[apmusson]

As I mentioned, for the DAVE I found the difference small at first but obvious after a while.

I've an idea what the difference in the way we are describing the mscaler sound might be. The scaler tightens up the sound - on a side by side comparison without the mscaler this tightening is quite subtle but it changes the perception and enjoyment of the music in a big way (for me anyway).

I've done a comparison while listening to a track (Willie Nelson - Crazy). Flicking the mscaler between 1m taps and passthough. The tightening in all aspects of the music is noticable with the 1m taps but subtle, however my appreciation for the performance is enhanced and transformed. This is particularly noticable in bringing out the dimensionality in the performance.

 

[musickid]

ACORDFAN!! you are using the wrong adaptors you need these.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MT6BE2M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

BNC Female to RCA Phono Male

 

[Jiffi32]

I got the first Blaxius^2 (if you don´t count in Peters own cable) two days ago. I will report more next week. But I think it is really important to know that it is a very stiff cable. Before you order I recommend you to take contact with Peter which lenghts he recommends for the placement of your equipment.

@yellowblue how close are the blaxius^2 when plugged in? On the blu2 and the dave the bnc's are very close together is there enough bend in cables near the plugs to connect ok.?

 

[Triode User]

ACORDFAN!! you are using the wrong adaptors you need these.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MT6BE2M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

BNC Female to RCA Phono Male

I think his RCA to Jack converter is a cable with male RCA plugs in which case his RCA to BNC are correct.

 

[musickid]

The other way round that's new to me.

 

[apmusson]

The other way round that's new to me.

I was going to do that but decided to stick with BNC for the cable (as BNC is used to link mscaler to the other Chord DACs). @acordfan it might be worth getting the adapters @musickid suggests - you'll then be in the same position as everyone else who uses BNC cables.

 

[musickid]

Any regrets not going down the tt2 solo route instead of h2/mscaler??

 

[yellowblue]

@yellowblue how close are the blaxius^2 when plugged in? On the blu2 and the dave the bnc's are very close together is there enough bend in cables near the plugs to connect ok.?

I had no problems with that. There was enough space between the connectors.

 

[Mojo ideas]

I was going to do that but decided to stick with BNC for the cable (as BNC is used to link mscaler to the other Chord DACs). @acordfan it might be worth getting the adapters @musickid suggests - you'll then be in the same position as everyone else who uses BNC cables.

You are right in your assumptions. Any adaptor when used on high speed data cables is not wise practice. As the cable connector itself can cause signal reflections up and down the cable. It’s best to use only properly made properly engineered high frequency cables. Sadly I’m afraid I must say here It’s unwise to purchase those types expensively made by Fred in a shed who hasn’t a clue about good RF engineering signal practices but is still quite happy to stick on a fancy label and charge a very fancy price for his dubious goods.

 

[Crgreen]

You are right in your assumptions. Any adaptor when used on high speed data cables is not wise practice. As the cable connector itself can cause signal reflections up and down the cable. It’s best to use only properly made properly engineered high frequency cables. Sadly I’m afraid I must say here It’s unwise to purchase those types expensively made by Fred in a shed who hasn’t a clue about good RF engineering signal practices but is still quite happy to stick on a fancy label and charge a very fancy price for his dubious goods.

One thing to remember with BNC cables, or adaptors, is that you need to give them a twist to make sure thet’re properly locked.

Doesn’t look like Fred is getting an endorsement from Chord. What happened there?

 

[musickid]

Hi John myself and others are using dual bnc cables to twin bnc to rca adaptors to twin rca to 3.5mm stereo jack adaptor for hugo2 and mscaler. Rob stated he gets excellent results with adaptors and there seems to be no other way to connect hugo2 with an mscaler?

 

[acordfan]

I can’t believe of all the audioquest rca to 3.5mm cables I tried, this shabby-looking one actually worked without any dropouts!

I’m guessing their cable didn’t really clamp hard on the adapter so it can’t maintain a stable connection no matter how hard I hold ‘em.



I already ordered the adapter @musickid posted before I tried this so I could use the stock bnc cables.

Everyone’s been a big help, thanks!

 

[musickid]

Doesn't hugo2 get a little photo snapshot too? All these big nasty bnc cable people ughhh. Poor hugee2.

 

[acordfan]

This is for those contemplating how black and silver pairs color-wise. Personally I like the contrast. Yes, the cabling is a mess right now!

 

[Jiffi32]

Doesn’t look like Fred is getting an endorsement from Chord. What happened there?

Perhaps they don't like his shed as it impinges on their view?