The Monkey
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lol. I still need to install the darn thing.
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Mr.Sneis
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Meh, IMO just stick with mkI 
GMF2010
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Quoted from Paul:
April 26
. . . there will always be differences of opinion and certainly we
cannot fix that - nor would we want to - however, we believe the
SQ issue is something we can start to control. The idea would
be the optimize the compilation code - because we believe the
changes we're hearing happen when we compile the code into
assembly language. By optimizing the compilation process we
can minimize the software jitter - and when we minimize software
jitter, it must sound better.
April 27
We just have to figure out how to measure the software jitter - and
I think we now have an idea of how to do that.
May 7
I believe we've made progress and had a possible breakthrough
this evening thanks to a visiting engineer who gave us a possible
simple solution. Our chief engineer Bob is on it probably next
week - this week we have to spend a lot of time with the engineer
we've hired to help - but I think we're on to something that should
allow the compiler to maximize sound quality on a consistent basis.
It's a subject near and dear to our hearts and we're working to get
closer - I think we're nearly there.
May 9
I think we figured it out, still working on the final details.
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Original thread - http://www.psaudio.com/forum/#/discussion/3290/mkii-review-just-posted/p1
Quoted from Paul:
April 26
. . . there will always be differences of opinion and certainly we
cannot fix that - nor would we want to - however, we believe the
SQ issue is something we can start to control. The idea would
be the optimize the compilation code - because we believe the
changes we're hearing happen when we compile the code into
assembly language. By optimizing the compilation process we
can minimize the software jitter - and when we minimize software
jitter, it must sound better.
April 27
We just have to figure out how to measure the software jitter - and
I think we now have an idea of how to do that.
May 7
I believe we've made progress and had a possible breakthrough
this evening thanks to a visiting engineer who gave us a possible
simple solution. Our chief engineer Bob is on it probably next
week - this week we have to spend a lot of time with the engineer
we've hired to help - but I think we're on to something that should
allow the compiler to maximize sound quality on a consistent basis.
It's a subject near and dear to our hearts and we're working to get
closer - I think we're nearly there.
May 9
I think we figured it out, still working on the final details.
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Original thread - http://www.psaudio.com/forum/#/discussion/3290/mkii-review-just-posted/p1
greenfairy
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Hi!
In the near future I would like to buy a PWD MKII. But there is another option: Bladelius Embla. Is here anybody who compared them?
In the near future I would like to buy a PWD MKII. But there is another option: Bladelius Embla. Is here anybody who compared them?
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sure, a $9000 polish unit with questionable distribution in the states, everyone is running out to do the comparison
gzone3lement
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I think I would rather not compare to anymore DAC's. The exception would be attending audio meets and discussing with other head-fiers on sound signature per DAC. I'm so happy to hear music in one of the best ways possible. Why use more money and time to compare other DAC's if you already enjoy what's in front of you? Don't answer that. The point is, PerfectWave DAC is that extraordinary.
jc9394
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X2, plus not sure how much more I need to spend to give me a big jump other than different sound signature.
X2, plus not sure how much more I need to spend to give me a big jump other than different sound signature.
rgs9200m
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What is the PWD's output voltage from the analog outputs (XLR and RCAs)? Thank you.
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Set to '100' (max) the unbalanced output voltage is 2.8v. This is doubled to 5.6v when using the balanced XLR outputs.
Set to '100' (max) the unbalanced output voltage is 2.8v. This is doubled to 5.6v when using the balanced XLR outputs.
rgs9200m
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Thanks! Is the XLR output adjustable (I'd like to reduce it)? How easy is this to do? Best to you.
Thanks! Is the XLR output adjustable (I'd like to reduce it)? How easy is this to do? Best to you.
jc9394
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yes, use touch console or am iDevice. The output level is the same for balanced and unbalanced out.
yes, use touch console or am iDevice. The output level is the same for balanced and unbalanced out.
jc9394
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Oh the remote, I never used it and totally forget about it.
rgs9200m
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That's great. I found out that on the Zodiac Antelope Gold you need to fiddle with a trimpot and a voltmeter (not a show-stopper, but a convenience thing).
And many DACs don't allow changes at all. Thanks for the quick info.
And many DACs don't allow changes at all. Thanks for the quick info.
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Some DAC like Wadia have both. You have internal switches and volume control with the remote. The reason for this is because the volume control is in the digital domain and according to Wadia if you take the volume under 86 resolution start to be affected. The internal switches are to match the output voltage of the DAC as close to the input required in your pre-amp or amp then the digital volume control is used for fine tuning keeping it between 86 and 100.
Some DAC like Wadia have both. You have internal switches and volume control with the remote. The reason for this is because the volume control is in the digital domain and according to Wadia if you take the volume under 86 resolution start to be affected. The internal switches are to match the output voltage of the DAC as close to the input required in your pre-amp or amp then the digital volume control is used for fine tuning keeping it between 86 and 100.
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