I have been trying different sources and I found that with an SP2000 in line out mode, it causes distortion with certain tracks . I have to come out of line out and turn the volume manually.
Can you describe your connection and setting?
SP2000 in Balanced line out, at 6V
2.5mm to 4.4mm adapter , 4.4mm to 4.4mm interconnect from SP2000 to C9
C9 set to line input mode, low gain?
Thanks, I am ok as at least I was somewhat unconsciously kept everything down. I was just not prepared for the instance where C9 is maximum power and the DAP is the one to control the volume.
So using the C9 under the Pre In mode, I am using the whole Max as a DAC and Preamplifier with the C9 acting as a Power-Amplifier.
This is basically my Max sound signatures Mixed up and amplified with C9 signatures together
This is good if you have high end flagship DAP that you love the sound signatures but want to amplify it correctly without double amping!!
When you see this LED ON, Please turn down your DAP volume to 0
It won’t be on until you hold it in for 5 seconds or so You can go deaf if you don’t turn down your DAP volume
Anyone able to test the C9 on a pair of ZMF Veritie Closed? I'd like to see if they can drive them with conviction (not expecting it to be the case but happy to hear otherwise).
Also currious about them driving arya. If the c9 can run arya and VC at anything even aproaching desktop levels, tbh, I think its kind of a no brain purchase for me.
So using the C9 under the Pre In mode, I am using the whole Max as a DAC and Preamplifier with the C9 acting as a Power-Amplifier.
This is basically my Max sound signatures Mixed up and amplified with C9 signatures together
This is good if you have high end flagship DAP that you love the sound signatures but want to amplify it correctly without double amping!!
When you see this LED ON, Please turn down your DAP volume to 0
It won’t be on until you hold it in for 5 seconds or so You can go deaf if you don’t turn down your DAP volume
Also currious about them driving arya. If the c9 can run arya and VC at anything even aproaching desktop levels, tbh, I think its kind of a no brain purchase for me.
Do you think Diana V2 is at the same level of power requirement as these two? I should be able to test V2’s performance and compare it with the recommended desktop amp very soon.
Do you think Diana V2 is at the same level of power requirement as these two? I should be able to test V2’s performance and compare it with the recommended desktop amp very soon.
Afaik. Diana V2 is tougher to run than arya (and they are powered in similar ways), but it won't work for the VC test due to very different driver power dynamics
Edit: when you do it, mind doing it with your desktop dac? Just for fewest variable possible
Afaik. Diana V2 is tougher to run than arya (and they are powered in similar ways), but it won't work for the VC test due to very different driver power dynamics
Edit: when you do it, mind doing it with your desktop dac? Just for fewest variable possible
I think he is referring to that the “second amp” that is performed by C9 is not adding any coloring/extra to the original sound that is amped by the MAX; C9 just makes it louder and more powerful.
Settings:
SE > BAL (Line Out 1.05V/3V), Low Gain, timbre SS + Class A and Spotify
Disclaimer: i don't have golden ears, take my finding as from noob
- LO 1.05V/3V, sound brickwalled (thanks I learn something new), vocal seems louder than usual, there is distortion? at some point around 2:59-3:04
- Without LO, vocal loudness more balance than LO, distortion? at 2:59-3:04, less noticeable
It's already midnight here, I will try again with song that i familiar in the next morning
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as at least I was somewhat unconsciously kept everything down. I was just not prepared for the instance where C9 is maximum power and the DAP is the one to control the volume.
