[Lil' Knight]

Just out.

Specs look interesting. Not sure about retail price. They also have a more affordable Audiophilleo2. Also, there's a comparison table which includes most of converters on the market. They yes, they mentioned Head-fi

My guess is that the designer is also a member here.

Quote:

* Ultra low jitter SPDIF output (<15ps rms) * Direct connection to DAC without expensive cable * Asynchronous USB transfer * Fixed Frequency Clocks * 192Khz 24bit sample rate capable * Windows, OSX, and Linux compatibility with Dual Driver capability * Regenerative power supply which isolates the S/PDIF output stage from USB power * Fully differential ECL galvanically isolated transformer-less output stage * Upgradeable firmware * Machined cast aluminum case for best shielding * Complete immunity to audio vibration even with the loudest playback * The included USB and SPDIF cables/connectors are tested for optimal performance. No need to buy additional cables - they won't improve your sound. * Your remote's volume control keys can map to either our internal dithered digital volume control or the computer's volume control. * BitPerfect* testing * 12V Trigger to control amps * VirtualCable* to fine tune system without BNC cable * JitterSimulator* to hear what jitter would sound like in your system * Remote control receiver to enjoy your music without getting up * Large OLED display for easy configuration of all features and built-in help manual * L/R channel swapping to help with cabling * Constant SPDIF output to prevent noise from some DACs

 

[sk3383]

Looks like the designer has definately addressed most of the concerns with USB transports that head-fi members have voiced over the past couple of years. I would have really liked to see the M2Tech hiFace in that comparisn chart.

 

[leeperry]

$900 for a coax output, it's only getting better and better!

better get this and a sr80 or an hiface and a hd800?

 

[RonaldDumsfeld]

You can buy pro gear like this for less than that.

 

[sk3383]

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Originally Posted by RonaldDumsfeld /img/forum/go_quote.gif You can buy pro gear like this for less than that.

^^^ Yeah thats definately a serious piece of equipment!!!! Also some serious money!! Both of these devices are pretty costly.

I'll stick with my hiFace.

 

[Audio Jester]

Ouch! That is a hell of a price tag. I find it hard to believe that the components and time required to make that little box are worth even half that.

Well, if the price comes down then I am very interested.

 

[Audio Jester]

After reading through the info a little more I personally cannot see much added advantage in getting the philleo1 over the philleo2. It appears that its big draw card is remote integration. That in mind the philleo2 does look pretty interesting at $500... which is more than the full JKenny Hiface mod.

 

[gevorg]

A bunch of red flags, even worse than Sonicweld Diverter:


- 15ps jitter claim, without any info on how it was measured/tested/etc.
- Imply that "Custom designed" is better than "off the shelf" products like TAS1020. It may or may not, whether it was custom is irrelevant.
- Musiland is "bad" because someone said so in a linked forum.
- "Our products do not contain snake oil." O'really?
- "VirtualCable"

Audiophoolio indeed.

Their comparison page reminds me of:

 

[techenvy]

nice find lil knight, and did you say remote control,, get out. really

cheers

 

[Lil' Knight]

I'm not really interested in this one, just think it's interesting because a lot of people are craving for the converters. I'm a 100% USB guy.

 

[DaveBSC]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gevorg /img/forum/go_quote.gif A bunch of red flags, even worse than Sonicweld Diverter: - 15ps jitter claim, without any info on how it was measured/tested/etc.

Read the page more carefully.

"We perform various tests on our devices. Using a Wavecrest DTS jitter analyzer we have confirmed our devices to perform with <15ps RMS jitter. These test were conducted with direct connection, different SPDIF and USB cables, and with and without connection to a Cambridge Audio DacMagic."

"VirtualCable allows our device to change the edge transition speed of the SPDIF signal anywhere between 700ps and 15ns in 5 steps. "

 

[RonaldDumsfeld]

Quote:

Cambridge Audio DacMagic.

(Wolfson WM8740)

I think my granny has one of those to interface with her cassette deck.

 

[eugenius]

They have a 500 dollar model too, it just lacks:
- remote control
- jitter simulator? - if it really works this makes it worth buying ...

- 12V trigger support
- cable length tuning
- bit-perfect tester

Would you pay 400 dollars for these features?

 

[eugenius]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gevorg /img/forum/go_quote.gif A bunch of red flags, even worse than Sonicweld Diverter: - 15ps jitter claim, without any info on how it was measured/tested/etc. - Imply that "Custom designed" is better than "off the shelf" products like TAS1020. It may or may not, whether it was custom is irrelevant. - Musiland is "bad" because someone said so in a linked forum. - "Our products do not contain snake oil." O'really? - "VirtualCable" Audiophoolio indeed. Their comparison page reminds me of:

You must be joking, the Diverter is the master of disaster when it comes to snake oil, right after the Lessloss BlackBody.

 

[Eagle Eye]

Nicxe find but I think I will save my money for the HD800.