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Post by julesd68 on Feb 25, 2024 12:00:44 GMT
What is your impression of the A26 now you have a better performance from the LB? My only reference point in the same price category would be R26 without clock, which I heard briefly in my system. One thing I liked about R26 is that with LAN input (my USB is without DDC so it’s inferior to LAN) I heard a kind of “analog” smoothness that I never experienced in cheaper DACs. I put quotation around “analog” because I’ve never heard a hi-end vinyl setup - it’s just my adjective for a less grainy, more relaxing quality behind all instrument timbre. With the A26, while it sounded fine in stock form, I didn’t experience this analog quality until I put in the LB clock at 7.5V. Not that the presentation is the same as R26, the difference with which I can’t tell without side by side comparison anyway, but I’d just say it’s both detailed and non-fatiguing, definitely a keeper for me. Excellent! I'm glad it worked out for you. |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 25, 2024 12:04:11 GMT
As Mr Cowell would say " lt's a yes from me" You are a man to be both respected and feared Mr D, the Don Corleone of audiophile fettling!   |
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Post by HD Music & Test on Feb 25, 2024 12:28:16 GMT
Keep on plugging away Damien you are now heading well in the right direction sir.
I have to answer an question on another site so for this I performed some real indepth analysis on a specific clock so here we go, note the cycle to cyle jitter mean is being calculated in attoseconds (one for Jerry) with total deviation on the 10Mhz clock over a 6 (actually 1 lol) hours period of 22Hz respectably acurate
The interesting fact here is that TIE (timer interval error/ jitter) is 159fS in the real world not to shabby for audio lol
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Post by stellabagpuss on Feb 25, 2024 16:06:07 GMT
As Mr Cowell would say " lt's a yes from me" You are a man to be both respected and feared Mr D, the Don Corleone of audiophile fettling! l am going offer you mod.. You can't refuse.. 🤣 |
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Post by stellabagpuss on Feb 25, 2024 16:13:38 GMT
Keep on plugging away Damien you are now heading well in the right direction sir.
I have to answer an question on another site so for this I performed some real indepth analysis on a specific clock so here we go, note the cycle to cyle jitter mean is being calculated in attoseconds (one for Jerry) with total deviation on the 10Mhz clock over a 6 (actually 1 lol) hours period of 22Hz respectably acurate
The interesting fact here is that TIE (timer interval error/ jitter) is 159fS in the real world not to shabby for audio lol
Excellent 22hz drift is very good. Thanks again Tony for your contribution... It helps all of us on TAS. although not sure who the Jerry is your referring to? But seems like a nice chap 🤣 |
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Post by realfx on Feb 26, 2024 12:54:53 GMT
I have extensively tried a few high quality LPS at various voltages (5V-6,5V-7,5V and 8,15V) into the Leo Bodnar clock and the best sounding (for me) has been using a Sbooster ECO LPS MKII with the additional Sbooster Ultra MKII outputting 5V into the LB.
I´m using both 10MHz outputs of the Leo Bodnar feeding a Mutec MC3+ USB (Sbooster MKII LPS powered instead the Mutec´s internal SMPS) and Gustard R26 and A26.
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Post by stellabagpuss on Feb 26, 2024 14:20:58 GMT
What other psu did you try on those various voltages eg 7.5v, 8.15v.
Would be nice to let other member know of those units.
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Post by realfx on Feb 26, 2024 15:24:59 GMT
What other psu did you try on those various voltages eg 7.5v, 8.15v. Would be nice to let other member know of those units. Sure. Zero Zone 01-A and Teradak DC30W-Touch both extensively modded with top parts (Schottky and FRED diodes, Nichicon HE and Panasonic FC & FM electrolytics, Wima film caps, silver/teflon wiring, etc.) |
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Post by stellabagpuss on Feb 26, 2024 15:54:32 GMT
What other psu did you try on those various voltages eg 7.5v, 8.15v. Would be nice to let other member know of those units. Sure. Zero Zone 01-A and Teradak DC30W-Touch both extensively modded with top parts (Schottky and FRED diodes, Nichicon HE and Panasonic FC & FM electrolytics, Wima film caps, silver/teflon wiring, etc.) Many thanks for sharing.. l found that l preferred my ifi units at 5v over the Zero Zone 01, but adding the Chinese cheap linear at 8.25v is even better. But l will look into the SB psu's. Of course if you're on a budget,the SB is over double the price of a Zero Zone 01. Thanks for views and discoveries. |
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Post by stellabagpuss on Feb 26, 2024 19:16:56 GMT
Had a good session, my take away is on the LB psu saga. Tony is definitely on the money with the 8.25v, however what l can detect is the slightest of grain on upper mids,it's occasional, and the gains really do outweigh this, l actually putting the grain,due to the fact I am using £40 cheap LPS.
l think a 9v zero zone 01 would be best VFM, and adjust down to 8.25v, that would kill the slight grain.
Of course l am not suggesting it's in the territory as a SB, Super Farad 3,or one of Tony PSU , hell you could purchase 4 x Zero Zones 01 vs A Super Farad 3 PSU. This depends if you plan sticking with the LB.
And indeed you may ask why not purchase the Farad PSU etc... Well l am waiting on the new LB to happen and when LB decide on the voltage, get Tony to do a one of his mega PSUs.
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Post by brettj on Feb 27, 2024 6:12:12 GMT
Has anyone tried a Teddy Pardo MiniTeddy LPS?
