vintage magnavox amps are really magic i was surprised at the sound of the bitfrost i initially heard it in my nephews studio as he has a production company prob .......

2: Five Year Open Baffle/And Driver Quest: MY FAVORITE (12.96)

Posted by [email protected] on 2011-03-22, 15:37:30 (97.97.49.97) Five Year Quest To Build The Best DIY Open Baffle Wide Band/Full Range Driver Speaker System. Article 1 http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/ob/ob.html Article 2 http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/ob2 .......

3: REVIEW: RULLIT ATELIER Aero-8, 8' Field Coil Drivers. (2.76)

Posted by [email protected] on 2014-06-14, 07:30:28 (173.170.35.216) Rullit AERO-8, 8” Full Range Field Coil Drivers. Source: Auralic Vega DAC, Ayre QB-9 DAC. 2011 MacMini, Audirvarna 1.5.10. Amplifiers: First WATT SIT2 (driving full range and tweeters), Pass .......

Found 25 records in Planar Speaker Asylum.

1: RE: Very interesting! ... (14.26)

Posted by josh358 on 2017-12-13, 06:31:48 (196.52.2.82) Wow, yeah, seems like you've had your hands full! Have you considered getting a small linear USB power supply and using that to power your DSD USB DAC when it's hooked up to the Wyrd? .......

2: RE: Very interesting! ... (14.26)

Posted by JBen on 2017-12-13, 11:18:33 (107.143.89.151) Have you considered getting a small linear USB power supply and using that to power your DSD USB DAC when it's hooked up to the Wyrd? LOL, even checked with Schitt about it, but they were not helpfu .......

3: RE: YUP (12.48)

Posted by Satie on 2010-08-02, 20:54:42 (75.179.179.173) Was away, but I see you got it straight. So I didn't need to show how ignorant I am of all the format change options and how to operate the itunes and whatever else libraries. Every time I start setti .......

4: RE: defeating 1.6 passive crossover (11.17)

Posted by dumpingground on 2012-02-27, 18:44:54 (68.106.108.227) I was worried about the issue of protecting the tweeter. However, I noticed with my parasound hca-1000a amps, that they have a relay and protective circuitry builtin to the amp that is evident during .......

5: RE: Room Analysis Equipment (9.36)

Posted by JBen on 2011-03-26, 23:03:27 (69.65.66.188) Well, if you go with it, the E-mu 0404 will take the XLR from the mic and do the power supply & proper amplification. For the analog outputs, you can use the RShack 1/4" to RCA Gold-Plated Phono-to-Mo .......

6: RE: Microphone recommendation (9.01)

Posted by JBen on 2015-03-18, 14:13:22 (69.65.69.236) Hi Steve! I have two Behringer ECM8000 and one Dayton EMM-6, all with their individual calibration files. However, one of the Behringer mics fell on a bare floor and became erratic...the Dayton has ta .......

7: RE: The unplanned "extended lows" sudden project (8.06)

Posted by JBen on 2015-01-27, 20:05:46 (69.65.69.236) Tks, U! I'll try to report as I go along. In fact, I may be back after midnight. I received the first woofer today and rushed home to put "something together", impatient kid that I am, LOL! (Actually, .......

8: RE: Best Passive/Active Combination of Crossovers for IIIa's and T 1-D's (7.82)

Posted by Satie on 2015-10-23, 21:30:09 (71.67.188.239) Both Ideas look interesting but you are going through the Behringer so you are redigitizing everything and the sound depends on the Behringer DACs and it questionable analog output stage. So I would n .......

9: RE: DAC advice (7.52)

Posted by pictureguy on 2012-01-17, 21:20:45 (108.225.227.136) The idea is that a dedicated device can be better than whatever is included in a CD player or other device. Especially a cheap player which costs what the DAC does........ Isolation of power supply, v .......

10: RE: More Bi-Amp help (7.32)

Posted by oneartist on 2020-04-20, 22:29:45 (97.94.152.238) Thanks to all for your help. Dumpingground, I was very interested in what you're doing with the nano DIGI DSP. You are more proficient than me in JRiver. I had a DEQX Express once and had limited succ .......

11: RE: Is it that Maggies are so revealing? (7.31)

Posted by Dawnrazor on 2011-06-23, 00:08:55 (24.7.99.67) Sd, The power supplies were different with the stock being a switcher and the new one being a linear supply. Surely you can see where there are more differences with a psu than just the price?? The ps .......

12: RE: Hypex DSP amp/crossover solution (7.30)

Posted by [email protected] on 2010-07-29, 23:24:03 (220.253.21.155) Hi Dave I agree that the Hypex would be ideal for Maggies. Did you know that in Sep, Hypex are releasing a model with these likely specs: “* 2 channels in, 6 channels out. - Inputs analog; digital AE .......

13: RE: Depth Killer Alert (7.14)

Posted by Dawnrazor on 2010-07-29, 16:04:04 (99.39.1.49) Hi Lynxo, If I could be so bold, Jben was talking about plugging his HDD into the circuit with his audio gear. This wouldnt affect the 1s or 0s but the switching power supply would probably be feeding .......

14: RE: Laptop & HRT Music Streamer II Plus as Source for Maggie (7.05)

Posted by JBen on 2011-08-29, 23:00:23 (69.65.66.188) I sent an email to my friend and he confirmed that the Streamer Pro he had does not do 192. He was actually running his Musiland 01 (which does 192) at the time I heard it, but I thought he had the HR .......

15: RE: PS Audio Dirct Stream DAC (6.87)

Posted by Satie on 2014-05-30, 09:22:20 (71.67.188.239) I only intended a mini review and this was a proof of concept more so than a review of the product. The mathematical side can be done in a PC, converting everything into double speed DSD on your hard .......

16: RE: Magical fix?? Yes!!! (6.82)

Posted by Dawnrazor on 2012-04-08, 14:16:28 (24.6.239.64) Hey Pict, No white papers there and frankly the async usb manufacturers should be the last people saying the computer makes a difference. Yet they DO say that. So either they have no understanding of .......

17: RE: Way more butting in - sorry (6.75)

Posted by Dawnrazor on 2007-06-18, 22:43:31 (75.229.152.192) Waz, The assumption is that switching power supplies suck. THis is not necessarily true. It all depends on the application. See as i understand it, there is some really good gear out there that have s .......

18: RE: Fully digital crossover? (6.50)

Posted by Satie on 2012-03-04, 22:06:37 (75.179.183.41) The new HDP4 from DEQX will do it for you with the multiple SPDIF output option (URL). Price tag is rather high. $5k + DACs, and is still limited to 24/96 output, but alows a master clock for synchron .......

19: RE: Very interesting! ... (6.30)

Posted by JBen on 2017-12-10, 18:51:43 (107.143.89.151) Josh, the OS/software optimization truly make a major difference. Still, I'd also go with Satie's suggestion if I could myself -- a linear PS. That's because every freaking time I've been able to impr .......

20: RE: my mmg liked this tweak (6.02)

Posted by Dawnrazor on 2011-01-06, 16:16:24 (76.102.84.201) RH, Thanks for trying that! I had been meaning to myself as it seems like a no-brainer to at least try. Though maybe it would be even easier just to dismiss it :) IF by cmp you mean the cics memory pl .......

21: RE: How much power can MMGs soak up? (5.87)

Posted by Dawnrazor on 2011-12-04, 18:46:54 (24.7.96.217) Hey Josh, FWIW I am not really negative about the Lynx. It is like the mags. Awesome for the dough (find me 3 pairs of quality dacs for 900) and comparisons show it favorable, but you can improve it. .......

22: RE: Well, I say phooey to soundcards. (5.75)

Posted by Dawnrazor on 2011-12-05, 23:28:40 (139.68.134.1) Hey Esande, I think you may find this excerpt from a review for the Prism Orpheus interesting: Lynx Studio 2B and Benchmark DAC-1: The Orpheus is far more expensive than either of these two DACs, so .......

23: RE: MiniDSP (5.61)

Posted by josh358 on 2015-11-15, 19:11:14 (104.200.154.96) It's all intriguing stuff. Unfortunately, it's hard to tell how good gtheir implementations are without more time and information. That includes clocking -- are they using ASRC or are they doing it ri .......

24: RE: Ping for Josh (off topic) (5.58)

Posted by esande on 2011-12-16, 16:56:02 (74.96.129.229) Yes, the gaming machine is a Core 2 Duo. But I see no reason to do anything to it right now, it functions as intended. I could modify it as you described, but then it wouldn't be a gamer anymore! I do .......

25: RE: Finally caught the audiophile bug! (5.31)

Posted by josh358 on 2011-09-01, 16:32:18 (64.252.113.120) I'd go for the speakers first they almost always make a bigger difference than anything else followed by a real DAC with asynchronous Firewire or USB, e.g., the Ayre. That should take out most o .......

Found 1 records in Asylum Feedback/Support.

1: If you are worried about Malwarebytes or the SuperAntiSpyware scanners don't be, both companies are (7.83)

Posted by cfb on 2012-02-09, 08:59:47 (71.50.49.33) legitimate, no hidden agenda to the programs. Even some Microsoft techs recommend using Malwarebytes and at one time, or so I've been told, its code was part of BestBuy's “in house use only” MRI CD, u .......

