I don’t know… it’s weird. Could it be that the Odin cables have so little resistance that the inrush current blows the fuse? Seems doubtful but, if the cables were faulty, they would blow ALL fuses!
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Yes thats what I thought...current spike.
Now Im getting nervous of how low the resistant should be for a interconnect XLR. My cable spec is:
- Resistance: 38 Ohms/km (yes, per km!)
- Capacitance: 77 pF/meter
- Nominal impedance: 75 Ohms @ 1 Mhz
- Propagation velocity: 0.66c (the 66% of the speed of light
Well, I just got home and as a lark, tried the Odin2 GOLD power cable I have (the one I spent $230 on!) into the AresII and it worked! The fuse on the power conditioner didn't blow... great so I put back in the audiophile fuse and its fine. But now with the Gold on the DAC, and the DAC plugged into the PC, the whole upper end seems transformed. Got that slightly euphonic glow, and the microdetails and contrast in the cymbal crashes are really great. Sounds different I'm still processing it. Much greater impact and dynamics and a tighter low end...
Allso I noticed the Odin2 USB cable is on sale for $25, its a good buy normaly its like $50 And thats for a 1.5M.
3256801728006550
Allso I noticed the Odin2 USB cable is on sale for $25, its a good buy normaly its like $50 And thats for a 1.5M.
3256801728006550
Ok I am a little confused are you talking about two Odin2 cable. Gold and no Gold cable?
I have 3 Silver and 1 Gold. 1 silver on PC (source) 1 on amp, 1 on power conditioner and the gold on the dac
But did you do any troubleshoot on the cable you think that is defect?
I got a digital volt meter today, but I havent yet I'm drinking beer ATM and listening to music...tomorrow I get a polarity checker for the outlets too...but I have not looked at it yet. The silver works on the PC and the amp, so I dont know why it would blow the fuse, unless the gold has more resistance and less of a current spike? That was my initial hunch when I tried it, any way...
Wow. I'm gonna have to try this. Does that store offer free return facilities?Just plugged this sugar daddy in between my Gold Odin and tube amp - INSTANT SATISFACTION!!! It's just the sound I hoped it could be and more. My system is so resolving now that in fact I didn't even suppose things could have sounded so damn aplomb, like I've just stepped into a very top system at Can Jam! Especially since I already have a Furman IT REF-15i power conditioner (worth $3K) powering my system. I dunno how clean power can make such a huge difference, but this thing is just flawless on my system at least. There's a few other places it could serve in my system, but I'm thrilled with the placement after the Gold Odin cable, like it's a natural extension. Whipped those dynamics into shape, polished the treble and fleshed out the mids somewhat.
Seller was Moonsaudio Store, $85 for 30cm length.
Furman Flux-50 knockoff
I was lazy to take a photo but the item photo is precisely what I received.
And, has anyone here tried it into a conventional loudspeaker based system?
I was soooo sure this Chinese copy was just a cosmetic accessory that does absolutely nothing, reading from already two people here that it actually WORKS is mind blowing.
Thats what I assumed as well but its definitely doing something. I don't know whats in that thick connector, I'm gonna guess rainbows and unicorn droppings.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251...2rSnokN&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US
They have a free return for any reason option.
Anyone in Australia using the Aliexpress Flux 50 ? any wiring differences required for AUD?
These are definitely universal. Mine is actually rated at max 250 volts with 120v here. So as long as your voltage is below that threshold, it's just fine. If you are on earth, the answer is yes.
I plan on getting one for almost all of my cables, when I can. Also I would advise if you don't like it where you have it the first time, try it elsewhere on your system. My concept is that even though I have a main power conditioner, it is still helping out in the way of multistage filtering AKA individually for each item thereby reducing crosstalk between components.
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My WEL Signature Solid PSS CARBON-BASED 72V DBS HIFI EU AC Audiophile Power cable 1.8M arrived today.
From seller AUDIOSON store search for item 2251832811530567. You can request different power plug types by messaging there.
Could @Crypt Keeper or someone explain the function of the external component and the 2.5mm connector? It looks like an external battery pack and / or tester. Thanks!
From seller AUDIOSON store search for item 2251832811530567. You can request different power plug types by messaging there.
Could @Crypt Keeper or someone explain the function of the external component and the 2.5mm connector? It looks like an external battery pack and / or tester. Thanks!
I think the battery is “absorbing” noise. Its connected to earth/ground if I remember correctly. Might be more complex, but battery is usually because of less noise/distortion.My WEL Signature Solid PSS CARBON-BASED 72V DBS HIFI EU AC Audiophile Power cable 1.8M arrived today.
From seller AUDIOSON store search for item 2251832811530567. You can request different power plug types by messaging there.
Could @Crypt Keeper or someone explain the function of the external component and the 2.5mm connector? It looks like an external battery pack and / or tester. Thanks!
Like a DAC with builtin battery
The cable plugs in the unit which should have a battery installed ,it then should can be attached using Velcro to the power cable.When switched on the led lights up and should improve the FR.
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