djones51
Responses from djones51
| Does the 'Buck' Start with the DAC? It depends on what you’re streaming. If it’s from a NAS or other home based server source then that’s your front end. If you’re streaming from internet sources then your modem is the front end. If you're in the camp everything matters how much imp... | |
| Directionality Explained Monoprice has IEC C7 cords for $4.12 if you need one for the mini mac. | |
| Can't Find A/C Converter Plug Is this what you're looking for? https://www.cablesandkits.com/power/adapters/c20-to-nema-5-15-20/pro-7929/ | |
| Next step in improving digital chain? My point was I'm not sure what " veil" could be lifted that you would find audible considering the inherent properties of the Border Patrol DAC. Some like the sound of R2R DACs nothing wrong with that. I assumed you had a noise problem if not I do... | |
| Next step in improving digital chain? I have a fanless NUC running ROCK and use a raspberry pi4 as an endpoint with USB into DAC. I have also used the NUC straight into DAC with USB and never had a noise problem. If you are noticing a lot of noise it's probably the DAC more than the ... | |
| Next step in improving digital chain? What OS is on the NUC? | |
| Calling all owneres of the Orchid DAC Did you try switching the inputs? Put the CD player to the input the streamer uses and streamer to the CD input see what happens. | |
| Directionality Explained Hope you get to feeling better, cable threads are usually good for a chuckle. | |
| NAD C658 The dirac doesn't cover 20hz - 20khz unless you pay $99 for the full version. Trying to remember but I don't think it had digital out either though the DAC in it is pretty good. Streamer worked great no issues I had with it. Other than problems wi... | |
| Missing tube integrated for Klipsch Forte III? They don't have a rear firing woofer. It's a passive radiator. | |
| Are manufacturer AC cables good enough? The Apprentice or how I learned to quit worrying and laugh at incompetence. | |
| Are manufacturer AC cables good enough? https://www.pcmag.com/about/how-we-test-tvshttps://www.tomsguide.com/us/how-we-test-tvs,review-2478.htmlhttps://sensing.konicaminolta.us/us/blog/how-tvs-are-tested/ | |
| Directionality Explained I think it was an appeal to marketing fluff. "I'm an EE and I used to not believe stuff then I got this idea to sell stuff and now I hear stuff and my stuff is better because of stuff." | |
| Directionality Explained I've been looking up photos of copper wire under a microscope, I'm not seeing this " Chevron shape". | |
| Player or Router Issue? If the qsonix is configured to get its IP by DHCP you could start by turning the qsonix off, reboot the modem/router then turn the qsonix back on after the modem has completed the reboot. |