Would be great if this problem fixed now. Will report in a few days...
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Soncoz LA-QXD1 Balanced DAC Review
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Just received mine this week. Its a solid DAC.
Just a point for anyone considering buying because of the digital coax output- its not massively clear in the blurb, but that output only works with the USB input. It wont output anything if feeding the DAC from the toslink or coax inputs.
Probably wont affect many but that was one of my reasons for buying
Just a point for anyone considering buying because of the digital coax output- its not massively clear in the blurb, but that output only works with the USB input. It wont output anything if feeding the DAC from the toslink or coax inputs.
Probably wont affect many but that was one of my reasons for buying
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1. "LA-QXD1 Minimum Volume DFU_V400.bin" is default factory firmware version and without hardware volume control；
2. “LA-QXD1 Maximum Volume with Hardware Control DFU_V410.bin” is max volume output firmware with hardware volume control；[/QUOTE]
Which hardware control ? What do you mean exactly ?
1. "LA-QXD1 Minimum Volume DFU_V400.bin" is default factory firmware version and without hardware volume control；
2. “LA-QXD1 Maximum Volume with Hardware Control DFU_V410.bin” is max volume output firmware with hardware volume control；[/QUOTE]
Which hardware control ? What do you mean exactly ?
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Which hardware control ? What do you mean exactly ?[/QUOTE]
I think the buttons on the case, the ones with + and -
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I think 'hardware volume control' refers to the amp you're using it with, not the DAC. The LA-QXD1 doesn't remember volume settings over power cycles. Factory default is to start safely at low volume and let the user raise it as necessary which is good for those using it connected directly to a power amp (without a hardware volume control), but frustrating for those who want to use it as a pure DAC because they will be using their amp's volume control. To satisfy both use cases Soncoz released an alternative firmware version that sets volume to maximum on power up. At least that's how I understood it - I don't have one so I can't say from experience. The description could certainly do with improvement for clarity.
See this earlier post and the series in the other thread where it was initially discussed in case I've got it all wrong...
Oh. Me too. Still waiting for delivery but you've saved me some headscratching. Bit disappointed though.
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Yeah, a little. Spent 20 minutes flapping when I first connected coax in and coax out as when you do that, it silences the input, so not only was it not outputting, nothing was playing on the soncoz either. Panic!
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It happened to me that after disconnecting XLRs to my Amp, the DAC "locked" so no sound output until I powered it off and on again
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Was this after the update to the latest firmware? I've been getting the dropouts, too. Usually during a Zoom call, which is really not helpful. I just updated to the latest firmware (v4.10) and I'm hoping it does the trick. I was not changing cables when it happens, it just happens randomly.
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For under 10$ you can buy a wifi outlet on Amazon and control the on and off with your phone or tablet.
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Did you install both the xmos diver and the thesycon driver?
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Yes. I’ve been getting random dropouts from day one. A lot of us have, if you read around.
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I haven't had it happen to me even once, but I installed only the thesycon driver. I wonder two things: Why are both drivers needed? And, could both drivers installed be causing conflicts?
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Also, do the dropouts happen with all the input sources?
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I have had only one issue with this DAC so far. I installed the max volume firmware, but every so often, when the unit is powered on, it has reverted back to the low volume setting. I wonder if the dropouts that are happening to some are volume drops, or related somehow. Just out loud thinking, because it seems Ben is figuring it out anyway.
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If you're not experiencing them, I wouldn't worry yourself with it. The DAC just ceases to output signal (all signal). It's a pretty widespread issue. The issue you're experiencing with volume reverting to min I've never experienced, but I also never turn off the DAC.
BTW, there is only one driver, the Theyscon driver. The other is a firmware for the DAC itself. They differ because the driver is installed on the OS, and the firmware is installed on the DAC. Two different things.
Experiencing the same. Have to plug out/plug in usb-c to get it to work. Don't believe I've experienced it while PC was going to standby and back but when I had to restart the PC due to win 10 updates or whatnot.
You should update to v4.10 if you have not. So far its working fine for me after updating to v4.10!
For me too!
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