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USB CD Transports
The DH Labs Mirage USB cable can be had with USB-C connectors from their website, and is highly regarded.  And the URD may turn out to be a very cost effective way to get high quality CD playback, given that it uses the Stream Unlimited drive and ... 
Schiit URD CD Transport SOON?
Yes, the URD is out! One of the reasons for the lengthy development period (maybe a GOOD thing to work out bugs) has been covid, and material shortages. I believe that SOL went away because of high assembly demands and issues with the sources of m... 
BEST CD TRANSPORT
audiofilo123: What other specific transports are you comparing the 9000 CDT to?  Are you using only the SPDIF connection and same cable when doing the comparisons?  
Schiit URD CD Transport SOON?
I think the URD will come to market.  Several reasons.  One is that there seems to be a renewed interest in high performing but somewhat reasonably priced CD transports, which explains the units from Cambridge, Audio Lab, Shanling, and Project.  A... 
Anyone regretting Pontus 2 firmware upgrade
Iracosse:  I would take a small swab and a bit of alcohol (or possible household cleaner) and see if you can get the whitish smudge off the chip. Don't use so much that it drips or runs off the chip! If this does not work, post a GOOD closeup phot... 
Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static?
After listening to various thread inputs, and after nearly 300 break in hours with my new Pontus II 12th (I have not heard a single click or pop) - it would appear that it is a minority who are experiencing the click and pop issue.  If the Denafri... 
Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static?
I would suspect that Denafrips would keep a low profile about having implemented a fix for the click and pop issue... for obvious reasons.  As to the NOS issue, and the fact that Denafrips now touts it as a TRUE NOS;  when I listen to the true NOS... 
Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static?
I am burning in a new Pontus II 12th, and have also not heard any of the clicks or pops that have been reported.  
Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static?
Good!   Keep us updated on the Pontus II firmware update, and also if it makes any change in the sound.  
Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static?
audiofilo123: I received my Pontus II 12th on Monday, and it is currently burning in via the BNC coaxial digital input.  So far I have not heard any clicks or pops during operation. I am wondering if this problem could have a connection to partic... 
Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static?
So far, in researching this subject, it appears that it is a minority of people who are experiencing the pops & cracks.  The problem, when it exists, would have to be likely one of four basic things: 1.  Fundamental hardware problem (unlikely... 
Denafrips Pontus 12th Anniversary
Sounds encouraging!  Have you tried any of the other inputs? Keep us posted.  I have a Pontus II 12th coming soon.  
Denafrips Pontus 12th Anniversary
backgroundblur:  Are you hearing any of the audible clicks and pops that have been mentioned in another thread here in the digital section regarding the Pontus? Also, what are your impressions now that the break in is proceeding?  
Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static?
The review at goldensound talked about digital levels that went to or over the 0dB level causing problems with the Pontus. Regarding the clicks and pops; do they happen with certain disks, or just ANY disk (regardless of the level of recorded peak... 
Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static?
atp001: Are your ticks and pops loud, or more soft in nature?  What has the response from Alvin at Vinshine been like? I had previously wrote to Alvin about the issue, citing a review of the Pontus II 12th at goldensound.com.   Denafrip...