[Lohb]

I use the LO into my Nitsch pietous Maximus sometimes

I totally forgot there must be an LO mode from the menu !

 

[vandung2510]

While I don't use it as a portable amp (have the 120v desktop power supply connected), I use my KAEI TAP-1S tube hybrid amp with the RU7 connected with a 4.4mm TRRRS cable. I think the RU7 volume is set to ~70. With the amp gain set to high, the amp's volume knob is usually between 9:00 & 12:00, depending on whether I'm using earphones/earbuds or headphones.

Why not set the RU7 to LO mode?

 

[DBaldock9]

Why not set the RU7 to LO mode?

The output is too loud, even with the amp gain set on Low. Can only use a couple of degrees of rotation of the Volume knob.

Actually - I need to EDIT my previous post, to say that I use the RU7 with Volume set to ~40, and not ~70.

EDIT: To add - Happy Birthday to @Andykong !

 

[originalsnuffy]

Well, IOS 17.3 is now out. Unfortunately, the bug that prevents DoP from working with iphone 15 Pro Max (and probably all USB-C iphones) is still present. Andy, can you revisit this issue with your engineers and see if they have any thoughts?

 

[Uberding]

Well, IOS 17.3 is now out. Unfortunately, the bug that prevents DoP from working with iphone 15 Pro Max (and probably all USB-C iphones) is still present. Andy, can you revisit this issue with your engineers and see if they have any thoughts?

What issue are you referring to?
I just bought an RU7 and DoP is working fine for me on iPhone 15 Plus iOS 17.3.
Was ok on the previous iOS version too.

 

[originalsnuffy]

What issue are you referring to?
I just bought an RU7 and DoP is working fine for me on iPhone 15 Plus iOS 17.3.
Was ok on the previous iOS version too.

Interesting. When I tested Roon, with IOS 17.2, DSD was converted to high bitrate PCM. I wonder if the issue is just limited to the Pro Plus model?

The downside of Roon is that it is not "portable". One needs to be tethered to the home. I like to be out and about with my toys.

But your sample does show that DSD via DoP can be done; now I suppose we need to see more apps figure how to get this done.

 

[Uberding]

Interesting. When I tested Roon, with IOS 17.2, DSD was converted to high bitrate PCM. I wonder if the issue is just limited to the Pro Plus model?

The downside of Roon is that it is not "portable". One needs to be tethered to the home. I like to be out and about with my toys.

But your sample does show that DSD via DoP can be done; now I suppose we need to see more apps figure how to get this done.

By default Roon does convert DSD to PCM on iPhone.
You have to go into device setup and change it.
Roon ARC will do DoP too but the setting only appears if you have a DAC connected.
ARC does work when away from home but your Roon server needs to be running or you need to have downloaded music to your phone with it.

But I agree it would be nice if DSD was more available in mobile apps.

 

[MetaModern87]

Maybe you guys can help. When i plug my Hidiz MP145 IEM's into the balanced output I get a really strong hum. I touch the headphone connector or the RU7 and it goes away. I don't get a hum with the SE output going to my Meze 109 Pro's. Thoughts?

 

[originalsnuffy]

By default Roon does convert DSD to PCM on iPhone.
You have to go into device setup and change it.
Roon ARC will do DoP too but the setting only appears if you have a DAC connected.
ARC does work when away from home but your Roon server needs to be running or you need to have downloaded music to your phone with it.

But I agree it would be nice if DSD was more available in mobile apps.

I suppose I should have spent more time with my Roon trial now that I know it actually could have supported DoP. When I browsed the forums I never found the settings that you seem to have found. Instead, I was pointed towards yet another piece of software to supposedly support DoP. Where is the setting that you found to support DoP?

With regard to other apps, I am hoping that other software might offer workarounds for the DoP issue. Ever Play can do DoP with my RU7, but Ever play is unable to properly handle gapless playback. Ever Play also does not provide DoP to my other dongle, the FIIO Q3-MQA.

No other app supports DoP properly to my knowledge on the iPhone 15 Pro max but I would love to be wrong and am open to people's thoughts.

 

[Uberding]

Where is the setting that you found to support DoP?
.

On the now playing screen click the volume icon. Then the gear icon, then device setup.
It’s in a different place on Roon ARC: Bring up the MUSE page (it’s the waveform icon) and click the gear icon - which is near the top in ARC. It’s at the bottom in Roon Remote
The option won’t be there in ARC unless a DAC is connected.

 

[rkm7]

Maybe you guys can help. When i plug my Hidiz MP145 IEM's into the balanced output I get a really strong hum. I touch the headphone connector or the RU7 and it goes away. I don't get a hum with the SE output going to my Meze 109 Pro's. Thoughts?

That looks like grounding issue. Make sure that your 4.4mm cable has proper grounding. If you are using a 2.5mm cable with a 4.4mm adapter, it may also cause grounding issue since 2.5mm doesn't have a grounding.

 

[MetaModern87]

That looks like grounding issue. Make sure that your 4.4mm cable has proper grounding. If you are using a 2.5mm cable with a 4.4mm adapter, it may also cause grounding issue since 2.5mm doesn't have a grounding.

Thanks. I plugged the RU7 into my phone and didn't experience any humming. Tried an ifi idenfender between the computer and the RU7, no effect.

 

[originalsnuffy]

Interesting. When I tested Roon, with IOS 17.2, DSD was converted to high bitrate PCM. I wonder if the issue is just limited to the Pro Plus model?

The downside of Roon is that it is not "portable". One needs to be tethered to the home. I like to be out and about with my toys.

But your sample does show that DSD via DoP can be done; now I suppose we need to see more apps figure how to get this done.

Interesting. When I tested Roon, with IOS 17.2, DSD was converted to high bitrate PCM. I wonder if the issue is just limited to the Pro Plus model?

The downside of Roon is that it is not "portable". One needs to be tethered to the home. I like to be out and about with my toys.

But your sample does show that DSD via DoP can be done; now I suppose we need to see more apps figure how to get this done.

Dmitri of Neutron Player says the problem is partially solved in the IOS 17.4 beta.

Assuming this is correct, things are looking better. I must say Dmitri deserves our business for being so helpful.

 

[Jerome Howard]

I received my RU7 today. To say that I'm impressed is an understatement. It totally blows my Shanling UA5 out of the water. WAY better soundstage, and the individual
instruments are comfortably right where they belong. Absolutely no need to EQ. Excellent lows. Very sweet midrange, and highs are really good.

My Questyle M15 is close, but just a bit more of a "CD sound" whereas the RU7 reminds me of playing vinyl.

I'm listening thusly: iPhone 15 ProMax - RU7 - Grado RS325X. It even sounds great through my old Ultrasone HFI-780.

I sort of understand the technology of the RU7. But I CAN say that it sounds REALLY good, and I will be getting rid of the UA5.

 

[Bosk]

I've just completed a Dongle Shootout that includes the RU7 which you're cordially invited to read here.