[ducnsh]

Yes, we can do that with DAP, because we have a MCU to process rule-based instruction after input data analysis.

With RU7 and RU6, the so-called MCU is only responsible for collecting control button action and feeding back a signal to the LED screen. There isn't any feedback-based (or IF-THEN-ELSE condition) user setting in these devices, we assume your mobile phone is responsible for all the brain work.

If you want a smart-device user experience, maybe you should consider a DAP instead.

So can I understand that if we want that feature, you will need to increase the size and power consumption to implement it on another MCU, right?

 

[Andykong]

So can I understand that if we want that feature, you will need to increase the size and power consumption to implement it on another MCU, right?

I am saying that is not an option available to Dongle DAC, not even when we double the dimension and weight of DAC by 100%, or cut corners on the amplifier to allow more power for MCU. For this category of product, we assume your mobile phone is responsible for all the brain work.

Please be reminded that the power supply of Dongle DAC is a zero-sum game, when you allocate more power to MCU, you need to allocate less power to other subsystems such as DAC or analog amplifier.

 

[ducnsh]

I am saying that is not an option available to Dongle DAC, not even when we double the dimension and weight of DAC by 100%, or cut corners on the amplifier to allow more power for MCU. For this category of product, we assume your mobile phone is responsible for all the brain work.

Please be reminded that the power supply of Dongle DAC is a zero-sum game, when you allocate more power to MCU, you need to allocate less power to other subsystems such as DAC or analog amplifier.

Understood, thanks for your explanation

 

[Polky74]

I am saying that is not an option available to Dongle DAC, not even when we double the dimension and weight of DAC by 100%, or cut corners on the amplifier to allow more power for MCU. For this category of product, we assume your mobile phone is responsible for all the brain work.

Please be reminded that the power supply of Dongle DAC is a zero-sum game, when you allocate more power to MCU, you need to allocate less power to other subsystems such as DAC or analog amplifier.

... basically less superfluous features... more audio quality.
It's fine with me.

 

[Andykong]

... basically less superfluous features... more audio quality.
It's fine with me.

Well, we are a provider, we offer options, and let customers pick what they want. Some users value user experience, other users want an all-in-one, we don't have any preference, we provide.

 

[Polky74]

Well, we are a provider, we offer options, and let customers pick what they want. Some users value user experience, other users want an all-in-one, we don't have any preference, we provide.

Just as I don't miss the M15's volume control or display, I don't miss the RU6's who knows how many selectable filters to take away from its "old school" analog sound that I love. I compromise on everything except the audio quality, which I now find very satisfactory in these dongles. Then, I understand that everyone has their priorities, but these are mine and they are fully respected by the audio quality present in these dongles. The less is more...

 

[twister6]

Yes, it is the reason that I state that this feature should be "user-choosable" to let the user decide on each circumstance, I think it is a useful feature ...

I think it's already "user-choosable" based on options you (as a user) are provided with, right? What Andy described above, regarding dsd 64/128/256, is his personal preference depending on pair up synergy with different earphones/headphones and their baseline tuning.

Everybody will have their own preference, RU7 offers up-sampling options, and as a user you/we have a choice what to pick. But automating this choice is the whole other thing where a dongle by itself is limited due to simplified design down to only dac/amp sound processing

 

[Polky74]

Regarding DSD64 vs DSD128 vs DSD256, I won't assume the higher conversion is always the better. The upscaling involves an interpolation algorithm, which means they might enhance the sharpness and sense of resolution, but might compromise the naturalness of the playback. I personally prefer DSD64 with regular 44.1/48 material and DSD128 with 88.2/96 material, in other words, I am a believer of less is more when come to upscaling.

So if you apply 64DSD to an 88.2/96 song, instead of upsampling it does it downsample? Or did I not understand anything as usual? lol

 

[Baten]

So if you apply 64DSD to an 88.2/96 song, instead of upsampling it does it downsample? Or did I not understand anything as usual? lol

then it just 'samples'



...no you're right it will downsample since 88/96 holds more information than DSD64

 

[Polky74]

then it just 'samples'



...no you're right it will downsample since 88/96 holds more information than DSD64

wait before celebrating... anyway I know that now comes Andy and tells me that it is not so... lol

 

[ClieOS]

 

[jjxaker]

Waiting for a review W4/RU7. although it is clear, that these are absolutely different things...
Why do you keep QLS MC01 and Shanling UA5 are they worthy of attention? they are nothing, no emotions... At least that's what it seemed to me, I couldn't stay with them for more than two days))) or are you just collecting them?

 

[ClieOS]

Waiting for a review W4/RU7. although it is clear, that these are absolutely different things...
Why do you keep QLS MC01 and Shanling UA5 are they worthy of attention? they are nothing, no emotions... At least that's what it seemed to me, I couldn't stay with them for more than two days))) or are you just collecting them?

"nothing" and "no emotion" is your opinion, not mine.

Besides, I do keep every audio gears I buy.

 

[4nradio]

Any thoughts on an OG Chord Mojo vs. RU7 comparison?

I love the Mojo, but would appreciate the smaller package of the RU7. My most used IEMs are Audeze LCD-i3 and JVC HA-FX750, and I listen to most any genre except classical. I also value soundstage a lot (and would like to improve on the Mojo's sound stage).

 

[CT007]

only with this particular song?

Yep, just with this one song so far. Why? No idea... Could be faulty hardware, or could be anything else.

Here is the MP3, for others to test on their RU7:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nia7u4xlu0pw86f/11 - Pink Beam.mp3?dl=0