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Post by MartinT on May 20, 2017 13:01:26 GMT
It looks interesting. My SMSL SA.S3 amplifier on the PC is a beautifully built bit of kit.
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Post by John on May 20, 2017 15:56:54 GMT
Its a nice bit of kit Ali as the the unit I got, but really needs a dedicated power supply before you listen critically No idea what it matches up too, but clean detailed and analogue sounding |
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on May 20, 2017 20:51:15 GMT
Yes, the Mytek also improved with a good linear supply.
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Post by John on May 27, 2017 13:49:32 GMT
Using the ifi power supply now
It's a bit better than my power bank
For £50 not bad and worth considering if you have a low powered kit like an raspberry pi or caiman
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Post by Slinger on May 27, 2017 14:24:01 GMT
It looks interesting. My SMSL SA.S3 amplifier on the PC is a beautifully built bit of kit. +1 Save |
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Post by John on Jun 5, 2017 17:35:10 GMT
I bought this www.sony.co.uk/electronics/blu-ray-disc-players/bdp-s6700 as means to try an alternative method of using Spotify. Its powered by a 12v SMPS. Well got rid of the power supply and use my linear power supply to power it. Best I got Spotify to sound in my system and can now enjoy using Spotify again |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 6, 2017 9:17:54 GMT
That's great, John. I always wondered at your dislike of Spotify.
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Post by Clive on Jun 6, 2017 10:00:04 GMT
John, have you tried Spotify on your fanless PC?
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Post by John on Jun 6, 2017 10:13:37 GMT
Unfortunately via the server I cannot listen to Spotify even with the more complex recordings it now sounds good
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2017 11:35:00 GMT
I bought this www.sony.co.uk/electronics/blu-ray-disc-players/bdp-s6700 as means to try an alternative method of using Spotify. Its powered by a 12v SMPS. Well got rid of the power supply and use my linear power supply to power it. Best I got Spotify to sound in my system and can now enjoy using Spotify again I have one of these in my TV system. the Blu-ray element is excellent, but I find the DVD player a little lacking in comparison to my Denon 2910. |
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Post by John on Jun 6, 2017 12:53:38 GMT
With the standard power supply it's ok but goes up quite a few steps with the linear power supply
Not tried it with files or anything else
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2017 13:03:05 GMT
With the standard power supply it's ok but goes up quite a few steps with the linear power supply Interesting, which linear power supply are you using with it? |
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Post by John on Jun 6, 2017 13:07:41 GMT
The Hyplex 100 same as the server but that 19v not 12v
Might be worth trying a car battery
The SMPS supplied with it is a big limiting factor
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2017 13:10:22 GMT
I will have a look, don't think I'll get away with using a car battery, wifey would kill me!
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Post by MartinT on Jun 6, 2017 14:15:20 GMT
You can get very small 12V sealed lead acid batteries from the likes of Yuasa.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2017 14:44:41 GMT
I'll take a looksie, I have a battery for my Caiman.
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Post by John on Jun 6, 2017 16:48:57 GMT
Trying as a file based player, not up with the server using Bug Head as a tiny bit nasal sounding but not bad I think might be able to improve it a bit more with better feet. Do not think it ever going to come up to the server but be good to see if I can push it a bit further
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Post by John on Jun 9, 2017 12:00:38 GMT
I feel pretty settled with the system as to push any further will require a big outlay
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Post by John on Jul 8, 2017 17:56:42 GMT
A few updates
Fiderlizer have just done a update that has improved sound quality from my server. Spotify now sounding good through the server and system.
I added a second Black Tulip that I bought of Jerry. So I now run two 370 Black Tulip's as mono blocks. It adds a bit more weight, fine detail. and soundstage. No going back to one power amp for me, its a no brainer upgrade.
The linear power supply is now powering the DAC and still powering the server I think this also helps a bit. Compaired to the IFI power supply. No loner need to go blank screen when using Bug Head. Bug Head has improved quite a bit in the last few weeks. The developer now calls the player Nontallion but still just a pain as it always been to use.
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Post by John on Jul 9, 2017 7:05:22 GMT
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