Found 2 records in Tape Trail.

1: RE: digital to tape transfer (9.63)

Posted by BobP on 2008-01-28, 06:52:25 (206.186.134.39) Conrad, you can choose three different approaches, depending what you already have: 1. High quality soundcard with analog out. They are not cheap, $100 and up. Look for the models used by home recor .......

2: RE: Importance of SOUND CARD QUALITY when copying tapes to the computer (9.63)

Posted by bassbinotoko on 2011-01-02, 17:15:35 (207.216.4.168) Laptop sound devices tend to suffer from poor power supply filtering. It would be useful to mute the tape deck output, and see just how quiet the analog input really is, and what the spectrum of the n .......

Found 1 records in Tech Square.

1: USB power supply (16.09)

Posted by Joe LG on 2004-11-25, 17:51:47 (218.111.115.94) Hi, I am thinking of adding a separate power supply to a USB powered device. Do I have to connect the ground(i.e. 0V) of the new power supply to the ground of the supply coming from the PC ? The signa .......

Found 4 records in Tubes Asylum.

1: Re: Curiosity: USB - driven Tube Amplfier for your PC or Mac ( + pic ) (8.81)

Posted by Chris Spafford on 2002-06-03, 16:08:41 (66.227.208.144) I'm sure it's pretty cool; however, I've never heard any form of computer based CD playback (Including my 1.4 gig hp with a $400 "audio grade" Teac drive with stabilised transport/power supply and a d .......

2: Preamp or Integrated Tube solution??? (8.81)

Posted by psyopwak on 2011-12-17, 16:19:29 (68.115.144.234) Posted this over on Audio Karma with no real help... I know you (tube) guys have the knowledge and expertise that I do not. Looking at purchasing a tube preamp or integrated amp very soon. I really do .......

3: Brian... (4.57)

Posted by Allen Wright on 2010-07-01, 15:15:30 (87.245.73.97) \>>>The way manufacturing in China works, and I tried to explain as it was so upsetting to you, is you get a 1st sample which is always a rough cut and then revise it into submission until you get what .......

4: Chinese Manufactured Psvane Tubes - Applied....... (4.16)

Posted by Kenburak on 2012-12-31, 23:13:24 (70.72.84.140) For those who may be interested, THIS lengthy writing IS ABOUT TUBES, an intigrated tube amp using Psvane KT88 power output tubes (and 4 other Chinese made tubes), and about an intigrated tube/solid s .......

Found 24 records in Tube DIY Asylum.

1: USB voltage supplied via battery (13.53)

Posted by mike1127 on 2011-11-25, 16:47:13 (108.77.77.32) This isn't really a tube question but it involves electronics know-how so I thought I'd ask here. I'm planning on making a USB cable that cuts power from the computer and substitutes from a battery or .......

2: RMAF 2011 (13.53)

Posted by tube wrangler on 2011-09-23, 14:23:15 (67.206.187.13) This is just for info only-- no audio discussion intended. Just the facts, ma'am!: Rocky Mountain Audiofest will again take place in Denver, Colo., on Oct. 14, 15 and 16 in the towers of Denver's Ma .......

3: Now Ive seen it all. (9.41)

Posted by Michael Samra on 2009-03-04, 22:46:14 (97.84.140.100) Whats you think. If the power supply waveform isn't pretty,neither is the sound in most cases. .......

4: RE: Nice (9.33)

Posted by danlaudionut on 2013-09-18, 12:14:53 (96.236.33.73) Mikey Yes I know about the KOA Spears issue. I also heard the Takman is a step up. Attaching the IMac is rather hard ... You need more than a cable. You need to convert the USB to SPDIF. There are sev .......

5: RE: Mechanical Diodes (9.20)

Posted by op48no1 on 2012-05-11, 19:18:45 (173.48.26.129) I built the AMB Labs Gamma 2 DAC (link below). It's really quite superb simply running off USB power from a laptop. It uses a Wolfson WM8741 DAC and an Analog Devices AD1896 sample rate converter. .......

6: RE: Anyone bought DIY kits from Lampizator? (7.90)

Posted by richardson.sean on 2012-01-23, 12:21:45 (69.39.91.144) for what it's worth... his lampucera on ebay is under $100. uses CS4397 I believe. if you follow his direction that one you'll certainly have an enjoyable budget project. one change I recomend is get .......

7: Im going to post this DAC here as I dont think I will get an (7.90)

Posted by Michael Samra on 2009-02-11, 00:00:25 (97.84.140.100) Obejective answer in the digital as most of them dont think as we tube/analog afficianados do. Has anyone heard this DAC?.I like the chips it uses and especially the price..It has pios in it also and .......

8: RE: 12v Computer Power Supply? (6.98)

Posted by tube wrangler on 2012-08-12, 20:56:31 (209.137.226.115) Sorry to disappoint. We found circuit cards that were all 12v! They're just becoming available. Also, S/S Hard Drives have come down a lot in price lately-- so that's helpful.. We're using 3 separa .......

9: Modified USB DAC board, DDDAC with triode buffer (6.42)

Posted by wa2ise on 2008-09-15, 21:31:27 (96.26.243.15) I got the DDDAC MK2 board, http://www.dddac.de/files/dddac-usb-1543-dac32.pdf. It's a USB sound player card. I modified the analog side of this board, adding a directly coupled cathode follower. An .......

10: Exactly! (6.20)

Posted by gusser on 2008-10-21, 18:47:58 (67.99.100.2) AES or any form of digital audio is not affected by the quality of the PC's power supply. Well it can affect the clock jitter spec but let's not go there as it's very easy to fix that. But quality ana .......

11: Best Linestage Tube in Existence, IMO (6.05)

Posted by Maxamillion on 2015-06-28, 10:39:51 (173.54.230.19) Use Rod Coleman DC regulators on the filaments for a totally silent background. I also recommend battery grid bias through an input transformer, as shown in the schematic below. Here are a few pics of .......

12: For precision work... (6.01)

Posted by gusser on 2012-09-15, 11:28:43 (66.133.199.159) The inside of a PC is very hostile in terms of RFI. The power supply rails are also full of noise and small spikes. The best solution IMO is an external audio processor with a USB or network interface .......

13: RE: 38H OPT for 845, so so? (5.89)

Posted by [email protected] on 2021-04-10, 07:20:40 (82.95.217.48) First of all, I never said that a transformer is not bidirectional. That is only in your mind. So you can test both ways BUT your method is just an alternative way to test, not better, not easier. It .......

14: I think I'm out of my depth here (5.81)

Posted by 4season on 2009-07-04, 12:13:04 (71.208.217.125) ...Actually, I *know* I'm out of my depth, 'cause I don't really know how to implement what you just suggested! ;-) I'll leave it for you guys to design the great new circuits: I'm just a weekend tink .......

15: Ignorance! (5.62)

Posted by gusser on 2008-10-21, 11:12:08 (67.99.100.2) So you are saying that by using your five feet magic wire you can undo the effetcs of hundreds of feet of plain old wire the mastering facility used? How can you make the playback media better than it .......

16: PSUD tuning (5.49)

Posted by John Swenson on 2006-04-01, 19:24:22 (147.145.40.43) I've done a lot of experimentation and correlation between experiments and PSUD analysis. I now spend a lot of time designing my power supply on PSUD before building them. For me in everything I've bu .......

17: Re: what a deal I have for you, John (5.00)

Posted by John Swenson on 2005-04-22, 18:26:20 (147.145.40.44) WOW, what an offer, I'd love to do it, but I'm burried in projects right now, I'm trying to make an integrated out of the BDT preamp and high current diff-el84 amp, AND working on the USB DAC done rig .......

18: Re: 1-12ax7 (using both sections) & passive EQ whats ~max 1Khz RIAA gain possible? (4.99)

Posted by freddyi on 2006-02-27, 06:12:20 (24.197.82.155) hey Fred - thanks for the links - so this ones sweet - interesting to see grid leak bias what signature muckup do you hear with lytics in RC de-couplers? once had 12AX7 PAS by another guy ~400vdc LC .......

19: Re: Calling All Inmates: 2st Century Tube Tester (4.73)

Posted by stelios on 2005-04-06, 02:15:59 (212.205.239.127) I think it should be designed with the idea of keeping costs and size down as much as possible while packing as much upgrade flexibility into it as a diy-er can afford. For that I reckon the target co .......

20: Re: Direct coupled (Loftin White) or capacitor coupling? (4.36)

Posted by glc on 2005-08-21, 01:28:31 (82.58.20.210) Hi Jeff. No, I will build really a new amp with new components. The old amp E83cc/Vt52 will stay in the little room connected to a tuner Kenwood Kt5020L - for live classical and jazz concerts from ita .......

21: RE: Really Dennis? (4.26)

Posted by tube wrangler on 2017-03-25, 18:25:54 (209.181.8.237) Hi Gusser! The truth is, I'm not into the internet like most of you are. Perhaps you've noted this-- I don't really know how to load pictures onto the forum with the expected finesse. I know-- wha .......

22: SCA-35 -- It's Up & Running!!!! (3.31)

Posted by [email protected] on 2007-08-01, 09:04:15 (71.139.198.96) I'm a happy guy. Yesterday, I got my SCA-35 project up and running as a complete system for the first time. Here's what I ended up doing... I had spent lots of time hand wringing and trying to underst .......

