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    Stuck VU meter on SPL Phonitor

    Wow an old thread but new problem, the Phonitor left channel is behaving the same, how did you fix it?
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    Why do head-fiers ignore the Preamp?

    I've tried a SPL Phonitor2, Sony TA-Z1HES and both fall by the wayside when using the 1/4in headphone out from an Accuphase C-2420 preamp. Size is an obvious factor, most headphone amps are small form factor, the 17-18" preamps may not fit very well on a desk, but racks are no issue. Preamps...
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    Eversolo DMP-A6 Network Streamer/DAC

    I listened to the Darko/Stoddard podcast where Jason commented on integrating displays (inference CPU to drive them) into audio equipment. His opinion was worth keeping in memory, and mentioned here for interest. Stoddard avoids the use of displays, probably cause it's more work to remove the...
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    Eversolo DMP-A6 Network Streamer/DAC

    Not sure if this aspect is mentioned already, any type of OLED screen requires a swift CPU and overheads, better suited to a mobile phone environment where noise can exist with other noise and it's not a difference. When it comes to DAC circuits, the display would require some effort for noise...
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    LUMIN - The Audiophile Network Music Player

    Roon is an app that tells you it knows better, but often with much annoyance, gets it badly wrong. If you are writing here, I can understand your post to try something different with a Lumin. For desktop apps, there are two I've tried that *work* with Lumin, Jriver and Audirvana. If you find...
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    What is the best method to get digital audio from your PC to your DAC

    What worked for me after a long period of trialling cables and conditioning... Fix up the source PC by bonding hard drives cases, mobo, expansion cards to the PSU case. By creating the same chassis potential for these components avoids psu crud to be transmitted along the USB signal, with...
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    Converting Spotify (or maybe even Youtube) to FLAC Files

    Have a look at this post. It's very long, but answers all questions on how to rip SACD. https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/28569-sacd-ripping-using-an-oppo-or-pioneer-yes-its-true/?tab=comments#comment-559449 Certain Sony, Cambridge Audio, Oppo Blu-Ray Players fitted with compliant chips...
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    iFi audio PowerStation - The Official Thread - New reviews at page 8 !!!

    Thanks for the reply, I can't use the Powerstation with a symmetrical supply, as it will trip. No problem, will move on.
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    iFi audio PowerStation - The Official Thread - New reviews at page 8 !!!

    OK, put another way, at what voltage between earth and neutral does the powerstation trip at? That is assuming the output receptacles are switched off on fault and not just show LED.
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    iFi audio PowerStation - The Official Thread - New reviews at page 8 !!!

    Does the powerstation indicate an error if the incoming AC is symmetrical, i.e. 115-0-115? There is a ground, so from either line, the voltage is 115V and line to line 230V. Is the iPurifier removable from the powerstation?
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    Micro iUSB3.0 Impressions Thread

    The iUSB3.0 is a very stable device compared to the iGalvanic which I bought two of when released. The iGalvanic dropped out irregularly, the support dragged on for weeks, just had enough and sent the IGalvanics back and exchanged for the iUSB3.0. In some twisted blessing, the iGalvanic drove...
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    Micro iUSB3.0 Impressions Thread

    Yes, I have seen this message from Jriver, and it can't find the ASIO device, it's like it's disconnected. Pursue with ifi now, and the best of luck in getting the USB3 to work. It does a great job (when it works).
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    Micro iUSB3.0 Impressions Thread

    Hmm, that sound like a message from Jriver, is that correct?
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    Micro iUSB3.0 Impressions Thread

    For Windows, if there are multiple USB detections, the poor OS gets all confused and then nothing happens. This can happen with mutliple disconnects. Download USBDeview.exe. The ifi may not be detected by it's name, usually the hub that it has, you can see it connecting in USBDeview.exe...
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    Ifi ipower plus - anyone?

    The Geshilli is sensitive to the power supply I found. The stock unit doesn't provide for a very good soundstage, but tonal wise is OK. Agreed the iPower doesn't suit the Gishelli. Batteries are very good, but need to dimensioned properly to gain at least 8 hours play time. Am trying to find 2 x...
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    The Official Sony TA-ZH1ES Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier (Live From IFA 2016)

    The iPad is best used portable and wireless. You can try USB-C to USB-A cable, but you will soon tire of having the cable, and the driver in the Ipod may not recognise the TA either. The TA has no wireless protocols built in only wires like Coax and optical. There's only Bluetooth left, if you...
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    iFi Audio Micro iTube2 Buffer

    Had some thoughts and ideas as to why the sound stage behaved the way it did. In checking the specs on the GE GL-5670 tube, the plate current depends on the plate voltage which for given parameters can be 150V or maximum of 300V. Now, the input supply to the itube2 is 15V, so there needs to be...
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    iFi Audio Micro iTube2 Buffer

    Two years after purchasing, initially not all that impressed with the performance of the iTube2 from memory now a distinct increase in distortion. Maybe it wasn't burned in properly, every now and again, the iTube2 was resurrected but it didn't work out. Never mind, last night I watched the...
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    Topaz Low-Capacitance Isolation Transformers - for Affordably Clean Power

    For a grounded 120V neutral at the transformer, the GFCI from Amazon is OK, presume it's 6mA tripping. BTW, the neutral must be grounded at the transformer, not anywhere downstream, against code.
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    Micro iUSB3.0 Impressions Thread

    I have two micros and they provide taming of USB very well. If there’s no direct replacement, I see this as folly. Never mind, if you intend to offer the same functionality with RJ45 connectors, there’s interest.
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    Micro iUSB3.0 Impressions Thread

    The Micro USB3 is about the only device from ifi that doesn't screw up the sound. It's less than 2 years old? Still listed on the ifi website.
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    Micro iUSB3.0 Impressions Thread

    The iUSB3.0 output is capable of 2.5A at 5V, that's 12.5W. The 9V power supply needs to provide this power, a 9V 500mA unit will provide 4.5W, this falls short. Better to go a little above as bare minimum, and the 9V supply would need to deliver 2A, that's 18W. IIRC, the supplied iPower is...
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    The Official Sony TA-ZH1ES Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier (Live From IFA 2016)

    This is the same reviewer for the Gishelli Dac, that review was a total bore, so is this review if it can be called that. Oh it’s expensive, so is the RMS Queen Mary, the point? Gave up after 4 mins with the sticker rant. Hires audio sticker means something as well as 20-20k look it up.
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    Topaz Low-Capacitance Isolation Transformers - for Affordably Clean Power

    In the case X4 is bonded to ground, a GFCI on the feeder side can pick up the fault.
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