johndoe21ro Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Have you tried HQ Player converting PCM to DSD256 ? No, I'm afraid not! Although I've heard only good things about it, I stopped searching for a new player the minute I heard LMS/Squeezlite for the first time. It's so rich and organic sounding in comparison to any of Audirvana's versions, I can't think of anything better... Triangle Magellan Concerto 2 < AQ Everest < Vitus Audio SS-010 Mk2 < AQ Dragon High Current < AQ WEL XLR < Chord Qutest DAC w UpTone JS-2 & AQ Dragon Source < AQ Diamond USB < Innuos Phoenix USB w AQ Dragon Source < Aurender N100H & AQ Dragon Source < NetGear GS105GE Switch w UpTone LPS1.2 < Supra CAT8 Ethernet < Gryphon PowerZone w AQ NRG-Wild < Stillpoints UltraSS, Ansuz Darkz D-TC & D2, Omicron Harmonic Stabilizer, Gold Evolution SE & Classic < Furutech FT-SWS (R) < Synergistic Research Orange Quantum Fuse < Solid Tech Hybrid < GigaWatt G-16A 2P Circuit Breaker Link to comment
gahabana Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 i guess this means no Linux driver support for Exasound ? thanks Link to comment
YashN Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 i guess this means no Linux driver support for Exasound ?thanks I think there are: check with exaSound directly. Dedicated Line DSD/DXD | Audirvana+ | iFi iDSD Nano | SET Tube Amp | Totem Mites Surround: VLC | M-Audio FastTrack Pro | Mac Opt | Panasonic SA-HE100 | Logitech Z623 DIY: SET Tube Amp | Low-Noise Linear Regulated Power Supply | USB, Power, Speaker Cables | Speaker Stands | Acoustic Panels Link to comment
sebna Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 ....Such as a Meitner MA-1 DAC, which is one of the best designed Galvanic Isolated USB DACs. I am sorry but there is no galvanic isolation of any kind in Meitner MA-1... (well I guess you could say it has toslink...) Link to comment
gahabana Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 linux driver - have checked with exaSound - they did respond quickly saying it's not available. not a major deal breaker i guess for a player (be it squeezelite or HQ or something else that people love to use) windows and mac os are providing more then enough options. it's just me liking the linux on the other side they do provide extra features with their driver(s) for win and mac so one can complain but not too much Link to comment
hifial Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 I am sorry but there is no galvanic isolation of any kind in Meitner MA-1... (well I guess you could say it has toslink...) Yes, I believe you are right, so I stand corrected. I do not remember from where and from whom I was told that (though I am sure it was from a trusted source) but at the time that was my understanding. Ambassador for Sound Galleries Monaco and Taiko Audio The Netherlands Sound Test USA [email protected] Sound Galleries SGM 2015 Music Server>ROON-all rates up-sampled to DSD512 by HQ Player>Sablon Reserva 2017 USB>T+A DAC 8 DSD>Merrill Audio Veritas Ncore NC1200 Mono Amps>B&W 802D>High Fidelity Cables Interconnect, Speaker & Power Cords for Amps & SGM & T+A>Power Conditioning High Fidelity MC-6 Hemisphere>T+A & Hemisphere supported by Stillpoints Ultra Mini - B&W 802D & Veritas supported by Stillpoints Ultra SS>All sitting on IKEA Aptitlig bamboo butcher blocks - Taiko Audio Setchi active grounding on SGM & T+A Link to comment
jhameeh Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hello guys, I am using my Exa e20 mk II plug to SOTM USB. Audio is playing perfectly on my Harbeth speaker via JRiver. Latest driver for Windows PC 8.1 installed last night. I just want to ask if Exasound driver can be added/show in Windows 8.1 playback device? The thing is i cannot use my speakers when listening & watching video content online and playing video games because the exa driver is not shown in windows playback devices. I dont want to use extra speakers because of this. Please advise what to do. Thanks, Jhameeh Exasound | Audio Research | Bryston | Kef Reference | Chord Signatures | JL Audio | Anthem Statements Link to comment