23: SE 6V6 Soundcard Measurements (3.23)

Posted by Triode_Kingdom on 2012-12-31, 10:25:30 (69.91.89.192) My experimental PC-based test system is now operational, so I decided to go through the old 6V6 amplifier last night. I had thought it was sounding a little off-key lately, so it seemed an appropriate .......

24: Listening to the PV-10 1/2 (3.04)

Posted by [email protected] on 2006-08-20, 10:14:59 (67.101.122.235) It's been a couple of weeks since I completed the power supply upgrades to the PV-10, which I mentioned on my blog. I wanted to share with you the listening tests. My setup is still very humble, so pl .......

Found 5 records in SET Asylum.

1: I have gotten into computer audio just a bit (7.47)

Posted by Frihed89 on 2017-02-05, 10:44:37 (2.108.1.16) I bought a Wavelength Proton (battery power, charged through the USB port)and generally ran it at 44.1/16 or 24. It sounded pretty good, but not up to my AN(UK) digital front end on my main system. A .......

2: RE: A wonderful mod for the Tecon "Urban Chic" mini amp (7.47)

Posted by 4season on 2008-10-03, 16:59:30 (204.131.179.187) The plan right now is change the stock 0.01 uf film coupling capacitor to a 0.047 uf "orange drop". Hoping that will add some weight to the lower frequencies. I might eventually see if I can squeeze b .......

3: RE: Rk Bypassing (5.26)

Posted by tube wrangler on 2015-01-25, 22:48:27 (209.181.8.237) A word or a few of explanation seems necessary here, Jeff. RMAF 2013 was after the Pine Creek forest fire out here, which wiped-out my shops, all amps, and parts. Since I had no amps of any kind-- e .......

4: RE: Best SET amp for 110 db Horns multiamp (3.86)

Posted by tube wrangler on 2012-08-01, 19:00:25 (209.137.226.199) I appreciate that you've been present at a High-End Standard Application of known corporate engineering pratices at a Major Studio. Corporate engineering must always be driven by contract demand-- a .......

5: RE: Does this seem like a reasonable system ?. (3.63)

Posted by tube wrangler on 2010-01-23, 13:58:50 (4.254.230.230) My first question would be what kind of listening room? If you're moving from an apartment into the country, maybe you could use a larger speaker system. A used Altec Valencia, or a used JBL Metreg .......

Found 59 records in Tweakers' Asylum.

1: Upcoming DIY V-Twist/V-Quad USB Cable Project (13.33)

Posted by Duster on 2020-04-18, 00:43:29 (73.19.55.31) A DIY USB separate data cable, with separate 5V power cable assembly project is in the works. My intention is to build a SOTA USB cable that will last a lifetime, unless the nature of a USB port fo .......

2: RE: USB Port for Audiophile Purposes (13.33)

Posted by beautox on 2017-11-03, 21:48:00 (222.152.2.231) I've heard plenty of arguments against USB, but never heard that the biggest problem is the name. Seriously? What, don't you think Universal includes Music? Simple solution, just call it Ultimate Soun .......

3: RE: Ping: Oscar (12.70)

Posted by Duster on 2018-01-13, 01:28:59 (24.19.147.14) Just a quick note, Oscar: Capacitive filtering for USB power seems to be very beneficial from an audiophile POV; it provides a stiffer sounding power supply presentation, to my ear. A more c .......

4: Elfidelity AXF-101 USB Interface (12.47)

Posted by Duster on 2017-11-03, 23:34:37 (73.157.15.7) Images: Elfidelity AXF-101 USB Interface The premise of this thread is not to denigrate the good that computer audio can bring, it's about the option to choose a better 5VDC power run than .......

5: Elfidelity AXF-101 USB interface (11.99)

Posted by Duster on 2018-07-24, 11:29:53 (24.19.147.14) I use the Studer900 regulated linear power supply to inject 5V into an Elfidelity AXF-101 USB interface, which replaces the 5V from the USB port and provides substantial filtering, with an .......

6: Using Jitterbug as DC power filter btw wall wart and equipment (11.97)

Posted by eduardoo on 2016-11-07, 23:40:04 (1.64.254.72) Just tried something interesting. I have been using a Dragonfly V1 + Jitterbug, which is driven by a Surface pro 2, with the DF's audio output going into a headphone amp for headphone (Fostex TH-500RP .......

7: USB Port for Audiophile Purposes (11.78)

Posted by Duster on 2017-11-03, 17:50:22 (73.157.15.7) The biggest gripe against a USB port for audio purposes is what the name itself implies; a Universal Serial Port. With no real audiophile interests in mind, the multi-purpose computer port even featur .......

8: Has anyone modified PC power supplies to make it more audio-friendly? (11.68)

Posted by E on 2004-08-15, 05:56:31 (203.164.56.52) We all know that it is far too noisy for "proper" audio persuit. But has anyone tried to mod it? I've tried putting extra caps at the +5V of the USB power for cheap external USB sound cards and got ve .......

9: RE: About complete DAC boards available on ebay.com (11.68)

Posted by Duster on 2015-02-10, 17:56:16 (76.104.217.128) You might consider choosing a competent outboard 5VDC linear regulated power supply rather than USB power. IME, even a humble 5VDC digital optical Toslink repeater/splitter device benefited from using .......

10: RE: What's in a jitterbug? (11.28)

Posted by eduardoo on 2016-12-24, 18:22:39 (42.2.211.134) Thanks. Can you please describe further as to what kind of filter is there on the data line? I also have a jitterbug, and I've yet to find a USB application that I like the resulting sound. I'm now .......

11: Building a basic powersupply (11.22)

Posted by Frank25 on 2006-04-15, 10:16:35 (69.123.4.32) I just recently bought the Firestone Fubar2 usb dac and it comes with a cheapy wall wart power supply. They sell an upgraded power supply for $100. But its quite small and i cant see it being very goo .......

12: External 5V PSU for USB power (10.52)

Posted by Duster on 2018-07-22, 11:02:47 (24.19.147.14) Hi paco, if you only require 5V power, I recommend that you choose an external regulated linear power supply unit rather than inferior-sounding 5V from a USB port. You can find an excellent linear .......

13: RE: Elfidelity SATA Hard Disk Power Filter Adapter for Computer Audio Enhancement (10.11)

Posted by Duster on 2018-01-20, 03:46:07 (24.19.147.14) I have no doubt that you made a good choice to try the SATA HD power filter. I look forward to reading about your findings, pixelphoto. I really enjoy the Elfidelity AXF-101 Ultra USB Thruster 3.0 .......

14: HagUsb tweaks (10.10)

Posted by Frank25 on 2007-01-30, 09:23:01 (69.123.24.133) I was wondering if this usb to spdif converter could be upgraded a bit. First off it uses the 5v from the usb, this cant be very good for sound quality, id like to build a small high quality +-5v regu .......

15: HD PLEX (10.04)

Posted by mitch2 on 2016-09-26, 10:42:59 (107.4.59.207) The Zerozone looks like a nice power supply Duster at a great price. I have had good luck using the HD PLEX supply that offers a variety of fixed and adjustable outputs, including a 5V USB output. Two .......

16: RE: Kings Rex PS (9.92)

Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-10, 09:41:27 (71.241.129.140) That's not necessarily true. Case in point, take my Trends UD 10.1 USB transport which gets it's power from the USB port. I did in fact get the optional battery pack and this made a distinct improveme .......

17: RE: About modifying units (dacs and preamps). (9.87)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-07-05, 22:26:34 (85.19.92.6) Hi and thanks a lot for your kind and very valuable reply. This is exactly what i mean. Taken a basically decent design i suspect that a smart replacement of critical parts can give a remarkable boos .......

18: Re: I'm no expert but... (9.85)

Posted by FastEddy on 2006-07-18, 18:43:52 (206.176.231.190) " ... the analog chain is separate from the digital chain up to the wall outlet. Then I use isolation on the digital. ..." Excellent!! This takes the dirty, noisy computer power supply (mostly) off of .......

19: 5V supply (9.84)

Posted by Joe LG on 2004-11-02, 21:37:48 (218.111.115.94) Hi, I am looking for a schematic of a good +5V, 200mA power supply to power my USB to SPDIF convertor. Any suggestions ? Will the following schematic work ? Regards, Joe Ling .......

20: Help!! (9.74)

Posted by TeddiJackEddie on 2018-03-27, 07:08:26 (24.3.88.71) I remembered that I had a DAC in the box in storage somewhere. I found it yesterday and it's the cheaper version (I think it was called the DACman). It had purple Tara Labs patchcords soldered to the .......

21: RE: KingRex power supply & Acoustic Revive RR-77 are (9.68)

Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-06, 21:15:18 (72.92.133.185) If I were using this power supply with an amp like the Trends ( I use the Trends UD 10.1 USB transport myself), I would be all over that DC jack upgrade but for simply powering up a pulse generator,,, .......

22: Is there such a thing as a " best soudning voltage regulator?" (9.38)

Posted by Iczerman on 2016-11-03, 08:16:04 (152.131.10.193) Wanting to build a 5v linear power supply for my USB dac. Thanks! .......

