I'm always struggling when testing Hifi gear against each other. I now have Denafrips Ares 2 and R26 to compare. When exchanging them sometimes I think to hear a clear difference but than not. However I'm certain to here new things often when listening with R26. Also I never keep the Denafrips...

Hi, Recently I replaced my Denafrips Ares 2 dac for a Gustard R26 dac. The Gustard has a thighter bass and much more detail retreval in the highs. I have a not so standard streamer setup with a SOTM SMS-200 Neo as streamer in front of a MiniDSP SHD Studio for room EQ . Both SMS-200 and SHD...

Hello, has anyone got the DLNA streaming of the Qobuz Windows Desktop working? I can select the ultraRendu network player but when I start a track the Qobuz Q keeps turning at the position of the start/stop button. Or else it is starting/stopping the playlist currently playing with Bubbleupnp...

Hi, Using a microRendu streamer I've compared an Singxer F-1/coax input with USB input on my Job INTegrated amp. With this amp I'll stick with USB. So I got a Singxer F-1 available. Located in the EU. PM me if interested.

This one I meant.

Thanks, I was thinking it would be so.

How it sounds, how it compares with F1 etc. after having it delivered ☺️

Hello, any news on this new XU208? Just today I received a 2nd hand Melodious Audio MX-U8 USB converter. It sounds so nice I'm already thinking of upgrading. I'd like a usb-spdif converter on usb-power better.

Hello all, I have just installed a Melodious Audio MX-U8 in my system. I've got the version with round edges. It's between the microRendu streamer and my Job INTegrated amplifier. I wanted to try the coax input. All sounds well. Question: Is it possible to bypass the 230V input and use a DC...

I build a power supply based on a 7Ah Lead battery and used an Arduino microcontroller and two relays to switch between regular power supply and battery. The Arduino is programmed to detect music flowing through the Dac and than switches to battery power immediately. Between songs the Arduino...

Battery power tested again This year october I set up a test between psu and a battery as power supply (see page 55 on this forum). Because I had nothing else to do for Christmas (besides eating and drinking with my family) I decided to pick up the project again. Last october I was disapointed...

New 1,0A adapter tested against standard wall-wart   Today I used my previous set-up to compare the standard wall-wart to my new 1,0A adapter. I used the Arduino microcomputer and two relays to switch between them every 20 seconds. I'm afraid I don't have audiophile ears. First I did not hear...

Test battery power vs. psu   I set up a system to test between battery powered and a requlated power supply on the V-DAC. I used an Arduino micro controller and two relays. When the battery holds sufficient power the V-DAC is connected to the battery. When the battery power is low the V-DAC...

How much current (milliAmpere) does the V-DAC use?   I used an Arduino micro controller to measure Voltage and Ampere on my V-DAC.  As power supply I used a 12,5V battery as seen below with the Arduino fixed in front of it:   In use the power consumtion is 12,6*0,244 = 3 Watt Idle...

Battery power box design   I plan to build a box that houses my V-DAC a SLA battery and a battery charger. Purpose is to have a need looking box with a front that matches my amplifier. On the front a main power switch and a selector switch.    See schematic below. The main power switch is...

Linear Regulated PSU or Switch-Mode PSU? As replacement PSU's I see two different types of PSU's recommended. The Pyramid PS-3KS linear PSU is often used and even promoted at Amazon. This forum seems to favor a 2-5 Amps switch-mode PSU. A switch-mode PSU slices up the sinusoidal AC wave...

Opinions on this power supply?: I have been told a battery is the best power supply for an audio component. So I modded a 12V powerless drill and added an out cable with the correct plug. The V-Dac still works fortunately and there is a noticably sound difference. It aren't the basses but more...

  Power Mod:   It's told a battery is the best power supply for an audio component. So I modded a 12V powerless drill and added an out cable. The V-Dac still works fortunately. There is a noticably sound difference. It aren't the basses but more so the very high tones you can hear better...

Experiment:   It is told a battery is the best power supply for an audio component. So I modded a 12V powerless drill with an out cable. The V-Dac still works fortunately. There is a noticably sound difference. It aren't the basses but more so the very high tones you can hear better. Little...

I just installed my V-Dac last week between an Airport Express and my High End Amplifier. Especially the more noisy music does sound cleared and better and less messy.    As power supply I bought an old 13,8V Regulated Power Supply (see picture). I have not connected it yet.      My...