[auricgoldfinger]

Are you using Windows as OS? If so, download the device driver for DAVE. Power on all downstream components before booting.
https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/dave/

I'm using a Windows 7 PC. I downloaded and installed the ASIO driver from the Chord site. I think the driver works because I can use Roon when the sMS-200ultra feeds DAVE directly.

Are you saying that I should turn on the endpoints before DAVE?

 

[elviscaprice]

I'm using a Windows 7 PC. I downloaded and installed the ASIO driver from the Chord site. I think the driver works because I can use Roon when the sMS-200ultra feeds DAVE directly.

Are you saying that I should turn on the endpoints before DAVE?

I see that this is a Windows 10 device driver on the Chord site. Not sure if it's backward compatible with Windows 7? Should be.
Sorry, I can't answer you on that renderer question, never has been in my system. Not a fan of it's software inflexibility. Nor a fan of Roon. Your problem lies with Roon/sMS-200Ultra, not DAVE, as you so rightly describe.
Hopefully someone here can help.

 

[auricgoldfinger]

I see that this is a Windows 10 device driver on the Chord site. Not sure if it's backward compatible with Windows 7? Should be.

I checked with Chord before installing the driver and was told that it is backward compatible. I'll give your power sequencing suggestion a try when I put the DAVE back in my system. I last reverted to the Vega setup to be sure the tX-USBultra was still functioning properly and don't want to start the process over again tonight. I already pulled out a lot of hair today.

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[ecwl]

I received a lightly used, mint condition DAVE today. I am having an issue using it with Roon. My setup is modified switch => sMS-200ultra => tX-USBultra => DAC. Previously, I used HQPlayer and Roon (NAA mode) with an Auralic Vega and never had an issue. With DAVE, Roon (Roon Ready mode) only sees the sMS-200 endpoint on the network only when I remove the tX-USBultra from the system. With the tX-USBultra in place, Roon does not see an audio device and will not play.
Does anyone have any troubleshooting ideas?

Sorry. I just wanted to clarify... When you have the sMS-200 connected to the DAVE, does it play? Does Roon recognize that the sMS-200 is connected to Chord DAVE?
One possibility is that sMS-200 is still thinking you're connected to the Vega which is probably why DAVE sort of works with the sMS-200 but not when the tx-USBultra is in place.

The other possibility is, did you turn off the power to the USB port on the tX-USBultra? DAVE needs the USB power to be turned on to work.

 

[auricgoldfinger]

Sorry. I just wanted to clarify... When you have the sMS-200 connected to the DAVE, does it play? Does Roon recognize that the sMS-200 is connected to Chord DAVE?
One possibility is that sMS-200 is still thinking you're connected to the Vega which is probably why DAVE sort of works with the sMS-200 but not when the tx-USBultra is in place.

The other possibility is, did you turn off the power to the USB port on the tX-USBultra? DAVE needs the USB power to be turned on to work.

Yes, Roon plays when the sMS-200 is connected directly to DAVE. I'll double check the USB port...that's a good idea...but I'm pretty sure it's on because the Vega needs the 5v bus power. I'll let you know. Thanks!

 

[ecwl]

Yes, Roon plays when the sMS-200 is connected directly to DAVE. I'll double check the USB port...that's a good idea...but I'm pretty sure it's on because the Vega needs the 5v bus power. I'll let you know. Thanks!

I also just realized another possibility... what are you using to power the tx-USB ultra? If the Vega asynchronous USB draws less power than the DAVE’s, it’s possible that’s why DAVE is not connected to the tx-USB ultra when Vega can. I recall running into this problem when I first got DAVE.

 

[auricgoldfinger]

I also just realized another possibility... what are you using to power the tx-USB ultra? If the Vega asynchronous USB draws less power than the DAVE’s, it’s possible that’s why DAVE is not connected to the tx-USB ultra when Vega can. I recall running into this problem when I first got DAVE.

I'm using an LPS-1.2 set to 12vdc. Are you suggesting that I need to try a bigger power supply on the tX-USB?

 

[ecwl]

I'm using an LPS-1.2 set to 12vdc. Are you suggesting that I need to try a bigger power supply on the tX-USB?

Yes. Because I thought tx-USB needs 2A and LPS-1.2 can only do a maximum of 1.1A. When you look at the lights on the LPS-1.2 when the tx-USB is connected to DAVE, are you seeing green all the time or does it flash or cycle? I bought the LPS-1 and then realized it didn't have enough current to power the tx-USBexp card connected to DAVE. Even now when I power my ultraRendu with my LPS1, the LPS1 runs super hot, probably because DAVE/Blu2 USB draws more current? Not sure.

 

[Hifi Boy]

Can we all agree on this list from best to worst sounding?

Blu + Ferrites + CD
Blu + Ferrites + Stream = Mscaler + Stream
Blu - Ferrites + CD
Blu - Ferrites + Stream

 

[ray-dude]

I’d move Blu - ferrites + CD up one (at least in my set up....RF is very system dependent, so your mileage may vary)

For me, cd only was clearly better, even without ferrites. Ferrites are key for me to get streaming close to what cd alone can do

 

[elviscaprice]

Can we all agree on this list from best to worst sounding?

Blu + Ferrites + CD
Blu + Ferrites + Stream = Mscaler + Stream
Blu - Ferrites + CD
Blu - Ferrites + Stream

You don't know that, because we haven't heard the final Hugo M-Scaler yet. It just may be that it beats the BLU on sound, even when using the transport, which would be system dependent.

The Hugo M-Scaler can be powered separately with a clean supply like a Paul Hynes SR7. Which just may, with a clean clocked stream, put the Hugo M-Scaler (improved design) over the top of the BLU capabilities.
If I was a betting man, I would bet this will be the case.

 

[dac64]

Can we all agree on this list from best to worst sounding?

Blu + Ferrites + CD
Blu + Ferrites + Stream = Mscaler + Stream
Blu - Ferrites + CD
Blu - Ferrites + Stream

Blu + CD or Mscaler + Stream or CD + Mscaler
Blu - Ferrites + Stream

 

[elviscaprice]

Blu + CD or Mscaler + Stream or CD + Mscaler
Blu - Ferrites + Stream

Hugo M-Scaler won't have a cd transport. Are you suggesting streaming one to it?

Just Hugo M-Scaler + LPSU (good one) + clean clocked stream will be number one.

 

[S Crowther]

Can we all agree on this list from best to worst sounding?

Blu + Ferrites + CD
Blu + Ferrites + Stream = Mscaler + Stream
Blu - Ferrites + CD
Blu - Ferrites + Stream

What had this to do with the Dave?
There is an mscaler thread.

 

[elviscaprice]

What had this to do with the Dave?
There is an mscaler thread.

The fact that DAVE plus BLU or Hugo M-Scaler will have the superior SQ.