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The -R is out on the market already!
The -R is out on the market already!
The -R is out on the market already!
Yeah, TTVJ had the Solo -R this week. I got the CLAS -dB from Todd two weeks ago.
http://www.ttvjaudio.com/Cypher_Labs_Algorythm_Solo_R_p/cyp0000003.htm
Thank you AnakChan for the impressions,
I too have this volume pot static in SE mode with my CLAS -dB + Portaphile 627 + cMoyBB.
In USB mode I do not have your issue with the hum in conjunction with the 627 or cMoyBB.
I have not been blown away by the use of the CLAS but I have a feeling I will need to explore other IEMS or headphones. In USB mode or with the iPhone 4s as transport I am not hearing a significant improvement ("synergy") with the CLAS in the chain. It could very well be that this DAC is just not to my liking or I have yet to find the right amp and/or headphone/IEM to pair with it. This is a little different from my past DACs in which a good DAC is good no matter the pairing with amp/headphones. Any shortcomings in those situations was due to the end of the chain. Does this make sense or I am expecting too much from a $700? I don't think so and based on what I read about the original CLAS I figured the new CLAS would be a step up in performance. The new CLAS is a bit more pickier with amps?
Hmmm...I have NO hum issue with CLAS-db and MK3B touching either housing. And I listen to my Ultrasone Sig PROS on high gain. Entire chain is balanced throughout.
So we've covered the hiss and the pot static noise. But today I noticed another, which is a hum whenever USB is used. That hum is further stimulated when touching the chassis of the the Rx Mk3 (and the CLAS -dB, I think...need to test further). But it seems that grounding is somewhat of a concern here. What is strange is that this humming noise is only specific to USB. The iDevice (well 30 pin -> micro USB supplied cable at least) is very clean.
Pistel,@AnakChan,
Try test with PC (Vaio) USB -> dB1 Hirose Balanced out to KobiConn balance in Rx Mk3 B-> headphones balance out Lcd2
NO hum issue with dB1 or Mk3-B touching either housing
RxMk3-B gain Medium/high, low level or medium vol listening.