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Conductor Air pocket sized USB DAC, Headphone Amp, Remote Controlled Preamp
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Thanks Vox, I've confirmed with the support (Burson) and picked up the correct driver.
Dear all,
But 1 thing that I would like to ask is when using AIr with Jriver/foobar2000/Youtube (browser = Chrome)... I couldn't tune up/down the vol or even mute the unit. All I could do is to use the software vol slider to control the vol. Even if I pressed the physical mute button on the unit, it didn't mute at all.
I am sure I chose the correct driver in my Win 10 PC as the default playback devices (XMOS XS1-U8 MFA). Other than that, I am very happy with the SQ of this little guy.
Thanks!
Cowby
Dear all,
But 1 thing that I would like to ask is when using AIr with Jriver/foobar2000/Youtube (browser = Chrome)... I couldn't tune up/down the vol or even mute the unit. All I could do is to use the software vol slider to control the vol. Even if I pressed the physical mute button on the unit, it didn't mute at all.
I am sure I chose the correct driver in my Win 10 PC as the default playback devices (XMOS XS1-U8 MFA). Other than that, I am very happy with the SQ of this little guy.
Thanks!
Cowby
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Hello all Burson Air owners,
I wonder whether anyone found a suitable travel case ( or even better leather case) to protect our Conductor Air ?
Any idea or sourcing is welcome.
Thanks
captblaze
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has anyone noticed that while playing a DSD file the stereo image is flipped left channel for right? I checked with other DSD capable DACs with the same file and the channels are not flipped
nzvlam
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I am having the same problem with the Conductor V2+. Contacted Burson for troubleshoot, they say this cannot be a wiring error as this only affect DSD. Now I just change the L/R when playing DSD.
For info, I use Mac OS 10.11 and Audirvana 2.5.4.
Wondering if anyone has tried pairing this with sensitive IEMs? Any issues with background hissing, or with the 3 ohm impedance? Trying to decide between this and Mojo. I'd be pairing it with CA Vega and ASG 1Plus in the near term, but also looking to pickup CA Andromeda before the year is out. TIA
Wondering if anyone has tried pairing this with sensitive IEMs? Any issues with background hissing, or with the 3 ohm impedance? Trying to decide between this and Mojo. I'd be pairing it with CA Vega and AS 1+ in the near term, but also looking to pickup CA Andromeda before the year is out. TIA
Although I haven't heard any of the IEM's that you mention I can confirm that there's some background hiss with easy to drive IEM's. I'm not bothered much by it personally but if one are it might be a problem.
Imo the Air and the Mojo perform on an equal level but the Mojo has a more laid back and relaxed presentation while the Air has better dynamics and drive to my ears.
As always ymmw....
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Wondering if anyone has tried pairing this with sensitive IEMs? Any issues with background hissing, or with the 3 ohm impedance? Trying to decide between this and Mojo. I'd be pairing it with CA Vega and ASG 1Plus in the near term, but also looking to pickup CA Andromeda before the year is out. TIA
I never tried before, so just did it :
My volume setup with Audeze Sine headphones is normally around 50.
I connected LZ A2S IEMS and had to reduce volume to 30 to have same level output.
Absolutely dead silent . No Hiss whatsoever ...
Wondering if anyone has tried pairing this with sensitive IEMs? Any issues with background hissing, or with the 3 ohm impedance? Trying to decide between this and Mojo. I'd be pairing it with CA Vega and ASG 1Plus in the near term, but also looking to pickup CA Andromeda before the year is out. TIA
Sorry, didn't catch the 1Plus
Personally I didn't like the 1Plus with the Mojo. It lacked energy and felt very lifeless to me. As alway YMMV.....
