[lariana]

That is. Basic rule. Install and uninstall drivers with USB cable unplugged from PC.

Re: VM. Can you install 32-bit Win7 image?

I remember reading about installing the driver before plugging the device from a Philips ToUcam Pro webcam manual back in 2003. Since then I plugged my devices before installing the drivers and no BSOD as far I as I remember. Even the DDC itself was plugged on USB before installing the Amanero driver no problem

Still, I haven't tried installing the USB blaster driver before plugging it so I will come back after I have tried

Will try a 32 bit Win7 too thanks

 

[Igor375375]

Some further tests on Windows 11. I installed Quartus v17 (standard or pro this time, I don't remember exactly, instead of lite as I previously did). I chose to install the USB blaster II at the end of the setup.
Then I go to device manager, update the driver with the one in the driver folder of Quartus.
Blue screen saying PFN_LIST_CORRUPT

I boot the computer, after a few seconds on the logon screen I get the same BSOD.
I unplug the DDC and boot again, no BSOD. I plug it, bam. BSOD. I uninstall Quartus v17, I plug the DDC and, relief, no more BSOD.

I install Quartus lite v22 as I did before, the USB blaster is not recognized. I had this behavior on my previous v22 install.

Will try another USB port and another version of Quartus tomorrow

Can't remember the details any more, but it might help, read my brief review of the DI20HE reflash:
https://www.dastereo.ru/t/usb-konverter-audio-gd-di-20he-chto-za-zver/66288/548?u=igor375375

 

[ChJL]

As far as I2S pinout, it's a good question. Audio-gd uses the PS Audio standard (if I remember correctly!) and the diagrams are found on the website here http://audio-gd.com/R2R/DI20HE/DI20HEEN_Use.htm at the bottom of the page. Unless the guys at Shenzhen/Gustard can advise you regarding Audio-gd pinout, you just have to compare your X26 pinout to the 4 options on the Audio-gd page.

@gimmeheadroom
luckily I found this post, actually looking for a HDMI cable recommendation for a hopefully soon to be bought DDC.

since I know you're a Pro and I didn't get straight, fully satisfying answers from Magna or Gustard, could you please take a quick look to compare the pinouts of the DI20HE and the X26pro?

No perfect match for my eyes... I'm aware of pin 15 and that I would have to modify it if I were to replay DSD files of which I actually don't have a single one!
Mode 2 should be it, but what about pin 19? what do you think? thanks!

 

[sajunky]

Mode 2 should be it, but what about pin 19? what do you think? thanks!

Mode 2 is OK, af far I can tell, including pin #19. It is duplicating function of #17. One is enough.

 

[ChJL]

Mode 2 is OK, af far I can tell, including pin #19. It is duplicating function of #17. One is enough.

enough grounds, I see thanks

 

[kiwibirch]

Just ordered my DI20HE should be shipping later today .. I currently have a Denafrips Iris DDC and was considering going to the Gaia but
i think this will be even better. for less money and wanted to play around with the 10mhz master clock as my SOTM streamer has this input as well.

Regarding external clocking what is the view on the OCK2? i would probably use the Gustard C2 cable. Is the master clock worth the investment?
the OCK2 is more in my price range vs something like the SOTM master clock that runs to 3.5k USD.

My current DAC's don't support external clocking but i was considering clocking the DI20HE, SOTM Ultra Neo and SOTM TX-USBUltra and possibly
the V2 Gen Etheregen when it starts shipping..

My first HeadFi post after years of lurking should be an exciting ride...

 

[FredA]

Just ordered my DI20HE should be shipping later today .. I currently have a Denafrips Iris DDC and was considering going to the Gaia but
i think this will be even better. for less money and wanted to play around with the 10mhz master clock as my SOTM streamer has this input as well.

Regarding external clocking what is the view on the OCK2? i would probably use the Gustard C2 cable. Is the master clock worth the investment?
the OCK2 is more in my price range vs something like the SOTM master clock that runs to 3.5k USD.

My current DAC's don't support external clocking but i was considering clocking the DI20HE, SOTM Ultra Neo and SOTM TX-USBUltra and possibly
the V2 Gen Etheregen when it starts shipping..

My first HeadFi post after years of lurking should be an exciting ride...

The Harnonic Technology is a better clock cable for the same money. You can't go wrong with the ock2.

 

[kiwibirch]

Interesting - this one? https://www.aria-audio.com/en/products/harmonic-technology-dciii-50ohm

 

[FredA]

Interesting - this one? https://www.aria-audio.com/en/products/harmonic-technology-dciii-50ohm

Most got theirs here

https://www.audioaccessoryhk.com/pr...y-dc-iii50-ohm-single-crystal-copper-成品線-bnc/

 

[kiwibirch]

Most got theirs here

https://www.audioaccessoryhk.com/product/harmonic-technology-dc-iii50-ohm-single-crystal-copper-成品線-bnc/

Awesome, that cable looks fantastic. I was a bit dubious about the 75/50 ohm irrelevance claim with the Gustard C2 although i'm sure it works fine.
The price is great on the harmonic as well. thanks for the rec...

Any OCK2 users out there?

 

[FredA]

Awesome, that cable looks fantastic. I was a bit dubious about the 75/50 ohm irrelevance claim with the Gustard C2 although i'm sure it works fine.
The price is great on the harmonic as well. thanks for the rec...

Any OCK2 users out there?

You will find many of them on the Master Clock thread....

 

[kiwibirch]

Quick one on shipping from Audio-GD. Do they usually ship within a day or so of ordering? I've placed my order Sunday morning NZ time after getting
the full quote from AGD. The final email i have from them is that they will provide tracking details once shipped (this was Sunday).

Tues morniing here and nothing yet. Do they start the 100 hours burn-in from the time you submit an order? or do they have units ready to go?...

Maybe i'm being impatient

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Quick one on shipping from Audio-GD. Do they usually ship within a day or so of ordering? I've placed my order Sunday morning NZ time after getting
the full quote from AGD. The final email i have from them is that they will provide tracking details once shipped (this was Sunday).

Tues morniing here and nothing yet. Do they start the 100 hours burn-in from the time you submit an order? or do they have units ready to go?...

Maybe i'm being impatient

It really depends. Kingwa is honest as the day is long (and it's summer in the northen hemisphere ) so there is nothing to do but think happy thoughts.

Be patient and you will be rewarded! Did you get the DI-20 or DI-20HE.

 

[kiwibirch]

It really depends. Kingwa is honest as the day is long (and it's summer in the northen hemisphere ) so there is nothing to do but think happy thoughts.

Be patient and you will be rewarded! Did you get the DI-20 or DI-20HE.

I got the HE version.

 

[FredA]

I got the HE version.

Takes up to a week.