Geek Pulse: Geek desktop DAC/AMP by Light Harmonics

[pedalhead]

Casey, if the X Infinite board ends up being redesigned to take the new chip, how would Larry feel about implementing a relay on the board to put this whole popping issue to bed? The Infinite model with the new ESS chip would have a super low noise floor so it could be argued that the slight raising of the noise floor caused by the relay would be a good trade off.

 

[uncola]

Casey maybe Larry could write a brief "Why you want the geek headphone amp even if you have a geek pulse xfi" blurb to help rope LH labs high spenders into backing the headphone amp tomorrow

 

[Madeupword]

We all want our Pulse Infinity last year, but I'm pretty sure we want it in full working condition. Let LH clean up the bugs, improve on parts such as the XMOS, ESS and resistors. That will take time.

We want the Pulse Infinity because we want the best, if not, closest to the Signature series. Signature series will include the new ESS chip.

The pulse obsolete? Some say no, but I think there's some truth to it. In future and retail products, wouldn't LH place the new ESS chip, than to stay behind its competitors?

Backed the Wave, Vi or other LH products? You're in the long haul, those will take time as well. Those products will have the new ESS chip too, which may expedite the implementation across the board.

Yes, constant perks can hurt the mind, likewise with subjective negativity. "95% is tough", "I'll check back later" and "Well, not many backed" will hurt the crowd. Why not triumph it and rain $22 on it. If one were to act on it, others will follow. If not, one might blame himself to be kept in the dark, speculating. Speculation is a bad form of investment.

I use triumph, because how cool would it be for more than 400 backers / forces / strangers to accomplish a task together?

$22 is merely amount to a few cups of coffee, that to accomplishing a feat or music for kids is something I can swallow. If you're not feeling charitable, Casey has mentioned he'll speak with Larry & Gavin to decide if the $22 could be deposited as credits for future products.

I have also asked for Casey to add description of the ESS chip on the Pulse campaign because I think it is important. Likewise for targeted emails for qualifying backers.

I've backed the perk as it's a no-brainer for me. $22 for the newest technology, if not, kiddos or credits is an absolute win. For the pessimists, a no-loss. We've waited long, so what's another few days / months. I rather wait than to receive a DOA, or half-baked product. Which only amount to my scratching head. Cheap, good and fast? Not happening.

For those asking what about the last 5%. It will be LH's discretion to give you a free ride, but who are we kidding here. We've been here before, the infinity perk. If you have not perk it, they will ask if you want via email. If not, you'll get the Infinity on the board with the old chip along with the Xfi. It's not rocket science.

For those who have backed the Infinity perk but had gone with the Vi upgrade, you can do us a favour by backing it so we're closer to the target, if not, for the kiddos or your credits. Otherwise, give LH another head's up so they might strike your name out and reduce the target number.

Don't hate and speculate. Take charge and build this special group's confidence. Let's make this happen.

 

[jbr1971]

  I've been experimenting with the Pulse, changing tracks (from DSD to WAV to DSD again), no issue at all. One thing though, LHL should beef up their FAQ section with help on how to get Foobar (or any other player) configured to play DSD tracks and such. To draw from an experience I'd had with iFi, I have the Micro iDSD, I couldn't get Foobar to play nice with the Micro iDSD, I'd posted my frustrations with setting it up, their local rep answered within a day with a step-by-step guide to configuring Foobar......now, that's excellent service. Yes, I do understand that LHL doesn't have local reps in the various countries, so having a clear guide to using the Pulse in the FAQ/Guide section would help. I'd gotten Foobar to play nice with the Pulse after some anxious minutes configuring Foobar while, at the back of my mind, wondering if the unit was defective. A good online guide would definitely alleviate some of the initial anxiety with any new product, especially one that has been plagued with such bad press.

 
I recently finished Setup and User Guides for using the Pulse/Geek Out with Foobar and JRiver. They are currently in final review.
 
I have added a note to my to do list to see about getting the ok to post them as FAQ items. Barring any unforeseen issues, they should be up by Monday, Tuesday at the latest.
 
