Thanks, Larry: very helpful. Could you be a bit more specific about the earth connection required for Balanced Line-out - this is what I do today, via a TRRS and 2x 3 pin XLRs to my balanced power amp input (a Behringer A500). It works. But I've always worried than I'm not earthed properly...

I thought the prohibition of using both SE and Balanced lay in the circuit-switching topology of the dual output amps: that having both outputs connected to headphone loads would place a short-circuit on one of these amp outputs. I don't think it was ever stated what the exact impact of this...

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I'm very happy with the sound (connected to my laptop), but the USB support in some phones appears to be lacking.   I've tried several incarnations of OTG cables, none of which work In terms of getting the phone and v2+ working together, though they do cause the...

I've not managed to get either of my 2 Marshmallow Android phones connected to the v2+.   1.  Sony Aqua M4: updated to MM, but, it seems, it doesn't even have USB Host Controller. Apparently, being waterproof, they didn't want to put 5v out onto its ports....... 2.  Lenovo B5060: (a very...

Well, that's exactly the same PowerBrick that I use. LHLabs refer to the 'approved charger' but don't actually supply one. I use a powermeter on my USB charging devices...

To Fullranger:   No offence was taken.

I'm not sure anyone knows how the typical Reclocker and USB 5v supply improvement process works with the v2+.     I understood that this (v2) version of the Sabre DAC had an internal ASRC and reclocking function, and that the v2+ worked off it's battery input, not the USB 5v bus input from the...

"Which sounds better?" ---  Aaahhh,  the constant question.   I think people need to trust their own ears. Is there something you don't like about what you're hearing? Is it the recording or the equipment? If you think it's the equipment, then you're still "on the quest". After that point, you...

Thanks, That was a very useful comparison.

To be honest, I really don't know what I'm looking at. For example, while initially surprised that I was seeing 352800 Hz in the LH Control Panel, which implied everything was being downsampled, it may be that DoP MEANS that the control panel is detecting the 8x PCM wrapper at 352800Hz, while...

Thanks for that info.   You've just saved me from going on some completely fruitless exercise: I'll concentrate on DSD over DoP.

Anyone got Native DSD working yet?    What's the secret?        This quotes "it has to play real 32 bit / 384 kHz PCM audio and DSD128 natively."   It's possible, of course, that Windows doesn't support this, but I'd assumed the driver would. Regards,

  Yes, I've got these drivers working (mostly) under JRiver, BUT I never see the DSD rates in the LH Control Panel: it's always running at 352800.  The only time I've seen the MUCH higher bitrates, is when I've had loud mush coming into my ears: (definitely hang the phones round the neck while...

A question for you hifi buffs:   I'm using the v2+, but I don't think I've got JRiver configured properly. There's a JRiver guide for the GOv1 on LHLabs, which I've largely followed, but I don't think I'm getting native 2xDSD working properly. Here are the symptoms:   Genuine 2xDSD .dsf file...

Dear Fullranger, I was being extremely mild in my comments! That wasn't a trashing. Most of the trashing comments were directed at USPS. Some time ago, like you, I would have given LHLabs the benefit of the doubt. No longer. If you like them, stay with them, enjoy the experience. I hope...

I finally got my v2+ today: after having to wait 2 weeks for it's journey to the UK, though customs and about 20 miles from Heathrow. USPS's tracking was abysmal once outside the States. It even claimed to have "delivered" - when it hadn't. I had to go collect it from a mailing facility, or...

I don't think the GO2A is on general release yet: 1. I think LHLabs are providing an opportunity to upgrade first, for their GOV2 backers. They would be absolutely panned if they didn't. 2. An upgrade 'manufacturing process' is quite different from a product delivery. In some senses it's more...

"Wait no one else got a notification? I thought a lot went out?" You aren't confusing an address confirmation email, with a delivery notification, by any chance? We got lots of the former on this board, but you seemed to have been blessed with the delivery notification. If you're feeling...

Great to hear that! 1 more day to the end of July, when Larry Ho said we'd get 100 shipped (IIRC)........ We're all waiting for the first reports on the chassis and on the audio. Anymore from anyone???

Yes, I think you and me and many others....... "A DAC in hand is worth two in the bush".......

I just receive an address confirmation request for my V2+ from L. H. Labs.... I have the option to request them to ship the unit immediately, without a leather case, or to delay shipment for another 3 weeks, waiting for the leather case which is "still in production," according to the mail I...

Yes, adding the Genuine Leather Case to the Bill of Materials for a product that's already super late, is simply nonsensical. Just another thing to get wrong, to cause a delay in delivery. And so it proves. Predictable. And another source of annoyance. They just don't think with the rigour...

Just got a request to confirm delivery address for the v2+ Maybe they will start to roll-out soon.

Changes to analog components:   OK, I've always assumed they don't stuff the boards and flow-solder the PCBs themselves, and that this is automated at the factory (in China?). Maybe they've tweaked the specs of the components (eg higher speccd resistors, different manufacturer of the...

To get back "on topic" for a moment:   "Hello Backers! We want to thank you for your patience with us as we have been recreating the GOV2+. We have upgraded the chassis as well as upgraded all boards to analog components for much better quality sound. "   This is (part of) the last update...