OK, so my guess was clearly wrong. It is actually built into the USB bridge. I really didn't expect this, at least not with XMOS.This seems to be due to the XMOS XU-316. There are ways around it.
so this means that you are stuck with the clicks no matter what?OK, so my guess was clearly wrong. It is actually built into the USB bridge. I really didn't expect this, at least not with XMOS.
No amplifier. Misses one of the highlights of the RAW MDA1 and almost doubles the price. For AKM aficionados only....AKM version to come out as well..
SMSL introduces a newly DAC, RAW-DAC1, which uses AK4191+AK4499EX DAC chip, features XMOS XU-316, and supports LDAC. Its distortion is as low as 0.00006%(-124dB), PCM supporting up to 768kHz and DSD up to DSD512. It's on now at US$499.99.
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I never experienced that in my unit.I gave up on purchasing for this reason.
Not for Mac…There are ways around it. See this thread.
You may be able to eliminate (or vastly improve) the ground loop issue (hum) by using a cable that is wired "quasi-symmetric".I'm looking to upgrade my dx3 pro+ to a DAC amp with XLR outputs for my active speakers (t5v) to solve a ground loop issue. Is this a good choice? My headphones are dt900 pro X so they don't need much amp.
You may be able to eliminate (or vastly improve) the ground loop issue (hum) by using a cable that is wired "quasi-symmetric".
This means using a balanced cable and connect the screen (pin1) and inv-input (pin3) to the shell of the RCA connector and the input (pin2) to the pin of the RCA connector.
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Edit: This one's a bit confusing because it shows 3 wires plus shield.
There recently was a post showing the wrong and the correct wiring.
Do I need a Balanced XLR to Unbalanced RCA Convertor Box?
Most of my audio production and listening equipment are in XLR connections but my integrated amp is in RCA only. Do I need to buy myself a XLR to RCA convertor box, or just get the appropriate adaptors or cables with the correct fittings and call it a day? Edit: In case the answer is yes I do...www.audiosciencereview.com
In this post they do not connect the shield (pin1 on the XLR connector on the input of the speaker) to the shell of the RCA connector. In case both units indeed have their Gnd connected to PE (protective earth), this makes sense.
I rather connect the shield to the shell of the RCA connector because a large common mode voltage will show up on the input in case the Gnd of one unit is not connected to PE (and the hum is due to leakage current of the power-supply that generates an I*R drop along the cable).
This configuration usually works perfectly also when the Gnd of both units is connected to PE; the ground-loop current only hits the small wiring resistance inside the units.
So you do also connect XLR pin1 to the shell of the RCA connector. It's the safe way to do it unless you have a transformer coupled input.You need to match the resistance so that it's balanced. See https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-dac-headphone-amp.27148/page-49#post-1132610 and several of my replies below.
There is actually. See here.Not for Mac…
I only wrote about dis- and reconnecting in the post you quoted.With the Tidal app when changing frequency my S.M.S.L D-6s makes noises.
I don't read any solution there at that link.
Are you using the USB input or Coax/Optical? Only with Tidal app? PC or phone?With the Tidal app when changing frequency my S.M.S.L D-6s makes noises.
I don't read any solution there at that link.
No the price could have been way nicer but I just click the buy button! I have wanted to try a AK4499 dac a long time and given the reviews of the ESS MDA-RAW, the fact that it has two Coax inputs and XLR outputs made me jump the gun on this oneAKM version to come out as well..
SMSL introduces a newly DAC, RAW-DAC1, which uses AK4191+AK4499EX DAC chip, features XMOS XU-316, and supports LDAC. Its distortion is as low as 0.00006%(-124dB), PCM supporting up to 768kHz and DSD up to DSD512. It's on now at US$499.99.
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Mac (Tidal) -> USB -> SMSL D-6sAre you using the USB input or Coax/Optical?