[Exidrion]

You guys using AES/EBU, what's your source? My computer only has spdif/toslink out

 

[Limniscate]

I haven't noticed that big of a difference between USB and AES but need to compare more. I'm also using a Singxer SU-1 and microrendu.

 

[funch]

My chain: laptop - regen - M2Tech Hiface Evo - AES out to Yggy.

 

[Jones Bob]

I tried a Mutek MC 3+ via USB on my MAC mini to get an AES/EBU output to my Yggy. Did not like it at all, sounded "metallic". Returned it.

Also, tried a Wyred4Sound Remedy for USB to AES/EBU convertion. Not a good choice for the Yggy as it upsamples everything to 24/96 and is no longer bit perfect. Does not play well with Mike's Mega Burrito filter. Made the Yggy sound as processed as Velveeta. Returned it.

Now using a Sonore MicroRendu with the LPS-1 power supply feeding the USB input to my Yggy. Very happy with that. I have stopped looking for upgrades here.

 

[hifimckinney]

I have both coax from Classic SB going to AES using Canare adapter and iPhone through camera adapter kit to USB, both sound fantastic however AES/EBU feels better. I have been trying to understand where the difference is because I have been trying hard, I clearly hear the difference but not able to put that in words. But now since this topic has come up again, by giving it a try, I would say AES/EBU sounds better because it produces true timbre. While USB has little touch of metal shine but far far far away from non- listenable. I like both the inputs and trust me that iPhone/IPad to USB is a revelation compared to a computer/laptop to USB.
 
Also, SPDIF user, please try to get away from it as early as possible if you like to realize full potential of Yggy.

 

[gefski]

You guys using AES/EBU, what's your source? My computer only has spdif/toslink out

iMac/Dante > Ethernet > unDAES-O > AES > Yggy

Noise floor has dropped out of sight, Yggy essence fully revealed, I have no plans to return to any USB interface.

IMO
YMWV

 

[belgiangenius]

iMac/Dante > Ethernet > unDAES-O > AES > Yggy

Noise floor has dropped out of sight, Yggy essence fully revealed, I have no plans to return to any USB interface.

IMO
YMWV

 
What do you use as a power supply to the unDAES?

 

[watchnerd]

   
What do you use as a power supply to the unDAES?

 
oh god...

 

[gefski]

What do you use as a power supply to the unDAES?

24V wall wart purchased from Atterotech. I'm sure I could tweak around with a better PS, but am too happy to touch anything for a while.

 

[belgiangenius]

24V wall wart purchased from Atterotech. I'm sure I could tweak around with a better PS, but am too happy to touch anything for a while.

Thanks.  I didn't realize they had them available.  I don't have PoE, so I was just wondering what to get.
 
Did you order straight from Atterotech?  I've been hunting to buy one of these online for awhile, but their gear is not easy to find.  There are just a handful of online sellers.  I've tried sending a few of their "authorized resellers" emails for quotes and either get no response, or huge prices emailed back to me - nowhere near the $599 the online stores are selling them for.  Of course, I'm in Canada, and some of these online sources don't even ship to Canada. Let's just say this Atterotech stuff seems very difficult to buy.

 

[gefski]

Thanks.  I didn't realize they had them available.  I don't have PoE, so I was just wondering what to get.

Did you order straight from Atterotech?  I've been hunting to buy one of these online for awhile, but their gear is not easy to find.  There are just a handful of online sellers.  I've tried sending a few of their "authorized resellers" emails for quotes and either get no response, or huge prices emailed back to me - nowhere near the $599 the online stores are selling them for.  Of course, I'm in Canada, and some of these online sources don't even ship to Canada. Let's just say this Atterotech stuff seems very difficult to buy.

Bought both here http://www.fullcompass.com

They had uDO in stock; power supply drop-shipped separately.

 

[belgiangenius]

Bought both here http://www.fullcompass.com

They had uDO in stock; power supply drop-shipped separately.

 
Thanks.
 
Do you know if it is a switching power supply or linear?  For $46, it should probably be linear.

 

[gefski]

Thanks.

Do you know if it is a switching power supply or linear?  For $46, it should probably be linear.

Here ya go. You could just buy the uDO and shop for a PS of your choice.

 

[belgiangenius]

Here ya go. You could just buy the uDO and shop for a PS of your choice.

Thanks. Yeah, I don't think I would pay $46 for that.

 

[Jamiee]

I tried a Mutek MC 3+ via USB on my MAC mini to get an AES/EBU output to my Yggy. Did not like it at all, sounded "metallic". Returned it.

 

 
 
Odd, My Mutec MC-3+ USB doesn't sound metallic at all on my Windows PC.   If anything it's by a fair amount the least Metallic (digital) sounding converter I've heard to date.
I will say this though....  to get the best out of the Mutec, I have found (rather ironically) it's ideal to not use any audiophile software that may be installed on ones PC. 
-- Fidelizer, JPlay, Process Lasso, etc.... all seem to contribute to a more "digital" sounding result with the Mutec. 
YMMV, but I find The MC-3+ seems to do noticeably better on it's own along with setting Minimum Latency for the USB streaming mode in the control panel.