mingelabozic
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I am new to this and have no prior experience with amps/dacs.
Would this thing be enough for Fostex T20/40/50RPs?
Would this thing be enough for Fostex T20/40/50RPs?
Dawn pro is surely a great device and generally even more that 10$ cheaper than Space, anyway consider 2 points:I miss something or moondrop dawn pro for similar price (it's 10$ cheaper for me) is better? Because it can drive 4V in balanced when TANCHJIM Space is clipping?
Oh, I didn't except to find the same device on both sites, it's usually one specific one on bothDawn pro is surely a great device and generally even more that 10$ cheaper than Space, anyway consider 2 points:
That being said, I consider them on par, Space can go up to 768KHz while Dawn "only" to 384 KHz for what it matters (different usb bridge I suppose), Dawn Pro is cheaper so surely a better bang for bucks.
- measurements of the Dawn Pro are taken from manufacturer site, I personally have not seen independent measurements;
- Space clipping experienced by Amir should be further investigated since measurements by L7audiolab didn't show that behavior: https://www.l7audiolab.com/f/tanchjim-space/
i only have four filters?Pressing both buttons on my unit cycles through filters. At each change the LED blinks. When it wraps around, it blinks twice. There are 5 filters in total. Below are their frequency and impulse responses. I named the filters f1, f2, ..., starting from the one with double blink.
Disclosure: the procedure (described below) may have some flaws I'm not aware of. The results look reasonable though, so there's that.
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For frequency response I used SoX to generate one minute of white noise at 44.1 kHz sampling rate, -10 dBFS sample peak (-5.3 dBTP, -14.9 RMS).
I played it at full volume and recorded with ADI-2 Pro RS R BE at 384 kHz sampling rate. Ref Level was set to +13 dBu.
For impulse response I used SoX to generate two seconds of silence with a one-sample impulse in the middle at 44.1 kHz sampling rate, -2 dBFS sample peak.
I recorded it like above and then added 4.4 dB gain (that's the difference between DAC's max output and +13 dBu Ref Level).
Ah, the app is suck.i only have four filters?
The linear phase is usually considered to be the one closest to the source.So Im no filter expert. But in order to get sound most closely to the original would I choose:
1. A linear phase filter, so F3 or F5?
2. A filter with a quick fall off, so F2 or F3?
Leading to the conclusion to choose filter F3.
Im confused tho, what the F5 phase compensation means and if it is desirable to reduce artifacts in some way?
What is the objectively best filter? Or are there meaningful tradeoffs?
And your post is backed up by measurements or blind testing, I presume?Just got one of these. Been doing A/B tests w/ my Topping EX5 via the Truthear Zero w/ the Kinera Leyding cable upgrade via 4.4mm connector. Wow, does this little thing hold it's own. I hear no loss of dynamics, punch, or soundstage. It's a touch, TOUCH, less sweet in the midrange than the Topping, but it's more than satisfactory. I'm amazed that this level of quality can be had at this price point.
Nope, no measurements. Just a subjective review from a guy that really likes what he's hearing from his gear.And your post is backed up by measurements or blind testing, I presume?
These are usually cheap anyway, so better look for one that fits your requirements but has higher quality not lower price.The DAC sounds exactly as I imagined it would. Extremely transparent.
But the cable is very flimsy.
Does anyone know where I can get a cheap alternative?
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The DAC sounds exactly as I imagined it would. Extremely transparent.
But the cable is very flimsy.
Does anyone know where I can get a cheap alternative?
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You can buy something like this on Aliexpress
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In most cases you don't.I don't think you need an specific OTG cable these days?
Unfortunately, my cheap Amazon USB-C cable doesn't work.I don't think you need an specific OTG cable these days? An Amazon basics USB-C to USB-C works for me in connecting both an Android phone and a Macbook Air to a Fiio Q11.
Lightening to USB-C, however, is a pain in the arse.
Have you checked that the cable is not only for power or is for power and data signal.my cheap Amazon USB-C cable doesn't work.
I bought a Tester. I discovered most of my cheaper USB-C to USB-C cables were USB-1,2. Some supported PD, some did not. A couple were power only. Only a few supported USB-3.Have you checked that the cable is not only for power or is for power and data signal.