[watermad]

Hello Audiophiles,
I have just upgraded my DAC from a Chord QBD76 to a DAVE and getting used to the new sonic environment.
 
I was looking forward to trying out high resolution audio and downloaded the HD Tracks high-resolution audio sampler tracks, however when I try to play them back through my Squeezebox touch the DAVE fails to lock onto anything above 48Khz, I know its not the Squeezebox as my QDB76 could playback  96Khz audio files, any ideas from DAVE owners?
 
Regards
Watermad
 
Keep it Funky!!!

 

[Rob Watts]

I have never seen problems with 88.2 or 96, so this is very unusual. 192 can be a problem, for long lengths of cable you need a quality glass fibre.
 
The SPDIF rx is improved on the one with the QBD too; it dynamically compensates for differing rise and fall times - which is a big problem with Toslink.
 
Make sure the cable is firmly attached (you get a click when it goes in). Sometimes it is in but not fully, then the connection is unreliable.
 
Rob

 

[watermad]

Dear Rob,

Woah, I didn’t expect a reply from the designer J!

 

I suspect as much as I am using TCI Kukri, unfortunately the Toslink optical inputs are narrower than the QDB76, thus the Kukri which has a large diameter connecter will not fit, it does not click connect, just hands in the input, which is fine for 44Khz, but higher frequencies will not lock, I guess more sensitive to the light, as lack of a proper connection.

 

Fortunately I have a Coaxial SPDIF so have used that instead, and can now try out the high resolution downloads. I have only had a weekend to listen in any depth, but definite improvements over the QDB76, as there should be.

 

I am currently experimenting with the DAVE as a Digital Pre v DAC to see if I can remove my Music First Audio Classic v II Passive Magnetic Preamplifier, one issue is I have a large collection of vinyl, so would need an ADC, any plans to accommodate vinyl lovers?

 

Regards

David

 

[Rob Watts]

Oh good, problem solved - just get a smaller optical connector, it needs to click to work.
 
Yes I am currently completing the PCB for the Davina prototype, which is an ADC for Dave. It should be ready next year. I will be posting something about it on my Watts up blog.
 
Rob