General question: does opening up Qutest void warranty?
opening it up wouldnt but any tinkering and modding would.
General question: does opening up Qutest void warranty?
You might find the answer in this article, https://kenrockwell.com/apple/airport-express-audio-quality-2014.htm
Ive changed around the connection today in my system. Took out the wifi/bluetooth module and put more sp ers on the other side of logic board.
Then from the main fiber optic model, ive changed the generic ethernet cable with a cat7 cable w 4 separated lines design connected to the airport extreme. Then from the airport extreme using the same cat7 cable direct to my 2010 mbp, mini toslink - toslink lifatec glass cable to qutest. It seems like there is more air in the sound, but ive also notice its not as black? Maybe its the noise?
Im thinking about changing the setup next time to: airport extreme via ethernet to mbp. Then mbp output set to “airplay”’to another airport extreme in my audio room, then from that airport extreme to qutest via its mini toslink output to qutest. Will post how it turns out. I will be adding another grounding box line to my mbp’s usb input. Currently installed 2 bnc grounding lines on the qutest and it really reduced the noise in the sound by a mile. (Also installed sp ers inside the top/bottom cover of qutest)
Why go through the effort of physically taking out the WiFi/Bluetooth chip when one could simply just turn it off in settings?
Also regarding the lifeatec and hearing more air, I once thought that too. Eventually the sound become brittle and harsh and that’s when I noticed the connector was not fully inserted. You should hear a click when it’s fully inserted.
So,did anybody compared Lifatec optical cable vs another decent one??
So,did anybody compared Lifatec optical cable vs another decent one??
Hugo2 user here. I come in peace.
I ordered the Lifatec Plastic (POF) for future experiments, but ended up preferring it over the glass for some reason. It's not worth it to return the glass, but if my glass gives out; going with the POF going forward. It plays 24/192 and 1-bit just fine.
But my use case is portable... so YMMV. Hoping it's just a case of needing more brain burn-in with the glass...
My build:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/yet...alternative-to-2go-poly.905925/#post-15004881
The clicks are not a cable quality issue.It is a problematic connection.Not sure about another decent one, only thing ive compared to is the EMK fiber optical which ive purchased suggested by my local audio shop. I prefer the glass lifatec, no more clicks and smoother compared to the EMK fiber.
The clicks come when transmitting certain bitrates, and the emk was pretty much brand new when it did it. Made sure connection clicked and clean. Never had it once the lifatec was installed.In peace we accept you!
I use a Belkin POF,too.
The clicks are not a cable quality issue.It is a problematic connection.
In peace we accept you!
I use a Belkin POF,too.
The clicks are not a cable quality issue.It is a problematic connection.
Is the difference worth the price?Is it noticeable easily?Cheers! I just re-tested. Glass wins out. No graniness like with the POF. Cannot go wrong with the Lifatec glass. It's a bigger difference than my initial impressions. Taking back my statement. I prefer glass > POF.
Is the difference worth the price?Is it noticeable easily?
If the difference is the same or better when you change from coaxial to optical,it's definately worth it!Can't speak for others, but the difference was quite noticeable to me