[GuiltyRocker]

I haven't measured inside TT2, but for sure its power section is much improved.

As far ive seen TT2 doesnt have Dave's LM307/317 regulators (which are a Bob Dobkin 1976 design) but a new discrete circuit. Its supercaps surely contribute to more stable voltage. Rob also said only after Dave and battery findings with 2Qute/Qutest he focussed more on PSU section and changed TT2's design on that. Ofc mainly looking to the RF side of things, but also to be able to deliver extra current for the amp section to drive speakers which he wanted for himself.

Anyway every circuit behaves different and Dave's one is really sensitive to stable voltage cause of its regulator design. My (and others) ears have confirmed that

You know a lot about this stuff, did you study electrical engineering in college?

 

[ninaraduga]

Does Dave work via USB on Windows 11? There are no drivers for Windows 11 on the official website.

 

[pichler]

I use Windows 11 without problems. Drivers from Chord you can use in W11 too.

 

[shaylin3]

Does Dave work via USB on Windows 11? There are no drivers for Windows 11 on the official website.

https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/dave

Windows-10-768KHz-driver.zip Can work on windows11

 

[Reactcore]

Another interview with Rob has been posted yesterday. Lol so we have to thank John for slipping a bit so Rob may talk abit about it.

Still i think its not a bad commercial strategy to instead of keeping the silence.. involve puplic opinions about some design choices (like Ibasso did with their DAP's)

 

[Mediahound]

Chord seems to have a bit of a form-factor issue. Folks who wanted the M Scaler with the DAVE had a mis-match. Now with a new DAVE Super Scaler coming out matching the DAVE, those with the TT2 who may want the new scaler will have another form-factor mismatch.

 

[Reactcore]

Chord seems to have a bit of a form-factor issue. Folks who wanted the M Scaler with the DAVE had a mis-match. Now with a new DAVE Super Scaler coming out matching the DAVE, those with the TT2 who may want the new scaler will have another form-factor mismatch.

Well.. i could design a TT housing for the Dave scaler

 

[Somatic]

My XLR outputs on the Dave are not 100%. If the XLR cable is tugging it a bit it starts to crackle. If I jostle the XLR cable it produces some noise when listening to music.

@Reactcore is it easy to replace the XLR outputs on the Dave? If I was replacing them, any upgraded parts I should use? Thanks.

 

[Icenine2]

I would send it in for warranty. They are in Texas. When I had an issue W/TT2 less than a week turnaround

 

[Somatic]

I would send it in for warranty. They are in Texas. When I had an issue W/TT2 less than a week turnaround

Ok, will check. It is out of warranty. Bought it from a Headfier a year or 2 ago. See what they say.

 

[johnwillmclean]

is it easy to replace the XLR outputs on the Dave? If I was replacing them, any upgraded parts I should use? Thanks.

A loose solder joint is most likely the issue rather than XLR sockets.

 

[MvRBE10]

Its pretty easy board is out in 10min. And the xlr is good accessable. Replaced all caps yesterday on a friends dave.

 

[Reactcore]

A loose solder joint is most likely the issue rather than XLR sockets.

@Somatic
John has it right, think that too.
Just reheat the pins on the PCB

But first swap the cables.. if the problem moves channel with it.. its your plug

 

[esmit]

My XLR outputs on the Dave are not 100%. If the XLR cable is tugging it a bit it starts to crackle. If I jostle the XLR cable it produces some noise when listening to music.

@Reactcore is it easy to replace the XLR outputs on the Dave? If I was replacing them, any upgraded parts I should use? Thanks.

And make sure it is not the cable!

 

[iDesign]

Folks who wanted the M Scaler with the DAVE had a mis-match.

Blu Mk II.