[Maccaboy10]

Thank you very much for the info Paul. It’s nice to get some options here

I just puchased the KabelDirekt Pro cable and will be delivered before I pick up DAVE. Indeed a no brainer $ to give a try. Been reading up on this very educational thread and my understanding is that all that matters is getting a good fit to ensure 192 but there is no need for bling bling cables soundwise. DAVE will sort it ou soundwise

I have same setup as you Aries G1 and Dave (on demo), I can’t get any cable to work above 24\96. The QED optical ref and the stock cables don’t register a signal, the kabeldirekt transfers a signal but produces only white noise unless I stand and hold it in the socket.

 

[alxw0w]

I have same setup as you Aries G1 and Dave (on demo), I can’t get any cable to work above 24\96. The QED optical ref and the stock cables don’t register a signal, the kabeldirekt transfers a signal but produces only white noise unless I stand and hold it in the socket.

Are you sure that optical made that "click" when you were plugging it?
Sometimes toslink cables/socket require extra force to be fully plugged.
At least I had that problem, toslink was not fully plugged and I had problems while playing content above 96kHz

ps. Also when connecting toslink directly to Dave make sure that plug is not hitting Daves aluminium case. Many "audiophile" cables have this thick plug which interacts with Daves case as socket is recessed.

 

[Maccaboy10]

Are you sure that optical made that "click" when you were plugging it?
Sometimes toslink cables/socket require extra force to be fully plugged.
At least I had that problem, toslink was not fully plugged and I had problems while playing content above 96kHz

ps. Also when connecting toslink directly to Dave make sure that plug is not hitting Daves aluminium case. Many "audiophile" cables have this thick plug which interacts with Daves case as socket is recessed.

Thanks, yes I did think i made it click. The demo unit is back at the dealer and I’ve ordered one, so the wait begins.

 

[PhenixS1970]

I have same setup as you Aries G1 and Dave (on demo), I can’t get any cable to work above 24\96. The QED optical ref and the stock cables don’t register a signal, the kabeldirekt transfers a signal but produces only white noise unless I stand and hold it in the socket.

At the end I went for a “sys concept” toslink cable and that passes on 192 to DAVE without issues. The connection also “clicks”.

 

[Sampajanna]

Was anyone at the Rob Watts seminar at CanJam singapore, who would be willing to share what was said? I guess it may have to do with the rumoured Choral style M-Scaler, but I don't know obviously.

From the Impressions thread

"
warrenpchi said:
Rob Watts’s seminar had some fascinating leaks of future stuff, not even sure I’m allowed to repeat it even though it slipped. "

It is on Youtube. He spoke about Mojo 2

 

[Sampajanna]

He also talks about the problem with DSD for those naysayers earlier on boasting of how much better their DSD DACs are...

 

[stemiki]

-301 dB for correct depth perception..... Rob you are number one!

 

[Progisus]

Thanks, yes I did think i made it click. The demo unit is back at the dealer and I’ve ordered one, so the wait begins.

I use the supplied optical cable with my TT2 and 192khz is no problem. A solid push until it clicks is necessary. Maybe a Dave someday.

 

[Maccaboy10]

At the end I went for a “sys concept” toslink cable and that passes on 192 to DAVE without issues. The connection also “clicks”.

Ok thanks, that was Aries G1 to Dave right? I’ll try the cables I have with my new Dave when I receive it, if not I’ll look at the ‘sys concept’ can you post a link to it (ideally uk) so I get the right one.

 

[PhenixS1970]

Ok thanks, that was Aries G1 to Dave right? I’ll try the cables I have with my new Dave when I receive it, if not I’ll look at the ‘sys concept’ can you post a link to it (ideally uk) so I get the right one.

Correct. To my knowledge you can only order at Sys Concept.
https://www.sysconcept.ca/product_info.php?products_id=364

 

[Maccaboy10]

I use the supplied optical cable with my TT2 and 192khz is no problem. A solid push until it clicks is necessary. Maybe a Dave someday.

I’ve had no issues with any optical cable at 192 with my TT2, it’s just with the Dave I’ve been demoing.

 

[ecwl]

It is on Youtube. He spoke about Mojo 2

The link is for NYC CanJam. I wonder if Rob Watts said more during Singapore CanJam.

 

[ufospls2]

It is on Youtube. He spoke about Mojo 2

That's CanJam NYC. Just assuming from the post I quoted he mentioned some upcoming products during the same seminar at CanJam Singapore.

 

[Sampajanna]

That's CanJam NYC. Just assuming from the post I quoted he mentioned some upcoming products during the same seminar at CanJam Singapore.

Oops sorry for the confusion. Since he has a prepared slideshow, I would think the speeches were probably very similar

 

[Dan Lee]

Hello my friends. I've been considering a Dave for my next purchase, but realized the prices on them have gone a good bit higher than I expected. I could get a used unit, but was curious if anyone has compared their dave to any other dac that they felt performed close to the Daves capabilities for a better price. I considered TT2, but keep reading that it still has a noticable veil to compared to dave and that its a bit warmer. I'm open to suggestions and any help would be greatly appreciated.