preproman
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Thanks WNBC - yes, we talked bout the D2 before.
Agreed concerning the variables, but at least you and I have decware gear in common. the D2's amp is not something I would use. The ciunas would fit nicely into my home office rig
Well, I'm working on a bifrost pre/post über review ATM. When the dust clears, ciunas might be next in the house.
Prepro - how are your dac tests going?
How does the USB battery charger work? Can I just charge it with my 5V external PSU?
You can either connect the supplied adapter cable to a spare USB port on your computer or use a 5V wall wart. I suggest using a regulated wall wart as some unregulated ones fluctuate quite a bit. It may not matter but I prefer to play it safe.
I strongly suggest never operating the DAC without the battery charger plugged in.
I strongly suggest never operating the DAC without the battery charger plugged in.
Makes sense. I actually ordered the converter but then changed my order to the DAC after some discussions with John. You should write him with your concerns. In my rig of Ciunas > Amphora or Pioneer SX-1010 > TH-600 I don't feel any lack of details compared to my previous DACs. It is smooth and that creates a less digital sounding experience but this is due to the very good USB implementation. But it is an excellent balance between smooth and detail that sounds great to my ears. I am curious to hear what a tube amp might sound like which gets to the heart of your question that being, in some rigs you don't want too much smoothness coming through. With that said, when I was running a DAC-2 > Decware Taboo > HE-500 I didn't feel my tube amp held back any details coming from the DAC-2.
Good question though. The DAC is more popular than the converter at the moment?
Thanks WNBC. I got a sign today, I'll decide if it's a blessing or not later. Earlier this week I was about to place my order but the lack of user feedback made me hesitate. Well at that time the exchange rate pricing was $548 for the blk unit w/shipping. After reaching out to you guys yesterday I started a new PayPal order. Now the same order is $571, I'm taking this as a sign from the Euro gods. I'm going to order the Audiophilleo AP-2 for $579 + the $100 saving since I nolonger need to order a digital cable. I've read a few comparing the AP with the JK mk3 favorable but with a different sound signature. If the 100's of AP impressions are correct I may be able to use several lusher tubes (mullard, amperex) that before were to warm for my chain.
I know this is a Ciúnas impression thread but what do you guys think?
That's a disturbing suggestion. Noise etc from the battery charger will break through into the DAC's power rails.
Why is that. Does it not ever get fully charged? Also, how long does it last on the battery alone?
I would think it's designed so that doesn't happen. I can say one thing for sure is that this DAC is dead quiet with 5V power supply connected. Isn't that supposed to be the reason behind the LiFePO4 batteries.
I don't know how long the battery lasts as I avoid running it to depletion. With the charger plugged in I've had it playing from morning 'til night without problems.
Is it a such thing as over charge - as far as these batteries are concerned?
I doubt it - I've had mine plugged in since the beginning.