[Knee Deep In Epoxy]

Must be the DIRAC. I keep all of those features and EQ off. I listen to that song fairly regularly and haven't had a problem. I've never trusted software features like that.

It's definitely the DIRAC. Distortion goes away when it's off but it's a shame because I quite like the DIRAC presentation. I'll compare in with the 3D gimmick on my ifi gadgets and see if the same thing happens - Thanks!

 

[Terozzzz]

DIRAC is the devil there.

 

[Knee Deep In Epoxy]

DIRAC is the devil there.

Definitely...

No distortion caused by ifi 3D switch.

 

[iFi audio]

Definitely...

No distortion caused by ifi 3D switch.

I'd be surprised if there were any. But even if so, this would indicate that our product developed a fault. As far as our XBass and 3D go that's very rare!

 

[povidlo]

I would like to stack Monoprice THX portable with my Cowon Plenue R2 and ZiShan DSDs daps through digital optical connection.

Could you folks recommend an appropriate short cable? Would Fiio L28 interconnect work?

 

[Maelob]

I would like to stack Monoprice THX portable with my Cowon Plenue R2 and ZiShan DSDs daps through digital optical connection.

Could you folks recommend an appropriate short cable? Would Fiio L28 interconnect work?

Yes you could but not with that cable. you need a mini toslink optical cable on both sides. If you just want to connect analog then the l28 would work.

 

[povidlo]

Yes you could but not with that cable. you need a mini toslink optical cable on both sides. If you just want to connect analog then the l28 would work.

Thanks for your help.

I think L28 is a digital, not analog cable. It's just coaxial but not optical?

I would like to use DAPs as pure digital transport to THX Portable.

Are you suggesting a cable terminated on both ends like this?

https://www.pimfg.com/product-detail/POF-33-MG-2M

 

[Maelob]

Thanks for your help.

I think L28 is a digital, not analog cable. It's just coaxial but not optical?

I would like to use DAPs as pure digital transport to THX Portable.

Are you suggesting a cable terminated on both ends like this?


https://www.pimfg.com/product-detail/POF-33-MG

Yes something like that assuming the digital output of the DAPs are optical.

 

[Sulbh]

Hi I just bought it but it does not come with cable to connect to the phone.I had one with me but when I connect it to my phone using it and play spotify my phone doesn't detect it music inky plays on my phone. Can anyone recommend a good USB cable for it?

 

[6PANDEMONIUM6]

Hi I just bought it but it does not come with cable to connect to the phone.I had one with me but when I connect it to my phone using it and play spotify my phone doesn't detect it music inky plays on my phone. Can anyone recommend a good USB cable for it?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M72GS0H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

This is what I use.

 

[Moose246]

I've heard differing opinions on this...if using line-in, say from another DAC unit, does the Monolith use it's DAC to process the sound, or does it only utilize the amp portion? I'd like to use this as an amp-only, but also the incorporated EQ in the unit. Is that even possible?

 

[povidlo]

I've heard differing opinions on this...if using line-in, say from another DAC unit, does the Monolith use it's DAC to process the sound, or does it only utilize the amp portion? I'd like to use this as an amp-only, but also the incorporated EQ in the unit. Is that even possible?

When using 3.5mm analog input, DAC (AK4493) is bypassed. With micro-USB and optical inputs, internal DAC is used.

PEQ/Dirac work with all inputs, including analog.

 

[Sonic Defender]

I've heard differing opinions on this...if using line-in, say from another DAC unit, does the Monolith use it's DAC to process the sound, or does it only utilize the amp portion? I'd like to use this as an amp-only, but also the incorporated EQ in the unit. Is that even possible?

There really isn't any reason for differing accounts. What type of signal comes out of a DAC as the final product? An analogue stream. Can a DAC process an analogue stream? No, it converts Digital to Analogue. Therefore the Monolith DAC would not be used with an analogue stream because it couldn't do so.

 

[Moose246]

There really isn't any reason for differing accounts. What type of signal comes out of a DAC as the final product? An analogue stream. Can a DAC process an analogue stream? No, it converts Digital to Analogue. Therefore the Monolith DAC would not be used with an analogue stream because it couldn't do so.

That's what I thought too, and found it interesting to hear someone opine that it would still process the signal. Thanks.

 

[wonderbrah]

Does the Monoloth 124460 portable actually have Dual AK4493's like the manual says? I can't find it mentioned anywhere on the product page but sure enough, it says it has dual dacs in the manual..

https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/24460_Manual_180917.pdf​