23: 5V and 6V power supplies interchangeable? (8.62)

Posted by GGA on 2013-10-07, 14:06:32 (72.67.31.210) I have several small components (HDMI splitters, USB splitters, etc) iin my A/V system that use 5V/1A wall warts. I would like to replace them with linear power supplies. I have some Acopian 6V/2A reg .......

24: Using Rubber O Rings On USB Connectors In Computer Audio (8.62)

Posted by Dryginger2 on 2014-11-21, 18:34:10 (67.188.201.134) Rubber O Rings (such as Thrifco's 546-T) have a good reputation for helping to isolate Interconnects from the vibration on amplifiers and components and reduce blurring of musical notes. So being in .......

25: RE: Elfidelity SATA Hard Disk Power Filter Adapter for Computer Audio Enhancement (8.61)

Posted by Duster on 2018-01-20, 23:20:38 (24.19.147.14) I built mine with a short length of VH Audio V-Twist Cu24 cable. It's a 24 AWG twisted pair with conductors that are small enough to easily terminate with the small 1.35mm DC plug, however it required .......

26: RE: DIY USB micro-B cable - done! (8.56)

Posted by paco on 2018-07-30, 08:01:33 (31.221.138.250) maybe i didn't explain well myself; my cable is a "just current" one, no data involved only 2 pins connected: 5V and ground, to supply current to my preamp, so in practice is like a power cord ::: .......

27: RE: iFi AC iPurifier (8.08)

Posted by Duster on 2020-10-19, 19:02:33 (73.19.55.31) End user reports I've read say the product is very effective. I have an iFi USB noise filter that makes a big impact on the sound. Perhaps even the proverbial blacker background. However, after I bega .......

28: Re: Why (7.99)

Posted by pburke on 2005-05-21, 12:52:09 (68.117.131.219) 'cause three other people asked me to have me build them before I started. They waited patiently for almost 5 months to get them. USB - I'm just doing what a well known modder is doing: I'm slapping a .......

29: AC voltage applied to circuit needing DC - what damages? (7.98)

Posted by Xenithon on 2008-04-24, 05:28:42 (196.4.0.2) Hi all. I have a DAC (Apogee Mini-Dac) which I always use with clean, battery power (SLA battery rated 12V, 5A). The manual says it can work on any supply which provides 6-14V DC, and at least 1.25A. .......

30: RE: What is that funny yellow thing with blue wires on the USB port? (7.93)

Posted by Coris on 2016-07-25, 11:21:05 (92.221.5.91) Well, I did explained it previously here in a part, why I did/do use a such powering method for the digital stage of this player. A SMPS it is cheaper, very convenient for a designer to use it in a wh .......

31: RE: Linear Power Supply ; Any benefit w/ a few $K of Power Filtration already in place (7.90)

Posted by Old SteveA on 2014-04-14, 11:22:40 (98.221.76.71) Duster, That makes a tremendous amt of sense. For all the amount of praise I that I "heaped on" my systems performance that explains why playback seems a little less "dynamic" sometimes. The LPS I was .......

32: anyone know the values of the output caps on the... (7.72)

Posted by redneckdent on 2007-04-07, 16:44:22 (68.43.57.46) Scott Nixon Tube Dac? I have the latest "UFO" iteration with USB input and 4xac power supply, but I would imagine the output caps are the same on all his dacs regardless. Any input would be greatly ap .......

33: RE: Tweeking Sirius Radio Receiver (7.55)

Posted by Duster on 2015-04-20, 13:11:02 (76.104.217.128) I'm pleased with the performance of an inexpensive 5VDC 2.5A linear power supply sourced from eBay. Recent AA posts about the PSU: http://db.audioasylum.com/mhtml/m.html?forum=tweaks&n=197242 http://w .......

34: RE: About complete DAC boards available on ebay.com (7.55)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-02-17, 07:53:01 (85.19.92.6) Hi thanks a lot for the valuable reply I am buying some of these dacs to try them. I hope to receive the first pretty soon. I have been told that a dac relying only on 5VDC is limited by design and i .......

35: RE: It is a strange device. I certainly would not have been the first to buy it. (7.50)

Posted by satfrat on 2008-03-09, 13:06:00 (71.241.129.140) Hi Norm, Your "Doubting Thomas" remark has me puzzled. This is the 2nd or 3rd time you've expressed doubt with my impressions. From what I have already told you and the fact that you have a 30 day mon .......

36: It really can't. (7.35)

Posted by ggking7 on 2011-03-14, 11:50:17 (205.172.16.102) Hey DR. Gordon is the one who suggested I use that chip. Now that I'm using it, none of that stuff matters: cables, RAM, motherboard, power supply, etc. The OS and player only matter to the extent tha .......

37: You've listed the "usual suspects" (7.32)

Posted by RioTubes on 2006-08-02, 16:31:05 (164.67.114.133) you might also add tube-lover's v3 tda1541a project on diyaudio. Also, v2 which is non-oversampling like the ones you listed but not usb out of the gate, although folks have snapped in Doede's usb int .......

38: RE: "Can you see a RPi with a cheap Chinese power supply connected to a $10,000 power cord." (7.30)

Posted by Ivan303 on 2017-12-09, 11:04:14 (198.27.242.3) IF I had a $10,000 power cord I'd certainly TRY it. Then I'd put it on AudioGon. :-) BUT... I have run my Pi/Allo DigiOne on a $400 UpTone LPS-1 UltraCap and certainly heard the difference. As far as .......

39: Sounds like.... (7.21)

Posted by doodlebug on 2005-10-18, 21:15:12 (63.249.64.189) you've got a case of poorly regulated power supplies and the sound card isn't doing much of anything about it, too. Also, I'd suspect some grounding problems between the audio rig and the PC - are the .......

40: RE: Noise specs (7.17)

Posted by emailtim on 2018-09-05, 00:53:08 (23.242.178.78) Thanks. Might get a 9V one for a USB filter. I once bought a fairly large 12V regulated linear PS from Acopian (for my music server) that had very good noise specs. They said it was suitable for recor .......

41: RE: Power supplies in dacs (7.03)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-07-21, 05:21:08 (85.19.92.6) " Where do you think nose in a DAC is being sourced? " My take is mainly from the power supply but i could be wrong. Unfortunately i do not have a scope to see how dirty are my mains. But i have notic .......

42: Question about power supply for Squeezebox Touch (6.87)

Posted by eduardoo on 2014-02-18, 20:07:07 (221.125.225.32) I have been using a custom built linear PS for my SBT, which now feeds its USB output into an iFi iUSB then onto an iFi iLink DDC, which goes into an Esoteric K-03. I tried powering the SBT with th .......

43: RE: Power supplies in dacs (6.85)

Posted by beppe61 on 2015-07-22, 23:21:17 (85.19.92.6) Hi ! thank you very much indeed for the very valuable advice. I will try some of these EMI/RFI pads for sure ... placing them on the digital chips. In the meantime i have found a very interesting dis .......

44: RE: Room Tuning Mpingo Bells (6.79)

Posted by ahendler on 2016-02-16, 18:46:33 (108.249.169.177) I have found that many tweeks I have when listened to individually have little if any effect on SQ. But all the tweeks together have improved the sound of my system Tweeks I use are Audioquest Jitterb .......

45: Or if someone's feeling ambitious... (6.79)

Posted by 1973shovel on 2018-07-23, 04:45:59 (96.37.198.203) There's Pete Millett's version of a 5V linear supply (link below). Pete's a noted tube and SS circuit designer. It certainly would be more work than an off the shelf unit, but being Tweakers, .......

46: Re: Newbie wants to build a SS amp. What kits? (6.78)

Posted by Frank25 on 2006-01-27, 08:13:45 (69.123.4.32) Ok let me explain exactly what im looking to do. I have a new Apple Powerbook that I am going to be using for digital music as well as regular computer tasks(net browsing, email..etc). I use the Pbook .......

47: Stuff (6.56)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2006-06-23, 07:27:18 (216.68.191.237) Thorsten, Well you can just put a cd in a computer drive and use it like a transport. You can also stream radio and do video if you are into that stuff. I think I still have some 8 bit ADC's that are .......

48: RE: The best bypass cap is NO bypass cap (6.46)

Posted by CG on 2019-11-28, 17:48:34 (71.121.206.25) I'll offer a different perspective, with the conclusion at the end. Ever simulate the electrical performance of two different capacitors in parallel? You might be surprised at the result. You have to .......

49: RE: Streaming Music via iMac. (5.87)

Posted by Dry Ginger on 2013-10-27, 18:03:47 (67.188.201.134) Duster, Having streamed files from a MacBook Pro's hard drive over a Toslink cable for sometime, I quite understand your satisfaction. Then I kept reading on audiophile sites about Mac Minis that r .......

50: Preap mods? (5.76)

Posted by bruce.warren on 2013-06-22, 09:25:27 (80.189.195.7) “I’ve been thinking about my preamp lately” My wife hates to hear phrases like that because it usually means spending money… and time, when neither are in unlimited supply. Yet I’ve read about upgrade .......

51: My "UglyAmp" board. (5.61)

Posted by DewDude on 2018-12-06, 16:17:40 (108.45.83.226) Hello, So last week something crazy happened..I got a car. I've had cars...but they've usually been old and beat up; but they usually had decent sound when I was done. Except for my last two....I spen .......

