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Post by Javier on Jan 22, 2016 19:34:53 GMT
Javier , when you say its "not of the same high end pedigree", i assume you are comparing to the chord offerings and not the micro? Yes Simon, I was refering to Chord's tradition in building "High End" products. I've also read about the TEAC's build quality. Some think is bad and others don't. Depends on what people expect and their knowledge of electronics. |
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Post by oldson on Jan 26, 2016 18:59:31 GMT
still interested in the teac, despite the alleged flaky build.
i understand it upscales redbook rips to dsd! ?
would this potentially be better than hqplayer ?
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Post by Javier on Jan 26, 2016 21:08:28 GMT
Short answer is no. Not only technically HQP is better but much, much more flexible.
The AK4990 in the Teac are capable of native DSD bypassing any processing so it should be an interesting listen when paired with HQP.
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Post by oldson on Feb 11, 2016 19:43:03 GMT
to change subject slightly...... usb power! i believe my micro has a "ipurifier" built in. i am also using a 5v psu with split usb cable, so would i likely hear a benefit by using one of these? iusb3.0 ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/micro-iusb3-0/ |
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Post by Javier on Feb 11, 2016 21:19:33 GMT
The micro has an isoltaed USB input so no, there won't be any benfit.
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Post by oldson on Feb 13, 2016 12:54:05 GMT
The micro has an isoltaed USB input so no, there won't be any benfit. not even considering the "re-clock", "re-balance" and "re-generate" features? |
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Post by oldson on Mar 4, 2016 16:56:33 GMT
The micro has an isoltaed USB input so no, there won't be any benfit. not even considering the "re-clock", "re-balance" and "re-generate" features? Javier, could i possibly benefit from a usb regen device for example the intona? (with regards to re-clocking rather than isolation) intona.eu/en/productscheers |
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Post by solderdude on Mar 4, 2016 17:08:48 GMT
The ifi already is isolated (so the Intona is not needed) and because it is isolated it also has a reclocker already on board after the galvanic separation.
There is no advatages to be had except for placebo.
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Post by oldson on Mar 4, 2016 17:55:41 GMT
my wallet says thanks Frans.
on some threads over on other forums, some are saying they are using 2 of these things in series.
its nice to come here and get the facts!
cheers
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Post by oldson on Mar 4, 2016 18:11:58 GMT
can i also assume that the mega expensive "audiophile usb" pc cards offer no improvement?
some are using both. surely pointless. (i would imagine?)
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Post by Javier on Mar 4, 2016 18:13:19 GMT
Some people have far more money than brains.
As Frans said, the Micro doesn't need any additional isolation.
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Post by oldson on Mar 4, 2016 18:22:57 GMT
Some people have far more money than brains. As Frans said, the Micro doesn't need any additional isolation. Sent from my GT-I9505 using proboards "Some people have far more money than brains." i would put myself in that category, Javier. even though i am skint!  you guys have saved me a few quid over my time on here. |
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Post by oldson on Mar 4, 2016 18:26:48 GMT
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Post by Rabbit on Mar 6, 2016 20:11:32 GMT
I'm consistently finding that the idsd has just a fraction more 'fruitiness' in its sound by using it at high power.
I know that Ifi recommend setting it until the vol pot works between 12 and 3 'o clock, but (especially with slightly more difficult loads) it sounds 'rounder' when just using high power. I first presumed that it must be to do with the volume that I'm listening at but matching (granted, by ear) doesn't bring the fruitiness back when it's on lower power.
I wrote to Ifi about this and they just responded that it's the result of getting a good match with the headphone with regards to power requirements. Yet publicly, on HF they go on about lowering power until the vol pot is set in order to aboid tracking problems.
It seems even more noticeable with the T50 which does need a bit of push to make it sing. I don't know how the power setings are set up in the amp but low power just seems to suck out the bass response slightly on some headphones.
It's worth playing around with imo.
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Post by juke on Mar 6, 2016 23:00:41 GMT
I agree with you Ian. I only have the modified TP50, HD650, K701(!) and HE6. HE6 needs a lot of power, the others a lot less but I don't use the lowest setting for any of them when using the ifi alone ie without Kameleon. It's a dead sound to me.
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