[Ampeezy]

damn where can i get this kte mod done?

 

[winders]

  damn where can i get this kte mod done?

https://kitsunehifi.com/kte-kitsune-tuned-edition-singxer-su-1-tuned-psu-amongst-other-options-as-a-package-deal/

 

[Ampeezy]

  Thank to all for the reply about leaving the SU1 on 24/7.
 
I'm using my MBP>microRendu> SU-1 KTE (i2s)>Spring KTE>BHSE>009 using JRiver MC-21.
This sounds so incredibly right, that it's wrong! After adding the SU1 KTE to the chain tonight and letting it run for about 5-6hrs I was immediately taken back by what I was heard when I started listening. Everything sounds like it's on a much grander scale! From the slam and control of percussion (and I mean slam that made me look at my rig in awe) and the clarity of the fine details which are extremely focused and clearly audible and the imaging and sound-stage is perceived in such a way I've never heard before. I'm actually afraid that I have reached the end! And I'm not kidding!
 
What I don't understand is when I had the SU1 (non-KTE no mR) in my chain previously, I didn't care for it. To be quite honest, I didn't think the i2s performed as well as the USB input did? Could it be the KTE mods to the SU1 making that much of a difference? Could it be the mR+KTE SU-1 combination? I don't know what the answer is right now, but I do know my system did not sound like this with my previous SU1 or I obviously wouldn't have eliminated it from my chain. For now I'm going to sit back in awe and enjoy my music. I definitely need to listen to all my options and find out as too why this is, and understand the reasons for what I'm hearing now that I didn't hear before.

I also see that you're using a MacBook pro. Mac OS is phenomenal, but I have found that windows consistently sounds better, even with the SU-1. I know this because I have Windows 10 on my MBP via Bootcamp. The difference is very noticeable, and as a result I run windows exclusively for my listening sessions. You should give it a shot, really.

 

[joseph69]

  I also see that you're using a MacBook pro. Mac OS is phenomenal, but I have found that windows consistently sounds better, even with the SU-1. I know this because I have Windows 10 on my MBP via Bootcamp. The difference is very noticeable, and as a result I run windows exclusively for my listening sessions. You should give it a shot, really.

Thanks for the advice, but I would never partition my MBP with Windows anything! 

 

[Ampeezy]

A purist I see, cheers

 

[joseph69]

@T Bone 
 
Will shoot some photos tomorrow and post them for you!

 

[LoryWiv]

I went with a media bridge high speed hdmi cable from amazon. Works great, although I know some folks who splurged on an audio quest carbon, around a $100 or so

Used the HDMI cable as it is....No special termination required between the SU-1 and DAC?

 

[Ampeezy]

  Used the HDMI cable as it is....No special termination required between the SU-1 and DAC?

​Nope, just read the manual for the pin configuration depending on the dac you use. I have to turn pins 3 and 6 on for my Gustard for DSD. If you don't use DSD though, you are good from the get go regardless.
Also shorter is better apparently, but I heard no difference between my 3m and 0.5m cables. YMMV

 

[uncola]

LoryWiv I'm not using the singxer xmos usb driver, I'm using the Holo Audio usb driver.  It let me install the driver without having to turn off driver signature enforcement.  I also think it's what lets me play dsd in native mode instead of dsd over pcm.  This is the i2s cable recommended on teh su-1 owners thread...  heh I still think we need to consolidate this thread with that one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apollo-AV-Lightning-v2-0-5M-HDMI-5-Silver-plated-OFC-v1-4-High-Speed-w-Ethernet-/361615375320?hash=item5431f4bbd8:g:vu8AAMXQVT9TE-oy

 

[motberg]

Regarding the HDMI i2s , some DAC makers require you to power down both components prior to plugging or unplugging the cable... so may be a good practice to keep in mind...

 

[uncola]

Oh, good idea motberg.. wouldn't want to short out a dac chip since it goes direct into it

 

[joseph69]

Some photos of the mR/SU-1 KTE.
I requested my Kitsune badges come separate from the SU-1. I took the "Kitsune" badge and placed it over the "Singxer" lettering with some Blu-tac so it can easily be removed. I haven't decided what I'm going to do with the fox badge or if I'n even going to put it on.
 

 

[Ampeezy]

  I figured it out, installed the Holo audio xmos driver and rebooted.. now I have up to 24/192 in the windows playback settings and dsd works.  this is the first time I ever got DSD native to work over asio!  playing Pixies - Doolittle in DSD128 Native asio right now

​Link to this driver? All I get is dsd over pcm
 
EDIT: I am able to get up to dsd 256 native.

 

[Ampeezy]

Quote:

  Some photos of the mR/SU-1 KTE.
I requested my Kitsune badges come separate from the SU-1. I took the "Kitsune" badge and placed it over the "Singxer" lettering with some Blu-tac so it can easily be removed. I haven't decided what I'm going to do with the fox badge or if I'n even going to put it on.
 

Awesome looking stack! Actually with your micro rendu I dont know if wondows would benefit you much. That uses an ethernet input right?

 

[LoryWiv]

  LoryWiv I'm not using the singxer xmos usb driver, I'm using the Holo Audio usb driver.  It let me install the driver without having to turn off driver signature enforcement.  I also think it's what lets me play dsd in native mode instead of dsd over pcm.  This is the i2s cable recommended on teh su-1 owners thread...  heh I still think we need to consolidate this thread with that one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apollo-AV-Lightning-v2-0-5M-HDMI-5-Silver-plated-OFC-v1-4-High-Speed-w-Ethernet-/361615375320?hash=item5431f4bbd8:g:vu8AAMXQVT9TE-oy

Got it, it sounds like the SU-1 driver is due for an update. Thanks for the info., very helpful, uncola!