52: M-Audio Studiopro4 tweaks (5.08)

Posted by Frank25 on 2006-04-21, 10:42:21 (69.123.4.32) I have mbeen using these inexpensiove active monitors with my computer and a Fireston Fubar2 usb dac and have been pretty happy with the results for about $250. But after opening the speakers up there .......

53: Agreed T, but even better computer over transport any day. (4.89)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2006-06-22, 14:18:30 (216.68.191.237) Thorsten, I agree with you a ton about the above. But really what I have learned in the last 4 years of doing the computer thing is that this setup is far better than trying to get the transport worki .......

54: RE: Ever consider (4.35)

Posted by pictureguy on 2012-04-13, 21:33:46 (108.193.224.132) Just a few questions: What difference does it make how the data comes off the disk? In surges or smoothly? It'll all get 'stored' and THAN clocked for output. I know CD players try to maintain clockin .......

55: RE: continuing with color (4.25)

Posted by Dry Ginger on 2013-06-02, 01:39:48 (67.188.201.134) Am so glad you had good results with IEC plugs etc, Kendo. Extending the purple coloring on my audio system was a little different. Covering the backs of amplifier and CD fuse holders in addition to t .......

56: RE: Damping CD Laser-Reader /Track more rewarding than CD treatments (4.20)

Posted by Dryginger2 on 2020-07-24, 12:26:09 (24.5.60.246) Your Grace, Yes, I did investigate digital accuracy thoroughly. Audiophile reports are limited in value by differences in hearing, equipment, and room conditions but, according friends and our local h .......

57: RE: Pic Please...thank you for the post..nt (3.73)

Posted by barryb on 2012-01-29, 10:57:26 (99.250.101.209) If I open the DAC in the near future, I'll snap a picture. I'm not inclined to pull it out of my system right now. I wanted to post after more listening and thought. Firstly, there have been no identi .......

58: Acrolink 7N-PC4030 II with Oyaide AP/AC-029 unplated brass Armored Series AC connectors (3.62)

Posted by Duster on 2018-01-27, 09:24:24 (24.19.147.14) Images: DIY Acrolink 7N-PC4030 II power cord with Oyaide AP/AC-029 unplated brass Armored Series AC connectors; Factory terminated Acrolink 7N-PC4030 II PC-N power cord with custom Oyaide unplat .......

59: RE: info on BGT? (3.06)

Posted by hawaiiguy on 2022-02-10, 22:15:13 (72.253.15.20) here is Stewart's blog from his own website from June 2013. He had three evolving versions that resulted in better sound and aesthetics--- all while using just one 9volt battery. His first version was .......

Found 4 records in Vintage Asylum.

1: They lost their way long ago (8.00)

Posted by E-Stat on 2015-02-04, 13:30:11 (206.255.209.123) Went to buy metal film resistors. Only needed one value, but had to buy a whole pack with twenty other values. Never did that again. Went to buy tubes. They don't stock them. Instead had Tube Depot de .......

2: Might be me, but (8.00)

Posted by E-Stat on 2016-07-26, 12:07:48 (206.255.208.188) I don't see a link. Sonore microRendu with HD-Plex 100 watt power supply to Audio Research DAC8 via Audiophilleo 2 USB converter. Dang DAC doesn't natively support Linux without external drivers! Run .......

3: Re: CD player on a laptop versus audio CD player (7.60)

Posted by doodlebug on 2003-10-30, 12:49:03 (156.153.254.42) Perhaps not the best of the AA boards to post this but I do have my own experience. You might want to post to the Digital board, too. I'm using the Creative Extigy outboard box and purchased it early .......

4: Mike Samra Modded Sherwood S5000- Comments (6.09)

Posted by kbuzz on 2006-05-05, 09:30:52 (206.96.38.138) Folks this is just a short preview blurb, as I have had family related issues preventing me drafting a detailed review. As most of you know Mike Samra has been a wonderfully consistent contributor to .......

Found 26 records in Vinyl Asylum.

1: One item you didn't mention.... (14.38)

Posted by doodlebug on 2004-05-24, 09:37:22 (156.153.255.243) was whether or not the Terratec uses the computer's power supply to power it. The M-Audio Transit derives its power from the USB port, which means that you'll be reliant on the PC's power supply. I pr .......

2: Clean Plus 4.0 still requires a sound card... (14.38)

Posted by BrianLW on 2004-05-21, 15:32:23 (63.246.220.71) ...as the USB pre-amplifier is just that - a pre-amp. It outputs through an audio cable (included) to your soundcard's line in. The only thing the USB cable does, as far as I can tell, is supply power .......

3: RE: Korg DS-DAC-10R (13.95)

Posted by flood2 on 2017-01-15, 15:18:27 (122.59.211.35) Thanks for that! I hadn't realised there was a difference until this morning when my Oppo 103 didn't know what to do with the disc - I see that a "real" SACD can't be authored on a PC. It seems to be .......

4: Re: An incredible labor of love, Rich! (13.34)

Posted by Rich Hollis on 2002-12-01, 18:26:38 (207.172.11.148) Thanks for the vote of confidence. Have not tried the method, but have had a few folks mention it besides MF's articles. Do not have that specific A/D, but do have an Ego Sys U24 24bit/48KHz A/D-D/A. .......

5: RE: All over the map... (13.30)

Posted by RP on 2010-12-29, 18:35:10 (184.189.214.139) I thought the PEQ3 sounded lively enough and the bass weight was even better than what some "budget audiophile" phono stages put out. But, it just sounded more than a bit "thin" or "cold" to me, with .......

6: Re: buzzing (11.51)

Posted by bonjo on 2002-04-13, 15:28:08 (24.86.3.26) Good Day All: Consider that most sound cards are junk. The buzz is coming from your power supply. If you want to do a professional job, first, you need a Mac G4 tower. Then you need a midi box that at .......

7: RE: ifi (aka AMR) iPhono - any one using it? (10.58)

Posted by Thorsten on 2012-12-16, 09:41:33 (107.6.114.94) Hi, As this ended up posted in a Computer Forum it probably failed to register... http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/ifi-iusb-power-supply-neat-tweak-and-upgrade-usb-d .......

8: Huh? (9.91)

Posted by Rick W on 2014-08-18, 10:44:42 (71.187.40.191) I don't see any excuses. If you do, where are they? "I'm sorry that you had a problem with a bad switch, they are tested and that switch is guaranteed by the maker for 100,000 cycles. The start up iss .......

9: RE: Vinyl to Computer? (9.86)

Posted by Ross on 2011-10-10, 15:59:39 (74.230.247.46) Yes. Once you are comfortable with your basic setup it is an easy but slow process. My setup is ARXA Shure M97he/ modified Hafler DH101 preamp / M Audio Audiophile USB 24-96 / Audacity Software / WinX .......

10: RE: VPI Traveler Finally Up and Running (9.62)

Posted by HW on 2014-08-17, 21:47:29 (68.197.143.243) I'm sorry that you had a problem with a bad switch, they are tested and that switch is guaranteed by the maker for 100,000 cycles. The start up issue is not an issue and should be mentioned by your de .......

11: RE: I bought a Linestreamer+ but, unfortunately ... (9.52)

Posted by andyr on 2016-02-08, 13:47:28 (203.12.194.242) it's no use to me! While it looks like a great device 9and was not very expensive), it can only be used in conjunction with a computer ... as it has 2x RCA input sockets and an output asynch USB socke .......

12: Doing it now...but not with Sat digi.... (9.17)

Posted by doodlebug on 2004-08-06, 12:53:08 (156.153.255.243) I'm just piping in streaming audio through the DSL line at the house, then through an old Dell into my M-Audio USB-based sound card which sit beside my trusty Mac tube system. I've run out of inputs o .......

13: RE: SPL Phonos Update... (9.07)

Posted by MylesJ on 2022-12-10, 18:18:54 (63.155.102.150) Cougar - since you like the phonos you should find a Chord dealer and listen to the Qutest model. I have been enjoying mine for almost a year. It is small and uses very little power. It does not use a .......

14: Re: M Audio or Terratec Phase 26 USB for Vinyl to CD Xfer? (8.73)

Posted by Werner on 2004-05-24, 23:01:08 (213.224.83.136) I have a Terratec Phase 26 USB, connected to a 500MHz/128MB Dell laptop running CoolEdit. The Terratec sounds quite good (system with GyroDec, Quad ESL speakers, ...) and capable of making very good C .......

15: RE: I just read this on another forum (non-audio) that I frequent: ... (8.70)

Posted by E-Stat on 2017-11-12, 05:28:35 (206.255.205.127) Then i made a mistake and the Imac wiped out 300 WAV files. A month of work for nothing. Then i gave up. What he should have done from the outset is spend $60 for a backup drive. I maintain multiple .......

16: look cool but, (8.54)

Posted by Penguin on 2015-12-01, 12:23:42 (73.201.46.192) poor specs to start with :) Why would you make a DD turntable with specs worse than a mediocre belt drive? TURNTABLE SPECIFICATIONS Type: 2-Speed, fully manual operation Motor: DC motor Drive method: .......

17: Strange hum (8.10)

Posted by torc on 2012-12-12, 13:23:28 (173.9.91.38) I am experiencing something odd on my Linn LP12, wich has a Lingo power supply, a Ittok LVIII and a Benz Wood cartridge. For some bizarre reason, on selected (!) albums, I have a audible hum that gets .......

