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I'm still not sure on what to get, DXIO PRO3a or Breeze DU-U8...
It seems to me that the Breeze is a better bet.
I'm still not sure on what to get, DXIO PRO3a or Breeze DU-U8...
I need to go to ddc's anonymous...
I just ordered the pro3a... Also their USB i2s module (DIY version)
Also breeze du-u8
Also the audio-gd diu8
Have a super modded out gustard u12
Which I got three diff ultra low noise 5v regulators in order... One I'm using... The new class d dexa, also ordered the acko Dac's newest 1uv model... And that other one I mentioned and forgot the name already. Starts with a. b.
Meh...
I ordered 2 pairs of crystek 957's. Two pairs of crystek 575's, lots of dip socket boards and crystal adapters dip14, and some bypass caps for them. Hmm
What else...
Oh, just got myself some hd800's today too. I don't even like them. But want them to compare to my hex. I plan to mod the crap out of the hd800's to get them to sound better. Stock... I hate em.
But the hex is awesome
I have a lot of DDC projects ahead of me. And will do a shootout between them all
The breeze will get 957's.
The diu8 will get three diff xmos boards, one with stock Hosonic clocks, one with 575's and one with 957's if I can pull it off
The pro3a likely won't need anything because i truly think it's spec is impressive as is! And best bang for buck, but I haven't listened to them all yet! Just a hunch.
Is is easy to get the board out the box?
I wish the owner would of sold me one of the graphene Xtreme... he just wouldn't do it? if you can get me one for 250, PM me...i want one still. we live near each other...
I also tested about 10 usb cables. From the usual printer cable to a pure silver one. Never heard a single difference.
Currently using a Viablue cable .. mainly because it's very well built and it looks nice
Go figure.
It seems to me that the Breeze is a better bet.
The Breeze and DXIO are two awesome sounding units with VERY different sonic signatures. Breeze is darker and much richer sounding to my ears. Also more "analog" sounding. DXIO has absolutely incredible transparency!
Just to add some more feedback to the thread....
I tried both about a month ago. I could not get the DXIO Pro 3A to work with 176.4khz and 192khz sample rates and I tried everything with my software programs. I also heard a slight crackling noise on the +5v power input. So I sent the unit back for a refund. Great company. It's a shame b/c I was leaning towards the DXIO in sound quality, and agree with everything rb2013 said about it.
The Breeze and DXIO are two awesome sounding units with VERY different sonic signatures. Breeze is darker and much richer sounding to my ears. Also more "analog" sounding. DXIO has absolutely incredible transparency!
It all depends what you're looking for. I loved them both.
I ordered the breeze I figured it was the best for the buck. I think it will sound amazing with the Ec designs Mosaic T.
Now, usb cable. Is the Forza twin the best bang for the buck under 100$?
Using external power supply in DXIO Pro 3A is both good or bad. It is good because it makes the upgrade to a better power supply easily. On the other hand, that demands the user to look for a better power supply, costing both time and money.
By a quick look at the board of DXIO Pro 3A, it seems to me DXIO Pro 3A has less guts. This might be a reason for its transparency, if any.
Maybe beg and plead for me, get me an extra and I will for sure compensate you! He agreed to selling me one at 250 then backed out after I mentioned I had a psaudio p300, but will use it without that ac regen for testing. I just want to try it. It will be my mobile cable for shows. I don't bring the ac regen to shows. But if you can, buy me one! Or I will send him 250via PayPal at the hat, or you, if you buy it for me. We should still get together and do a listening day
Well part of the 'guts' is no power supply - so no transformer and power supply reg and caps. But also the very small size of the excellent NDK SD Ultra low noise TXCO femto clocks is one reason the board can be so small. They're like 1/10th the size of an OEM JYEC TXCO. Yet have orders of magnitude less phase noise. Every -3db is a double and they have -25db to -35db less noise.
And DIYinHK uses one for USB clocking - a very nice touch.
So it's not the size that matters - but the components and design - and well in the end for me, the sound quality.
Yikes. You're sure you want to admit that here? My experience could not be any different from yours. I have tried about a dozen and EVERY single cable sounded different... even with cheap printer cables. A Lacie (blue) flat cable and the Belkin Gold sounded extremely different from each other. I sure wasn't expecting that! I'm currently using a (used) JCAT USB cable and very happy with it. Replaced a mellower sounding Revelation Dual-Conduit.
My advice: Look for a great deal on a used high-end USB cable and never look back. If anybody has an argument with that, please take it elsewhere.
Just to add some more feedback to the thread....
I tried both about a month ago. I could not get the DXIO Pro 3A to work with 176.4khz and 192khz sample rates and I tried everything with my software programs. I also heard a slight crackling noise on the +5v power input. So I sent the unit back for a refund. Great company. It's a shame b/c I was leaning towards the DXIO in sound quality, and agree with everything rb2013 said about it.
The Breeze and DXIO are two awesome sounding units with VERY different sonic signatures. Breeze is darker and much richer sounding to my ears. Also more "analog" sounding. DXIO has absolutely incredible transparency!
It all depends what you're looking for. I loved them both.