edwardsean

Thanks Mike, but there's no way to get to that page. When I choose Tidal it just gives me the error popup and stays on My Music. Qobuz, etc. all work fine. The only information I found on this error was on the Audriana forum. It was fixed through an update, but Euphony V.3 isn't updated, so I'm not sure how this will be resolved.

I'm still on the latest version of V.3. I've been happily using it with Tidal, but today all of sudden Euphony is giving me an error. Tidal problem: Client with token not found. I've tried restarting, rebooting, but nothing helps. Has anyone come across this, and know of a fix?

This thread hasn't seen a post in a while but I thought this may be the best place to ask this question. I've been using a Phoenix in my chain to great effect for a while now. However, some think that it's categorically better to address the USB at the outset rather than fix it later. So, I've been wondering if I should swap out my Phoenix and install either a JCAT XE or Pink Faun USB w/ Ultra OCXO. Has anyone had experience comparing the two paths?

Noise is lowered, the sound is clearer. Watch out also for lowered dynamics and textural density. I find that is the tradeoff you're working with.

@ted_bWhere is the tour from and is it too late to get in on it?

Also, did you find the Purples remained a bit too smooth, or did it resolve to greater clarity with burn in. Now that they've settled and you've had some time with them do you still think they are a significant upgrade from the Oranges?

It isn't in stock anywhere at the moment. My dealer thinks that HFC may be getting ready to release a new version.

I know many have chosen PGGB on sound quality alone, but I do find the H22Go application is another huge benefit. Whether PGGB or Mscaler has the better sound can be debated, but only one allows for portability. I remember back when the Mscaler came out people were actually asking the question of whether they should buy a Dave or an Mscaler + Hugo2. Now, you have Hugo2 + PGGB + 2Go in this little portable powerhouse packet. As a system it also solves a host of noise issues, by the by, further improving SQ. When I was going through the effort of converting my entire library, part of the motivation was knowing, at the end, not only will I have these files for my Dave at home, but H22Go on the road. To tell you the truth, even at home, I sometimes slap H22GPGGB onto a pair of Omegas for 2-Channel. I sit back and muse, "Is this the absolute highest ratio of sound quality to cost and size on the planet?" Whether it is or not, H22GPGGB should be a thing.

Just to bring it somewhat back around to the topic: the QSA Gold fuse is equal to the price of the MU1. As you said perspective is needed. The QSA Silver is not "ridiculous"–for Romaz's system. But, of course most others would do far better investing those sums in gear first. As for myself, I really appreciate you sharing your experience in detail. I was going to wait until SR's yearly "buy 2 get 1 fuse free" sale, but maybe I'll just go ahead. As for the never ending upgrade path, I've now become convinced of contact enhancers like Stabilant 22 and NPS1260.

Hugo22Go is not nearly as bad as some make it out to be. I use it all the time with PGGB files + convolution + LCDi4 and the sound is just insane. I have a fairly optimized Dave system costing several multiples more, and each time I switch to H22Go I’m startled, and honestly, a bit dismayed. I mean for all the time, money, and work I put into the home setup I keep feeling like the portable should be a huge jump down. Instead, it surprises me with just how much it captures of the full system. I get reminded real quick that both systems are now operating with the same upscaling reconstruction, filtering, and number of taps. Of course there’s so much more to sound, but PGGB can go far to democratize audio systems.

I know this has been asked before, but do you know if v.4 is aiming for better SQ over v.3?

I have the oranges all over my system, but have been wondering about the purples. What specifically did you find the purple improved over the orange, or is it just a case of more of what the orange delivers?

I don’t know if this was addressed before, but do those of you using Dave, engage its HF filter with PGGB 16fs files? I had it turned off as I assumed it wasn’t necessary since PGGB has its own HF filter. However, I’ve been experimenting and enabling it has a positive effect. To my ears, it seems to be cleaning up some out of band noise coming from somewhere.

Taking I know your pain and joy. I transfer PGGB files onto a 1TB sd card and it is painful. But, yes, it is worth every bit of the effort. These files on my Hugo2/2Go shock me every time as to what can be accomplished from portable. Of course my full Dave system outclasses it in every way, but I know what levels the field to any extent is that both share the same high quality upscaling.

I would call myself on the DIY side–but when it improves on commercial. In the end, I'm sure sound is the dominant factor for both commercial and DIY folks. I don't know anything about the Melco. Are you saying that it rates on the level of a Grimm alternative?