Vinshine Audio DAC R2R-REF w/ soekris

[alvin1118]

Which of those filters is the NOS,or do I need to search for that elsewhere?

Thanks

NOS filter should be available to download @ diyaudio forum. But it's non-official, it was created by some kind forumer.

 

[Wildcatsare1]

NOS filter should be available to download @ diyaudio forum. But it's non-official, it was created by some kind forumer.

Sorry for my garbled message, darn spellcheck, @alvin1118, will these filteres also work with the Vinshine Reference R2R DAC? Is it the same download process?

 

[alvin1118]

Sorry for my garbled message, darn spellcheck, @alvin1118, will these filteres also work with the Vinshine Reference R2R DAC? Is it the same download process?

Yes, the DAC uses generic Soekris dam1021. It works well with the same download procedure. Hope it helps!

 

[cosie]

hi guys,
I have found two switches inside the DAC, please suggest what they are using for?
One more question - what is the latest recommended firmware version and filters configuration for the Vinshine Audio DAC-R2R-REF?

 

[cosie]

There is an issue has been faced.
Sound disappearing from headphones output after long listening (2+ hours).
If you remove headphones and switch ON Monitors connected by XLR - its works fine. Switch between USB-Coax - it works.
Switch on headphones back - no sound. Switch between USB-Coax - it doesn't work.
I still don't know the way to resolve that immediately. The only way to recover is to wait about 5-10 mins and make DAC On/Off once or many times till the sound is back for headphones.
The issue is reproduced stable - connect headphones and wait 2+ hours, sound will disappear 100%
Am I alone with such kind of problem?

 

[geoffalter11]

Hi all...

Question about the Vinshine R2R... I have always used it single ended plugging the DAC into my Headamp Gilmore Lite Mk2 using RCAs. I just bought a balanced amp and will be using the XLRs instead. For those who use the Vinshine as a balanced DAC, will I see a difference in sound quality or function moving from single ended to balanced? I have a limited edition version made for the Russian market which I believe is the exact same as the normal version. Only difference being the use of symbols instead of words on the front panel. The back has both RCA and XLR just the same. Any help will be greatly appreciated...

 

[cosie]

geoffalter11, at least XLRs will be not worse than RCAs. Ones I tried to compare but didn't hear a difference.
P.S. there is a new firmware version available: dam1021 firmware and filters rev 1.21 (http://soekris.dk/download.html)

 

[geoffalter11]

Will the firmware update make a difference? Do I need to do anything in particular to download the updates into my Vinshine?

 

[geoffalter11]

It looks like the update is only for Windows users. I have never updated the firmware of a DAC as it generally doesnt apply to MAC users. No clue what to do.

 

[cosie]

yes, you need Windows. The guide you can find in post #103. New firmware is compatible with new custom filters you can find at diyaudio forum. I've been upgraded my vinshine and yes, filters do the changes in sound.

 

[geoffalter11]

I have a MAC. Should be good to go... I find a bit more dynamic range with my Vinshine running balanced. Sounds fantastic!

 

[cosie]

I find a bit more dynamic range with my Vinshine running balanced.

may be, but from another side you use other cables which can influence the sound as well

 

[geoffalter11]

may be, but from another side you use other cables which can influence the sound as well

Very true. I have Blue Dragon RCA Interconnects and Cardas XLR Interconnects. Different cables, but both pretty decent. I only use the DAC in Pure DAC fixed mode running to my Pathos Aurium Hybrid Tube Amp. Great combo... I have been yearning for a new DAC, but it is a really good DAC so hard to part ways.

 

[cosie]

I found that this DAC sounds better(more analog, less digital) via AES input which I never used before. But looks like there is a major disadvantage - it doesn't except even flac 192/24. Can this be improved somehow?

 

[geoffalter11]

How do I use AES from my MAC?