This Ares community seems great, really glad to be a part of it now. Thanks for your recommendations! But @JaquesGelee , I do not see the Duelund/ KLEI Bullets DIY Cable...can you provide a link? And that is an intriguing statement that you dont feel "the need" for XLR...What do you mean by that?
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JaquesGelee
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You couldn't find a cable like this, cause it is made by myself with Duelund and KLEI "Bullet" RCA Plugs.
There are indeed Duelund interconnect cables available, but it's cheaper to diy.
For me it isn't necessary cause of the Amp i used, my opinion about XLR in short length at all and especially internal circuits of components.
But again, this only my modest opinion. I'm tired to discuss, if somebody disagree. Everyone on his own.
Cheers
#enjoymusic
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Never mind. I had a question but I answered it.
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rreynolds
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Recommended BNC cables to use with Terminator & Gaia?
Djankie
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I have the same problem, did you manage to fix it?
I think its just like that, one of its quirks I guess.
I can control the volume level through windows but it doesn't do anything whether I set it to 1 or 100. However, 0 mutes it.
I think its just auto set to max. I just use the amp to control volume.
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sajunky
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Nothing to fix. Otherwise sound would go through the Windows mixer, it deteriorate sound. In a rare (in my case) situation I want to mix music with other sources, I select in Foobar device xxx (default) and then Windows sound control works. It is called WASAPI shared.
EDIT: Forgotten to add that the latest Foobar version can integrate volume control with Windows 10. When you activate this option, it will link Windows control slider with Foobar (I expect) also for WASAPI Exclusive and ASIO drivers. It is done, as multimedia keyboards have shortcuts for volume control, very convenient feature.
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]eep
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The problem has just been solved for you. Windows calls it a feature, but the windows mixer is a problem. It interferes with the bits that are sent to your dac. When you reduce the volume you lose bitdepth, or in audio terms, dynamic range. Among other problems.
The Ares is not a computer toy. Denafrips focuses only on soundquality with the fewest and best parts possible with all distractions out of the way. To get the best sound you need a bit perfect transmission over usb. This also means the only, and best place for a volume control is in the (pre-)amplifier. Just like you don't use a dimmer on the 10kV power line to dim your lights. (edit: removed car throttle; wrong analogy)
(this is an elaboration of what ^ said
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sajunky
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I do... When I want to enter controlled slip of rear wheels on the corner. For fast U-turn too.
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Djankie
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I understand, thing is that my right ear is hearing less th n my left ear. I cannot correct this by software then unfortunately.
simon740
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After a long time of enjoying with the Ares II, I hooked up the Topping D30 today for fun. OMG. Disaster. This is not to be listened to. Sound of instruments .... plastic, without real fading ...Soundstage 2D...flat...
Ares is really far, far better.
regards,
Simon
Ares is really far, far better.
regards,
Simon
rreynolds
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The D30 is half the price of the Ares II, to be expected.
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