[jarnopp]

Isn't coax/rca preferred over toslink because toslink has more jitter?
https://thewelltemperedcomputer.com/Intro/SQ/Toslink_Coax.htm

Rob says that jitter is not an issue with any of his dacs: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chord-electronics-dave.766517/page-196#post-12577889

 

[RCC HD Sound]

Isn't coax/rca preferred over toslink because toslink has more jitter?
https://thewelltemperedcomputer.com/Intro/SQ/Toslink_Coax.htm

The end result will depend on how well your external DAC rejects jitter. Unfortunately there is no such thing as an S/PDIF DAC that completely rejects jitter, except for the Chord. It has a big buffer and it takes 4 seconds after you hit play before you hear music.

 

[Arnold Schwartz]

@jarnopp and @RCC HD Sound thanks for clarifying. I was wondering about switching to spdif. I thought I read somwhere Rob say originally he thought USB sound best but in his new setup spdif is better?

 

[Gadget67]

@jarnopp and @RCC HD Sound thanks for clarifying. I was wondering about switching to spdif. I thought I read somwhere Rob say originally he thought USB sound best but in his new setup spdif is better?

IMHO optical provides superior sound in my particular set up (MacBook Pro>Audirvana>M-Scaler>TT2>headphones). If I’m listening to speakers, the TT2>Chord 2650>Totem Forest completes that chain. My wife hates headphones but she noticed the improvement when listening to the speakers; trust me, she’s no audiophile! When she notices, you can take it to the bank. You can buy an inexpensive optical cable to experiment with before springing for a really good cable. I’m 100% sold.

 

[joe]

Guys - Let's make sure to stay on topic with the Hugo TT 2, and keep it civil.

 

[Soundfalls]

Hi, guys. I noted at times there are crackling sound and very bad distrortion when listening to headphones out of the Chord TT2 3.5mm . I have to switch the unit off and on or replug the phones a few times before it goes away. I am using a L shaped jack and the fit is a bit awkward but I think quite secure. This does not happen often but it kinda worries me. I am connecting my Chord to a Windows PC via USB. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[Spawn300Z]

I don’t use L-Shaped adapters. But I haven’t encountered that issue with my straight 1/4”plugs. Test with a straight 1/4” plug and see what happens.

 

[RCC HD Sound]

IMHO optical provides superior sound in my particular set up (MacBook Pro>Audirvana>M-Scaler>TT2>headphones). If I’m listening to speakers, the TT2>Chord 2650>Totem Forest completes that chain. My wife hates headphones but she noticed the improvement when listening to the speakers; trust me, she’s no audiophile! When she notices, you can take it to the bank. You can buy an inexpensive optical cable to experiment with before springing for a really good cable. I’m 100% sold.

Good afternoon,
I still have my doubts regarding the final quality of the sound when I am connecting to the HTT2;

Connection 1. my cd player is connected to the HTT2 in two simultaneous ways, with two cables, one Toslink (Optical) and one coaxial (rca), testing at a volume of -25db, I have exchanged A / B the type of connection and a slight greater definition is appreciated with the optical cable (fiberglass)

Connection 2. My Macbook Pro is connected to the HTT2 with a USB cable, would it be convenient to change this connection to one of the Optical type (toslink)?

always looking for something that can improve our sound reception.
thanks in advance for your opinions

 

[Gadget67]

Good afternoon,
I still have my doubts regarding the final quality of the sound when I am connecting to the HTT2;

Connection 1. my cd player is connected to the HTT2 in two simultaneous ways, with two cables, one Toslink (Optical) and one coaxial (rca), testing at a volume of -25db, I have exchanged A / B the type of connection and a slight greater definition is appreciated with the optical cable (fiberglass)

Connection 2. My Macbook Pro is connected to the HTT2 with a USB cable, would it be convenient to change this connection to one of the Optical type (toslink)?

always looking for something that can improve our sound reception.
thanks in advance for your opinions

My MacBook Pro is from 2014 and has an optical port; later MacBooks eliminated the headphone/optical out. There are ways to add optical out to newer MacBooks but that also adds to the connection chain. I hope they bring an optical out back at some point and I’m holding on to my MacBook Pro until that happens!

 

[RCC HD Sound]

Good afternoon,
I still have my doubts regarding the final quality of the sound when I am connecting to the HTT2;

Connection 1. my cd player is connected to the HTT2 in two simultaneous ways, with two cables, one Toslink (Optical) and one coaxial (rca), testing at a volume of -25db, I have exchanged A / B the type of connection and a slight greater definition is appreciated with the optical cable (fiberglass)

Connection 2. My Macbook Pro is connected to the HTT2 with a USB cable, would it be convenient to change this connection to one of the Optical type (toslink)?

always looking for something that can improve our sound reception.
thanks in advance for your opinions

Optical cable that could be this:

There is only one in my opinion; you can try the rest, but if you want the best, go here:
http://www.lifatec.com/toslink2.html

TOSLINK / MINIPLUG Premium Silflex Glass Cables with Optisilk™ Jacketing

 

[Gadget67]

Optical cable that could be this:

TOSLINK / MINIPLUG Premium Silflex Glass Cables with Optisilk™ Jacketing

Yes—I use the Lifatec with the mini plug for my MacBook. They ship internationally so you can buy directly from their web site.

 

[RCC HD Sound]

My MacBook Pro is from 2014 and has an optical port; later MacBooks eliminated the headphone/optical out. There are ways to add optical out to newer MacBooks but that also adds to the connection chain. I hope they bring an optical out back at some point and I’m holding on to my MacBook Pro until that happens!

I know, thanks for the warning.
my macbook Pro is from the year 2015, and the headphone output can also be an Optical port (Toslink) if the corresponding optical cable is connected to it

 

[Gadget67]

I know, thanks for the warning.
my macbook Pro is from the year 2015, and the headphone output can also be an Optical port (Toslink) if the corresponding optical cable is connected to it

Then you will love the Lifatec cable!

 

[bpcans]

Good afternoon,
I still have my doubts regarding the final quality of the sound when I am connecting to the HTT2;

Connection 1. my cd player is connected to the HTT2 in two simultaneous ways, with two cables, one Toslink (Optical) and one coaxial (rca), testing at a volume of -25db, I have exchanged A / B the type of connection and a slight greater definition is appreciated with the optical cable (fiberglass)

Connection 2. My Macbook Pro is connected to the HTT2 with a USB cable, would it be convenient to change this connection to one of the Optical type (toslink)?

always looking for something that can improve our sound reception.
thanks in advance for your opinions

RCC HD Sound, if you really want to make your TT2 sing, then you have got to stop using your MacBook as your music source! Laptop computers are inherently very noisy because they’re designed to do multiple operations all at one time.

 

[RCC HD Sound]

RCC HD Sound, if you really want to make your TT2 sing, then you have got to stop using your MacBook as your music source! Laptop computers are inherently very noisy because they’re designed to do multiple operations all at one time.

yes, I had read that in this thread, I will find out for a dedicated server soon