I can report back after 3 tests: TP-Link USB Hub 3.0 powered : A catastrophe, the first time I heard noise/static, and it wasn't subtle at all. Weird because I had a small Aukey USB hub 3.0 non-powered, and I never had noise. Startech USB Hub 2.0 powered : I have to either plug in or unplug the...

What do you mean by sound quality? Is 2.0 better for it? Or should I use something else? Sorry for the beginner's question :) @ejk1 : Hey, thank you. I'll keep you posted. I should receive the USB tomorrow.

Great, thank you for the tip! I'll try with this one (3.0) and with a 2.0 if it doesn't work...

Do you mean, "Do I have a USB 2.0 or 3.0 cable?" One of the test cables I tried was this USB 2.0 one: https://www.amazon.ca/-/fr/gp/product/B086ZG4VZG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 USB Firmware : V3.14.0 DAC Firmware: v1.4 (P22F1.4)

I never power off the Denafrips (only the Pontus 2, or both with the Iris), but I do with my iMac automatically every night. P.S : I had the same problem with the Iris II

For me, it's every time I shut down my computer; it's a bit boring.

What are the advantages of the Arce compared to the Iris, knowing that I don't think I need a steamer (I just use my headphones when I'm in front of my iMac)?

Hello guys, I'm losing the connection from my Pontus 2 when I'm rebooting my iMac, and I have to power it off and on again to make it work. Has anybody had the same problem as me and found a solution? I've bought an Iris, and it's the same problem. I've upgraded the USB and DAC firmware to...

Hello guys, I'm new to the hobby and I have a few questions about the Homage: Is it typical to have to switch the left and right cables to achieve the correct sound in my headphones? With a ZMF Vérité Closed, should I use gain if my volume is far from enough with 1.0? Should I use the low or...

It's really recent as I received it yesterday, and I'm still very green in the hobby. However, I can understand the comment about the Homage being holographic, 3D, with a bigger soundstage, and better bass. However, the upgrade is not (to my inexperienced ears) quite as significant as I...

Hello guys, Coming from a Sennheiser G4me Zero, and now, after a few months in the hobby and with a lot less money in my wallet, here's my setup :) First Upgrade Second Upgrade

Do you have any recommendations for the XLR balanced interconnect cable to connect the Denafrips Ares II and the ZMF Homage? Thank you!

Just bought it. Can't wait! ;)

Thank you for the quick answers, it's really appreciated! This was my first post, quite a journey from going from a Sennheiser GAME ZERO a few months ago to a Motu M2 with a Beyerdynamic DT 797 PV. I was flabbergasted to discover anew all my favourite songs, hearing details I could never catch...

Hello, I have a ZMF Verité closed, a Denafrips Ares II, and a Beyerdynamic A20. I'll try this with a Bottlehead crack + speedball + mods to this if I like the sound of the tube. What would be my endgame upgrade from the A20 if I want the best warm & lush sound of a tube but on an SS? The...