Remember, the analog inputs on this device are digitised to allow the EQ/crossfeed functions. So makes sense it is close to digital input in fact that means a good ADC is used.The latter is identical to what I measured with digital input in the review showing that the amplifier noise is the bottleneck.
Does that mean the RME does the same since you can also output DSP applied analogue out from the outputs?Remember, the analog inputs on this device are digitised to allow the EQ/crossfeed functions. So makes sense it is close to digital input in fact that means a good ADC is used.
Umm if DSP features are available on the analog inputs, then yes they are for sure going through a digitisation process.Does that mean the RME does the same since you can also output DSP applied analogue out from the outputs?
Umm if DSP features are available on the analog inputs, then yes they are for sure going through a digitisation process.
Well yeah no DSP would mean the inputs are processed by the amp (or even hardware crossfeed or EQ is possible but more rare) but digital processing absolutely requires a conversion to a digital format, to then process back to a DAC, to then finally be amplified which can take a hit on SNR, of course.O snap, you said analog inputs, I thought you mean't outputs, that's why it threw my off. Now I'm confused even more though. What are analogue inputs that are digitized as opposed to non-digitized? Non digitized would be what exactly, an analogue passthrough or simply an amping of the signal or something?
Why would you?Anyone tried powering this unit with a linear power supply (compared to its stock "phone charger")?
Phone charger? It's a 16.5V PSU, your phone will not take to that kinda voltageAnyone tried powering this unit with a linear power supply (compared to its stock "phone charger")?
well, many phones today, at least Android ones with fast charge, taking that voltage easily ; )Phone charger? It's a 16.5V PSU, your phone will not take to that kinda voltage
Youtube is not a great basis, as often videos are recorded in mono or when uploaded are converted to mono. Do you experience that with movies or tv, not on youtube?My unit seems to have an issue where the channel balance randomly swings left or right, and then recentres after a while. It's very evident on mono / centred content like YouTube videos. This happens on both XLR and USB inputs. I first thought it was from my Steinberg audio interface going into the XLR input, but it's definitely the Monolith because it happens on USB as well.
The point was the signal is identical on both channels, but the amplifier skews to one side. While content is playing, I can hear the audio panning and coming to rest on one side. This happens randomly and returns to normal after a few minutes. While the balance is skewed, playing a full scale test tone results in distortion in the louder channel. Reducing the volume on either the amp or in software avoids the distortion.Youtube is not a great basis, as often videos are recorded in mono or when uploaded are converted to mono. Do you experience that with movies or tv, not on youtube?
The reason i ask, is there are some videos in which i get no sound at all, not just on one amplifier (as i have multiple)
It actually was the point, have you noticed same issue with other sources, not youtube? Music? Movies? Tv?The point was the signal is identical on both channels, but the amplifier skews to one side. While content is playing, I can hear the audio panning and coming to rest on one side. This happens randomly and returns to normal after a few minutes. While the balance is skewed, playing a full scale test tone results in distortion in the louder channel. Reducing the volume on either the amp or in software avoids the distortion.
Yes it happens with everything including test tones.It actually was the point, have you noticed same issue with other sources, not youtube? Music? Movies? Tv?
What's this firmware update you speak of? Mine us running v1.04 and the version I can see on the Monolith site is v1.03After researching for a couple of days, I pulled the trigger on this one. Monoprice has it on sale for $400 right now, and for my very simple needs (PS4 Pro -> optical -> Monolith --> headphones) it should be really good, bordering on overkill. I won't run into the analog conversion issue since I'm using a digital source, and they already fixed the volume knob issue with a firmware update. Cannot wait for it to show up!
What's this firmware update you speak of? Mine us running v1.04 and the version I can see on the Monolith site is v1.03