Have one running my Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra streamer.
Smallish footprint. Reasonable price.
A nice upgrade.
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Post by atoz on Mar 1, 2024 19:37:19 GMT
Email from Simon.... "I have added a feature called “autosleep”. This will need the v1.3 version of the app to work. However the device will still be compatible with the old sofware, but auto sleep mode will not be changeable. Auto sleep will cause the device to go into sleep mode on power up, if it is enabled, and the config app is not seen in 60s. The device can be forced into sleep mode in the app as before, with the “Sleep Now” button. The device will toggle its LEDs when in autosleep mode before sleeping. To remove the device from sleep mode, the config app can be run and the auto sleep mode disabled. The device will not go into sleep mode when the config app is running."
Just seen the email from Simon ...but I am listening to music atm lol, so haven't tried......who wants to be the first...Damien?
Link ,Simon sent.....
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Post by stellabagpuss on Mar 1, 2024 19:59:40 GMT
You are the office TAS hero of the hour Clifford!
Many thanks, and to Simon on delivering what LB promised.
Today is my 23rd Wedding Anniversary... some how l don't think l'll be grabbing the laptop tonight 🤣
Damien
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Post by atoz on Mar 1, 2024 20:04:53 GMT
Today is my 23rd Wedding Anniversary... some how l don't think l'll be grabbing the laptop tonight 🤣
Damien [/quote]
Well done yous two, Congratulations.
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Post by bencat on Mar 2, 2024 10:19:58 GMT
Just received the following from Simon of LB . Hi, I have added a feature called “autosleep”. This will need the v1.3 version of the app to work. However the device will still be compatible with the old sofware, but auto sleep mode will not be changeable. Auto sleep will cause the device to go into sleep mode on power up, if it is enabled, and the config app is not seen in 60s. The device can be forced into sleep mode in the app as before, with the “Sleep Now” button. The device will toggle its LEDs when in autosleep mode before sleeping. To remove the device from sleep mode, the config app can be run and the auto sleep mode disabled. The device will not go into sleep mode when the config app is running. www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/6e2v817oucpthwx788bj1/h?rlkey=livxrrix5lrpft25f6od4qy67&e=1&dl=0There you will find the downloads both for the 1.3 file if you are not using this already and the sleep mode addition . It has taken a while but they have kept their promise which is good to see . |
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Post by stellabagpuss on Mar 2, 2024 10:53:26 GMT
Just received the following from Simon of LB . Hi, I have added a feature called “autosleep”. This will need the v1.3 version of the app to work. However the device will still be compatible with the old sofware, but auto sleep mode will not be changeable. Auto sleep will cause the device to go into sleep mode on power up, if it is enabled, and the config app is not seen in 60s. The device can be forced into sleep mode in the app as before, with the “Sleep Now” button. The device will toggle its LEDs when in autosleep mode before sleeping. To remove the device from sleep mode, the config app can be run and the auto sleep mode disabled. The device will not go into sleep mode when the config app is running. www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/6e2v817oucpthwx788bj1/h?rlkey=livxrrix5lrpft25f6od4qy67&e=1&dl=0There you will find the downloads both for the 1.3 file if you are not using this already and the sleep mode addition . It has taken a while but they have kept their promise which is good to see . You must have been asleep 😴 🤣.. atoz posted about this yesterday. Still exciting news.. Report back on how it all goes. |
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Post by stellabagpuss on Mar 3, 2024 16:49:39 GMT
Okay was hoping for others to test V1.3. Happy to report the Auto Sleep 💤 button works a treat. Simply you just place V1.3 on your desktop,and up pops the familiar program, change your settings to your preferred preference, for me 16Ma output, 9BW and output two turned only. Make sure the new Auto Sleep button is ticked and that's it. l tested swapping out psu's today, and at it stays in Sleep Mode as promised. Many thanks to LB for sorting this out. And for all those interested in my LB psu's impressions, have a look on my blog theaudiostandard.net/thread/6792/damiens-blog?page=24#post-274187Damien |
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Post by kaufman on Mar 6, 2024 19:06:31 GMT
Hello all 😊
I was thinking of buying one of these for my Gustard R26. Someone mentioned you have to recalibrate every 3 to 4 weeks? Why is that and is this really necessary?
Also how does the process work?
Thank you for your help 😊
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Post by stellabagpuss on Mar 6, 2024 19:22:30 GMT
Hello all 😊 I was thinking of buying one of these for my Gustard R26. Someone mentioned you have to recalibrate every 3 to 4 weeks? Why is that and is this really necessary? Also how does the process work? Thank you for your help 😊 l recommend reading though the thread as it will give you all the knowledge you require. You shouldn't need to to recalibrate, as they just released new software, with has a auto sleep function available if ticked. Meaning the unit recalibrates itself on power up,before entering sleep mode. The LB requires you to place a small GPS antenna near a window, it uses GPS satellites signals that orbit the earth to help with its accuracy. As l said there's plenty of reading and understanding, and tweeking if your into that. What l can 100% say the LB will totally transform your R26 to levels that may shock, it's not just my opinion, but many others on the forum. Hope that helps... And any questions just ask away. Damien |
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Post by kaufman on Mar 6, 2024 21:59:03 GMT
Amazing, thank you so much Damien! I did read the whole thread but failed to grasp some aspects of it's usuage. You've explained things brilliantly.
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