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I don't remember having to adjust the gain out of jRiver with the 2Qute. I would just leave the volume at 100%, I get some pretty bad distortion even if the Qutest is set at 2V. It's like my microRendu/jRiver set to DLNA is overloading the Qutest's input. Move the volume slider in jRiver down to 55-70% and distortion goes away. Anyone else have this issue? Guess adjusting the volume as I did is fine? This seems to only happen with redbook files. So strange.
Zek4U - I am using JRiver in my setup as well, but with my main source PC not via DLNA to a HTPC or other networked machine. My Qutest is set to 2V. I do not get any distortion at 100% volume in JRiver. I am assuming that it shouldn't matter whether you are going through DLNA or not because the music files are played the same either way. I may check your settings in terms of output formats etc. and maybe go back to default to trouble shoot it. BTW I have noticed that background noise / noise floor is much higher and more noticeable on poorly recorded tracks through the Qutest. However, in my experience, it is because the Qutest is revealing and unforgiving in that regard. Well done recordings with low noise floor sound pretty black through the Qutest, so I know its the recording, not the DAC. If I was getting distortion, I would also check your physical connections. Do you still have the 2Qute to use as a reference?
Can you elaborate?!
I have the same amp.., with Mojo, on 3V output ( desktop mode)!
Rega states that the amp can receive 10V max!
I think it's better with 3V! Or Maybe Mojo has been optimised for 3V!
I'm using the Uptone LPS 1.2 and the regular Regen and it's a worthwhile improvement.
have a look on CA for more consensus.
Uptone LPS 1.2 and Iso Regen bundle:
https://uptoneaudio.com/products/iso-regen?variant=37469467788
DC29 Oyaide DC-2.1G/2.5G to USB(2.0) DC Cable:
http://www.ghentaudio.com/part/dc29.html
Question for those of you using the Qutest with headphones...
I normally listen without crossfeed (via JRiver) because I like to be able to isolate the various instruments and sounds as much as possible.
The qutest is very revealing which is great, however, in my opinion, the isolation and detail almost takes away from the fluidity of the music. It also seems fast or lively compared to DACs I am used to. The combo of these traits has made listening through headphones without crossfeed very fatiguing compared to what I am used to. Has anyone else found this? Am I just getting old?
I haven't tried the Qutest with my LS50's yet, but I am assuming these circumstances wouldn't be an issue at all through speakers because the sound would naturally blend.
Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
35 wpc SET amp 300B tubes
Howcome no one is really reviewing this DAC on this thread?