Whats the choral M Scaler?

Any idea when the DAVE2 will be out guys?

I see, I am using a DX3 now. So in that case would the K50 have enough grunt to use both Roon Core and its DSP with HQplayer upsampled to PCM

Can you please link me so I can have a read? I find DAVE sounds very smooth and the digital harshness is much reduced via HQplayer

Hi guys Im just contemplating a K50 and was wondering if it would be possible to use Roon (&Tidal) Core+DSP with HQplayer to upsample into DSD256 which is then passed to the DAC (Have a DAVE). Would the K50 be able to handle this processing without any issues? Is there anyone that does it...

After much internal debate and strife I have decided to let go of my AK player. An amazing 3D sounding DAC, not analytical in presentation; I have fallen asleep listening to it many times. The experience is nothing short of amazing considering its portability. Offers good networking abilities...

Ok so I just realised the source of my issues of frequent disconnections was the USB cable! Who wouldve thought. Has anyone else ran into the same issue? Just wondering what USB cable or adaptor to get? Something which is short and easy to transport in pocket for on the go. Cannot believe they...

Is this the HDMI from the motherboard or from the graphics card? I have both. But video comes out from DVI port into my monitor. Would there be any reason to go from PC to DAVE (connected via USB to SPIDF converter) to the Smyth Thanks

So I just got the Smyth Realiser - How do I go about connecting it to my PC? I have an internal sound card: Creative AE9 with optical out, or should I do USB out from the PC? ORRR.... should the Smyth Realiser input into the sound card? It sounded cool ... but I had no idea it would be this...

When will DAVINA be making an appearance?

Thanks for the info! I did not realize.

Oh really, I turn it off using the Power button on the remote - everything connected turns off. Yes I have bypassed P10 as well with same hiss in the channel. Yea I think there may be an issue as well. So sad.

The hiss is within one channel only (closer to the USB on both XLR as well as RCA). It is also there in the headphone output. I just turned the PS P10 off from the remote. Did not disconnect it. The thunderstorm was minimal, (more a storm). I did not do anything additional whilst turning it on...

Hi guys I am having issues with my DAVE I think. So Sad. It is giving white noise in the form of a constant volume hiss which does not change with source. A volume change does not produce any change in volume of hiss. And its present in both the headphone out and the speaker taps. Any ideas what...

Oh thanks Rob! just want to say - unbelievable DAC, I am really looking forward to combining it with the M scaler tech, and am eagerly awaiting the Davina as I really dont have any use for CDs but may have some use for the ADC function!

Playing around with the above variables - At the same volume (in my ears) - A fixed setting of 40% or less at Antipodes allows the DAVE between +3db-+7db in Preamp mode to prevent any clipping. This makes no sense to me but just for reference, these are the numbers I get - Going up on the...

Sorry to butt in guys but I seem to be having a lot of issue with clipping from the DAVE DAVE is currently outputting into LCD4s via WA234s + Takatsukis. No issue with direct DAVE out but upon increasing volume on Antipodes DX Gen3 I can hear a lot of distortion in my LCD4s. Have checked...

I think your right. I felt it came down to individual choices as well. Just wondering though whether anyone had bought an abyss and didnt listen to the lcd4s after that. Just asked out of curiosity.

Sounds like in terms of the presentation, LCD4s because they are a bit more laid back, offer more texture (am i right?) I feel I can listen to them the entire day. They are not the most transparent headphones thoigh with my system they are still very very resolving and the impact they hit you...

Thanks for the really helpful replies. I find LCD4s really great as my system can resolve a lot of micro and macro details on the LCD4s and I like its engaging but laid back character which allows me to listen comfortable for a looong time. But I can also see how it can sound veiled as my...

So how do the phis differ from lcds

Hi guys I have a LCD-4. Was considering adding Abyss 1266 phi's to the inventory. I havent come across a reasonable review of the two. Add to the mix Susvarna has rave reviews as well. I really enjoy the soundstage, visceral presentation of the LCD-4 with the great texture in mids and bass. Am...

Which preamp were you using? I am having similar issues re:lack of focus though someone using a Thorens 300B have said the treble is not an issue for them, it is mellow and detail elsewhere is preserved. So seriously confused about whether this combination works and has synergy or not. Currently...

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone has paired a Chord DAVE with a 300B amplifier?. I am currently looking at using a WA234 with the DAVE. But my impression is that Woo Audio amps don't pair well with the output of DAVE as DAC or Preamp. Wondering if anyone else has had issues especially the...

Has anyone compared a WA234 as a preamp rather than using other preamps. After a 300B preamp and options include Manley Neoclassical 300B but was wondering if WA234 are worth the price to be used as a a preamp mainly or just get one which is a dedicated well known preamp. What do you guys reckon?