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That drink is dangerously close to all that expensive gear lolMy revamped computer HiRez system.
How are you liking the X-Sabre?
That drink is dangerously close to all that expensive gear lolMy revamped computer HiRez system.
So, did you get the MQA version? If so, then you have the state of the art USB solution. You do not need anything else.Hi everyone!
My X-Sabre Pro is coming tomorrow ( or the day after ) so i’m preparing my system for this new Dac!
I’m going to use the Dac chained with my Sony WM1A only for simplicity ( at the Moment i’m not considering to Connect it with the PC ). I have the ifi Ipurifier3 USB and the setup should be:
WM1A—> Sony cable NWH10 ( it’s the USB out ) —>Audioquest Cinnamom USB B-A —> iPurifier3 —> Matrix DAC
In your opinion would be better to use an IFI IGalvanic or this setup should be ok?
Also, an other question, would I have a better result using the Matrix X-Spdif 2 with the Sony?
Thank you!
No, I’ve ordered the non-MQA versionSo, did you get the MQA version? If so, then you have the state of the art USB solution. You do not need anything else.
Ok thanksThe Non MQA is supposed to be good, just not state of the art. I would try it without any add ons first.
Having the option to have the display turn off entirely would be nice. I will mention this idea to Matrix engineers and see if this is possible.
Hey @ArthurPower, I am still a happy user of the X-Sabre Pro. It sounds great and works fantastic. Still, I got to ask; any updates to report on adding the option to turn off the display entirely? Thank you in advance!
THD shouldn't go up. That's the point of the function, lower harmonic distortion profile.I wonder if the Matrix sabre pro (both versions) use the H2-H3 compensation found in the sabre, THD usually goes up when the feature is used but the sound usually opens up, i wonder if matrix audio can implement it if they aren't already using it.
I was also aware that when an external power is connected to Xspdif2, that it shuts off the 5V USB bus. I could be wrong, though.
Idk some guys mentioned that second/3rd harmonic control is detrimental to overall THD but H2/H3 is lower.THD shouldn't go up. That's the point of the function, lower harmonic distortion profile.