[miceblue]

I agree. It doesn't impact me personally to have it removed, but I know some people were really looking forward to using the SPDIF out. The issue I forsee is from the people who don't visit the forums or don't look at all of the threads and won't find out about it until much later.

I was just thinking that Gavin should post an update on the Indiegogo campaigns. It's kind of a big deal to exclude something that was going to be included as part of the stretch goals.

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

It was just today Larry posted in the Geek forums for asking suggestions in lieu of the Spdif.
 
Think its to early for an IGG update?

 

[Anaximandros]

LHLabs could do a simple update over at IGG with a link to a survey. The results should be pretty clear, what the backers want.
I for myself don't need the SPDIF out, but I know many liked it and it was a stretch goal.

 

[Larry Ho]

  LHLabs could do a simple update over at IGG with a link to a survey. The results should be pretty clear, what the backers want.
I for myself don't need the SPDIF out, but I know many liked it and it was a stretch goal.

 
This is a good idea. 
 
I will let the forum run for few days. Pick few smart ideas then let everybody vote. 
 
But one thing I want to emphasize here: I want to get rid of that SPDIF output because I want this DAC to have $3000+ level of performance. So every digital lines should have tight impedance control and minimize the length and potential jitter add-on there. 
 
Actually, one lazy little dark evil in my heart saying... Larry, put SPDIF output back. Your life will be easier... blah blah blah... I try very hard to ignore it.

 

[jwong]

I think that's a good call. I'm all for leaving SPDIF out if it has even a miniscule effect on performance.

 

[walfredo]

  I think that's a good call. I'm all for leaving SPDIF out if it has even a miniscule effect on performance.

 
Me too.

 

[adrian0115]

Larry,
 
As one of the 1500ers, I've already posted on the "force" and like everyone else, I'm all for the sound quality so I say can the spdif out go all out to achieve the $3k+ level of performance that we all look forward to.  In addition to driving my HD650's, I'll also be using the XLR outputs to drive a couple of amps so I hope you can optimize the analog line outs.
 
Cheers!

 

[junker]

Good riddance SPDIF out! 

 

[ansedor]

I see no use for  SPDIF out myself, and it uglifies the appearance. If it in any way compromises sound it should go.

 

[taz23]

I also do not need any SPDIF out, especially if introduces jitter.

 

[kugino]

so those who wanted the SPDIF out, how would it be used? to feed another DAC in the living room? computer desk? i guess my view on the geek pulse is that the DAC portion of the pulse will probably be kicka$$ since that's their specialty...if anything, i worry about the amp section. i would want good balanced outputs so that if the amp section leaves me wanting, i could mate it to a better amp. but i don't see the need for a SPDIF out, really. but i'm sure there are reasons for it and i'm sure people will tell me i'm wrong. won't be the first time.

 

[junker]

  so those who wanted the SPDIF out, how would it be used? to feed another DAC in the living room? computer desk? i guess my view on the geek pulse is that the DAC portion of the pulse will probably be kicka$$ since that's their specialty...if anything, i worry about the amp section. i would want good balanced outputs so that if the amp section leaves me wanting, i could mate it to a better amp. but i don't see the need for a SPDIF out, really. but i'm sure there are reasons for it and i'm sure people will tell me i'm wrong. won't be the first time.

No, you're right! ;p

 

[AxelCloris]

  so those who wanted the SPDIF out, how would it be used? to feed another DAC in the living room? computer desk? i guess my view on the geek pulse is that the DAC portion of the pulse will probably be kicka$$ since that's their specialty...if anything, i worry about the amp section. i would want good balanced outputs so that if the amp section leaves me wanting, i could mate it to a better amp. but i don't see the need for a SPDIF out, really. but i'm sure there are reasons for it and i'm sure people will tell me i'm wrong. won't be the first time.

 
My suggestion, and I hope this makes the voting that should be coming shortly, was for more power output. I'd love to see them double the output. Then we'd be getting 3W @ 32Ω which is a great plate to be. Sure it still won't be as powerful as something like the Mjolnir, but in the size bracket they're targeting the Pulse, I don't really see something as powerful as the Mjolnir working it's way in while maintaining audio integrity.

 

[Larry Ho]

  Larry,
 
As one of the 1500ers, I've already posted on the "force" and like everyone else, I'm all for the sound quality so I say can the spdif out go all out to achieve the $3k+ level of performance that we all look forward to.  In addition to driving my HD650's, I'll also be using the XLR outputs to drive a couple of amps so I hope you can optimize the analog line outs.
 
Cheers!

 
XLR analog output? You got it... The new output amp combo I tested sound so good.  JFET + Bipolar seems gave us the best results....
 
We test the Geek Pulse with $350,000+ equipments including Wilson, Vitus, Pass, Ayre, MIT, Cardas and tons of goodies... I really enjoy the process.
 
Larry

 

[adrian0115]

Larry,
 
You're da man!  I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to receiving the end product!  Planning to hook the GPX up to a couple of Hypex NC400s.  I look forward to a chance to meeting you and the team in Sacramento or at a hifi meet.   
 
Cheers!
 
Adrian