[Yanec]

Its Made for nos but DAC gets more hot than but its Epic

You will be surprised how many r2r dacs claiming NOS mode still do some oversampling or other digital signal conversion in NOS mode. Hence my question.

 

[Aleynaajazz]

Do you guys use HDR option and what the optimal filter options

 

[Yanec]

Do you guys use HDR option and what the optimal filter options

My personal choice for any R2R is to avoid oversampling, otherwise I would use delta-sigma. So, for me personally it is NOS mode, meaning no filter or hdr.

HDR makes sense in OS mode and again it is hardly a noticeable difference.

All OS filters have their own sound signature, it's up to one's personal preference. I would use the one that is closest to the digitalized source which is (named differently in different devices) fast normal/sharp. But again, I personally would not use any filter with R2R.

 

[Aleynaajazz]

My personal choice for any R2R is to avoid oversampling, otherwise I would use delta-sigma. So, for me personally it is NOS mode, meaning no filter or hdr.

HDR makes sense in OS mode and again it is hardly a noticeable difference.

All OS filters have their own sound signature, it's up to one's personal preference. I would use the one that is closest to the digitalized source which is (named differently in different devices) fast normal/sharp. But again, I personally would not use any filter with R2R.

If you say no filter what option will it be?

 

[Yanec]

If you say no filter what option will it be?

NOS

 

[Aleynaajazz]

NOS

Oh I mean like,
Slow normal
Fast late

All that

 

[Yanec]

Oh I mean like,
Slow normal
Fast late

All that

These are filters. NOS mode doesn't use filters. OS mode does.

Start with listening in NOS mode and later compare to OS mode Fast Normal which is the most correct of the filters with least coloring. Leave HDR as it is: OFF in NOS, ON in OS.

Don't start comparing immediately, give NOS mode some listening with various things you like, for brain adjustment.

 

[Aleynaajazz]

These are filters. NOS mode doesn't use filters. OS mode does.

Start with listening in NOS mode and later compare to OS mode Fast Normal which is the most correct of the filters with least coloring. Leave HDR as it is: OFF in NOS, ON in OS.

Don't start comparing immediately, give NOS mode some listening with various things you like, for brain adjustment.

Alright thanks I assume mine the latest version? But if mine is not I might keep the current setup? Cause I really enjoying the intimate vocals and everything

 

[Yanec]

Alright thanks I assume mine the latest version? But if mine is not I might keep the current setup? Cause I really enjoying the intimate vocals and everything

Latest is 1.7, you can tell if you have it easily as it has additionally the Darwin filter. Updating is quick and not difficult.

 

[Aleynaajazz]

Latest is 1.7, you can tell if you have it easily as it has additionally the Darwin filter. Updating is quick and not difficult.

Is there a way to see the new Darwin filter?

 

[Yanec]

Is there a way to see the new Darwin filter?

When you update to 1.7 it will be in the list of filters when you switch between them.

update link, for update instructions look inside the update archive. It's quick and easy

I am not a fan of the very coloured sound of the Darwin filter but the update fixes bugs too, so a good idea.

 

[Lexington99]

Love the FC6. Seriously amazing with balanced armature IEMs.

I'm moving on to speakers though so I'm looking to sell my Fc6.

DM if interested!

 

[MaxBass]

I've updated to 1.7 and it has a Darwin Ultra filter that works in all modes and I feel it's a bit sharper compared to the other filters.
The HDR filter with (OS) oversampling makes a noticeable difference to my ears, adding more resolution I would say a bit better separation, a sharper sound and also it makes a noticeable difference reducing noise in comparison to the NOS setting.
However I still prefer the NOS setting with the slow roll off filter because I like its very analog and extended sweet sound. What an amazing tiny device to be honest.

 

[Yanec]

I've updated to 1.7 and it has a Darwin Ultra filter that works in all modes and I feel it's a bit sharper compared to the other filters.
The HDR filter with (OS) oversampling makes a noticeable difference to my ears, adding more resolution I would say a bit better separation, a sharper sound and also it makes a noticeable difference reducing noise in comparison to the NOS setting.
However I still prefer the NOS setting with the slow roll off filter because I like its very analog and extended sweet sound. What an amazing tiny device to be honest.

Just a note, filters don't work in NOS mode, Darwin ultra incl. Although my wife believes she hears a difference between filters in NOS mode...