[dcguy73]

I read it the same way. He means his computer or player doesn’t have i2S output. To get an i2S path to his DAC, he used an SU-1 and wants a Denafrips to swap in now.

Thanks for interpreting my garbled post! You're right, that's what I meant. Words are hard.

 

[S Crowther]

Thanks for interpreting my garbled post! You're right, that's what I meant. Words are hard.

Ah. I see. Interestingly I was using a Singxter SU-6 for the same reason before I recently changed to the Gaia.

 

[Thinman]

Has there been any compatibility issues with the Gaia? More specifically, can anyone confirm that the Gaia works problem-free with the Metrum Adagio?

 

[shafat777]

For those of you that are using either the IRIS or HERMES with their denafrips dac, is it just plug and play? Do you just connect the usb to the DDC and then the DDC to the DAC using a HDMI cable? or is there some tinkering involved to make it work? Any help would be welcome.

I am thinking about ordering a hermes DDC after dropping $1800 for a Pontus 2 so i need to figure out the cable and connectivity needed to make it work.

 

[sajunky]

All DDC I know are plug & play. You may need to select a source input, at least the first time.
You don't have to have Denafrips DDC. Compatibility problems with different makes are restricted to a different pin assignment of HDMI connector, easy to overcome.

 

[BlakeT]

It is plug and play.

 

[CAJames]

I would suggest reading the manuals and checking out the videos of the Gaia on the Denafrips site. You may need to set the "clock in" on the DDC and I2S pinout on your DAC. It isn't hard but I just received my Gaia a couple days ago and it wasn't exactly plug and play out of the box, and I believe the Iris and Hermes are similar. It is easy, but it is a thing.

 

[shafat777]

Can I just use any good brand HDMI cable if I wanna connect denafrips ddc to a denafrips pontus 2 dac? I keep seeing theres a clock in feature with this dac which requires 2 additional cable. I can really use any insight regarding connecting this DDC to my Pontus 2 dac

 

[S Crowther]

Can I just use any good brand HDMI cable if I wanna connect denafrips ddc to a denafrips pontus 2 dac? I keep seeing theres a clock in feature with this dac which requires 2 additional cable. I can really use any insight regarding connecting this DDC to my Pontus 2 dac

Suggest you do what I did and email Alvin who will step you through the set up. He also has YouTube videos showing how to do it.
The clock in feature is only for the Terminator Plus. You have to turn it off.

 

[CAJames]

Can I just use any good brand HDMI cable if I wanna connect denafrips ddc to a denafrips pontus 2 dac? I keep seeing theres a clock in feature with this dac which requires 2 additional cable. I can really use any insight regarding connecting this DDC to my Pontus 2 dac

Yes, you can absolutely connect with only a HDMI cable. You just need to ensure the DDC is configured with "clock in" off. Using the clock from the DAC is bonus but not necessary.

 

[shafat777]

Just ordered my Hermes to pair with my Pontus 2. Cant wait to find out what kind of sonic improvement this will add to my setup.

 

[shafat777]

I just received my Hermes DDC and I hooked it up to my Pontus 2 dac using HDMI (I2S) cable, It sounds wonderful however, the Left and Right channels are swapped. It happends in every track, movies and games that i play. I checked the cables from the back of the DAC to my Elise OTL amp and the Left and right channels are connected the right way but i am getting opposite sounds, can anyone please help me.

Thank you

 

[Roasty]

I just received my Hermes DDC and I hooked it up to my Pontus 2 dac using HDMI (I2S) cable, It sounds wonderful however, the Left and Right channels are swapped. It happends in every track, movies and games that i play. I checked the cables from the back of the DAC to my Elise OTL amp and the Left and right channels are connected the right way but i am getting opposite sounds, can anyone please help me.

Thank you

U need to change the i2s settings on the hermes.

The following is from Alvin @ Vinshine.

Hermes & Gaia DDC - i2s pinout configuration:


1. Connect the i2s cable
2. Turn down the volume (minimal)
3. Play a familiar music (PCM first, follow by DSD)
4. Run through the i2s setting 000-111

 

[shafat777]

U need to change the i2s settings on the hermes.

The following is from Alvin @ Vinshine.

Hermes & Gaia DDC - i2s pinout configuration:


1. Connect the i2s cable
2. Turn down the volume (minimal)
3. Play a familiar music (PCM first, follow by DSD)
4. Run through the i2s setting 000-111

Bro that did the trick. OMG thank you so much. I appreciate it. You just saved me from definite panic attack and unwanted anxiety

 

[shafat777]

Do you guys turn off your Hermes when not in use? If so, how do you turn it off. I don't see any power button. Thanks in advance