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Hi - I’m interested in this DAVE. I assume it was a 5-year warranty, meaning the unit is 2.5 years old? Thanks Kyle

The UpTone Audio USPCB is another way to get rid of the cable via the USB. It’s cheap and for me sounded better than my expensive Curious USB cable. Trick is dimensions ... it’s short so your streamer/server USB out has to sit very close to the DAC USB in.

Thanks for sharing! I’d really like to try a good power conditioner at some point. From my experience with the 2qute (which also has the galvanic isolation) you likely would get further big improvements by optimizing source (and source power supply).

+1 I’ve never understood why it isn’t done this way.

I use the Sonore microRendu 1.4 which does a good job, but recently many folks have started to swear by using an Intel NUC running the latest version of audiolinux OS (from RAM, no hard disk) as a streamer. Apparently this sounds amazing, if I were in the market for a new streamer that’s what...

You could run Roon Server on your current computer and then buy or build a high quality Roon endpoint to feed your DAC. Over at computer audiophile a lot of folks are talking about DIY Roon endpoints using a new version of Audiolinux OS that can run directly from RAM (look at the recent posts...

It’s been awhile since I made the change, but when switching to the LPS 1.2 I recall even blacker background (which helps almost all dimensions), more precise bass and overall more lifelike sound. When you make the change you need to wait a day or two for the DAC clock to settle in.

Uptone LPS1.2

Don't want to get into a PSUs debate but just want to provide an alternate viewpoint from someone who's actually tried it. I'm a 2Qute owner and my experience is that upgrading the power supply (in my case to an Uptone LPS1.2) unequivocally and pretty dramatically improved the sound. Was VERY...

[ I thought it sounded dreadful with the IFI power supply. It’s night and day if you put it onto a good PS like the Uptone.

I upsample 44.1 to 352.8 to my 2Qute and I think it provides a marginal improvement.

Just make sure you also budget for a quality power supply. I started with the $50 iPower and was experiencing some harshness, which all went away and sounded beautiful once I moved to an Uptone LPS-1 power supply. Also, you should look at the ultraRendu or Sotm SMS-200-ultra, as by all...

Final update on my microRendu saga.  I now have swapped out the iFi power supply for the UpTone LPS-1 and the Schitt PYST cable for the Curious 200mm USB link.  I expected the power supply to make a difference and it most certainly did!  In the same ways others have describe.   I did not...

Yes, iFi ps w the mr until the UpTone arrives. My last comment probably came across as if there is still harshness - but with the changes I mentioned and the settling in, it's really not the case. Its extremely clear and detailed, which I think on some tracks (or if I have it turned up a bit too...

Beyond the warmup/breakin, which I think was a factor - two things that I've tried so far that have made good strides to smooth out the harshness.  1) I replaced the basic USB cable (that I think came with an old printer?) with a $20 Schiit PYST USB cable and 2) instead of connecting my Roon...

Thanks @Charente @motberg and @joseph69 Good points and suggestions all around. No, the fatigue wasn't there before. I am leaving it on 24/7 (and the 2Qute DAC as well), and as mentioned mabye the mr and my ears/brain all need some break-in. I'll likely look to upgrade to LPS-1 and try a...

OK - thanks.  Maybe I need to upgrade to an LPS and a decent USB?  Was thinking about the Curious USB and the Uptone LPS, although looks like the Uptone are on backorder until late April. 

Has anyone else found the microRendu a little too harsh in their setup?  I got mine yesterday and the detail and noise floor are definitely improved .. but I'm also experiencing listening fatigue very quickly.      Setup is PC Roon Server -> microRendu (iFi power supply) -> Basic/Generic USB...