[Shane D]

A note from my balanced experiment. Using my new cable directly from DAP to amp, there is a hum. It is not noticeable during playback. Max the volume and it's very loud. If I move the DAP around it can range from loud to almost silent. It is definitely the cable.

Balanced in to SE in was not the huge upgrade that I was hoping for. Combine that with the hum and it makes you say hhhmmmm...

At this point I will just file it under nothing ventured, nothing gained. Lots more listening to do.

Shane D

 

[rrg123]

You got me curious so, here we go. 4.4mm to dual 3pin XLR cable. Here are the pics of what I was measuring:


Matching the 3 pin XLR plug, the pin on the far right is the positive one, the bottom/middle one is the negative and left is the ground.
Of course with the 4.4mm plug you are looking at (from the tip in), L+, L-, R+, R- and ground.

Is this what you were looking for?

Shane D

Yes, you got it.

I'm also looking at the different cable combinations.
My DAC is non-balanced so here is what I got so far.
xlr to RCA. Works real good.
Waiting on the headphone balanced wires.

Thank you.

 

[Shane D]

Yes, you got it.

I'm also looking at the different cable combinations.
My DAC is non-balanced so here is what I got so far.
xlr to RCA.

Thank you.

If you're not sending out a balanced signal, what's the use of XLR termination?

Shane D

 

[rrg123]

If you're not sending out a balanced signal, what's the use of XLR termination?

Shane D

Ha, your right.
For now it just works until I get the balanced XLR 4 pin headphone re-wired.

The amp can do input from behind balanced XLR and out the front standard 1/4 Stereo headphone jack, NOT using XLR 4 pin yet.
I just choose the inputs and outputs so I can use it while I wait. Not my final setup, it's a work in progress.
The two rca to XLR wires were very cheap, both were $10 with shipping on cheapbay and just work.

I'm saving for a balanced DAC, future purchase.

 

[Shane D]

I'm saving for a balanced DAC, future purchase.

You and me both!

Shane D

 

[ksb643]

You and me both!

Shane D

Check out the Sabaj DA 3 thread over on AC. I use mine with the PA 20 and sounds great for a 200 dollar combo.

 

[Shane D]

Check out the Sabaj DA 3 thread over on AC. I use mine with the PA 20 and sounds great for a 200 dollar combo.

AC?

Shane D

 

[Shane D]

Check out the Sabaj DA 3 thread over on AC. I use mine with the PA 20 and sounds great for a 200 dollar combo.

I am not really looking for a DAC/amp and I have portable amps now that I don't use (Topping NX3s and FiiO A5).

I have a few DAC's on my list:
1) Cambridge Audio DAC Magic plus. Maybe used.

2) NAD D-1050. Almost affordable locally. Thinking about making an offer.

3) ENOG2 Pro. Hate needing an adapter. Great price though.

4) SMSL SU-8. Almost bought this the other day on sale, but I don't use PayPal anymore. If MassDrop picks it up again, I will probably jump on.


Shane D

 

[Shane D]

Check out the Sabaj DA 3 thread over on AC. I use mine with the PA 20 and sounds great for a 200 dollar combo.

It's funny, after you mentioning the above. I look on Amazon.ca and it is $149.00 (Canadian). I then go to Canuck Audio Mart and a guy is selling one for $75.00. It's like it is supposed to happen.

Shane D

 

[ksb643]

AC?

Shane D

Sorry didn't know if we're allowed to mention other forums. Audio Circle

 

[Shane D]

Sorry didn't know if we're allowed to mention other forums. Audio Circle

Good forum? Lots of good info?

Shane D

 

[Shane D]

Check out the Sabaj DA 3 thread over on AC. I use mine with the PA 20 and sounds great for a 200 dollar combo.

How do you have them cabled? I see the DAC/amp has 2.5mm balanced outs.

Shane D

 

[ksb643]

How do you have them cabled? I see the DAC/amp has 2.5mm balanced outs.

Shane D

There is a cable linked to in that thread that is 2.5 mm trrs and 3.5 mm TRS. The 4 pole for signal and the 3.5 you are using for the 2 grounds. It's terminated on the amp end in xlr.

 

[Shane D]

Sorry didn't know if we're allowed to mention other forums. Audio Circle

I went over there and it turns out I have a log-in.

I went by there quite a while ago, but the headphone chatter was a very small part of the forum and so i moved on.

Shane D

 

[ksb643]

I went over there and it turns out I have a log-in.

I went by there quite a while ago, but the headphone chatter was a very small part of the forum and so i moved on.

Shane D

It's in the cheap and cheerful section. The thread is amazing dac's for peanuts.

I went over there and it turns out I have a log-in.

I went by there quite a while ago, but the headphone chatter was a very small part of the forum and so i moved on.

Shane D

It's in the cheap and cheerful section. The thread is amazing dac's for peanuts. The cable is about 75 bucks.