[RRM1]

Moved mine into my 2 channel rig and am having very good results with a PSA direct stream DAC far too soon to draw conclusions but impressed so far.

 

[roni44]

Solving the problem with lip-sync delay in my case was easy, I switched the U16 to an USB 2.0 port. No more dropouts as well.

thanks, but sadly my MacBook Pro only has USB 3.0

 

[Baten]

thanks, but sadly my MacBook Pro only has USB 3.0

usb-c right? that is fine

 

[roni44]

usb-c right? that is fine

Late 2013 MacBook Pro with USB3.0, lip-sync delay and dropout sometimes, plus EXT clock revert back to INTL often

 

[Baten]

Late 2013 MacBook Pro with USB3.0, lip-sync delay and dropout sometimes, plus EXT clock revert back to INTL often

Ah :/

 

[kluschkin]

thanks, but sadly my MacBook Pro only has USB 3.0

Hi roni44,
maybe a simple USB 2.0 hub (not powered) between Mac and Gustard will help.
For me it helped to play 192khz files without random stops.

 

[roni44]

Hi roni44,
maybe a simple USB 2.0 hub (not powered) between Mac and Gustard will help.
For me it helped to play 192khz files without random stops.

I did try with 2.0 USB hub, ifi micro iUSB3.0, upgraded all my USB and HDMI cable to Wireworld, and even got a nice power cord for the U16 (it did improve the sound), however, little bugs still remain.

 

[wwmhf]

This U16 does not seem to work with the USB ports on the Dell TB16 thunderbolt docking station. I have to connect the U16 to a USB port on the laptop directly; otherwise, my foobar2000 cannot play.

 

[Blkspn]

Note that the ebay seller sent me a 12V1A psu, which is insufficient , i had a 2A available so i did not mind much..

This is the unit:

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/10MHz-OCXO-Frequency-Standard-Reference-2-CH-Sine-wave-1-CH-Square-wave/173448116014?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Got this psu:

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/25W-TALEMA-Ultra-Low-Noise-linear-power-supply-DC-12V-2A-upgrade-your-device/143331836888?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Hello FredA Can you please share the needed çables to in out from U16 ?

Thank you in advance ciao

 

[FredA]

Hello FredA Can you please share the needed çables to in out from U16 ?

Thank you in advance ciao

Many cable specs possible, i tried all these and use the first one at the moment. I think it is best if you use a square wave like i do.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/6G-HD-SDI-V...var=453627069748&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/BNC-Male-to...um-Analyzer-/391757360249?hash=item5b368eec79

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/0-5M-50cm-B...dapter-/113753498625?var=&hash=item1a7c3ca401

 

[wwmhf]

Many cable specs possible, i tried all these and use the first one at the moment. I think it is best if you use a square wave like i do.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/6G-HD-SDI-Video-BNC-Male-to-BNC-Male-RG223-50-Ohm-double-shielded-Coaxial-Cable/153605892714?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=453627069748&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/BNC-Male-to...um-Analyzer-/391757360249?hash=item5b368eec79

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/0-5M-50cm-B...dapter-/113753498625?var=&hash=item1a7c3ca401

I like the 2nd one in your list the best. Similar ones are sold by US sellers such as

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-inch-to-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[Blkspn]

Many cable specs possible, i tried all these and use the first one at the moment. I think it is best if you use a square wave like i do.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/6G-HD-SDI-Video-BNC-Male-to-BNC-Male-RG223-50-Ohm-double-shielded-Coaxial-Cable/153605892714?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=453627069748&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/BNC-Male-to...um-Analyzer-/391757360249?hash=item5b368eec79

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/0-5M-50cm-B...dapter-/113753498625?var=&hash=item1a7c3ca401

Thank you very much FredA!!!

Now need to decide between gustard u16 out the new den frips Iris .... The external ocxo solution is a must for me in both cases !

 

[FredA]

Thank you very much FredA!!!

Now need to decide between gustard u16 out the new den frips Iris .... The external ocxo solution is a must for me in both cases !

Consider the di20.

 

[wwmhf]

Consider the di20.

I am considering you suggestion. Audio-gd is offering:

TCXO Edition :USD449
Accusilicon 45/49M Edition:USD499 (Out of stock)
Accusilicon 90/98M Edition:USD549

I have a 10MHz external clock. In this situation, can I just buy the least expensive edition?

 

[FredA]

@wwmhf Ask Kingwa, it could be worth it taking the 90/98 depending on how the 10M input is implemented.