You can get those power socket that list the current consumed and power consumed by device. That’s the cheapest way to get the details.
Rockna Wavedream DAC
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the wavedream went back to the dealer last night. Well, I really liked it. couldn't really find any glaring fault to the sound. although imaging isn't as pinpoint and width didn't seem as wide as the May, those aspects really weren't that far off and for me, not really deal breakers. the depth and layering is truly enjoyable giving a very 3d sensation; made my solitaire P even more enjoyable.
seems like a forgiving and very musical dac; songs/albums in list which I don't often play or refrain from playing (due to hot treble etc) sounded very good and very listenable with the WD. perhaps slightly rolled off in the highs or gives me the perception that it is, due to the smoothness and unoffensiveness of the top end, and in addition to the impactful low end and I guess some mid bass boost make for a very enjoyable listen overall.
I still maintain my preference of WD > WL > May kte.
I want one but I still wanna demo the weiss dac502 first. sadly I don't get a home demo for that so it'll just be SolP direct into the unit (when I get round to it).
What source is preferable with WD? Is USB well implemented? I really want to declutter my life and use as less equipment as possible and USB gives option to remove DDC.
I just got my DDC this weekend and moving from USB to i2s, will post impressions once I form an opinion
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I used USB and it sounds perfectly fine. From what I've read this has some of the finest USB implementation of any dac out right now.
I had zero problems or bad things to say about the USB implementation but had to scratch that itch of the SU-6 and found one on avexchange.
I'm in the less boxes camp where possible and my other path planned was a FTA Callisto so might be a catch and release for me
I'm in the less boxes camp where possible and my other path planned was a FTA Callisto so might be a catch and release for me
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Did you end up preferring the internal, or the Singxer?
Ended up with the Callisto cable and sold the Singxer.
What made you choose to do that? I have a Wavedream on the way to me and I was planning on using the SU-6 with it as well.
Less boxes. Didn't feel like it added enough to the chain to justify it. I'm fine with a bit less blackness and other upgrades around it were good enough for me. I liked what I was hearing without it. I don't think it's a bad addition in any way but selling it basically paid for the Callisto and I preferred to think of it that way
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I have NET connected to WD Dac by i2s Tubulus cable. What about other outs (AES/SPDIF - are they comparable or have significant difference compare to i2s?
Wavedream owners - what power cable are you using with your DAC? What do you feel it changes?
I am using Signal Projects Hydra https://signalprojects.com/categories/power-hydra/
I get more detail, space and extension. I had these cables with my previous dac and they have moved on to the Wavedream.
Perfectly happy and it is for sure a very audible difference to the Olflex 110CY 3x2,5mm
https://products.lappgroup.com/onli...nd-numbered-cores/oelflex-classic-110-cy.html
diy power cables with Oyade plugs i had previously before the Hydras.
I get more detail, space and extension. I had these cables with my previous dac and they have moved on to the Wavedream.
Perfectly happy and it is for sure a very audible difference to the Olflex 110CY 3x2,5mm
https://products.lappgroup.com/onli...nd-numbered-cores/oelflex-classic-110-cy.html
diy power cables with Oyade plugs i had previously before the Hydras.
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I have been happily using my Rockna Wavedream Edition dac for the past 2 years or so (coming from a Dave). I am not very technical with audio gear, but I have stumbled across the potential improvements of changing the fuses on gear to 'audiophile fuses'. I am interested in trying out this fuse - https://www.synergisticresearch.com/fuses/purple-fuse/. Some people rave about these fuses, others think they are super snake oil. For the entry price I am happy to give it a try and find out.
Has anyone changed the fuse on the Wavedream before? any tips on how to do it? or even which one I need to order? there are 4 different types to pick from. thanks.
Has anyone changed the fuse on the Wavedream before? any tips on how to do it? or even which one I need to order? there are 4 different types to pick from. thanks.
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