18: RE: Thanks to John Elison's posts (7.50)

Posted by Dave Garretson on 2017-04-27, 07:34:20 (96.248.68.41) My mild critique of the DA-3000's DAC is based on comparing DSD128 playback from an SD card inside the unit, to the file transfered to Roon server with DSP engine on a QNAP i5 TVS-882 NAS> Sonore micr .......

19: Oh, I'm sorry, I thought I'd said (7.37)

Posted by Muzikmike on 2010-09-05, 15:23:10 (67.234.164.208) that was fine. I did see that there is an SAS available...exactly what I'd wanted; the SAS of ANY cart, not just the Stanton. I'll save my little pennies Mom gives me for sweeping up the barn floor .......

20: RE: Question for owners of multiple turntables [this includes you Mr. Tex :-) ] (7.05)

Posted by geraldm121 on 2008-08-21, 15:59:43 (71.88.35.186) Wow, I have never actually counted them currently set and in use are: Linn LP12 with a Hercules power supply,Sumiko Premier MMT arm and a Sony XL44 moving coil cartridge. Rega P1 with the glass platte .......

21: RE: Sure. I'm open. (6.69)

Posted by Kingshead on 2017-07-09, 07:41:36 (108.209.49.136) Real tt don't have USB ports or built in phono amps, your tt really isn't the place to put thsee for any kind of serious vinyl spinning. Some maufacturers even go as far as removing the tables power s .......

22: Nice Turntables... (6.63)

Posted by John Elison on 2009-08-10, 23:39:55 (74.131.111.30) Bergmann with Analogue Airbearing arm and EMT Titan MC cart Basis Debut Signature with Vector 4 tonearm Amazon new flagship, "Forte" with Moerch 12" arm and MY Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent BC MC cart(cl .......

23: I would suggest the Korg DS-DAC-10R for recording (6.36)

Posted by flood2 on 2019-06-10, 17:18:37 (49.224.210.200) No worries Andy! If you are after a good ADC that is also a phono stage (and a headphone amp), I can recommend the Korg DS-DAC-10R which I bought a couple of yeares ago mainly as a backup option and t .......

24: RE: Digitizing Vinyl experiences (4.82)

Posted by midimaniac on 2011-02-21, 17:08:47 (66.169.245.24) Hi Felder, You said: "Why do you say "the teflon thrust plate and will wear out in a few years"... is this based upon experience? Just curious." Yes, experience. But I didn't mean teflon is no good, j .......

25: Sounds like you're on the right track there. (3.45)

Posted by soundnut on 2005-07-08, 12:17:12 (12.214.233.55) Hi there! I'll just answer those questions here so everyone can check out the info if they want. I have two desktop systems that are pretty similar, but the living room DAW is a Gateway 733 MHz Pentiu .......

26: When was the last time you upgraded your turntable?.. (2.92)

Posted by millen on 2004-03-08, 10:40:27 (142.56.2.11) Please tell us what you did. Submitted by Sam K., Feb 29 2004 (Stereophile) Reader Sam K. says he is tired of all the talk about computers and music, and wants to know when was the last time you upgr .......

Found 3 records in Video Asylum.

1: First impressions: Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD (4.22)

Posted by 4season on 2007-05-21, 11:03:38 (204.131.179.1) Having recently purchased a 32" Sharp Aquos LCD TV offering 1080p, it seemed a shame not to take full advantage of it, so I also picked up Toshiba's middle-of-the-line HD-A20 HD DVD player and an inex .......

2: Blu-Ray is in the house! (4.22)

Posted by 4season on 2007-07-14, 12:21:59 (205.240.11.90) Ahh, the $100 price drop and free movies finally got me to buy the Playstation 3 I had been drooling over long before it was actually released, and with the trade-in of my Playstation 2 and a stack of .......

3: Upgrading Tivo VERY INTERESTING (3.49)

Posted by clarkjohnsen on 2002-08-27, 08:46:17 (140.241.225.204) Upgrading the TiVo ---- by Adam C. Engst Tonya and I have been big fans of the TiVo digital video recorder since we first got a 30-hour unit a few years back. It fits our style of .......

Found 18 records in ANK AudioKits Forum.

1: RE: Any favorite USB cables for use with your AN DAC? (9.27)

Posted by brett on 2013-02-28, 20:04:37 (66.172.126.240) The integrated USB receiver is the Hagerman Tech USB to SPDIF converter which does use power supplied by the USB cable. http://www.hagtech.com/images/hagusbschem.gif It's a very simple and minimal sol .......

2: USB Converter for Audio Note DAC. (9.27)

Posted by Bones13 on 2011-11-03, 10:37:09 (74.113.90.70) I have ordered the DAC 4.1 for my system, and look forward to building it. I ordered it without the USB card, taking the RCA SPDIF to use from my universal player, and the XLR AES connection to connec .......

3: RE: Upgrading a Dac 2.1 to 3.1 (9.22)

Posted by umea101 on 2011-01-20, 12:32:57 (217.43.178.58) Hi! I did the upgrade from on old style DAC 2.1 to the new DAC 3.1 with M2-X power supply a few months ago. My DAC 2.1 still had a seperate power transformer for the digital stage and the old digital .......

4: RE: Any favorite USB cables for use with your AN DAC? (8.62)

Posted by Cpwill on 2013-03-03, 14:32:44 (67.103.28.251) I have DAC 4.1LE. Never installed Hagtech board. I use a DH Labs USB cable from Window 7 64bit Toshiba Portege laptop running JPlay mini to ART Legato SPDIF to USB converter, which has its own power s .......

5: RE: Thinking DAC 2.1 with Squeezebox (8.30)

Posted by Saturntube on 2007-09-03, 12:56:05 (189.134.52.240) I had a pair of Sqeezeboxes a std version and the fully modded version, both sounded a lot better with an outboard DAC, I actally liked the original std. version better....If you can upgrade the wallw .......

6: RE: Ripp Flac files and dump the CDP?? (7.97)

Posted by Bones13 on 2012-12-11, 03:08:21 (68.63.53.182) I'm having great results using an USB to SPDIF converter. There are many on the market. I made a small, fanless, PC which is used only for a music server, feeding a Stello U3 unit to my DAC 4.1 via th .......

7: RE: Upgrading a Dac 2.1 to 3.1 (6.93)

Posted by tubeheadz on 2011-01-23, 14:03:01 (67.87.244.64) There are quite a few internal USB to S/PDIF converters available....I am audiitioning the Taralab X2-M at this time. The X2-M does require its own power source, so I take the taps from the power tran .......

8: RE: Off-Ramp5 USB to SPDIF anyone? (6.59)

Posted by brett on 2012-12-18, 18:04:00 (63.142.209.79) I myself have not done any comparison to a quality cd based transport however there are many who have and their accounts can be found. Empirical Audio has taken their wares to some reputable audio sho .......

9: RE: upgrading the DAC2.0 (5.87)

Posted by AudioNoteKits on 2008-08-08, 15:37:14 (99.241.166.61) Hi John, Basically the Signature Digital Board that is DAC2.1 ready and the optional USB - so if you were to move up to a DAC2.1 Level A you would need the 6922 O/P board and the M2 Power supply! Bria .......

10: RE: Poll: which transport with Audio Note Kits DAC 2.1? (5.86)

Posted by Lizard_King on 2008-10-12, 13:07:25 (24.46.165.177) Frank, let me enlighten you about what you are trying to do. USB has a limit of 15 -16 feet before the signal attenuates. I have it from the guru of digital audio, to NOT use USB over a Cat5 extender .......

11: RE: Some Observations (5.71)

Posted by umea101 on 2008-12-11, 09:30:29 (129.67.84.127) Hi! I am talking about the internal board. I got the DAC pretty early after it was introduced, that means it still has the old internal layout with the large digital power supply board and the USB inp .......

12: RE: Is the DAC 1.1 Kit still worth getting? (5.59)

Posted by AudioNoteKits on 2008-05-06, 07:13:04 (99.241.166.61) Good question ! We are about to release the new Dac1.1 Mk11 which will be in the large chassis - use black gates PK in the digital board along with the torrodial input - filter removal , optional IV .......

13: I disagree. (5.03)

Posted by jmlpartners on 2009-06-09, 08:37:41 (65.19.17.49) It was quite some time ago when USB audio devices appeared and I was intrigued. One of the first USB DACs with audiophile pretensions was the Stereo-Link. I have one. Technically, it does a lot of thi .......

14: DAC 4.1help (4.91)

Posted by Bones13 on 2012-03-10, 20:00:51 (69.246.172.212) I got the. Power supply up to spec, and working the DAC board. I put the 110 ohm resistor for the AES XLR connector. Do I need a 75 ohm resistor for the SPDIF coax? (R33 I think). The board is current .......

15: RE: Some Observations (4.88)

Posted by umea101 on 2008-12-09, 02:11:41 (129.67.84.127) Hi! On the HagUSB there is a 12 MHz crystal. I hooked up the 12 MHz XO3 to the DAC power supply (anything over 12V will do). I removed the crystal and two caps on the HagUSB board, according to instru .......

