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  1. JamesYeomans

    Setup Confusion. Is there another solution?

    "...the AES port on the RME seems different" are you using the dongle that comes with the RME? That will provide a standard XLR connector for AES-EBU inputs and outputs.
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    Hidizs S9 Review (Headphone Adapter)

    As StaticV said: "The S9's balanced connector is a pure headphone connector and should not be plugged into external Amps. If you want to use an external Amp with it, then I strongly recommend you stick to the 3.5mm unbalanced output."
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    USB to SPDIF?

    https://www.genelec.com/key-technologies/intelligent-signal-sensing-technology "It’s quite common that the digital audio source keeps the digital bit clock active when the source is powered ON. That prevents the monitor or subwoofer to turn ISS sleep state." This is not a "Chinese" thing.
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    KEF LS60w - The Ugly Side of the Active Speaker Market

    FYI the amp blew on one of my Genelec 8351Bs. The replacement of the amp board by HHB Source in the UK under the 5 year warranty was a pain free quick turnaround. All sorted in just over 2 weeks & no charge https://www.sourcedistribution.co.uk/tech-support/genelec/ [Edit: corrected from "HBB"...
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    Genelec setups in living rooms [how to]

    I’ve been using 8340s with GLM in my kitchen, of about the same dimensions. They work great! Haven’t felt the need to swap them out with the spare pair of 8341s that I have.
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    (Unofficial) Topping D50 III DAC review and measurements

    People wanting to use a device like this with iOS/iPadOS devices won’t be able to use something like EQAPO. So in device PEQ useful to them.
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    TOPPING D90 III、TOPPING D50 III

    It’s useful to those who use the USB with iOS or iPadOS devices
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    Genelec 8341 setup for PC and AirPlay

    That's quite focussed on the PC use case. Trickier to also incorporate the AirPlay feature that the OP wants as well as a PC hook-up with that solution.
  9. JamesYeomans

    Genelec 8341 setup for PC and AirPlay

    These are the ones I use: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15398445458 I have the above cable plugged into this https://www.tindie.com/products/beni_skate/automatic-spdif-opticalrca-audio-switch/ the RCA end, with the XLR connected direct into the AES/EBU socket on the Genelec. I then use a regular...
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    Genelec 8341 setup for PC and AirPlay

    For reference: https://support.genelec.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019582539-Can-I-connect-my-digital-SAM-monitors-to-S-PDIF-directly I've tried with and without impedance convertors up to about 5 meter cable lengths. Both methods work fine, so I got rid of the impedance convertor.
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    Genelec 8341 setup for PC and AirPlay

    The 8341As (I have two pairs here) will convert everything to digital anyway to do DSP etc, so no need for a DAC.
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    Genelec 8341 setup for PC and AirPlay

    The Douk Audio U2 is an excellent and inexpensive USB to SPDIF that you can use with your PC: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/phiree-u2s-2019-douk-audio-u2-review-and-measurements-digital-usb-to-s-pdif-interfaces.29765/ This is a fantastic SPDIF switch you can use...
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    Genelec 8341 setup for PC and AirPlay

    With my 8340As in my kitchen, I use SPIDF: - a USB to SPDIF out from the iPad and Laptop - the SPDIF out from an AppleAirportExpress (for AirPlay) I feed both of those into an SPDIF switch and feed the coaxial SPDIF from that switch direct into the Genelecs. Works great and very cheap.
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    TOPPING DX9!

    If using with iOS/iPadOS devices, definitely yes. As user selectable system-wide custom audio DSP is not possible with those OS’s.
  15. JamesYeomans

    TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro Portable DAC & Amp Review

    Works great with my iPhone 15 Pro Max.
  16. JamesYeomans

    Multichannel System - Brainstorming

    If Genelec SAMs, or other active speakers with an AES/EBU input are an option for you, then I find this works well between a Windows PC and the Genelecs SAMs: https://rme-audio.com/hdspe-aes.html It's got 16 AES/EBU outputs, but I've only used 6 of them, so can't comment on the >8 channel...
  17. JamesYeomans

    Hidizs S9 Review (Headphone Adapter)

    My original S9 worked fine with iPhone 13 Pro Max using the official Apple camera kit.
  18. JamesYeomans

    Toslink switch and TosLink/Coaxial SPDIF converter - Review and measurements

    They can take a while as he makes them to order. Took a couple of weeks for the two RCA ones to arrive in the UK. I'd give him a nudge if you've heard nothing :) The BNC variants take much longer as he batches them up. Took about 6 months for my BNC one to be made & shipped to me.
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    Toslink switch and TosLink/Coaxial SPDIF converter - Review and measurements

    Here's the direct link to the RME recommended SPDIF switch, in case anyone missed it in that forum thread: https://www.tindie.com/products/Beni_Skate/automatic-spdif-opticalrca-audio-switch/ I have 3 of them and they all function well. Never any drop-outs etc. I never use 192kHz sample rate...
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