[Whitigir]

Hm..how come I can't use OTG to play USB digital out into the 004 ? From a phone or a DAP. I am good with phone that uses USB C, and my Walkman though, not for the other droids

 

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

What App are you using from your smartphone? Try HibyMusic (free) assuming it's Android. On my DAC (LH Labs Infinity) I am using USB Audio Player Pro. Neutron MP is good also.

 

[Whitigir]

I had been trying to use it with Opus 3 and it stock app. But now I will just move on to modifying the 004 somewhat. First off is to isolating the USB chassis away from the main chassis.

 

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

Need an app that can directly communicate your DAC through OTG. Try the said apps from google play.

 

[Whitigir]

Woa! I followed Bobb tips to simply isolate the USB metal shell away from the main chassis as Bobb found that it is Galvanically isolated, but the shell is touching the main chassis ground.

I just had electrical tape from Homedepot, took off the back plate and wrap the female USB metal body with it to isolate it away from the main chassis, and the sound performances vastly improved.

I am using Pure Silver USB cables with my Stax 009 and the much quieter background with better treble details are obviously observable. Definitely the most simple "modification" that net in "huge result"

 

[Rickmusicman]

I am looking at the LKS MH-DA004 and have some questions for owners. I am new to Digital, so would like to know if this is a user friendly DAC, good for a beginner and if it can do the following:

1) Use CD player, Onkyo C7030 as a transport only device and connect it to a DAC

2) Stream Spotify or Tidal

3) Itunes

4) Connect Iphone to play music bluetooth or wifi

Thanks

 

[littlexx26]

i think this dac can do 1) only

 

[alphanumerix1]

Anyone reviewed this yet.

 

[Whitigir]

Couple of us did give some impressions

 

[MattSPL]

Has anyone compared the lks 004 to the hugo2?

Thanks

 

[XVampireX]

From what I've heard, and that's from a pretty solid source, this DAC is supposed to be in the high-end audio forums... I'm sort of pulling the trigger the next few days

Edit: Seems like something is going on regarding this DAC, everyone was there at first, then everyone went elsewhere, what goes?

 

[MattSPL]

From what I've heard, and that's from a pretty solid source, this DAC is supposed to be in the high-end audio forums... I'm sort of pulling the trigger the next few days

Edit: Seems like something is going on regarding this DAC, everyone was there at first, then everyone went elsewhere, what goes?

Yeah not much more info on this Dac in a while. Tempted too.

 

[XVampireX]

Couple of us did give some impressions

What's the chance of you bringing some more people to this discussion?
Just so you know, I've read on the russian forum (When researching about this DAC) people talk about you that you are very indecisive as in, can't decide what is a good setup and keep changing stuff, even what is considered good now like SR-009/Utopia you may very well switch soon for a better alternative.
I'm not saying this for nothing, I'm wondering what you think how long will LKS MH-DA004 will last in your setup? Seems like for the price point, you're putting it in with headphones and equipment of much higher price range...

 

[Whitigir]

What's the chance of you bringing some more people to this discussion?
Just so you know, I've read on the Russian forum (When researching about this DAC) people talk about you that you are very indecisive as in, can't decide what is a good setup and keep changing stuff, even what is considered good now like SR-009/Utopia you may very well switch soon for a better alternative.
I'm not saying this for nothing, I'm wondering what you think how long will LKS MH-DA004 will last in your setup? Seems like for the price point, you're putting it in with headphones and equipment of much higher price range...

Lol, it is not that I am indecisive, but I only try to be as simplistic as possible. Stax 009 is by far the best I can have, but it gotta be stationary only which is very limited uses. The alternative for me is Utopia that is maxed out that I can stationary with, or be On the go with. But the question is....why would I want to stay stationary with Utopia while having the Stax.

Lately, the pricing of these gears are out of the mind blowing, so I am tired of desktop systems and want to be portable only....cables that cost 3-4k....headphones that cost 6-8k.....when will it ever stop though

Regarding 004. It is a very good DAC, and is hard to beat at the price range. Technically speaking, it is priced very well worth it

 

[XVampireX]

But you still haven't explained about how long are you going to keep your LKS 004 for?