AUDIO over IP - REDNET 3 & 16 Review. AES67 Sets A New Standard for Computer Audio

[mbusby]

   
Thanks for all of the detail. I think that my Schitt Yggy uses an AKM DAC chip. I have owned three Saber DACs and I would not get another. I liked my Vega(Sabre) but the Yggy is much more musical.

 
The Yggy uses four AD5791BRUZ (Analog Devices) multibit DAC chips. They are $100 a piece in quantity.
 
http://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/AD5791.pdf

 

[mourip]

I have been looking at the Jensen PC-2XR for example but am cautious if this compromises the sound quality obtained by using the output stages that are built without capacitor and transformers.

 
I tried the Jensen PC-2XR with my Vega and thought it added a veil. Sold them quickly.

 

[mourip]

   
The Yggy uses four AD5791BRUZ (Analog Devices) multibit DAC chips. 

 
Oops! Your are correct. It uses an AKM chip as input receiver.

 

[mourip]

 
It does need to get rid of the SMPS Powdec universal PSU

 
If replacing the SMPS what voltage DC do you need?

 

[rb2013]

I'm definitely no fan of Sabre chips either, but like to have a wide bandwidth, so with a proper top end and bottom end. A focus too much on the middle area puts me off somewhat.

Your XLR to RCA adapters are they just cables or is it a passive or active device?
I have been looking at the Jensen PC-2XR for example but am cautious if this compromises the sound quality obtained by using the output stages that are built without capacitor and transformers.

Cheers

Passive XLR to RCA adapters - Cardas.
 
Well I do not hear this middle band emphasis - the sound seems very wide band and evenly acentuated across the frequency spectrum.
 
Remember none of these reviewers did not heard the Dante AOIP version. 
 
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CRFXLFRC&gclid=CK_p3YjB1s4CFQxmfgod6b0MdQ
 
BTW Here are the FR stats:

1. Frequencty resonse at 48kHz sample rate is 12Hz to 22kHz, +/- 0.1dB
2. Frequencty resonse at 96kHz sample rate is 15Hz to 46kHz, +/- 0.1dB
3. Frequencty resonse at 192kHz sample rate is 18Hz to 94kHz, +/- 0.1dB

 

 

[rb2013]

   
Thanks for all of the detail. I think that my Schitt Yggy uses an AKM DAC chip. I have owned three Saber DACs and I would not get another. I liked my Vega(Sabre) but the Yggy is much more musical.

We agree on the Sabre DAC chips.  The Yggy uses R-R chips.  My DAC60 very heavily modded uses the R-R PCM7104U-K chips.
 

   
The Yggy uses four AD5791BRUZ (Analog Devices) multibit DAC chips. They are $100 a piece in quantity.
 
http://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/AD5791.pdf

Yes - beautiful technology on those filters - now they need to build in a Dante board socket.

 

[rb2013]

   
If replacing the SMPS what voltage DC do you need?

I don't want to go into too much detail - as I may be working with a friend to offer a heavy duty mod package to the BURL.
 
LPS power supply, upgraded Neutron Star clock, and maybe a tube output version - and some other very special mods we are working on.
 
So far the results are stellar!
 
PS I have some very favorable experience in modding DACs
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/740362/lite-dac60-pcm1704-r2r-tubed-dac-mod-project
 
PSS If you are looking to get a BURL B2 DAC - be sure to order the right one.  There two versions at the big ProAudio shops being offered.  One with Dante AOIP capability and one without.  You want the one that says DANTE capable - like this one:
http://vintageking.com/burl-audio-b2-bomber-dac-with-dante-connectivity?gclid=COf-uejG1s4CFYhqfgodm3MDxg
 
NOT THIS ONE:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/B2BomberDAC?adpos=1o2&creative=54989979481&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CO683_nG1s4CFYqPfgody4ALRQ

 

[rb2013]

By the way the components to make the DB25 to AES/EBU cable arrived today for RN3.  Very nice - I like the SQ very much. 
 
Thanks to those who posted their info and links.

 

[mbusby]

  We agree on the Sabre DAC chips.  The Yggy uses R-R chips.  My DAC60 very heavily modded uses the R-R PCM7104U-K chips.
 
Yes - beautiful technology on those filters - now they need to build in a Dante board socket.

 
...and rack mount ears.

 

[REXNFX]

The more I hear the rednet d16, the more impressed I become. Gosh this rednet d16 is really on another level compare to usb. Thank you to @rb2013 and @mhamel for introducing the rednet.

What is the D16 connected to, a PC?, then SPDIF out to your DAC? Cheers

 

[alubis]

Yes, standard windows pc-ethernet cable-d16-spdif coax-chord hugo tt. This setup so far beats usb device:melco n1a with or without usb/spdif converter (melodious audio mx u8). Really glad to leave usb madness.

Even desktop qobuz streaming app under windows improved significantly by the rednet d16aes setup.

What is the D16 connected to, a PC?, then SPDIF out to your DAC? Cheers

 

[REXNFX]

Yes, standard windows pc-ethernet cable-d16-spdif coax-chord hugo tt. This setup so far beats usb device:melco n1a with or without usb/spdif converter (melodious audio mx u8). Really glad to leave usb madness.

Even desktop qobuz streaming app under windows improved significantly by the rednet d16aes setup.

Thanks! so they fixed the Qobuz app? used to be buggy city

 

[alubis]

Running perfect under windows 10, no dropouts no hiccups with the d16.

Thanks! so they fixed the Qobuz app? used to be buggy city

 

[REXNFX]

Running perfect under windows 10, no dropouts no hiccups with the d16.

I usually prefer the Qobuz WAV downloads, maybe I should try their FLAC streaming service again...

 

[alubis]

Well it depends on what are you using as transport for qobuz streaming. Even with melco n1a, qobuz streaming is far behind its wav download. The rednet is the game changer.

I usually prefer the Qobuz WAV downloads, maybe I should try their FLAC streaming service again...