Thorskin
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I have a NAS HTPC that id like to use as my main audio source using a DAC but at the moment all I own is a Topping D10 and a old AQ Dragonfly (bought many years ago) and I am getting a lot of noise coming from my USBs.
I have my NAD c372 stereo amp volume set very loud at around the 2oclock mark which I do not change (I have a reason for this in my AV setup) and I usually lower my volume using Digital volume or a Schiit Sys.
The problem is this amplifies the noise of the USB greatly and its very noticible and aanoying.
My partner has a sensitivity to high frequencies so she hears it more than I do but its a high frequency whining that often oscilates, it also makes noises anytime the computer proceses anything, like opening the start button, transfering files, whatever. (with it being a NAS its constantly doing something)
Do I need to get a DAC with optical in? Are there any other options? I am asuming USB "decrapifiers" like the Wyrd are just a bunch of fooey in most cases and wont actually do anything for most people but could it help me here? It was my immedieate thought for a solution, although I am quite ignorant so Id like your opinions on a actual non snake oil working solution before I waste my money.
I have taken a audio clip of the noise, I am not sure you can hear it well, this is with the phone directly next to the speaker and the volume increased a little just to make it audiable. https://drive.google.com/file/d/12mQpoWeZhgSzwhqkK2IiJA7xZ1AqrTHG/view?usp=sharing
I have tried different USB ports, I have tried the DACs and Amp combo with my other PC + 2 different laptops and it was dead silent so its something to do with this PCs USB in particular.
I have my NAD c372 stereo amp volume set very loud at around the 2oclock mark which I do not change (I have a reason for this in my AV setup) and I usually lower my volume using Digital volume or a Schiit Sys.
The problem is this amplifies the noise of the USB greatly and its very noticible and aanoying.
My partner has a sensitivity to high frequencies so she hears it more than I do but its a high frequency whining that often oscilates, it also makes noises anytime the computer proceses anything, like opening the start button, transfering files, whatever. (with it being a NAS its constantly doing something)
Do I need to get a DAC with optical in? Are there any other options? I am asuming USB "decrapifiers" like the Wyrd are just a bunch of fooey in most cases and wont actually do anything for most people but could it help me here? It was my immedieate thought for a solution, although I am quite ignorant so Id like your opinions on a actual non snake oil working solution before I waste my money.
I have taken a audio clip of the noise, I am not sure you can hear it well, this is with the phone directly next to the speaker and the volume increased a little just to make it audiable. https://drive.google.com/file/d/12mQpoWeZhgSzwhqkK2IiJA7xZ1AqrTHG/view?usp=sharing
I have tried different USB ports, I have tried the DACs and Amp combo with my other PC + 2 different laptops and it was dead silent so its something to do with this PCs USB in particular.
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