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New Rudistor NX-03 (solid state)
I'll also just throw out there that there's a Chinese clone of this amp available on eBay, they'll take $100 offers. I've got that one, and it's very good, so if you're interested in trying it but don't want to spend the full price, I'd recommend that. It's called the Zerozone NX-03 (I have the...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #110
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
Thanks !- I'll try uninstalling JRiver and seeing if I can get foobar to work or something, but that'll probably have to wait until the morning. :)- IlluminatiTri
- Post #1,045
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
I don't doubt that it could be an issue! However, I don't think it's necessarily causing my issue, because it happens when JRiver isn't running after a full restart/cold boot with every program you could think of. Furthermore, it didn't have this issue with my Schiit stuff. I'll look into it...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #1,043
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
I don't think the issue is with JRiver specifically since Chrome also has issues (and Edge, etc.), so it's not program specific - it's something with the OS (which is Windows 10 Home). I'll try it with another computer - that's a good idea. I've tried with and without the ISO Regen - no...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #1,041
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
Sure, thank you very much! I'll PM you so we don't have to clog the thread up.- IlluminatiTri
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
I seem to have endless issues with the Ares, which is really a shame because I love how it sounds. It makes it a pain in the a** to use, though. Here's the situation: When I turn on my computer, I open JRiver and try to play a song. It get stuck on "Buffering" and hangs. I force close. I try...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #1,035
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
This is what I'm talking about for 24/192 - I have DSD working through WASAPI (DoP) already, thank you for the information though! Does this setting not matter? Or does it go to 24/384 for you? EDIT: I've fixed this issue! Unfortunately, there's still a ton more.- IlluminatiTri
- Post #1,033
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
I can't use ASIO on JRiver because DSD isn't supported over ASIO, and I do have some DSD stuff that I listen to. I normally have it set to WASAPI so I can play DSD. What I'm talking about for 24/192 is this: 1) right click the little speaker in the bottom right of Windows 2) click Playback...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #1,030
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
What are you able to set output to in Windows playback devices? Also, are you using the XMOS Driver? Just trying to figure out what's wrong for me.- IlluminatiTri
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
On Windows, it will only work for me with the XMOS driver, and with that installed, I can only select 24/192. I wonder why it will work on Mac.- IlluminatiTri
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
Also, one more question I can't find (maybe I'm bad at Google). The Ares supports 24/384, but the XMOS audio driver only lets you output at 24/192. Why bother even saying it supports 384 then if you literally can't do 384?- IlluminatiTri
- Post #1,023
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Schiit Lyr Tube Rollers
I have the LISST tubes, and I do not recommend them. Get a decent set of normal tubes. The LISST are incredibly noisy - they're "solid state", but even Schiit admits they have a lot of noise. It makes it hard to enjoy music if you need to turn up the volume. The sound isn't special, either...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #13,150
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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So talk to me about planar magnetic.
That's pretty much how I feel. Also, I feel like with planars, I can physically feel the sound a little more, like I can feel the guitar strings as an actual physical vibration, not just the sound. Obviously depends on a lot of things though, certainly including the recording quality. For...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #5
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
Thanks. Good to know I'm not doing something wrong/I don't have a defective unit.- IlluminatiTri
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Best DAC under $300?
Modi Multibit is probably the best. I've had the Bifrost Multibit (which is the same sound as the Modi, just upgradeable) and it's very detailed, fun to listen to.- IlluminatiTri
- Post #8
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
Ok, so I've been reading through the thread and can't quite figure this one out. I keep seeing conflicting things (to my eyes they're conflicting, maybe I'm misunderstanding). I recently got the Ares, and I installed the XMOS drivers from the Denafrips website. However, using JRiver 23, I can...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #1,019
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Sound card vs USB DAC?
You'll probably need a DAC/Amp combo at that price. The Fiio E10k is a good option - for reviews, I'd just Google "dac amp reviews under $100" and you'll probably find some good stuff. Just try to find them used so they'll fit your budget better. :)- IlluminatiTri
- Post #11
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Schiit Lyr Tube Rollers
Oh, that would be great actually! I'll definitely look into it. Thank you! P.S. If anyone sees this and is interested... Message me :)- IlluminatiTri
- Post #13,040
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Sound card vs USB DAC?
I'd still go for the USB DAC - if you have a good one and a good set of headphones, you won't need surround sound to feel immersed. I just play on stereo headphone settings, and I can hear everything positionally around me in CS:GO, The Witcher 3, etc. Surround sound actually ends up messing...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #9
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Shure SE535 LTD-J Initial Impressions
I'll just give my two cents on the SE535 LTD. I liked them at first - the midrange is, of course very detailed, which I appreciated. They have a lot more to offer in that regard than my 1MORE Triple Drivers. However, after I spent about a week and a half with them, I realized that they just...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #14
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Schiit Lyr Tube Rollers
I haven't, unfortunately. I've been looking for some NOS Siemens tubes because I've heard great things, though. Same with the Telefunken 6922s/E88CCs. I've heard some mixed things about the Mullards, though. On the Teles, I actually have seen people describe the Tungsrams as a cheaper...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #13,038
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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UpTone Audio ISO Regen Listening Impressions
In my system (Bifrost Multibit and Lyr 2, Audeze EL-8C), I find the ISO Regen to make a huge difference. I used to have a Wyrd, but I got this as a present and it's much better. I tried using both for a while, but I found that the Wyrd was kind of putting a veil over my sound that wasn't there...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #8
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Mogami W2791 vs W2549
Not to hijack the thread, but what would you recommend for making a short interconnect, if not those? I'm trying to figure out what to get, I need like 1ft unbalanced interconnects and I'd rather avoid paying like $80 for $5 of cable. -
Schiit Lyr Tube Rollers
These are technically on my Lyr 2, but I figured I'd post here since it's a much larger thread. The Tungsram 6922s from Upscale Audio are phenomenal in this amp. I got the platinum grade (lowest noise/microphony, tightest triode balance, and they're matched for free), and they're simply...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #13,031
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Monoprice Monolith M1060 and M560 Planar Headphones
Has anyone compared these to the Audeze EL-8 Closed Backs? I'd be interested to hear what you think. I was originally going to get the M1060s but decided on the EL-8Cs because they're closed (and since I can only really have one pair, I went for an "all-around" one that I can use more places). I...- IlluminatiTri
- Post #4,716
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)