16: Audio Note DACs v the competition (sub 4k) (4.59)

Posted by Astrostar60 on 2013-01-03, 04:31:24 (92.40.206.136) Hi All I am interested in the experiences of buyers of AN DACs as regards the comparisons to other units. There are few valve based NOS DAC manufactures, a few more solid state NOS DACs, but hundred m .......

17: My DAC Kit 2.1 - LEVEL B SIGNATURE will soon be up! Please respond! (3.79)

Posted by Lizard_King on 2008-10-09, 20:22:36 (24.46.165.177) Hello, I just joined this forum yesterday and I did post about what tubes I will use. I spoke with Brian often and finally I order the Dac kit and a buddy is building for me. I would like to ask all o .......

18: NEW DAC Chipset? (3.61)

Posted by Steve P. on 2008-11-10, 16:37:30 (88.116.7.182) the PS Audio DL III is a fucking good DA converter. Not as good as the DAC 2.1 sig B bur pretty close. Maybe the AN dig board is a bit old compared zo the DLIII`? OK we don't need the sample rate conv .......

Found 14 records in Bottlehead Forum.

1: Re: m-audio audiophile USB (11.04)

Posted by searleb on 2006-01-19, 11:57:18 (67.40.254.129) Hi, I own one of these and I'm fond of it too (although it has a tendency to crash more often than other hardware I use). I got mine new on EBay for $120 shipped. Here's an example (I'm not affiliated .......

2: m-audio audiophile USB (11.04)

Posted by planetWav on 2006-01-19, 06:42:18 (68.109.217.189) I'm using a M-audio audiophile usb from my mac to my stereo. It has the capability of 24bit 96k encoding/decoding from and to your computer as well as having both digital and analog outs, which are s .......

3: Re: extigy price (8.32)

Posted by tubamabob on 2002-10-18, 13:52:34 (131.215.25.15) Man, that's cheap. Almost anything is superior to the sound cards in most laptops. My Dell Inspiron 7500 has some ground loop in it that causes switching noise from the power supply to leak into the .......

4: RE: Time for a music server - and DAC (7.94)

Posted by John Swenson on 2008-06-13, 22:56:25 (67.164.79.218) OK so no DF (ie NOS), PCM1704s, discrete output stage. It turns out that you can make an extremely good sounding output stage out of a C4S! (I know you have plenty of those!) You can use a resistor lo .......

5: Re: IPOD Recharging Current - Arrggghhhh!!!! (7.35)

Posted by Paul Joppa on 2005-07-25, 09:02:10 (24.18.245.27) OK, a little googling and I have an answer - actually quite a variety of answers. Some ipods need only 150mA at 5v, which can in theory be derived from the SEX amp heater supply. Others - the "photo" .......

6: RE: DAC in Doc B's system? (6.97)

Posted by Natural Sound on 2009-02-11, 09:28:05 (192.55.60.26) I've heard good things about this DAC. It has inputs for two S/PDIF and one USB. And you could run it directly into a pair of Paramounts or Paramours since it has a built in pre-amp. The completed uni .......

7: Re: IPOD Recharging Current - Arrggghhhh!!!! (6.73)

Posted by Dyna Saur on 2005-07-25, 10:35:50 (67.105.229.98) I'd go with a separate "wall wart" DC supply to charge the iPod, rather than borrowing power from the DC filament supply, less risk involved to the amp, and one less weird potential signal path to wor .......

8: Re: Computer to Bottlehead (6.53)

Posted by John Swenson on 2006-12-06, 10:05:18 (24.6.199.104) There is no simple definitive answer to this. There are many different ways to go now, from quite inexpensive to very expensive. And if you are willing to do DIY or at least simple mods to existing pr .......

9: yet another option - RAKK DAC (6.27)

Posted by pRC on 2008-06-16, 17:06:48 (75.189.140.240) Here's a local Raleigh project between Kevin Carter and some of the triangle bit-heads - sort of an a la cart model where you pick the modules and strap it together yourself. * Burr-Brown PCM1794 DAC .......

10: Re: Tripp-Lite (6.17)

Posted by planetWav on 2006-11-16, 12:46:52 (68.1.223.65) i have the lc-1200, with the is-800 plugged into that. i figure that's plenty of headroom to drive all my bottlehead gear. i have my paramounts, fpIII, and seduction plugged into an isobar, into the .......

11: I third the outboard (5.80)

Posted by ironbut on 2008-01-21, 20:53:51 (98.207.62.81) Getting the audio signal out of your computer is half the battle for getting good sound off of your HD. Think about the improvements in sound from building a good power supply for any audio component. .......

12: lubbock bottlehead meet? (it might just be me and one other guy) (5.60)

Posted by planetWav on 2005-12-07, 16:18:23 (68.109.217.189) i know its probably bad form to have a get-together mid-week, but that's when my friend mark and i are going to put together his sex amp for him. we'll be throwin back the barley pops and swimming in .......

13: music server / DAC ideas (5.18)

Posted by intojazz on 2009-08-15, 11:00:47 (166.187.215.234) Hello everyone, I've been wading through a ton of material on assembling a music server and have to admit I'm confused. My current system is 300B Paramounts, Extended Foreplay 3, Altman Attraction DAC .......

14: RE: any plans for a DAC? (3.79)

Posted by Doc B. on 2009-05-28, 14:48:32 (24.19.98.120) John Swenson and I have been working on something (well, John has been doing most of the work, I am mostly the orchestra conductor for the artists around here these days). The goal is to come up with .......

Found 15 records in DIY HiFi Forum.

1: RE: 24 bit/192 khz Digital - With Tube (10.66)

Posted by bcherry on 2010-03-01, 06:30:08 (220.246.137.139) March 1: I attach an image of the Morello DTS (Digital Tube Stage). Clockwise from top left: the 24/192khz USB-SPDIF extreme modded pcb, the DTS output stage, the power transformer (wrapped in MUmetal .......

2: ) asynchronous USB interface, powered correctly... (10.66)

Posted by The Artful Bodger on 2009-11-08, 07:33:09 (65.49.2.157) Yo mon, I ain't so sure about the details, but the Musiland gizmo thingeymaboby seems to work asynchronous, it certainly does not work as traditional USB device (transfers data in bulk mode using it's .......

3: RE: Music Server Computer transport - Hardware Attack! (8.17)

Posted by bcherry on 2009-11-05, 20:18:31 (218.189.230.121) OK the Magic Black Box. Much has been written about the Musiland computer-to-external DAC enabler. Just plug in the USB data stream from the computer and out the provided SPDIF comes our DAC friendly .......

4: Cleo: End to End 24bit 192khz USB DAC with tube output (7.97)

Posted by bcherry on 2010-03-02, 21:24:31 (218.189.230.96) Cleo: USB DAC (meaning usb input only): ASYNCHRONOUS USB DAC up to 192KHz with Tube Output. In between it's like this: Computer Music player>>> >>>USB by ASIO (or other direct stream to USB), bypassin .......

5: The Skinny vesion: 192khz/24bit -- When It Is and When It Isn't (7.66)

Posted by bcherry on 2010-08-19, 20:29:28 (218.189.230.3) 192KHz/24Bit – When It Is and When it Isn’t: There seems to be considerable confusion what "192KHz capable asynchronous USB DAC" really means. To make sure you get what you think you're getting, plea .......

6: Fi For Flora (7.33)

Posted by bcherry on 2010-06-08, 20:50:05 (218.188.205.162) Homes in Hong Kong tend to be small. Our living room is 12' x 28' with seating along one long wall and flat screen TV on the opposite side. When we got the flat screen TV it opened up the room conside .......

7: RE: "Properly Done USB" is like the Unicorn (6.42)

Posted by bcherry on 2009-11-10, 02:10:39 (219.77.44.28) Not sure why is that. asynchronous: "In a synchronous system, operations are coordinated under the centralized control of a fixed-rate clock signal or several clocks. An asynchronous digital system, i .......

8: It's that time again: Chinese New Year (6.20)

Posted by bcherry on 2010-02-11, 22:53:09 (210.0.130.166) As of this moment we have shipped all pending parts orders. most of our staff is on part-time or full-time holiday for the duration. I'll still pickup emails each day and confirm orders. Thanks to all .......

9: Fi For Flora: Fusion Amp Dac - Part 2 (5.86)

Posted by bcherry on 2010-07-03, 15:53:58 (121.202.30.246) OK all debugged and ready to go. We had to install a separate power supply for the Ultimate Clock and 24bit/192khz Cleo module. Once everything was singing together a quick measure showed 28/50/80w .......

10: RE: For the Noobz (5.17)

Posted by bcherry on 2010-01-28, 22:32:02 (218.189.230.140) Glad you asked as this is a new direction for most of us. Our system now might be something like this: CD transport/DAC>>Linestage>>amplifier>>speakers Objective: replace our CD transport with music s .......

11: Fi For Flora: Done! And I Know What Your Thinking... (4.99)

Posted by bcherry on 2010-07-06, 16:57:54 (121.202.22.174) Where's the pain? We: buy an Asus EB1501 netop connect it to our flatscreen TV with the HDMI cable Install the drivers and connect the Cleo USB DAC 10 minutes of tweeking settings in W7 install J R .......

