Technics > Waxwing > SPDIF optical USB getting no sound just a weird clipping noise

[Allsop]

My original Issue was resolved, the Waxwing need to have it's output set to the digital outusing the output option on the app.

However I now have a secondary issue when no record is playing I noticed this occassional clipping noise

 

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[BDWoody]

As title suggests

I have https://hifimediy.com/product/hifime-ur23-spdif-optical-to-usb-converter/ plugged into my PC, I have the TOSLINK cable connected from that to the waxwing digital out. And in the right/left phono connections on the waxwing are connected to my technics phono outputs. The cable is a blue jeans cable.

In audacity when I monitor it just sounds like a helicoptor rotor.

Really unsure why this would not be working.

That's a drag when things don't work the way you expect they will.

Asking the dumb question first... Have you set the waxwing to output through the toslink out, rather than analog rca?

 

[Allsop]

That's a drag when things don't work the way you expect they will.

Asking the dumb question first... Have you set the waxwing to output through the toslink out, rather than analog rca?

I have the app but cannot see any options to set anything at all

 

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I installed the driver from https://hifimediy.com/windows-drivers-for-hifime-dacs/ but my windows will not use it, telling me this intel driver is the best for the device.

 

[BDWoody]

There should be a line (line 19) where it says:
output analog.

 

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There should be a line (line 19) where it says:
output analog.

yep!

That has solved it. Wow. Wish it stated that in the quick start guide. It IS in the quick start guide! doh!

 

[BDWoody]

It's nice when it's an easy fix.

Now settle in and enjoy that little beast! I have the puffin, and it's been so much fun to play with.

 

[Allsop]

It's nice when it's an easy fix.

Now settle in and enjoy that little beast! I have the puffin, and it's been so much fun to play with.

Really cannot wait to play with all the settings.

I did notice a little clipping when no record is playing unsure if that goes away

 

[BDWoody]

That I've got no suggestions for, other than to ask if you have any toslink inputs you could connect directly to, and see if that makes any difference.

I'd probably also try 48kHz and 24kHz sample rates just to see if that changes anything. I think you have a couple of choices in the waxwing.

Beyond that, someone else may have to jump in.

 

[Allsop]

its the pc somehow. If i reboot i cannot hear it