You probably need this cable which has the 'old' style on one end and the 'new' style on the other. I've used this to connect my DAC19-DSP to an older C-2 amp (Both are single ended).   I don't know if the SE gear and Balanced gear is compatible through ACSS but perhaps this might help clarify...

@ Sorrodje,   Thanks for the comparison.   Just curious original Octave or Octave Mk II?   What digital source(s) did you use? USB? CD Player?

  I asked and they replied that they weren't taking pre-orders or having a waitlist for the Yggy.

  I can't say. This is my first 'real' setup since 1980. When I first got it I thought it was great until it started to get on my nerves the more I listened to it.   It took a lot to calm my DAC19 down in order for me to 'enjoy' it. In the end I have more money in support equipment than I...

  I picked up an OR5 for the sole purpose of auditioning DACs as I thought I was listening to the sound of my transport more than I was the sound of the DAC's I was trying in my system.   When it came in I placed it in my system to establish a baseline and I haven't thought about upgrading...

  My Audio GD DAC19-DSP (which I've read is darker than the Octave)/Senn HD-650 combo is like this.   I like it but I can see where it's not for everyone. The Octave MkII is on my list but I'm considering the Schiit Yggy too.   It's not that I prefer a dark(er) sound per se but I'll try...

I thought at one time the HE-7 was an upgraded REF-7 with a separate power supply but from the photo this unit is different from what I remember it being so perhaps there are different products for different markets.

  Everyone is different but I have a 'cheap' Audio-GD amp (C-2) with plain ole HD650's and I listened to a few $1500 DAC's.   In the end I spent quite a bit more than $1500 on my DAC/Source. Even the HD650's allowed me to hear 'issues' with some of the DAC's I auditioned and then of course...

  Does your REF5 have a RCA or BNC coax connector?   The reason I ask is I've found the Audio GD DAC19-DSP with the RCA connector to be fussy regarding S/PDIF sources and am thinking the REF5 might be similar.   I've settled on the EA OR5 w/ Hynes regulator, EA Short Block, Veloce Black Cat...

I'd try listening to a few recordings of classical music as 'most' of the time it's recorded all at once (one Star Wars piece that I have had some instruments added during the post production process and they're totally off the stage and up in the air by themselves).   If you're hearing...

  I liked the improvement the Short Block made in my system. IMO it brought the OR5 up another notch.   I wonder how much of that difference was to the cutting of the +5V line and how much was due to the filtering.   I only had the OR5 a few weeks when the SB arrived so I'm sure it wasn't...

Fantastic write up!   Have you tried (or considered using) the EA Short Block with the OR5?

Quote:   I've read this on another forum too (comparing the OR5 to the AP2).   It's somewhat difficult to imagine that a string of ones and zeroes can sound dark given a bit perfect source.   I purchased an OR5 a few weeks ago and although it's my first experience with PC audio I...

Quote:   You should get an automatic confirmation email ("Thank you for contacting Audio GD....") within a minute or two of emailing them.   If you're not getting the automatic reply then most likely they didn't get your email for one reason or another.

Quote:     Have you heard of any issues with the Rev 2's from your end?

Quote:   I believe so but it's like these upgrades....NOT plug and play....Mods are required for most older dacs.   http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/dac/TE8802/TE8802kitEN.htm   Drop Kingwa an email to verify.   I believe you can wire it directly to the DSP module (if your DAC has...

At this time there is NO dealer in the US afaik.   Send them an email explaining what you want including options, where you're located (US) and preferred shipping (if you have one).   They'll reply with an invoice, pay via paypal and send them an email telling them that you've sent the...

Quote:   Does it work with JRiver in async mode (firmware #4)?   If it does, what settings are you using?

Quote:   When Version 5 first came out some users sent their DSP modules to Audio GD to have the latest software downloaded onto them - later you could only get Version 5 if you purchased a new DSP module.   If you bought it used this COULD be the case (upgraded software on an older...

Quote:   Were you using upsampling with the V2?   Are most of your files 44.1/16 or 96/24?

Quote:   Can we look forward to some comparisons to the PWD like you did for the Matrix Quattro?

Looks like JecklinStax is...   "I don't know... I just ordered a DI V3 (with TCXO) and hooked it up. I just use the coax input on the DI, no usb connection, so I thought the firmware version was irrelevant. I repeat: this thing sounds fantastic!"   I'm currently using a V1 with the...

Quote:   What digital input(s) are you using?

Quote:   Do you prefer Foobar to Jriver+Jplay or do you prefer Foobar to Jriver+Jplay and the SBT+EDO?   How different do the various combos sound? Pat had mentioned that some customers notice quite a bit of difference between various PC's and software.   What are the specs on...

Does anyone in the US or Canada have an Audio GD TXCO (24.576MHz) Upgrade Clock that they would be willing to part with?   http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/dac/USBface/Clock.htm