tw99
Senior Member
I've got my SHD display set to wake up only when a button is pressed, otherwise it's off. This works well for me, and removes any risk of screen degradation.
I don't know, it looks exactly the same.That is great to know. Is the new display improved and more immune to this or is it just the nature of the device that you need to dim right away?
I had exactly the same problem - exacerbated by not setting the display to dim right down when not in use. Positively, I sent an email to MiniDSP and they send me a new display. Easy to install.
Doug
Its a five minute job. No soldering or anything. Open the case, unplug the board, pop in the replacement and button it up again. DoneGreat to know! I was dreading the thought of replacing a display or sending it to Hong Kong for service. Thanks
I leave my shd on most of the time, the oled display is pretty "splotchy" currently I think it is slowly degrading. It still works fine and hard to notice from a couple feet away. However at the device it looks pretty bad. Its only a year or so old
Is this my fault for leaving it constantly powered. I don't care too much if it doesn't get much worse, but a bit disappointing.
It's temporary (the system isn't in use yet).@nick-v haven't you rather blocked the cooling vents on the top of your SHD there?
Haha, well I still don't love the idea of the switch stacked directly on top (even though I'm sure it's fine).Actually, the vents are on the side aren't they!
I just purchased one of these. I have B+W 702 S2 speakers, and I am curious if the DIRAC will make them sound better, worse, or neither. It's a bit of a science experiment, but let's be honest, that's part of what this audiophillia is about....
I'd definitely put some space between the C298 and the SHD. The C298 has its Purify modules mounded vertically with corresponding internal heat sinks that need to exhaust that heat somewhere, preferably directly above. You might consider keeping an eye on the temp of the underside of the SHD case in that area (believe it's in the left rear quadrant of the C298's case) just to make sure its not getting cooked. Yes, they're Class D modules but they're only highly efficient at the highest output power levels. Nice clean signal chain BTW. I may have to get my hands on one of those 298s.Haha, well I still don't love the idea of the switch stacked directly on top (even though I'm sure it's fine).
The plan is still to move the switch out and put a vented blank plate in its place, but maybe I'll put the vented panel in between the NAD C298 and the SHD so the SHD isn't blocking the top vents on the amp...
Interesting. I own the C298, usually play my system at 95-100 dB SPL, and the amplifier never gets even mildly warm to the touch.I'd definitely put some space between the C298 and the SHD. The C298 has its Purify modules mounded vertically with corresponding internal heat sinks that need to exhaust that heat somewhere, preferably directly above. You might consider keeping an eye on the temp of the underside of the SHD case in that area (believe it's in the left rear quadrant of the C298's case) just to make sure its not getting cooked. Yes, they're Class D modules but they're only highly efficient at the highest output power levels. Nice clean signal chain BTW. I may have to get my hands on one of those 298s.
Interesting. I own the C298, usually play my system at 95-100 dB SPL, and the amplifier never gets even mildly warm to the touch.
My C298 is in an enclosed cabinet. A Bluesound Node and Topping D30Pro sit directly on top of it. No warmth at all. (Note that I nonetheless do not suggest ignoring manufacturer recommendations in the egregious manner I have described. )Do you have its ventilation completely obstructed? Refer to the safety warnings on page 2 of the users manual regarding ventilation and placement. It specifically requires at least 10 cm which is a little more than 2U around the amplifier. Similar guidance on page 4 under Notes for Installation. It warns against installing in enclosed spaces including in cabinets and enclosed racks without appropriate cooling. I see that he plans to use forced air cooling in a closed rack design which should be fine as long as he has adequate CFM for the overall thermal load in the rack and he uses ventilation spacers above and preferably also below the amplifier.