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There starting to be a consensus that the r2r 7 sounds better with dithering on (dither pins). See the r2r 7 thread. This should apply to the r2r 1 as well. Some also prefer it with pplen on. To try it, just put a jumper on the corresponding pins. Don't forget to turn off the dac and disconnect the power chord before you do this.
Yeah, tbh, I kinda avoided opening up my DAC and fiddling with the jumpers mostly because I had no idea what I was doing or what the actual impact was going to be. For instance, the different modes are just numbered 1-3 without understand what was changing technically. Besides, Kingwa told me that mode 1 was default while users in the thread were saying mode 3 was the default, and that mode 1 sounded way better. Not only did I not want to get involved in trial and error, but apparently my DAC is already set-up "correctly".
Also, still have no idea what PLL is or why I would or wouldn't want it active. I do think the display dimmer should be on by default, so that is the one thing I would do fo sho if and when I decide to open up the R2R 1.
I recently received a Periapt balanced cable for my Clear Pro's, so I'm finally able to hear them fully balanced and woah. R2R-1 -> NFB-1 -> Clear's is one hell of a combination. Regardless of the conversation that revolves around the virtues of balanced, there's something to be said for utilizing the full circuitry of a fully balanced chain.
I'm so damn happy with this setup. Not sure what else I can add to that atm
Yeah, this obsession (for me) with balanced outs is pretty recent and has escalated quickly. Originally caught the bug from my DAP, which has excellent balanced outs. Then, after moving from a DAC/amp combo to separate components and sorta falling in love with the Cavalli amps, the idea of an analog sounding balanced DAC was too tempting to ignore.
I know it isn't balanced but I'm tempted to add the R2R 2 to my living room system. It just sounds so damn smooth.