Jody

 

[nudd]

Well Casey volunteered to answer questions and I would like to hear what is LHL's official position on this. If LHL tells us, then it won't be speculation anymore.
 
If they are going to redesign the board to include the latest ESS chip, then why not as someone says, include a muting relay AND make the display field upgradeable AND why not wait until the new XMOS chip Larry is talking to XMOS about to be produced to include the chip with more power ... etc, etc.
 
This has to stop somewhere, otherwise we will just get further and further away from the shipping date with product in sight, and don't forget there will always be the next great chip or thing out there you can always throw into the mix in about 3 to 6 months time. You need to freeze the design at some point or you will never ship.
 
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  We all want our Pulse Infinity last year, but I'm pretty sure we want it in full working condition. Let LH clean up the bugs, improve on parts such as the XMOS, ESS and resistors. That will take time.

We want the Pulse Infinity because we want the best, if not, closest to the Signature series. Signature series will include the new ESS chip.

The pulse obsolete? Some say no, but I think there's some truth to it. In future and retail products, wouldn't LH place the new ESS chip, than to stay behind its competitors?

Backed the Wave, Vi or other LH products? You're in the long haul, those will take time as well. Those products will have the new ESS chip too, which may expedite the implementation across the board.

Yes, constant perks can hurt the mind, likewise with subjective negativity. "95% is tough", "I'll check back later" and "Well, not many backed" will hurt the crowd. Why not triumph it and rain $22 on it. If one were to act on it, others will follow. If not, one might blame himself to be kept in the dark, speculating. Speculation is a bad form of investment.

I use triumph, because how cool would it be for more than 400 backers / forces / strangers to accomplish a task together?

$22 is merely amount to a few cups of coffee, that to accomplishing a feat or music for kids is something I can swallow. If you're not feeling charitable, Casey has mentioned he'll speak with Larry & Gavin to decide if the $22 could be deposited as credits for future products.

I have also asked for Casey to add description of the ESS chip on the Pulse campaign because I think it is important. Likewise for targeted emails for qualifying backers.

I've backed the perk as it's a no-brainer for me. $22 for the newest technology, if not, kiddos or credits is an absolute win. For the pessimists, a no-loss. We've waited long, so what's another few days / months. I rather wait than to receive a DOA, or half-baked product. Which only amount to my scratching head. Cheap, good and fast? Not happening.

For those asking what about the last 5%. It will be LH's discretion to give you a free ride, but who are we kidding here. We've been here before, the infinity perk. If you have not perk it, they will ask if you want via email. If not, you'll get the Infinity on the board with the old chip along with the Xfi. It's not rocket science.

For those who have backed the Infinity perk but had gone with the Vi upgrade, you can do us a favour by backing it so we're closer to the target, if not, for the kiddos or your credits. Otherwise, give LH another head's up so they might strike your name out and reduce the target number.

Don't hate and speculate. Take charge and build this special group's confidence. Let's make this happen.

 

[snip3r77]

It would be cool to have the $22 go to a future LH product if we don't get 95%.. I really hope we do though

don't introduce another "perk" for lhlabs. it's just $22, just donate it.

 

[zenpunk]

  We all want our Pulse Infinity last year, but I'm pretty sure we want it in full working condition. Let LH clean up the bugs, improve on parts such as the XMOS, ESS and resistors. That will take time.

We want the Pulse Infinity because we want the best, if not, closest to the Signature series. Signature series will include the new ESS chip.

The pulse obsolete? Some say no, but I think there's some truth to it. In future and retail products, wouldn't LH place the new ESS chip, than to stay behind its competitors?

Backed the Wave, Vi or other LH products? You're in the long haul, those will take time as well. Those products will have the new ESS chip too, which may expedite the implementation across the board.

Yes, constant perks can hurt the mind, likewise with subjective negativity. "95% is tough", "I'll check back later" and "Well, not many backed" will hurt the crowd. Why not triumph it and rain $22 on it. If one were to act on it, others will follow. If not, one might blame himself to be kept in the dark, speculating. Speculation is a bad form of investment.

