[mscott58]

btw anybody got their Lightspeed 2G cables with their Infinity recently? They were out of stock when they sent mine so just wondering if they are back with it.

Nope. No 2G yet.

 

[AxelCloris]

  btw anybody got their Lightspeed 2G cables with their Infinity recently? They were out of stock when they sent mine so just wondering if they are back with it.

 
I have not received my 2G cable. I hadn't heard anything about them having more stock on-hand.

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

Bundled with the Infinity...Nope.
 
I have one which I purchased when it was introduced.  I am using it this way (Data Leg -> Computer, Power Leg -> LPS4, USB-B -> Infinity)

 

[mscott58]

Bundled with the Infinity...Nope.

I have one which I purchased when it was introduced.  I am using it this way (Data Leg -> Computer, Power Leg -> LPS4, USB-B -> Infinity)

And I've got a 10G split doing the same thing. Not sure what I'll do with the 2G.

 

[kenman345]

  Bundled with the Infinity...Nope.
 
I have one which I purchased when it was introduced.  I am using it this way (Data Leg -> Computer, Power Leg -> LPS4, USB-B -> Infinity)

Same thing for me minus the LPS4, I got the LPS standard on my setup. I bought my 2G Cable outright as well

 

[eliwankenobi]

btw anybody got their Lightspeed 2G cables with their Infinity recently? They were out of stock when they sent mine so just wondering if they are back with it.

they will send them to owners who didn't get at first. They will have more available in mid august. I remember something about a design change in the cable.

 

[greenkiwi]

Regarding gain: from Larry's video... ideally you use the lowest digital attenuation.  
 
To me, that means that if you can't run at 0dB because it's too loud, you are at the right gain setting.

 

[miceblue]

To me, that means that if you can't run at 0dB because it's too loud, you are at the right gain setting.

If that happens to me with all 3 gains settings, then all of them are the right gain? XD

 

[Madeupword]

Yes, I'm currently using low gain at ~-18db volume via single ended output.
 
To my knowledge, higher gain results in greater noise, greater bass impact and a more forward projection. Low gain results in greater clarity, separation and wider soundstage.
 
Regarding Lightspeed 2G, Gina mentioned they had to order a new batch due to QC issue, which should reach LH Labs by mid-August. From there, LH Labs will ship these newly redesigned cables promptly to respective backers.

 

[gikigill]

I'm using the MadDogs at about -20 on high gain. Plenty volume unless you want your ears to bleed.

 

[eliwankenobi]

Gavin confirmed the acrylic top is magnetically attached to the 2.0 chassis. We can replace it with custom tops without voiding the warranty

Encouraging! See what I can come up with

 

[uncola]

wow that sounds like a cool feature.  imagine a 3d printed top that has your username and a qr code that leads to a description of your setup

 

[greenkiwi]

If that happens to me with all 3 gains settings, then all of them are the right gain? XD

You would pick the lowest gain that you couldn't max out.
 
For example, if you can listen to your headphones with low gain and turned all the way up to -0dB, then you would move up to medium gain... etc.

 

[Maelob]

Just want to point out that volume level is kind of subject to the source,  for example while using plain Amarra with my own file, it sounds louder that if I am listening to Tidal with Amarra SQ. I think depending what are you listening affects the volume level. Recommend that if you are going to share the gain setting and level for your headphones, please also mention the source of your music.

 

[mandrake50]

  Just want to point out that volume level is kind of subject to the source,  for example while using plain Amarra with my own file, it sounds louder that if I am listening to Tidal with Amarra SQ. I think depending what are you listening affects the volume level. Recommend that if you are going to share the gain setting and level for your headphones, please also mention the source of your music.

More than "kind of".. it is totally dependent on how hard you drive the input. That is why reports of volume settings by knob position are pretty meaningless... with out knowing the input level.
In light of the fact that the closer to 0 DB on the digital volume control we get, the fewer bits are being consumed in that process, I have the input level and gain set so that I run the Infinity at  0DB ....
 
If I need more or less volume, I manipulate the input.