[Jake2]

Just for kicks, I once tested Pixel 5 -> Wiim Pro (Chromecast) -> Bluesound NODE N130 (optical input) -> Singxer SU-6 (USB in) -> R26 (I2S) VS. Pixel 5 -> R26 (Bluetooth LDAC codec) and the LDAC Bluetooth won hands down.

This reminds me… So just for kicks last month when I was in a vibration damping frenzy (incl switches and ground boxes, both very worthwhile) I tried vibration damping using stacked fo.Q sheets with mild tacky adhesive on my Samsung Galaxy phone sending Tidal lossless content via LDAC BT to my iFi Gryphon. Spooky action at a distance, improvement was not subtle, a bit like improving an Ethernet chain, less glare, more full bodied, better dynamics. Considered posting a YT vid such was the delta. Posted about it on the AliX cables thread. Need to try it with the R26 BT.

 

[taipan254]

Wow! This sounds very much like the Ares II "loosen screw" mod that I have come across before online. Can you describe how it sounds different? More relaxed, less fatiguing?

Otherwise, I agree that things like internal vs. external streamer can be a mixed bag. Just for kicks, I once tested Pixel 5 -> Wiim Pro (Chromecast) -> Bluesound NODE N130 (optical input) -> Singxer SU-6 (USB in) -> R26 (I2S) VS. Pixel 5 -> R26 (Bluetooth LDAC codec) and the LDAC Bluetooth won hands down.

Concur re: LDAC - I use the alternative A2DP driver on my PC sometimes to connect my Gustard X26Pro to my PC. Sounds very good for what it is. I think there's a benefit form real galvanic isolation (be sure to disconnect your DAC's USB and Ethernet port in the case of the R26) and also the codec preserving a ton of data (though I think the LDAC codec has been shown by @Archimago to be a tiny bit lossy).

 

[Artistplant]

"Balena Etcher asks you to enter the password of your session on the computer. Enter
it, and click “OK”.

what password I should enter?

 

[Dandoudou]

The password of your session on your computer.
If you did not set a password for your session, try clicking 'OK' without entering anything.

 

[Artistplant]

OK I use USB-C adapter to connect to my Dell XPS-13 but connection doesn't work and Dell doesn't see the R26

 

[Dandoudou]

People reported that the adapters don't work well, neither the USB-C/USB-C cables.
You need a USB-A/USB-C cable. You may have to try several of them before finding one that works.

 

[Artistplant]

OK will try another computer, in your opinion its better to use internal streamer or external ? (I see you use Holo Red), thanks

 

[Dandoudou]

All depends on the streaming setup that you are using. A very good external streaming setup beats the internal streamer.

 

[mgsu]

Wow! This sounds very much like the Ares II "loosen screw" mod that I have come across before online. Can you describe how it sounds different? More relaxed, less fatiguing?

Otherwise, I agree that things like internal vs. external streamer can be a mixed bag. Just for kicks, I once tested Pixel 5 -> Wiim Pro (Chromecast) -> Bluesound NODE N130 (optical input) -> Singxer SU-6 (USB in) -> R26 (I2S) VS. Pixel 5 -> R26 (Bluetooth LDAC codec) and the LDAC Bluetooth won hands down.

Yeah, i also saw a youtuber years ago talking about this tweak but never took it serious, till i opened up my device to swap SD card.

After i loosened the screws to open the device, i noticed that they where crazy tight fastened so that the chassis was quite stiff. After ive done this, i noticed an improvement in SQ and was imediately reminded of this one youtuber.

The benefits of this tweak = Stage opens up, better imaging, more space between the instruments.

The above tweak depends if your device has crazy tight screws or not, because not all devices come equally tightened from the factory .

 

[vvume]

Yeah, i also saw a youtuber years ago talking about this tweak but never took it serious, till i opened up my device to swap SD card.

After i loosened the screws to open the device, i noticed that they where crazy tight fastened so that the chassis was quite stiff. After ive done this, i noticed an improvement in SQ and was imediately reminded of this one youtuber.

The benefits of this tweak = Stage opens up, better imaging, more space between the instruments.

The above tweak depends if your device has crazy tight screws or not, because not all devices come equally tightened from the factory .

Is there guide for this somewhere I can read up on or is it literally just all the screws to open the covers? Typically, it tends to be screws that flex the R2R board which may include other screws inside the unit?

 

[rodthebod]

Is there guide for this somewhere I can read up on or is it literally just all the screws to open the covers? Typically, it tends to be screws that flex the R2R board which may include other screws inside the unit?

This was covered in Post #6,993 of 7,090 by Deelah in detail a few pages back with pics before fusegate! Maybe post worthy of a sticky on the first page?

 

[vvume]

Concur re: LDAC - I use the alternative A2DP driver on my PC sometimes to connect my Gustard X26Pro to my PC. Sounds very good for what it is. I think there's a benefit form real galvanic isolation (be sure to disconnect your DAC's USB and Ethernet port in the case of the R26) and also the codec preserving a ton of data (though I think the LDAC codec has been shown by @Archimago to be a tiny bit lossy).

I use a iFi iDefender+ for USB galvanic isolation with a LPS and it has worked pretty well. USB is definitely a step up from Bluetooth LDAC for streaming YouTube music which unfortunately doesn't get a lot of love from streaming devices.

 

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

Is there guide for this somewhere I can read up on or is it literally just all the screws to open the covers? Typically, it tends to be screws that flex the R2R board which may include other screws inside the unit?

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[vvume]

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Thanks. Convenient.

 

[rodthebod]

I use a iFi iDefender+ for USB galvanic isolation with a LPS and it has worked pretty well. USB is definitely a step up from Bluetooth LDAC for streaming YouTube music which unfortunately doesn't get a lot of love from streaming devices.

I used to use YT Music Premium with LDAC Bluetooth and it was OK but things take on another level of quality, with this BT connection, if you use BubbleuPnP or Mconnect reading local Flac or WAV files at the much higher bitrates. YT Music delivers much lower bitrates (>300Mbps) and it's very audible. Not the same level as using USB/LAN/I2s but it's impressive for a wireless connection, ensure you go to developer BT settings and set 'optimised for best audio output' rather than the default 'best effort' when using LDAC.

I still use LDAC on my outside system as described above but LAN input for the R26 with all the trimmings (FMC/LPS/switch etc)