johndoe21ro Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Does anyone know if the e20 needs a handshake with the PC? Does it draw any power from the USB? Triangle Magellan Concerto 2 < AQ Everest < Vitus Audio SS-010 Mk2 < AQ Dragon High Current < AQ WEL XLR < Chord Qutest DAC w UpTone JS-2 & AQ Dragon Source < AQ Diamond USB < Innuos Phoenix USB w AQ Dragon Source < Aurender N100H & AQ Dragon Source < NetGear GS105GE Switch w UpTone LPS1.2 < Supra CAT8 Ethernet < Gryphon PowerZone w AQ NRG-Wild < Stillpoints UltraSS, Ansuz Darkz D-TC & D2, Omicron Harmonic Stabilizer, Gold Evolution SE & Classic < Furutech FT-SWS (R) < Synergistic Research Orange Quantum Fuse < Solid Tech Hybrid < GigaWatt G-16A 2P Circuit Breaker Link to comment
EuroDriver Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Does anyone know if the e20 needs a handshake with the PC? Does it draw any power from the USB? When you install the ExaSound driver, a "dashboard" program is also installed. When you plug in the E20, the dashboard program starts up. It shows the sample rate and you can adjust the E20's extremely good volume control in 0.5 db steps by either click and dragging the slider, or by pointing at the slider and using the mouse scroll wheel Any power drawn from the USB connection is probably minimal Sound Test, Monaco Consultant to Sound Galleries Monaco, and Taiko Audio Holland e-mail [email protected] Link to comment
johndoe21ro Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 When you install the ExaSound driver, a "dashboard" program is also installed. When you plug in the E20, the dashboard program starts up. It shows the sample rate and you can adjust the E20's extremely good volume control in 0.5 db steps by either click and dragging the slider, or by pointing at the slider and using the mouse scroll wheel Any power drawn from the USB connection is probably minimal As an e20 user I know all that... but that doesn't exactly answer my questions. Triangle Magellan Concerto 2 < AQ Everest < Vitus Audio SS-010 Mk2 < AQ Dragon High Current < AQ WEL XLR < Chord Qutest DAC w UpTone JS-2 & AQ Dragon Source < AQ Diamond USB < Innuos Phoenix USB w AQ Dragon Source < Aurender N100H & AQ Dragon Source < NetGear GS105GE Switch w UpTone LPS1.2 < Supra CAT8 Ethernet < Gryphon PowerZone w AQ NRG-Wild < Stillpoints UltraSS, Ansuz Darkz D-TC & D2, Omicron Harmonic Stabilizer, Gold Evolution SE & Classic < Furutech FT-SWS (R) < Synergistic Research Orange Quantum Fuse < Solid Tech Hybrid < GigaWatt G-16A 2P Circuit Breaker Link to comment
bibo01 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Does anyone know if the e20 needs a handshake with the PC? Does it draw any power from the USB? You can find out yourself by covering the power pin on the USB cable (PC side) with a thin slice of tape. You can then do the same on the ground pin. How curious are you? Link to comment
elcorso Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Does anyone know if the e20 needs a handshake with the PC? Does it draw any power from the USB? The power consumption is 90mV. You can see this selecting "About This Mac" under the Apple symbol, then you select System Report... , then USB. You should see the exaSound device with the power consumption et all. I guess it needs the handshake. Roch Link to comment
johndoe21ro Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 The power consumption is 90mV. You can see this selecting "About This Mac" under the Apple symbol, then you select System Report... , then USB. You should see the exaSound device with the power consumption et all. I guess it needs the handshake. Roch Thanks Roch. Very useful information. I would have never thought of doing so... Triangle Magellan Concerto 2 < AQ Everest < Vitus Audio SS-010 Mk2 < AQ Dragon High Current < AQ WEL XLR < Chord Qutest DAC w UpTone JS-2 & AQ Dragon Source < AQ Diamond USB < Innuos Phoenix USB w AQ Dragon Source < Aurender N100H & AQ Dragon Source < NetGear GS105GE Switch w UpTone LPS1.2 < Supra CAT8 Ethernet < Gryphon PowerZone w AQ NRG-Wild < Stillpoints UltraSS, Ansuz Darkz D-TC & D2, Omicron Harmonic Stabilizer, Gold Evolution SE & Classic < Furutech FT-SWS (R) < Synergistic Research Orange Quantum Fuse < Solid Tech Hybrid < GigaWatt G-16A 2P Circuit Breaker Link to comment
