Recent content by alex-dsd
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Matrix Mini-i Pro Impressions?
Hi, a quick update for the fans of Matrix i-mini 2014. I got an email from Arthur, Matrix-USA who said that they have a 2014 version (silver) available for $399.95. Cheers, Alex- alex-dsd
- Post #250
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Teac UD 503 DAC (2015 New Release, DXD, DSD256)
No, there was nothing about Amazon. The reply came from the TEAC support in the U.S.- alex-dsd
- Post #13
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Teac UD 503 DAC (2015 New Release, DXD, DSD256)
I received a reply from TEAC regarding availability of TEAC UD 503 in the U.S: Alex, Should be available in October at an MSRP of $1900. No pre-orders.- alex-dsd
- Post #11
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
I agree that budget is an issue. I am considering selling my LKS MH-DA003 once realized that will not be able to build a system matching LKS. Alex- alex-dsd
- Post #71
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
Most likely it is a combination of several factors. I really like the 16/44 sound up-converted to DSD256. I am still at the beginning of the learning curve, hope the right settings will make the difference. On the other hand I am realistic about my equipment and do not expect miracles. Alex- alex-dsd
- Post #69
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
Hi, It is important to note that my DAC is connected to my amplifier with RCA cables. Probably the overall impression would be different with XLR cables. Also do not exclude Foobar from comparison, especially when playing the up-sampled 24-bit PCM files. In general, my initial impression is...- alex-dsd
- Post #67
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
b0bb, please disregard my SOS appeal. I took a look at my Task Manager and noticed that my system while experiencing issues with HQP did not show any overload in terms of CPU and memory usage. I thought about unnecessary services polluting my system. So I run Fidelizer, and then used the...- alex-dsd
- Post #65
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
b0bb, In an attempt to fix the "UN-LOCK" issue I tried HQP. Spent 5-6 hours hitting my forehead against the HQP wall with ALL types of settings. It did not work for me, so I do not know if HQP can resolve the "UN-LOCK" issue. Any advice would be appreciated. Alex- alex-dsd
- Post #63
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
Thank you kazcou, I also asked Maxim, the developer of ASIOProxy and he confirmed that it should be grayed out in Tools / SACD under DSD mode.- alex-dsd
- Post #62
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
It was on AUTO. Tried them all one by one, no difference, the same UN-LOCK.- alex-dsd
- Post #60
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
Chodi, thank you for comments. The settings issue in Foobar was the first thing that I thought about. By the way, I have two versions of Foobar, the second one is the DSD modded version from Artt ADEA-1 site. Both versions give me the "UN-LOCK" warning. In fact I can live with the "UN-LOCK"...- alex-dsd
- Post #57
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
b0bb, Thank you for your comments regarding the Amanero interface. As for plain decoded PCM, I will definitely compare the sound quality between non converted and up converted PCM. I do hope the PCM flac files up converted to DSD256 sound better because this is the main reason why I...- alex-dsd
- Post #55
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
Sounds like I am in a good shape. I appreciate your comments, it's good to have some support from a colleague having more experience on the subject. Especially taking into account the fact that we should expect no miracles from mu-sound support. I sent an inquiry regarding fuse and drivers to...- alex-dsd
- Post #53
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
kazcou thanks for the reply. 1. It makes a lot of sense. Have you come across this "UN-LOCK" message on the LKS DAC display. Do I need to do anything about it? 2. I have a small comment. I have two versions of Foobar. One is the standard version. The other one is from Artt Adea-1 site...- alex-dsd
- Post #51
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LKS Audio MH-DA003
Hi b0bb, Your review is very informative, thank you. Yesterday I got my LKS 003 DAC. I have a couple of questions about the DAC and could not find an answer on the internet.I hope you can help. 1. I do on-the-fly conversion from PCM to DSD256 (thanks to Chodi for a good tip on...- alex-dsd
- Post #49
- Forum: Computer Audio