Recent content by taxman2
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Gustard DAC-A26 - AK4499EX DAC :: Impressions Thread
I thought the whole idea was to make computer audio to sound or get close to analogue sound. With oversampling and upscaling you are doing the opposite - getting away from the analogue sound. That is why I choose the hard and more expensive way. I intended to use A26 as a DAC only but its...- taxman2
- Post #972
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Gustard DAC-A26 - AK4499EX DAC :: Impressions Thread
You did not answer my question. Have you ever tried JPlay?- taxman2
- Post #964
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Gustard DAC-A26 - AK4499EX DAC :: Impressions Thread
No it doesn't. Why do you think upsampling files would improve SQ? If that was the case Qobuz and Tidal should have implemented upsampling. What's the big deal upsampling a Flac file (16/44.1) to DSD256? Just making a lot of work for the processor of your PC or Mac. Not to mention the noice this...- taxman2
- Post #954
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Gustard DAC-A26 - AK4499EX DAC :: Impressions Thread
have you ever tried JPlay? Double PC configuration? Streaming Qobuz and Tidal via JPlay app from iPad? If not you're the one missing out.- taxman2
- Post #952
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Gustard DAC-A26 - AK4499EX DAC :: Impressions Thread
I've recently bought A26 and I am already sorry for doing this. I am using Gustard X20 (modified) with Singer SU-1 (modified) via HDMI (I2S) connection. I also use dual PC with JPlay Femto Net cards, JPlay Femto Usb card for streaming and JPlay app. as a control point. I was very disappointed of...- taxman2
- Post #943
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Gustard DAC-A26 - AK4499EX DAC :: Impressions Thread
I am reading about DSD fix (an exe file) but nobody has mentioned how to install it. Could someone write step by step of installation, please! As for renderer update all is clear. Thank you!- taxman2
- Post #925
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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COMPARISONS: Gustard A26 vs R26 Discrete DAC
Sorry but did not see how to install DSD fix. Could someone write step by step how to install it, please?- taxman2
- Post #112
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Singxer SU-1 Owners
Go for Ghentaudio! They are of extreme quality. They have various options for quality too. If money is no problem go for the best one.- taxman2
- Post #698
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Singxer SU-1 Owners
It looks to me as a power problem. What power plan have you chosen? You must disable usb selective suspend. And go to device manager and uncheck power save on all usb controllers. They must be awake all the time. If they become sleepy - the system will not recognize what is connected to them.- taxman2
- Post #582
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Singxer SU-1 Owners
Here are the links for Holo and Singxer drivers. They are the same just different names. https://kitsunehifi.com/product/springdacgreen/ Singxer_USBAudio_v4.36.0_2017-11-14_DSD512.rar- taxman2
- Post #570
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Singxer SU-1 Owners
Which driver are you trying to install?- taxman2
- Post #567
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Singxer SU-1 Owners
I've never ever had any problems with that. I am on WS 2016 core.- taxman2
- Post #562
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Singxer SU-1 Owners
Check your driver and if necessary reinstall it.- taxman2
- Post #554
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components