[aivar1988]

seems people do not like the kingrex mk2 psu idea ? the one me and leeperry use. or is it about the cable you have to solder ? dont need any soldering skills for that at all i basically soldered like second time

 

[robertsong]

Quote:

 
iFi iUSB is NOT a DAC. It is a power regulator that stands between your computer and the Stello U3 (an USB to SPDIF converter) to clean up the power line. The Stello U3 is passively powered by the USB line power so it will benefit from a cleaner power source.
 

 
 
Aha. I was just confused on iFi's naming of its products. My apologies.

 

[robertsong]

Quote:

seems people do not like the kingrex mk2 psu idea ? the one me and leeperry use. or is it about the cable you have to solder ? dont need any soldering skills for that at all i basically soldered like second time

 
 
Yup, I have seen the thread. The Y cable + power supply makes more sense to me. I didn't like the lack of  a 5v usb tap like the one on the cheaper U-power unit. Now that there is a sanely priced Y cable (that ueover first mentioned) I'm going to order one. I'll post my thoughts later. Could be wrong about this!

 

[songmic]

I've put up an FS for my Stello U3, if anyone's interested.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/677801/price-drop-stello-u3

 

[Patu]

What do you guys think about Teddy Pardo's U2S converter? It's also based on XMOS chip but it has an external PSU and according to manufacturer, better clocks than Stello. 
 
http://www.teddypardo.com/dacs/teddyu2s.html
 
I'm tempted to try this out since my setup is pretty much all Naim and you could say that Teddy Pardo is specialized on Naim upgrades and products.

 

[bluzeboy]

I have the U3 but when i open its control panel & try to update & select upgrade firmware  the select file button is not visible for me  to select the upgrade file.
I am running win 7 64 but, how can I  update the firmware ?
adjusting the resolution has no effect
 
never mind i see the update is self installing

 

[robertsong]

Question for leeperry or anybody else:
 
 
Know where to buy a quality XLR male to XLR female right-angle adapter for a U3? Preferably gold plated. So far I've only found 3 to 5 pin, phase reversals, and gender changers. I wonder if such thing even exists.

 

[robertsong]

Basically an XLR version of this:
 
 

 
Hmmmm...

 

[aivar1988]

Im selling my stello u3 and 5v kingrex PSU mk2, will include all cables. PM!