[DarKen23]

The preamp seems good, conveniently loud listening volume at -24 dB setting, full volume in windows. (Connected directly to my Threshold SA/3 power amp) Yes I am running windows on my mac mini. No OS X installed at all.

Hi,
I have plugged the Yulong DA8 into my Threshold SA/6e but never had any "noise floor", sorry.  

Dead quiet here as well. A lot of times I can't tell if it's on of off.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Noise floor? 

There should be none, any chance you are just experiencing infamous ground loop, it's quite common on PC to audio equipment electrical connections?

 

[Esprit]

Jitter eliminator switch: y/n? 

 

[Jd007]

  Jitter eliminator switch: y/n? 

should this matter? i get no noise with it on or off

 

[Esprit]

I apologize: it wasn't a question regarding the noise floor 

 

[Jd007]

  I apologize: it wasn't a question regarding the noise floor 

oh haha i see. i leave mine off as i use usb which should have less jitter than spdif. i haven't encountered any problems though over toslink from my ps3 (though admittedly i haven't used my ps3 much since the arrival of the da8), with jitter elimination off. over usb i hear no difference with it on/off

 

[Esprit]

Tnx 

I think I've found my nirvana: I'm using Audirvana Plus WITHOUT the direct and integer mode
That's the sound I was looking with the Yulong, now my Adam(s) disappear in the room and I have only the music flowing...
 
I'm also using this script: 

http://www.computeraudiodesign.com/osx-audio-optimization/
P.S. Heed all warnings...

 

[kundo]

Dead quiet here as well. A lot of times I can't tell if it's on of off.

No noise AT ALL with the proper cable (Straight Wire Encore II). Thanks for your replies, sorry for the false alarm

 

[kundo]

I have just changed the Filter mode to "Soft". "Sharp" seems to be a little bit harsh on my system, but it may be changed after the burn-in period. What settings are you using? A dumb question, what phase is? What is it for?

 

[Jd007]

  I have just changed the Filter mode to "Soft". "Sharp" seems to be a little bit harsh on my system, but it may be changed after the burn-in period. What settings are you using? A dumb question, what phase is? What is it for?

I use sharp, + phase, jitter elimination off. phase inversion you should leave + unless you have old records that you know are recorded with inverted phase

 

[DarKen23]

  Tnx 

I think I've found my nirvana: I'm using Audirvana Plus WITHOUT the direct and integer mode
That's the sound I was looking with the Yulong, now my Adam(s) disappear in the room and I have only the music flowing...
 
I'm also using this script: 

http://www.computeraudiodesign.com/osx-audio-optimization/
P.S. Heed all warnings...

Which Adams do you own? The a7x?

 

[Esprit]

Which Adams do you own? The a7x?

S3X-V 

 

[kundo]

  I have just changed the Filter mode to "Soft". "Sharp" seems to be a little bit harsh on my system, but it may be changed after the burn-in period. What settings are you using? A dumb question, what phase is? What is it for?

 
 

  I use sharp, + phase, jitter elimination off. phase inversion you should leave + unless you have old records that you know are recorded with inverted phase

 
Switched back Filter mode to "Sharp", seems better. Harshness gone. Clear and detailed sound, but a little bit dry, no lush sometimes, not really involving and warm. Maybe I have to replace my speakers. I have Infinity Kappa 80s.

 

[DarKen23]

 
I have just changed the Filter mode to "Soft". "Sharp" seems to be a little bit harsh on my system, but it may be changed after the burn-in period. What settings are you using? A dumb question, what phase is? What is it for?

 
I use sharp, + phase, jitter elimination off. phase inversion you should leave + unless you have old records that you know are recorded with inverted phase

Switched back Filter mode to "Sharp", seems better. Harshness gone. Clear and detailed sound, but a little bit dry, no lush sometimes, not really involving and warm. Maybe I have to replace my speakers. I have Infinity Kappa 80s.

I like the slow filter more for both headphones as well as speakers.

I recently got a pair of Genelec monitors and absolutely love em using the DA8, the sound is jaw-dropping. My HE-6 has been collecting dust since the Genelecs came

 

[DarKen23]

 

Which Adams do you own? The a7x?

S3X-V 

Nice freakin monitors. Totally jealous..