12: Fi For Flora: Asus EB1501 -- Honey I Shrunk the Bits, Part 1 (4.98)

Posted by bcherry on 2010-06-11, 16:09:41 (121.202.59.56) The Asus EB1501 is in house. I can't believe how small this thing is. Review is here It comes with * wireless keyboard and mouse * MCE remote control * Windows 7 Home Premium * power supply .......

13: 24 bit/192 khz Digital (4.74)

Posted by bcherry on 2010-01-27, 20:29:32 (218.189.230.140) 24bit 192khz Digital Finally after 30 years chained to the 16bit 44khz standard we now have the possibility of music playback at 24 bit 192 khz. This allows: - Much finer musical textures (banis .......

14: Music Server Computer transport - More. (4.71)

Posted by bcherry on 2009-11-23, 00:46:41 (218.189.230.121) Musiland USB to DAC: We left off last time with the resistors in place of the pulse transformer to the SPDIF. Getting rid of the transformer and adjusting the output to 75ohms really opened up the .......

15: State of the Union - Asynchronous USB DAC - Caveat Emptor (4.08)

Posted by Thorsten on 2010-06-29, 11:53:08 (113.77.167.103) Folks, Some questions that came way in recent times and some more observations of my own make me think that someone needs to give a short rundown that is easy to understand. I hope I'll be able to kee .......

Found 1 records in Dynaco-Doctor Forum.

1: Motor run caps are... (4.96)

Posted by Russ57 on 2006-01-09, 04:34:44 (63.251.152.4) fantastic. One of the best deals going for B+ filtering and some folks even use them for coupling caps and as mentioned I use yhem as speaker crossover caps. They might not beat out the top caps but g .......

Found 3 records in VK Music - Elekit & Triode Japan Forum.

1: Re: TU-8100 Available November 15, 2012 (6.79)

Posted by vkung on 2012-11-01, 19:53:45 (23.16.199.246) Available November 15, 2012 $345.00 Option - Knob and insulators With optional DAC Assembled PCB ELEKIT TU-8100 [specifications] ●Vacuum tube: PCL86(14GW8)X 2 Siemens ●Output: .......

2: My TU-870R vs 3 eBay Chinese amps (6.79)

Posted by 4season on 2010-04-09, 14:56:42 (204.131.179.187) It's a slow day at the office and I thought some of you might be entertained by my experiences with a trio of inexpensive Chinese amplifiers and the entry-level Elekit TU-870R. General description and .......

3: Bench tests and listening impressions (3.44)

Posted by 4season on 2010-04-09, 16:18:26 (204.131.179.187) Chinese amp

1 initially sounded lean, constricted and bass-shy. After a number of hours of use, I either grew more accustomed to the sound, else it smoothed out a bit, but the basic sound didn't chan .......

Found 12 records in K&K Audio / Lundahl Transformers.

1: Re: USB RAKK DAC (11.09)

Posted by Dave Davenport on 2007-01-28, 19:58:54 (65.87.163.112) Are you sure that you will need a power supply for the USB to SPDIF converter? I looked at the picture and did not see a place for power input and assume that it gets its power from the USB interface. .......

2: Re: USB Input for the RAKK DAC/Clarification, please (11.09)

Posted by Dave Davenport on 2004-11-30, 14:30:18 (24.136.236.32) Hi Anton, You wrote: I have also a questing. Some time ago you also talked about experimenting with a battery power supply. Are there already some findings to share? That is still on my list of things .......

3: miniDSP miniStreamer USB to I2S for sale (8.31)

Posted by tuneful on 2011-07-26, 19:11:33 (71.210.228.90) Selling a used miniStreamer USB to I2S converter board made by miniDSP. This unit is currently configured for I2S conversion only; the SPDIF output transformer has been removed. Attaches to RAKK dac I .......

4: RE: Usefull for for any USB device ... (8.20)

Posted by Dave Davenport on 2007-10-18, 14:04:38 (24.225.92.146) Hi Rick, You are correct that the original request was not for a shunt regulator, it was for a Minimal Reactance Power Supply similar to the RAKK dac supply. Dave .......

5: Usefull for for any USB device ... (7.71)

Posted by [email protected] on 2007-10-18, 09:50:24 (74.238.134.226) that you would like to power separately. The original request was for a 5V shunt regulator. I do not think Dave has ever offered a low voltage shunt regulator, though that could be interesting. Especi .......

6: Re: USB Input for the RAKK DAC/Clarification, please (7.58)

Posted by Anton Dorrestijn on 2004-11-29, 13:56:49 (62.58.85.29) Hi Dave, > So, if anyone out there can help us understand the market opportunity for a USB DAC I would be very interested Sorry... Maybe there is an alternative. You could combine the RAKK Dac with th .......

7: Re: Mo' Jitter (Thinking out loud) (6.11)

Posted by Lynn Olson on 2004-06-25, 01:37:54 (68.167.252.110) Even a hard disk still generates a lot of power-supply noise from the motor and disk heads, and there's still a PLL inside the hard drive that syncs the disk rotation speed to the buffer. Granted, har .......

8: My RAKK DAC up and running (5.46)

Posted by rafalc on 2004-07-25, 23:53:40 (202.64.184.37) I go my passive RAKK DAC working, initial impressions are very good, once it is burn-in I will do some comparisons with my Musical Fidelity A32 DAC. From what I am hearing so far looks like the MF DAC .......

9: USB technical issues/marketing and other stuff (5.07)

Posted by John Swenson on 2004-12-02, 15:44:05 (147.145.40.44) I've been studying this issue for quite some time and have a few insights which might be useful in this discussion. The primary one is that it really does come down to jitter, but not just the magnitu .......

10: Part II (RAM DAC) (4.75)

Posted by Lynn Olson on 2004-06-25, 00:51:24 (68.167.249.6) Jitter experts are aware that layout is critical to minimizing jitter, along with minimizing noise sources that impinge on power supplies. You want very compact layouts, with the master (non-PLL) cloc .......

11: Mo' Jitter (Thinking out loud) (4.35)

Posted by Lynn Olson on 2004-06-25, 00:29:48 (68.167.248.222) With all this discussion of jitter, the thing that amazes me is nobody has had the wit to simply rip the Red Book CD into a GB of RAM (cheap these days), and read it out from there. After all, much of .......

12: Re: Mo' Jitter (Thinking out loud) (4.22)

Posted by Cappy on 2004-06-25, 10:26:50 (64.161.201.99) Lynn, I've been thinking along similar lines lately. It does seem that the right combination of special purpose firmware and computer hardware could effect an excellent sounding solution. Better than .......

Found 3 records in MagneQuest/Peerless Forum.

1: Cat out of the bag... 10 it is (5.88)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2004-09-29, 08:03:01 (66.42.245.47) Dan, These will be used in my new line of semi custom products called Ultimate available in line preamp, headphone amp, integrated amp or amp. Dual chassis for each with seperate power supply. Thick a .......

2: Eye Candy 300B Style (5.88)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2005-06-29, 12:49:58 (216.68.190.129) Gang, I have over 600 hours in this project. It is by far the most complex (yea wait till next week) project I have undertaken. 300B Integrated Silver PF outputs 10W INT section 1/2 6922 direct couple .......

3: Weird ground problem when grounding seconday of B7:15K (5.85)

Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2005-10-20, 12:48:16 (216.68.184.198) Gang, Maybe I have looked at this too much but here is a weird problem I am getting. Ok first the product: Ultimate custom, Digital processing unit (USB, SPDIF, Toslink) preamp digital or 2 line input .......

Found 2 records in Power Forum.

1: Re: P200 ... (6.72)

Posted by paulmc on 2003-05-11, 21:06:10 (65.38.136.54) Well I guess it was unfair for me to say anything as right at this moment it isn't even on the drawing board - it's just in my head. Our busy engineering schedule right now calls for the multi-channel .......

2: RE: Paul McGowan is a spammer (6.72)

Posted by ronin524 on 2008-08-29, 08:55:11 (69.95.236.240) I see, so what your saying is I never recived spam from you? On Aug 29, 2008, at 5:10 AM, Paul McGowan wrote: August 2008 • The Contest • Be our guest at CEDIA • Why we have been sugges .......

Found 1 records in Room Acoustics Forum by Rives Audio.

1: Re: SPL meters (9.77)

Posted by Ethan Winer on 2004-03-07, 12:54:42 (24.151.106.180) Skip, > Besides the software program, what hardware would be needed? Not much, though I had a bit of difficulty. One cool thing about ETF is it works with pretty much any old cheap sound card. You con .......

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What should I set my ASIO buffer size to?

Usually, an ASIO buffer size (in terms of samples) that is a power of two is preferred. In most DAWs sample processing is more efficient if such an “even” number is chosen. So in the above example, we round up to the next power of two and end up with 256 samples at 44100 Hz and 512 samples at 96000 Hz.

What is the buffer size for ASIO samples?

ASIO Settings.

What should my audio interface buffer size be?

All that said, there's no “industry standard” buffer size and sample rate, as it's all dependent on your computer's processing power. However, recording at 128 to 256 at a sample rate of 48kHz is acceptable for most home recording on modern-day computers.

What is the buffer size of ASIO WDM?

ASIO buffer settings:Usually 512 samples are stable, but you can experiment with the ASIO buffer and choose a bigger or smaller size in the ASIO Driver Settings (e. g. 256 samples).