[Walderstorn]

   
Hi Walderstorm,
 
When using it in stock version, probably Breeze U8 will be better, please ask rb2013, he has one and is very fond of it

Thank you very much i will look into it

 

[Muziqboy]

@rb2013  Did you replaced the clocks in Breeze Audio with crysteks?
                 If you did, was it easy enough to replace?

 

[abartels]

Hi Muziqboy,
 
Member hgpsemaj contacted manufacturer. They are willing to mount the Crysteks, but you have to send the Crysteks to them first.
 
See post at the Gustard-U12 thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/736294/gustard-u12-usb-interface-8-core-xmos-chip/2385#post_11885027
 
Quote:

 
Now I understand the Breeze can be ordered with the better Talema transformer - I have one and it looks like a drop in replacement.  And it is rumored they will install Crystek clocks if you provide them to the builder.

 
On 20th August 2015, Mr.伍汝新 of Breeze Audio confirmed they will install Crystek clocks if customer provide them to the factory as follow:
 
riemanncheung(2015-08-20 15:20:31):

有關 '清風 DU-U8終極版 XMOS USB數字界面', 可否補錢換替 Crystek 晶振?
 

riemanncheung(2015-08-20 15:23:33):

我說的是 Crystek 晶振,
 

伍汝新:伟坚(2015-08-20 15:25:34):

这个我们没有哦，你可以买了寄过来帮你换减去差价
 

riemanncheung(2015-08-20 15:26:26):

減去差价多少?
 

伍汝新:伟坚(2015-08-20 15:31:29):

448元的减去10元即438元
 
 
Regards,
 
Riemann
 
 
===================================
 
Google translates into:
 
riemann cheung (2015-08-20 15:20:31):
About the 'breeze DU-U8 Redux XMOS USB Digital Interface', you could make money for for Crystek Crystal?
riemanncheung (2015-08-20 15:23:33):
I'm talking about Crystek Crystal,
Wu Yu New: Weijian (2015-08-20 15:25:34):
Oh, we do not have this, you can buy a send over to help you change the price difference minus
riemanncheung (2015-08-20 15:26:26):
How much difference is subtracted?
Wu Yu New: Weijian (2015-08-20 15:31:29):
448 yuan, minus 10 yuan namely 438 yuan
 
 
This means, if you send them the Crysteks, they will solder them and you get 10 yuan rebate because they don't have to use their own crystals.
 
 
Regards,
 
 
Alex

 

[Muziqboy]

@abartels Thanks for the info Alex!

 

[Muziqboy]

Will there be any added benefit if I use the new iFi iUSB3.0 between the Laptop and the Melodious?

 

[rb2013]

Not sure but I thought member rb2013 had one ordered.

It seems a good device, with oscon caps for digital, but spdif only. Does your dac have I2S connection possibility?

Hi Alex, No DIYinHK had been back ordered on the DIXO Pro. But it looks like they are back!

Nice NDK SD clocks, ultra low noise, I really like the 5vdc input. I have three sources now (using on the Hydra Z). A 16,000ma Li Ion, a smaller TeraDak linear power supply, and a larger r-core TeraDak. I will mod these after some listening tests. I like the idea of ps in a seperate chassis then the clocking circuit.

I'll get one for my DDC shootout.

 

[rb2013]

@rb2013
  Did you replaced the clocks in Breeze Audio with crysteks?
                 If you did, was it easy enough to replace?

Yes Alex is correct. I modded my MX-U8's only with ps cap replacement. To busy at work to do the Cyrstek clock replacement. To me the stock Breeze U8 is better then the slightly MX-U8's. I have also had issues with all three of my Melodious's. So the two Breezes have been 100% perfectly trouble free. And no driver with device recogniction needed! Love that.

I have a Hydra Z and with the TeraDak it's still the best. But will order a three Breeze with the Talema and Crystek clocks. So we'll see.

 

[Walderstorn]

@rb2013 Anywhere in Europe i could buy the Breeze ? Or at least someone who is willing to ship the Breeze to Europe?

 

[GenpattonJames]

Is there a thread that actually discusses the "Sound" of the stock unit? The title says nothing about modding the stock unit and I see one person asking about the sound...one post and I think he gave up. It's not that I don't appreciate what's being done, I think it's great but I am sure a lot of readers want to know how the stock unit performs right?

 

[GenpattonJames]

Yes Alex is correct. I modded my MX-U8's only with ps cap replacement. To busy at work to do the Cyrstek clock replacement. To me the stock Breeze U8 is better then the slightly MX-U8's. I have also had issues with all three of my Melodious's. So the two Breezes have been 100% perfectly trouble free. And no driver with device recogniction needed! Love that.

I have a Hydra Z and with the TeraDak it's still the best. But will order a three Breeze with the Talema and Crystek clocks. So we'll see.

Just read your post..now THAT interests me as I was considering either the Melodious or the breeze. I think it was you that sent me s post that said the breeze was a better unit stock. May I ask what your impressions are since you have had both and also what issues do the melodious have?

 

[conquerator2]

 

[conquerator2]

@rb2013 - can you please tell me where you got your Breeze Audio MX-U8?
I am looking to upgrade from my U12 eventually and have just joined this thread
Thank you!

 

[abartels]

Just read your post..now THAT interests me as I was considering either the Melodious or the breeze. I think it was you that sent me s post that said the breeze was a better unit stock. May I ask what your impressions are since you have had both and also what issues do the melodious have?

 
Hi GenpattonJames,
 
Stock Breeze U8 seems to sound (overall) better than stock MX-U8, and you can ask manufacturer to mount Crystek xo's (you have to provide them).
 
@rb2013 had some serious issues with MX-U8, one of them had short circuit in powersupply stage, and at least one of the three devices gave some
sort of static clicks (at least that's what I thought).
 
It seems QC is not done very adequate, I suppose they don't have QC at all, or at random in best case scenario,,,,,
 
My device works like a charm, never had problems with it.
 
 
Regards,
 
 
Alex

 

[conquerator2]

Hi GenpattonJames,

Stock Breeze U8 seems to sound (overall) better than stock MX-U8, and you can ask manufacturer to mount Crystek xo's (you have to provide them).

@rb2013 had some serious issues with MX-U8, one of them had short circuit in powersupply stage, and at least one of the three devices gave some
sort of static clicks (at least that's what I thought).

It seems QC is not done very adequate, I suppose they don't have QC at all, or at random in best case scenario,,,,,

My device works like a charm, never had problems with it.


Regards,


Alex

Can you provide a link for the Breeze U8 please?
Thank you

 

[abartels]

Can you provide a link for the Breeze U8 please?
Thank you

 
I will search for you, didn't order one myself, if I find it I will post it here. You need 230V or 110V version?