I use triumph, because how cool would it be for more than 400 backers / forces / strangers to accomplish a task together?

$22 is merely amount to a few cups of coffee, that to accomplishing a feat or music for kids is something I can swallow. If you're not feeling charitable, Casey has mentioned he'll speak with Larry & Gavin to decide if the $22 could be deposited as credits for future products.

I have also asked for Casey to add description of the ESS chip on the Pulse campaign because I think it is important. Likewise for targeted emails for qualifying backers.

I've backed the perk as it's a no-brainer for me. $22 for the newest technology, if not, kiddos or credits is an absolute win. For the pessimists, a no-loss. We've waited long, so what's another few days / months. I rather wait than to receive a DOA, or half-baked product. Which only amount to my scratching head. Cheap, good and fast? Not happening.

For those asking what about the last 5%. It will be LH's discretion to give you a free ride, but who are we kidding here. We've been here before, the infinity perk. If you have not perk it, they will ask if you want via email. If not, you'll get the Infinity on the board with the old chip along with the Xfi. It's not rocket science.

For those who have backed the Infinity perk but had gone with the Vi upgrade, you can do us a favour by backing it so we're closer to the target, if not, for the kiddos or your credits. Otherwise, give LH another head's up so they might strike your name out and reduce the target number.

Don't hate and speculate. Take charge and build this special group's confidence. Let's make this happen.

Personnaly I couldn't care less about that new chip and this new perk is another ill-thought decision by LH Labs to appease all the insecure audiophiliac. Changing and redesigning boards so late in the project means  further delays and more bugs and possible issues . By the time the new board is done, there will be  a new and better Sabre chip.
LH Labs should concentrate on delivering the initial product and ironing out any problems with the present product.

 

[Hercules]

Hi Casey,

Even Shipping back and get refund I will loss with both way shipping around USD $900 for shipping between Hong Kong and CA , so I sold them at cost + shipping to reach break even as way out to minimize the loss, as I explained fully for firmware 1.0 to my customer plus all technical support, so I managed to sell them off.

I expected to have profit via resell but now I struggled to cut loss, so I have to find my own way out, that why I refused to shipping back, shipping back is my safety net but not the best choice, honestly speaking.

 

[bitsnbytes]

2. A targeted email for qualifying backers can be arranged, yes. 

That would be great because even though I backed all the upgraded perks shy of the Special Edition I still don't have confirmation that I'm in the Infinity club.

If we have more than one Infinity units, does that mean we will get multiple emails? And do we need to back the $22 perk multiple times?

Finally, if the perk goes to charity, will we get receipts for tax purposes?

Thanks

 

[evillamer]

1) How does the issues faced by Lachlan's unit passed QC checks as shown below?
 

 

[Chefano]

  1) How does the issues faced by Lachlan's unit passed QC checks as shown below?
 

 
The guy is not grounded nor Larry…. 

 
 
Btw, they don't test plugging and unplugging, turning off and on…they only measure. 

 

[zerodeefex]

 
The guy is not grounded nor Larry…. 

 
 
Btw, they don't test plugging and unplugging, turning off and on…they only measure. 

 
How do you know they're not grounded? Do you see their feet? Could be using heel grounders + flooring.

 

[Chefano]

   
How do you know they're not grounded? Do you see their feet? Could be using heel grounders + flooring.

Yeah right…Foot grounded and rubber mat all over the test facility.. on wool clothes. I forgot, how can I say its wool..
Just another point…bare hands touching boards?

 

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

We had asked larry about that (grounding). LH said that the whole place (flooring) are grounded. And you might notice that he is using a grounding mat (green) also. 

 

[wingsounds13]

I have worked in the electronics field for decades and yes, antistatic flooring is dead common and has been for a long time. Antistatic heel straps work wonders on shoes that do not pass antistatic requirements, regardless of what kind of socks or other clothing is worn. You don't need to wear an antistatic bunny suit in order to not be a walking lightning bolt.

J.P.