Thanks for the detailed response back, Chris. Glad to hear it's been a worthy addition -
Gary
Gary
Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC
I'm looking to improve the jitter control in my digital setup, which hopefully will create a more analogue presentation. I own a PS Audio PW Memory Transport, which sports a FPGA, and a Nuwave DSD DAC with a scaled-down version of the gate array.
I have owned a Chord which uses this technology and it was like listening to analogue recordings. I sold it only because it's soundstage was very forward, like sitting in the front row of a concert hall. My current PS Audio setup has wide and deep imaging, as does my Atma-Sphere preamp.
I have auditioned the Schiit Grundir and it was a bit too fast in the attack and transients, but had the dynamics and deep imaging that I like. So, I guess what I'm looking for is a unit with a laid-back, realistic musical presentation.
The Mytek Digital Stereo192 DSD and Blue Circle DAC are in my price range, but there is no way to audition them.
So any recommendation and advice is appreciated. DSD preferred, budget is about $1200 used.
I have owned a Chord which uses this technology and it was like listening to analogue recordings. I sold it only because it's soundstage was very forward, like sitting in the front row of a concert hall. My current PS Audio setup has wide and deep imaging, as does my Atma-Sphere preamp.
I have auditioned the Schiit Grundir and it was a bit too fast in the attack and transients, but had the dynamics and deep imaging that I like. So, I guess what I'm looking for is a unit with a laid-back, realistic musical presentation.
The Mytek Digital Stereo192 DSD and Blue Circle DAC are in my price range, but there is no way to audition them.
So any recommendation and advice is appreciated. DSD preferred, budget is about $1200 used.
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I bought one of these and am very impressed with the build quality, finish, and overall heft of this power supply for 12V 3.5a : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Accubasston-Steady-Linear-Power-Supply-12V-15V-24V-DAC-Phono-Head-Amp-Steamer/172861338756?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Dave |
Great idea, @dskinner. I went direct from DAC to amp and the sound is very pleasant. Still sounds like music is from a digital source, but nothing offensive at all. In fact, the amp is warm with nice tube bloom but is lacking the deep imaging that the preamp provides. Could the output of the DAC be overdriving the preamp? I have a single-ended system with a push-pull tube amp and an Atma-Sphere UV-1 pre. The DAC outputs 2.8V RMS (unbalanced). I will tube-roll the 6SN7's in the preamp and see if that is the cause of the harshness. My gut says no because I'm using 1950's RCA Blackplates. |
Dave, it looks like that LPS is one of a kind. Using Google, I haven't seen any others. I contacted Steve Nugent about a Synchromesh purchase and he recommended trying a few things first. He believes that so called "digital" power cables using filters can increase jitter. So I sent the JPS digital cable back and now I'm using quality shielded cables on my digital. I also bought a new 1.5m S/PDIF cable and a Lifatec Toslink. I had a financial setback due to some medical bills which makes it impossible to buy a new DAC at this time. I could afford the Mytek Stereo 192-DSD-DAC, which gets great reviews, but is 5 years old and does not have a Femto clock like the Brooklyn. So my next move is to give the iFi iPurifier a try and see if my preamp is causing problems. |
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