Geek Pulse: Geek desktop DAC/AMP by Light Harmonics
Jun 18, 2015 at 2:08 PM Post #8,041 of 13,800
  Im playing 96khz music through my Foobar but the geek pulse display panel only showing 44,1 K. Am I missing any step in configuring the Geek pulse/ light harmonic control panel / foobar?
Thanks for helping

 
When you have a chance have a look at the Setup and User Guide for configuring Foobar with the Geek Pulse:
 
http://support.lhlabs.com/solution/categories/5000116463/folders/5000184607/articles/5000556094-using-foobar2000-with-geek-pulse-setup-and-user-guide
 
Jody
 
Jun 18, 2015 at 2:11 PM Post #8,042 of 13,800
Jun 18, 2015 at 4:51 PM Post #8,043 of 13,800
For anyone who hates the LEDs on the LPS4, electrical tape works wonders.  It is completely invisible except under direct light and close inspection.  I recommend trying it.  It makes the Infinity/LPS4 stack look much better.
 
Jun 18, 2015 at 5:08 PM Post #8,045 of 13,800
  Just wondering, is the guide on lhlabs faq about how to set up jriver media player with the pulse only if you want to run dsd or is it for all audio formats?

 
The JRMC Setup and User Guide is for all audio formats.
 
If you follow the steps up to selecting the Geek Pulse as the Audio Output device, then confirm the WASAPI or Core Audio Settings (depending on OS), that will be enough to play all non-DSD formats.
 
Jody
 
Jun 18, 2015 at 6:27 PM Post #8,047 of 13,800
5 days since receiving the Pulse X Infinity (4 days since opening it) and I already have to setup a RMA process. >.>

Wonder if anyone in the Geek Force forums has had a similar issue. I'll have to see if the 16/44.1 to DSD128 thing causes the glitch when I get back home.
 
Jun 18, 2015 at 6:55 PM Post #8,048 of 13,800
Sorry to hear about your plight mate! I am keeping my fingers crossed that mine continues to play nice.  I will be  interested to hear what's up with your Infinity once the team gets their hands on it. I don't think I will sell my Benchmark 1 USB quite yet!!
 
Leo
 
Jun 18, 2015 at 10:58 PM Post #8,049 of 13,800
Has anyone tried the Pulse Infinity with Apple's new USB-C (USB 3.1) on the new MacBook?
 
Jun 19, 2015 at 5:56 AM Post #8,050 of 13,800
I found a reliable way to duplicate the "Main 0.0" issue I've been having. Before I start the RMA process, can anyone else confirm, or not, if this is an issue?

[video]https://youtu.be/NDQhG6NmPuI[/video]


At least in OS X:
  • Have DSD track as song #1
  • Have 16/44.1 track as song #2
  • Select Pulse as DAC
  • Play 16/44.1 track and skip near the end of the song
  • See if the Pulse freezes up when trying to play the next song (DSD track)

That's what happens to me, and I got it on video too.
 
Jun 19, 2015 at 6:11 AM Post #8,051 of 13,800
I found a reliable way to duplicate the "Main 0.0" issue I've been having. Before I start the RMA process, can anyone else confirm, or not, if this is an issue?


At least in OS X:
  1. Have DSD track as song #1
  2. Have 16/44.1 track as song #2
  3. Select Pulse as DAC
  4. Play 16/44.1 track and skip near the end of the song
  5. See if the Pulse freezes up when trying to play the next song (DSD track)

That's what happens to me, and I got it on video too.

I am getting no hesitation or disruption when switching from 16/44 to DSD. I have assembled a mixed session with Audirvana+.  Every other song 16/44 then DSD. Smooth transitions with no noticeable noise or delay.
 
Jun 19, 2015 at 8:39 AM Post #8,053 of 13,800
could it be an issue with that particular method of ripping/creating that dsd?  maybe other dsd files ripped a different way wouldn't cause it?  maybe you could upload the file to see if it makes other peoples geek pulse glitch
 
Jun 19, 2015 at 11:03 AM Post #8,054 of 13,800
I think I'm 150hrs already on my XFI,

I did a simple comparo between the amp section vs my La Figaro 330 using RCA 5693 reds and RCA 6as7g.
Level matched and using my HE-500.

It's kind of difficult for me to pick a winner, both are pretty similar.

Music used Massive Attack - Mezzaine.
 
Jun 19, 2015 at 5:55 PM Post #8,055 of 13,800
La Figaro 339 you mean?
 
So its like having a DAC with a dual mono SE OTL $700 amp...
 

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