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Wondering if anyone has tried pairing this with sensitive IEMs? Any issues with background hissing, or with the 3 ohm impedance? Trying to decide between this and Mojo. I'd be pairing it with CA Vega and ASG 1Plus in the near term, but also looking to pickup CA Andromeda before the year is out. TIA
With certain IEM's the air has a slight hiss, nothing terrible but noticeable, never heard a hiss with the mojo very black background from a portable dac/amp. I think it might have something to do with the power supply not coming from the same cord as the music supply or using it completely on battery. The CA Adromeda and vega sounds great with the mojo, never heard the 1plus. Adromeda has more punch to the bass with the Air, but I find this can recess the mids a bit and sometimes sound thumping instead of refined. But definitely a bit more bass on the Air and the air sometimes has a very rushed tempo to it like notes are being cut short. They're both worth a listen and very good, if you listen to dsd or high res a lot I personally like the mojo better for that. I find the Air plays dsd strangely.
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After two monthes of intensive daily use, i want to say i am still very happy of the conductor Air (+Audeze Sine) .
Major criticism does not concern it's wonderful audio quality , but it's silver brushed aluminium finish: way too fragile for a portable DAC... scratches will ruin it's look fast.
Also one word about the supplied USBA to micro USB cable . It is splendid , but way too long for a mobile usage : 20/30cm would be preferable bu far.
Finally the splendid remote control is rather useless since the headphone cable to connect the Air is shorter than my arm...
So do I regret my purchase ?
Yes and No
Yes because I still think my Oppo HA2 is more practical, robust, manageable than the Air , and the Oppo sound quality is just a tiny little drop below.
No because in term of table top , it's always operational: The AIr does not need to be recharged or connected to the AC power. just Plug and Play your mac book...
Major criticism does not concern it's wonderful audio quality , but it's silver brushed aluminium finish: way too fragile for a portable DAC... scratches will ruin it's look fast.
Also one word about the supplied USBA to micro USB cable . It is splendid , but way too long for a mobile usage : 20/30cm would be preferable bu far.
Finally the splendid remote control is rather useless since the headphone cable to connect the Air is shorter than my arm...
So do I regret my purchase ?
Yes and No
Yes because I still think my Oppo HA2 is more practical, robust, manageable than the Air , and the Oppo sound quality is just a tiny little drop below.
No because in term of table top , it's always operational: The AIr does not need to be recharged or connected to the AC power. just Plug and Play your mac book...
Wyd4
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Thinking about grabbing one of these for my ether c for work.
Currently have an idsd and an explorer 2 with an elemental Watson hybrid amp.
Was considering selling the idsd and explorer and getting the mojo for dac duty into the hybrid amp, but thinking this might fit the bill.
Currently have an idsd and an explorer 2 with an elemental Watson hybrid amp.
Was considering selling the idsd and explorer and getting the mojo for dac duty into the hybrid amp, but thinking this might fit the bill.
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Hi all.
Any experience with the Shure SE846? Their impedance may be an issue for the CAir. 9 Ohms.
I´m mainly considering the CAir, Mojo and the IFI iDSD. Any opinions?
Any experience with the Shure SE846? Their impedance may be an issue for the CAir. 9 Ohms.
I´m mainly considering the CAir, Mojo and the IFI iDSD. Any opinions?
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My SE535 Does fine with the CAir.
Low volumes start at 10, and maxes out comfortably at 40. Anymore will definitely cause damage to hearing.
The bass punches strong, and the rest is just detailed and smooth.
The mojo seems to make the sound tighter, but the bass is not as deep. CAir is more musical
Low volumes start at 10, and maxes out comfortably at 40. Anymore will definitely cause damage to hearing.
The bass punches strong, and the rest is just detailed and smooth.
The mojo seems to make the sound tighter, but the bass is not as deep. CAir is more musical
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My SE535 Does fine with the CAir.
Low volumes start at 10, and maxes out comfortably at 40. Anymore will definitely cause damage to hearing.
The bass punches strong, and the rest is just detailed and smooth.
The mojo seems to make the sound tighter, but the bass is not as deep. CAir is more musical
The SE535 have an impedance of 36ohms which is over 10x CAir´s 3ohm output impedance. That´s why they should play without any problem. The SE846 have an impedance of 9ohms which is only 3x CAir´s output impedance. In the papers, this is a problem. It should generate considerable hiss. That´s why I´m asking for any experience. Thanks for sharing your experience with the SE535s.
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