Chord Dave and lInear power supply
I had been using Chord Dave and Mscaler for 3 years.
I installed linear power supply by Farad which cost me around 3k Euros including three separate power supplies.
Wow it is worth every penny.
I get more clear separation of each instrument with more tuneful bass.
Also slight sibilance is gone.
It is Dave +. after modification.
If you own Dave, you had better try it.
The installation is rather handy.
You need to follow instruction.
Thomas
@rshad0000 I know you will be impressed. It's not debatable and not a nuance- its obvious. While isolating the 5V line is a good idea- too much surgery for this DAC I'm capable of doing it but not interested in attacking the board on a product of this level. Many of my audio experiments over the years have been power supplies- when you get them correct - there is always a positive difference in my experience.
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After 4 weeks of burn in, Dave with Farad three power supplies, sounds more detailed and powerful but without slight sibilance which bothered me before.
I am happy with this mod and trying some power cables on three power supplies.
Although Dave with Farad will not reach level of Ideon Absolute yet, but it is close.
After attending Pacific Audio fest, I can not make decision what my next Dac upgrade will be.
Wadax sounds perfect but too expensive with 200k $ or more price tag.
Lampi Horizon and Ideon Absolute are pretty good for the money.
But after having been happy with modified Dave., I may not go for Horizon or Absolute since the improvement will be marginal.
Thomas |
Purple fuse update for the Farad Supplies on the Dave, To my ear , more body, better separation and sense of space. If you don't use or believe in fuses- I respect that. Just offering my impressions on my experience.
Now, looking for impressions for those that use a Dave and M scaler- what to expect and if you use any isolation products as well.
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