[fabifri]

Honestly, there is no audible advantage to activate the low-latency filter. In a logically equal sense, there's no disadvantage, so we left it enabled. Why not?
As a final incentive, I kept thinking back to this reviewer at TI.com, who thinkss otherwise. 

 

 
Thanks for the Information. I just wanted to see the idea behind that. Maybe on the PCM5102A there is no audible difference between them. When i play with SoX or the DacMagic Plus i can hear the differences of the filters. But as the Firmware allows me to change it, i can experiment on it later on. But i like it, that you checked it, found no audible advantages and then you had a look at other reviews to form yourself an opinion.

 The reviewer at TI.com apparently heard a difference, as he states "The Apodising digital filter (Low latency) really improve sound rendering". Your mates at the office heard no difference. So i can only guess, that the difference is not as audible than on the DacMagic...
 
Thanks again + kind regards
Fabian
 
PS: can't wait for the C5D - it has been shipped. Yeah! 

 

 

[Sinik]

   
I'm just making a guess here, but is it possible the usb adapter is causing an issue and it isn't detecting the c5d?  Can you try a different cable just to test?  Stop all audio, plug in the cable, turn the c5d off and on again, try playing audio again...

like i said, i don't have it yet, but phredd already got this adapter, maybe he could try that. are you using a genuine cck ? because i bought a copy on ebay, (very bad quality btw, i really don't recommend it) and sometimes my ipod writes that this cable is not certified by apple and may not function well with my ipod. but it's working just fine with me.
 im going to buy a genuine one as soon as the shop near to my place get some new ones (they currently dont have any in stock)

 

[Phredd]

   
I'm just making a guess here, but is it possible the usb adapter is causing an issue and it isn't detecting the c5d?  Can you try a different cable just to test?  Stop all audio, plug in the cable, turn the c5d off and on again, try playing audio again...

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like i said, i don't have it yet, but phredd already got this adapter, maybe he could try that. are you using a genuine cck ? because i bought a copy on ebay, (very bad quality btw, i really don't recommend it) and sometimes my ipod writes that this cable is not certified by apple and may not function well with my ipod. but it's working just fine with me.
 im going to buy a genuine one as soon as the shop near to my place get some new ones (they currently dont have any in stock)

 
Is someone having an issue with the CCK? Mine works with both the JDS cable and the adapter. I'd be happy to help someone who's having a problem, but I'm not sure what I would be trying.

 

[Bananaheadlin]

I have a few portable amps right now, but I am kind of missing the extra oomph oomph from the bass boost sometimes . Does anyone have any experiences comparing the C5 to the Pico Slim?

 

[DarkShinigami34]

Thought about equipping the C5D with a small USB mini adapter but decided against blocking the rear camera. Using the StarTech.com USB2HABM6IN 6-Inch Mini USB 2.0 Cable and genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. The sound from the C5D is wonderful! Thank you! 

 

 

[ostewart]

Nice set up ^

 

[Sinik]

Hey, amp and cable adapter finally arrived, but like phredd has shown on picture, this cable adapter makes it too long and so it's a dangerous setup to carry.
 
i've been looking for some other cables and found this, in case someone else would be interested:
 
http://www.atelier-in.com/product.php?id_product=520
http://usb.brando.com/usb-2-0-a-male-to-mini-b-5-pin-male-short-cable-90-deg-_p02277c032d015.html same as the above one but 12.6cm..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-A-male-to-Mini-B-5-pin-male-cable-6-inch-15cm-Black-/260742306488 (looks like the one from darkshinigame34 i think but in black)
 
and i think this one is the perfect cable: http://www.pacificcable.com/Picture_Page.asp?DataName=USBAM5MR-5IN
found it on ebay!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/10cm-Mini-USB-cable-right-angle-for-Creative-Zen-X-Fi2-/300503841459
i'm gonna order one right now.

 

[Phredd]

I have a few portable amps right now, but I am kind of missing the extra oomph oomph from the bass boost sometimes

. Does anyone have any experiences comparing the C5 to the Pico Slim?

 
Sorry, I can't compare them, but the C5 has a 3db or 6db bass boost. I don't use either. My headphones have plenty of bass without the boost, but it's there if you want LOTS of bass. 

 

[Phredd]

  Thought about equipping the C5D with a small USB mini adapter but decided against blocking the rear camera. Using the StarTech.com USB2HABM6IN 6-Inch Mini USB 2.0 Cable and genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. The sound from the C5D is wonderful! Thank you! 

 
That does look like a good solution. I may do that since it's easier than splicing and I wouldn't risk ruining Apple's $30 adapter.

 

[luisdent]

  Thought about equipping the C5D with a small USB mini adapter but decided against blocking the rear camera. Using the StarTech.com USB2HABM6IN 6-Inch Mini USB 2.0 Cable and genuine Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. The sound from the C5D is wonderful! Thank you! 

 

 
THAT is a sexy engraving.

 

[Sinik]

some pics of my setup (thanks to darkshinigami for his setup )

 

http://s30.postimg.org/4ro6dnm4d/20140124_001414.jpg
http://s30.postimg.org/e0qcnrv0d/20140124_001808.jpg
click on these links to see bigger pictures.
 
now im waiting for that short angled cable to complete the setup.
 
btw, i love the c5d, the bass is just perfect for me, i have lowered the db in equalizer to 7.0 db instead of 8.5 at 55hz. thanks for converting me luisdent & ostewart xD i think i'll never need any portable dac/amp combo anymore =)

 

[DarkShinigami34]

  and i think this one is the perfect cable: http://www.pacificcable.com/Picture_Page.asp?DataName=USBAM5MR-5IN
found it on ebay!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/10cm-Mini-USB-cable-right-angle-for-Creative-Zen-X-Fi2-/300503841459
i'm gonna order one right now.

For whatever reason, most of the resulting items from my USB A male to mini USB male query weren't at all what I was searching for. The USB cable in my previously posted setup was is one of Amazon's many add-on items that can only be tacked onto orders $25 and above; shipped it along with the FiiO RC-UE2 cable, also pictured.
 
The cable for the Creative Zen X-Fi2 does look like the perfect match!  Seems like it would relieve some stress on both the lightning and mini USB ends when pocketing the setup.
I'll have to try it out. Thanks for posting!

 

 

[DarkShinigami34]

Nice set up ^

 
 

  THAT is a sexy engraving.

Thanks! 

 
I grabbed the Zelda image from someone who previously uploaded it for their engraving and decided to combine it with the Soul Eater image I used for my V-MODA Crossfade M-100's.
 

 

[ostewart]

Always happy to help, the C5D is all the portable amp/DAC you will ever need (until JDS Labs make a new better one)

 

[Sinik]

   
The cable for the Creative Zen X-Fi2 does look like the perfect match!  Seems like it would relieve some stress on both the lightning and mini USB ends when pocketing the setup.
 

Yeah i really hope it will be fine with that one, i just hope that when they say "10 cm" they measure only the cable and that it does not include the connectors, as it might just be too short if those are included... i'll see... i also bought the 15 cm "straight at both sides" black cable from ebay just to make sure if that angled cable would be too short.