[swolleneyes]

What are you using as your source?

This is from the CDM manual...
Sample Rate Indicators (DAC)
White: DSD 64 Blue: 176.4/192kHz Green: 88.2/96kHz Red: 44.1/48kHz

I'm using the green USB A—micro B cable that came with the device with a USB A—C adapter to connect to my laptop. attached images for context.

 

[swolleneyes]

I am a real techie guy but to my knowledge CDM is only designed for 44.1. Correct me if I am wrong!

yes, like @fordski already clarified there's a few different sample rates it supports

 

[fordski]

I'm using the green USB A—micro B cable that came with the device with a USB A—C adapter to connect to my laptop. attached images for context.

I see you're using a Mac to play to your continental. The Mac doesn't do automatic sample rate switching (a total fail in my opinion) You need to go into Audio Midi setup to switch the output sample rate to your continental. I just tried it and it works fine but it's not very convenient to switch sample rates manually when you are listening to hi-res sources. There may be a solution to this but I've not discovered one. I normally use Roon so it's not a big issue as Roon automatically selects the output sample rate on my Mac mini.

 

[vlach]

I see you're using a Mac to play to your continental. The Mac doesn't do automatic sample rate switching (a total fail in my opinion) You need to go into Audio Midi setup to switch the output sample rate to your continental. I just tried it and it works fine but it's not very convenient to switch sample rates manually when you are listening to hi-res sources. There may be a solution to this but I've not discovered one. I normally use Roon so it's not a big issue as Roon automatically selects the output sample rate on my Mac mini.

Audirvana also selects the sample rate automatically.

 

[swolleneyes]

Audirvana also selects the sample rate automatically.

thank you @fordski and @vlach; I didn't know about either of those options. I'll start with tinkering with my Audio Midi setup first and see if my ears can hear the difference.

 

[Amadeo Nospherathu]

Alo Audio CDM has natural, warm sound with a huge stage. Elastic and velvety, at the same time energetic and fast. That feeling, when music takes on flesh and blood, begins to breathe, breaks out beyond digital dryness.

Good feedback. Very emotional.
From my ("digital") point of view, I would say that this is exactly what CDM sounds like - emotionally, analogously. This is not a reference or analytical sound. This is a device for music. I don't know if I can be an audiophile with him. I can only enjoy music.

 

[Ike1985]

Can anybody recommend me a good 3.5mm to 3.55mm high quality silver interconnect for connecting my CDM to my Hugo2? Currently looking at eletech, dhc and lavricables, can't seem to find anymore. TY

 

[meomap]

Can anybody recommend me a good 3.5mm to 3.55mm high quality silver interconnect for connecting my CDM to my Hugo2? TY

I use DHC Comp4 IC.
It's high quality Ultra pure OCC silver material. Quite expensive for an IC.....

 

[iFi audio]

Can anybody recommend me a good 3.5mm to 3.55mm high quality silver interconnect for connecting my CDM to my Hugo2? Currently looking at eletech, dhc and lavricables, can't seem to find anymore. TY

If I may ask, is there any particular reason why are you after silver?

 

[Amadeo Nospherathu]

Can anybody recommend me a good 3.5mm to 3.55mm high quality silver interconnect for connecting my CDM to my Hugo2? Currently looking at eletech, dhc and lavricables, can't seem to find anymore. TY

I think you need DHC IC. Now I use ALO SCX22, but I plans to buy DHC soon.
If they are not on the site, just write to Peter in the form of a link.

 

[Amadeo Nospherathu]

New 6021.

 

[vlach]

New 6021.

I see that you removed the chrome cover in the middle...i always wondered what was underneath it. Looks fantastic!
Was it difficult to remove it?

 

[Amadeo Nospherathu]

I see that you removed the chrome cover in the middle...i always wondered what was underneath it. Looks fantastic!
Was it difficult to remove it?

Yes, I took it off.
If you are friends with a soldering iron, it is easy to remove. It is soldered to the board in three places. Here they are on the board.

But you need to unsolder from the reverse of the board, of course. It's not difficult.

Of course, with the cover, the device looks more complete.
The primary reason why I removed it is easier tuberolling.

Also, it adds a bit of cyberpunk to the device, haha.

*Nerd mode on*
I don't think it affects the sound in any way. It also helps to circulate air better, and thus improves cooling.

Maybe this cover helped to heat less components on the board between the tubes, but I think the difference is very small. So I think it was needed more for aesthetic purposes.
*Nerd mode off*

 

[vlach]

Yes, I took it off.
If you are friends with a soldering iron, it is easy to remove. It is soldered to the board in three places. Here they are on the board.

But you need to unsolder from the reverse of the board, of course. It's not difficult.

Of course, with the cover, the device looks more complete.
The primary reason why I removed it is easier tuberolling.

Also, it adds a bit of cyberpunk to the device, haha.

*Nerd mode on*
I don't think it affects the sound in any way. It also helps to circulate air better, and thus improves cooling.

Maybe this cover helped to heat less components on the board between the tubes, but I think the difference is very small. So I think it was needed more for aesthetic purposes.
*Nerd mode off*

Thanks for these details! I think you're right, the purpose of the cover (beyond aesthetics) is probably to protect the parts near the tubes from excessive heat. At any rate, my curiosity has finally been satisfied

 

[SDBiotek]

Removing that internal cover may also lead to those components failing sooner. Since the CDM has been discontinued for some time, just keep in mind that if anything fails on the board, you might not be able to get it fixed. Generally if something has been soldered on, it isn't meant to be removed.