[kali77]

Thanks! That makes sense

 

[Franco66]

Only the input frequency is shown on the Vox display.
On the output it is not known whether it does Upsampler at 256 or 512 at least that is my understanding.
It depends on the FW but I in my Vox don't know....
This is another function that would have been very useful to have.

 

[Franco66]

Unfortunately, over the weekend I found that the crackling defect with recordings on Roon with a frequency of 192Khz/24bit is always present.
But the strange thing is that it does it only when the stack has been on for at least 2 hours so well warm.
When cold it doesn't do it.
It is not a big problem just change sampling version of the record but it is a really strange fact.....

 

[Franco66]

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

Check LAN connection. Or tried other inputs? SPDIF, USB, I2S?

 

[Franco66]

Check LAN connection. Or tried other inputs? SPDIF, USB, I2S?

Yesterday I directly connected the NUC via USB to VOX and it would not do it.

Today I will try connecting the NUC again with USB to the HUB and see if it does.

I think though that if it was a network or otherwise connection problem it should do it right away.

The strange thing instead is that it does it only when the HUB is warm say from two hours onwards.

 

[Franco66]

I was in LAN and after it warmed up the HUB started to make the noise. I plugged in the USB cable and it still does it.
So at this point I think it's really a problem with the HUB on this particular streaming frequency.

 

[Franco66]

Last combination tried and nothing changes. That is, there is always the noise.
USB out from the NUC and coaxial from the HUB to the VOX.

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

You had two sources already LAN and USB. Think its enough. Need to ask your dealer for replacement. Email Nicolae to explain your problem. Maybe a FW solution.
Don't have any other (SPDIF/Coax, AES, Toslink) as source?

 

[Franco66]

As a source I could connect the CD in coaxial. But I have no 192/24 CD
And anyway I think it's an electronic problem with the HUB
I'm exchanging information with Audiobyte on Messenger.
I explained everything to them and they told me they will do what is necessary to solve it.
Let's see what happens....

 

[silversurfer616]

Late to the party but very much enjoying the Vox with all sorts of headphones. Prefer it to TT2/Mscaler and various other highly regarded DACs.
Have two problems, though:
1) can’t register in order to get the newest firmware, still on Bullet. After I hit register it takes me to some obscure website.
2) can’t connect via I2S. Tried Matrix and Topping DDC in all( I think…) configurations and with different cables…nada!
Any help would be appreciated especially as I don’t get any response from Audiobyte so far.

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

I say welcome!

Register here: https://support.audiobyte.net/

There were revisions on the unit due to some out of production/scarce components due to COVID. So depending on your unit, FW differs.
My VOX is still on: BULLET | FPGA Ver 1.53 | Control Ver 2.76 | Display Ver 1.19

Under Audiobyte Icon > Settings > I2S Mode, try using PS Audio as I2S protocol. Its more common and a lot of DDC supports it. Or if not configure your Matrix to Rockna Protocol.

The built in HP Amplifier is a bit meh for me however. Hoping it was an AIO solution. But sadly not so for me. Bought a Pathos Inpol Ear for that. I see you have a GSX-Mini so fire away!

If I may ask just out of curiosity, aside from the TT2/Mscaler combo; what other "highly regarded" DACs have you heard?

 

[silversurfer616]

I say welcome!

Register here: https://support.audiobyte.net/

There were revisions on the unit due to some out of production/scarce components due to COVID. So depending on your unit, FW differs.
My VOX is still on: BULLET | FPGA Ver 1.53 | Control Ver 2.76 | Display Ver 1.19

Under Audiobyte Icon > Settings > I2S Mode, try using PS Audio as I2S protocol. Its more common and a lot of DDC supports it. Or if not configure your Matrix to Rockna Protocol.

The built in HP Amplifier is a bit meh for me however. Hoping it was an AIO solution. But sadly not so for me. Bought a Pathos Inpol Ear for that. I see you have a GSX-Mini so fire away!

If I may ask just out of curiosity, aside from the TT2/Mscaler combo; what other "highly regarded" DACs have you heard?

Thanks for reply and I communicated with Sebastian from Audiobyte; he sent me the new firmware and advised to move the dip switches(I think you might have mentioned that early on in this thread). So all is working now and indeed I2S sounds best for me.
Dacs I had from memory apart from Chord were Metrum Hex, Pavane, PSAudio Perfect Wave, Gustard 26Pro, Lampizator, Wyred4Sound and a few others I can’t remember anymore.
Really enjoy the Vox and I like the density without losing resolution. Actually I like the integrated amp despite having the mini and Violectric V550. Just now I compared the Vox to the Arche with the Utopia and the former is the clear winner.
Of course I am tempted to try the Rockna now!

 

[soundofsingle]

Today music & relax with Super Hub,everything OK…

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

Each to his cup of tea...

Me right now enjoying this combo: Roon + HQP(Sinc-M/LNS15 PCM384) -> DDC or FMC -> HUB (PCM 705/768) -> DAC(I2S)