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Yesterday, 03:35 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread SOtM tX-USBexp audiophile PCIe to USB audio card vs. Adnaco-S3B – USB 3.0 Over Fiber Optic Expansion System in Music Servers

I am interested in the Adnaco S1B for a multi-channel setup using a Lynx Card. I have some documentation from Igor. I know that it needs a 12v and...

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Yesterday, 09:13 AM

dallasjustice replied to a thread JPLAY Responds in Software

What instability are you talking about? When does Jriver crash? I've had it running for weeks at a time and it doesn't crash. Are you using the...

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06-17-2013, 11:06 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread 15 USB/SPDIF converters shootout in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

Rca connectors are not 75 ohm connectors. You would need good bnc connectors. Yes, Pat has measured and posted them in various places.

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05-31-2013, 06:11 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread Why Use A Dedicated Preamp When My Computer Is The Only Source? in General Forum

You can integrate subs nicely without a preamp. If you are you going to do it right, you will need something like a lynx aes16 to multipe aes. You...

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05-27-2013, 09:25 AM

dallasjustice replied to a thread Breaking-in new, solid-state electronics in General Forum

There are a few manufacturers of solid state electronics that will totally dispute the break-in effect and will tell their customers that it doesn't...

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05-26-2013, 10:17 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread Breaking-in new, solid-state electronics in General Forum

It's funny you read that others can't hear some "tweak" and the proponent of the "tweak" will simply blame the thing not heard on the listener's...

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05-25-2013, 02:22 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread Breaking-in new, solid-state electronics in General Forum

Mr. Hansen says that my system isn't transparent enough to hear the so called breakin effect. Of course, he is just attempting to insult those that...

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05-25-2013, 08:49 AM

dallasjustice replied to a thread ExaU2I 32bit/384kHz USB to I2S Asynchronous Interface Review in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

Thanks! I appreciate the good advice. I believe I can get another dac and link the volume controls together inside each dac. Good luck with...

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05-24-2013, 11:29 AM

dallasjustice replied to a thread Digital master volume control in Software

edorr, I am interested to know whether you had any problems using the lynx aes16 on your zuma with jriver. I may go that route soon as well since I...

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05-22-2013, 11:53 AM

dallasjustice replied to a thread ExaU2I 32bit/384kHz USB to I2S Asynchronous Interface Review in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

Thanks. The e18 would work if it had an AES out that I could route to another DAC for the left right channels. I only need the analog outs for the...

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05-22-2013, 10:18 AM

dallasjustice replied to a thread ExaU2I 32bit/384kHz USB to I2S Asynchronous Interface Review in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

Using the Exa platform, does anyone know someone good that build a custom device for multi-channel sub integration? I would need 2 analog out and a...

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05-18-2013, 07:44 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread To DSD or not to DSD? in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

Can I get an Amen?! What about that noise floor? Find me a single bit SDM floor down at -142db?

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04-09-2013, 08:50 PM

dallasjustice commented on article Bel Canto Design uLink USB to S/PDIF Converter Review in Reviews

Chris, Why didn't you ask John about how he took the "audio pimp" down? :-)

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04-04-2013, 11:40 AM

dallasjustice replied to a thread What Mags do you subscribe to? in General Forum

I subscribe to Hifi Critic. It's really very good. The key difference between Hifi Critic and Stereophile, TAS and the rest is they do not accept...

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03-31-2013, 11:43 AM

dallasjustice replied to a thread What Mags do you subscribe to? in General Forum

Stereophile, TAS and Hifi Critic. The first 2 are primarily advertising pamphlets. The last one is pretty legit.

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03-30-2013, 10:57 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread Need help with brand new CAPSv3 Zuma in Music Servers

That's quite an upgrade to go from an oppo to viola! You have the viola bravo too? Ive always been intrigued by the bravo.

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03-28-2013, 07:40 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread Preampless Volume-Jriver in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

As far as DSD goes, you can use HQPLAYER and control volume in single bit domain. I haven't done it because my DAC is multi bit. I just convert my...

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03-28-2013, 07:21 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread Preampless Volume-Jriver in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

Im still preamp less. I think as long as the outout stage if the DAC is good enough to drive the amp, a preamp is just another unnecessary gain...

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03-28-2013, 03:53 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread Audiophile player - HQPlayer in General Forum

I don't think its overpriced. The big advantage of hqplayer is the filters and the more sophisticated oversampling. If those features don't meet...

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03-27-2013, 11:20 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread Need help with brand new CAPSv3 Zuma in Music Servers

There's plenty of how to videos and other information on windows remote desktop If you look for it. Also, you'll need to be more specific about what...

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03-24-2013, 05:30 PM

dallasjustice replied to a thread Cable Review: MG Audio Designs (or What My System Wants To be When It Grows Up) in General Forum

Well, I guess I will have to get rid of my lamp cord./ No you won't.

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03-23-2013, 10:23 AM

dallasjustice replied to a thread 15 USB/SPDIF converters shootout in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

Im not elbertoth, but I'll answer. Yes but I have 64 bit version and I had to do the stuff Chris suggested here: ...

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