AJHeadfi
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Nice bridge softbunlet, Purple Magic!
what is your firmware of your Fostex hp_p1.....................
Please do not take this as criticism, as I sincerely would like to know the following: why purchase the HP-P1 instead of the CLAS? The HP-P1 was meant to be a one brick solution--it seems you are negating the entire point of such a device. Would it not be easier to carry around a CLAS and a similarly slim amp, as opposed to the rather bulky and cumbersome HP-P1 with yet another amp? Of course, if you are using this as your home source, please disregard what I've said.
sorry about that, i honestly have no idea what my unit's firmware is. i checked their website and there seems to be no update on their firmware.
none taken. i got my hp_p1 from a trade and i already had a lisa3 and i find that better to match my current setup rather than using the headphone out. i also do not travel with amps as i find it a bit cumbersome. i go for portable though so i can transport it easier from my home to my office. and i also use it with my speaker amps when at home.
sorry about that, i honestly have no idea what my unit's firmware is. i checked their website and there seems to be no update on their firmware.
Expat wanted to know what your HP-P1's firmware is. To find out, make sure your HP-P1 is running and connected to the iPod, then go Settings->General->About. Scroll down and check the HP-P1 setting.
I'm pretty sure it's limited to 16/48 just like the clas and other i-compatible dacs. The only way to get 24-bit is through an ipad using the camera connection kit.
The hp-p1 doesn't work as an external soundcard via usb, so that's why you get those errors when you use a pc usb port. To avoid that I just use a usb charger on an outlet.
I use an iphone 4 (soon to be 5S) and I have the same issues with it pausing, etc. I don't know if other dacs do this or not, or if the lightning connector would fix it. It's such a brief disruption and so easy to correct (ie. just enjoy the music) that it doesn't bother me much. Good to know I'm not alone though.
Dithering just adds corrective noise and isn't likely to be necessary. I think the difference you're picking up on is placebo, but you should only downsample from your master audio file every time as you are probably re-encoding your copies. If you can adjust the phase response up try it that might help. I use dbpoweramp to convert files primarily, and it probably uses the same codec. I have never noticed a difference as long as I stopped thinking there would be one (expectation bias).My advice is just give it time and you'll probably stop noticing a difference.
Its been a good run but I finally sold my Fostex today.
I recently bought the Hifi-m8 and i am a one device at a time kinda person.
The Fostex hp_p1 is still a great piece of gear.