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Post by Slinger on Jan 31, 2022 16:31:22 GMT
Good price if it's as good as they say on Head-Fi. ￡383.08 + Free Shipping on Ali Express. |
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Post by John on Feb 1, 2022 21:13:26 GMT
Fascinating video
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Post by MartinT on Feb 1, 2022 21:42:44 GMT
FINALLY some people are starting to listen to "bits are not just bits" in digital audio.
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Post by wannarock2 on Feb 5, 2022 16:54:47 GMT
Not running music out of a high-powered gaming PC ✓ Not running stereo system off of same circuit as microwave or fridge ✓ Using a galvanic isolated USB connection from Pi into DAC ✓ In using USB connection to DAC, jitter is addressed at DAC level ✓ My 2022 music system check-up is now complete  Ps. - I²S would appear to be the future audio DAC connection |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 5, 2022 18:02:00 GMT
NAS > Gustard x26p DAC > Benchmark LA4 Pre-Amp > NAD M22-V2 Amplifier > Revel F228Be Speakers Have you tried running the Gustard straight into the NAD, using its digital volume control? |
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Post by wannarock2 on Feb 5, 2022 18:35:02 GMT
No Martin I have not. My system is in cabinet which is difficult in getting around to the back of and as much as I would like to do that ‘just to see/hear’ the difference I have gotten lazy and have not followed through. Hopefully maybe in the next upgrade (amps ?) I will. For now, I have a 7dB boost out of the Benchmark pre which gets me to my volume sweet-spot quicker. |
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Post by John on Feb 6, 2022 8:40:55 GMT
Looks like a budget all rounder
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Post by alp on Feb 6, 2022 12:21:02 GMT
I have been using a PI2AES for about a year now with the 5V power supply mod. Audibly, together with my Gustard it is very good. Although I use the I2S output, I think comment about it being the only DDC not involving USB is correct. The AES & SPDIF are almost indistinguishable from the I2S. I have also completely shutdown the USB system via PiCorePlayer as its not needed. |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 6, 2022 12:40:19 GMT
The AES & SPDIF are almost indistinguishable from the I2S. That's very useful to know. I find AES from Mutec to DAC is superb. |
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Post by John on Feb 18, 2022 21:40:29 GMT
Nice if you have the money
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Post by John on Mar 12, 2022 5:24:44 GMT
Some might find this interesting
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Post by petea on Mar 12, 2022 23:03:07 GMT
He successfully skipped over all of the interesting bits! I really hoped I'd lean something, but didn't. Thanks for posting it though.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 12, 2022 23:27:53 GMT
At least his explanation of R2R DACs confirms why they're not for me.
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Post by petea on Mar 13, 2022 12:23:25 GMT
Poor though it was.
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Post by Slinger on Mar 13, 2022 15:21:01 GMT
Nice if you have the money I'm still getting over the fact that Chord has named a DAC "Rodney". |
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Post by stellabagpuss on Mar 13, 2022 15:46:03 GMT
I guess Chord flagship will be called "Dell Boy" ....lol😀
Damien
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Post by petea on Mar 13, 2022 16:30:29 GMT
I have slowly exchanged all of the components in my DAC to subtly improve it: I'm thinking of calling it Trigger!  Why does Martin spring immediately to mind! |
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Post by stellabagpuss on Mar 13, 2022 17:24:56 GMT
I have slowly exchanged all of the components in my DAC to subtly improve it: I'm thinking of calling it Trigger! Why does Martin spring immediately to mind! 🤣 Classic.. |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 13, 2022 20:08:27 GMT
I'll have you know the only component I've changed in my current DAC is the fuse!
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Post by petea on Mar 13, 2022 22:20:16 GMT
From little acorns...
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📶NAS > Gustard x26p DAC > Benchmark LA4 Pre-Amp > NAD M22-V2 Amplifier > Revel F228Be Speakers
