Lab12 DAC1 Reference Problem


Guys, got this DAC a few days back, and having a problem connecting it to my Electrocompaniet ecm1 UP cd player via rca digital out. The signal is not stable, goes on and off. The Bluesound streamer works fine with it. Connecting cable is Nordost Silver Shadow. Already talked to the dealer, while he didn’t know the answer he offered either to replace it or refund my money. Going to return it, but I really like its sound.

 What could be the cause of this glitch? Ideas?

Thanks.

128x128hasmarto

@hasmarto 

I’m not sure what streaming service you use but would imagine you could still use the digital out from your Bluesound into the second input- of course that will depend upon whether the limit is 24 bit or 192K.

I stream Qobuz and rarely see any files that playback at 192K but of course that doesn’t account for what you may have stored on the device. Hope it all works out!

This one is on my radar and I know @oddiofyl always speaks highly of it. It’s between the Lab 12 or adding a DDC to my current Pontus II.

@hasmarto Hi there, I'm very tempting to get this DAC. However my current DAC Matrix Audio has digital volume control and Lab 12 doesn't have. May I check whether able to control volume from driver (Such as Window,Mac and IOS etc.)

@nainghsy , I only tried my CDP and internet radio via Bluesound, which has its own control app. So, can’t comment on that, sorry