Post by gazjam on Jan 16, 2015 22:33:21 GMT
Next up: PC AUDIO...Computer Audio upgrade
Use this setup in my own server and can say from experience this will take a standard music server or standard PC used for music to the next level.
All items sold as one multi item sale. These Items are recommended by the Computer Audiophile site as "Suggested Hardware" list for their "C.A.P.S" Servers.
Used in combination will significantly improve computer audio sound quality to a USB Dac.
A significant saving on combined overall cost, looking for £350 delivered.
ENHANCED USB OUTPUT CARD - SotM tX USB Card
Info: www.itemaudio.co.uk/prestashop/upgrades/710-sotm-tx-usb-card-pci-pcie.html#/pci_or_pcie-pcie_card
More: www.computeraudiophile.com/content/405-computer-audiophile-pocket-server-caps-v20/
Employs several clever bits of circuitry to improve USB sound quality to your Dac:
* Power line noise filter
* Onboard ultra low jitter clock
* Individual ultra low noise regulators to power the usb devices attached
Has both full and half length mounting brackets
The card is powered by standard internal molex connector or has facility external linear power supply or it can be run off of battery power.
Also, it has a switch to disconnect the 5V feed to your Dac if not required, this can give a substantial improvement in sound quality.
5V LINEAR PSU TO POWER USB CARD
Powering the USB card from a seperate linear supply (and isolating it from all other voltage rails inside the PC) really improves the performance of the card. Even with a non standard "cleaner" internal Server PSU, the improvement in powering the card separately is substantial and well worth it.
Features of this power supply :
1.EMI AC filter.
2.EI Transformers.
3.CLC Low ripple DC filter.
4.MJE15030 , BC550 low noise linear voltage circuits
5.And high accuracy reference voltage output.
6.STTH8S06 fast diodes.
7.High quality Panasonic FM caps.
CUSTOM DC POWER CABLE
Built by Brian2957 on this forum, known for his Klotz MC5000 interconnects...he knows a thing about building cables.
Constructed from IXOS power cable and 2 Oyaide DC-2.5G Gold Plated DC Power Plugs (each worth £20 each: www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/mains-plugs/499-oyaide-dc-25g-gold-plated-dc-power-plug.html)
Another step up in sound quality in using the USB card with the linear PSU.
SOtM In-Line SATA Power Noise Filters
Info here: www.itemaudio.co.uk/prestashop/upgrades/701-sotm-sata-noise-filter.html
* Individual 12V, 5V, and 3.3V RF noise filters along with ripple noise filters.
These connect between your internal drive and Sata cable and I found that when straming music form an internal drive, these filters cleaned up the sound somewhat and opened up the soundstage. A worthwhile improvement.
Thanks.
Use this setup in my own server and can say from experience this will take a standard music server or standard PC used for music to the next level.
All items sold as one multi item sale. These Items are recommended by the Computer Audiophile site as "Suggested Hardware" list for their "C.A.P.S" Servers.
Used in combination will significantly improve computer audio sound quality to a USB Dac.
A significant saving on combined overall cost, looking for £350 delivered.
ENHANCED USB OUTPUT CARD - SotM tX USB Card
Info: www.itemaudio.co.uk/prestashop/upgrades/710-sotm-tx-usb-card-pci-pcie.html#/pci_or_pcie-pcie_card
More: www.computeraudiophile.com/content/405-computer-audiophile-pocket-server-caps-v20/
Employs several clever bits of circuitry to improve USB sound quality to your Dac:
* Power line noise filter
* Onboard ultra low jitter clock
* Individual ultra low noise regulators to power the usb devices attached
Has both full and half length mounting brackets
The card is powered by standard internal molex connector or has facility external linear power supply or it can be run off of battery power.
Also, it has a switch to disconnect the 5V feed to your Dac if not required, this can give a substantial improvement in sound quality.
5V LINEAR PSU TO POWER USB CARD
Powering the USB card from a seperate linear supply (and isolating it from all other voltage rails inside the PC) really improves the performance of the card. Even with a non standard "cleaner" internal Server PSU, the improvement in powering the card separately is substantial and well worth it.
Features of this power supply :
1.EMI AC filter.
2.EI Transformers.
3.CLC Low ripple DC filter.
4.MJE15030 , BC550 low noise linear voltage circuits
5.And high accuracy reference voltage output.
6.STTH8S06 fast diodes.
7.High quality Panasonic FM caps.
CUSTOM DC POWER CABLE
Built by Brian2957 on this forum, known for his Klotz MC5000 interconnects...he knows a thing about building cables.
Constructed from IXOS power cable and 2 Oyaide DC-2.5G Gold Plated DC Power Plugs (each worth £20 each: www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/mains-plugs/499-oyaide-dc-25g-gold-plated-dc-power-plug.html)
Another step up in sound quality in using the USB card with the linear PSU.
SOtM In-Line SATA Power Noise Filters
Info here: www.itemaudio.co.uk/prestashop/upgrades/701-sotm-sata-noise-filter.html
* Individual 12V, 5V, and 3.3V RF noise filters along with ripple noise filters.
These connect between your internal drive and Sata cable and I found that when straming music form an internal drive, these filters cleaned up the sound somewhat and opened up the soundstage. A worthwhile improvement.
Thanks.