EuroDriver Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 As an e20 user I know all that... but that doesn't exactly answer my questions. Doh ! I did not read your sig Don't see HQ Player in your setup, any particular reason(s) you can share ? Sound Test, Monaco Consultant to Sound Galleries Monaco, and Taiko Audio Holland e-mail [email protected] Link to comment
johndoe21ro Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Doh ! I did not read your sig Don't see HQ Player in your setup, any particular reason(s) you can share ? #802 (The LMS/Squeezlite just sings for me!) Triangle Magellan Concerto 2 < AQ Everest < Vitus Audio SS-010 Mk2 < AQ Dragon High Current < AQ WEL XLR < Chord Qutest DAC w UpTone JS-2 & AQ Dragon Source < AQ Diamond USB < Innuos Phoenix USB w AQ Dragon Source < Aurender N100H & AQ Dragon Source < NetGear GS105GE Switch w UpTone LPS1.2 < Supra CAT8 Ethernet < Gryphon PowerZone w AQ NRG-Wild < Stillpoints UltraSS, Ansuz Darkz D-TC & D2, Omicron Harmonic Stabilizer, Gold Evolution SE & Classic < Furutech FT-SWS (R) < Synergistic Research Orange Quantum Fuse < Solid Tech Hybrid < GigaWatt G-16A 2P Circuit Breaker Link to comment
Sam Lord Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 The power consumption is 90mV. You can see this selecting "About This Mac" under the Apple symbol, then you select System Report... , then USB. You should see the exaSound device with the power consumption et all. Roch, did you mean 90mA at 5V = 450mW, or 90mW? Thanks. Mac Mini 2012 with 2.3 GHz i5 CPU and 16GB RAM running newest OS10.9x and Signalyst HQ Player software (occasionally JRMC), ethernet to Cisco SG100-08 GigE switch, ethernet to SOtM SMS100 Miniserver in audio room, sending via short 1/2 meter AQ Cinnamon USB to Oppo 105D, feeding balanced outputs to 2x Bel Canto S300 amps which vertically biamp ATC SCM20SL speakers, 2x Velodyne DD12+ subs. Each side is mounted vertically on 3-tiered Sound Anchor ADJ2 stands: ATC (top), amp (middle), sub (bottom), Mogami, Koala, Nordost, Mosaic cables, split at the preamp outputs with splitters. All transducers are thoroughly and lovingly time aligned for the listening position. Link to comment
elcorso Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Roch, did you mean 90mA at 5V = 450mW, or 90mW? Thanks. Sam is 90mA. Mine is now an e22 but the same USB input as the e20 I owned before. Roch Link to comment
Blizzard Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hey guys check out the matching high end low noise linear power supply I built for my E20. I combined this with a clock upgrade and the transformation in sound was drastic! I wish I had a E22 to compare it to. I have a feeling the upgrades I made may outweigh the upgrades of what was done with the E22. Unless of course you listen to headphones. I didn't upgrade the headphone amp. But the bonus of the original E20 is it only draws 1 amp compared to 2 of the E22. So a much better power supply can be built for cheaper. E20 owners think twice before selling to upgrade. There's a lot of potential that can be unlocked in your DAC! Link to comment
paul3000h Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hey guys check out the matching high end low noise linear power supply I built for my E20. I combined this with a clock upgrade and the transformation in sound was drastic! I wish I had a E22 to compare it to. I have a feeling the upgrades I made may outweigh the upgrades of what was done with the E22. Unless of course you listen to headphones. I didn't upgrade the headphone amp. But the bonus of the original E20 is it only draws 1 amp compared to 2 of the E22. So a much better power supply can be built for cheaper. E20 owners think twice before selling to upgrade. There's a lot of potential that can be unlocked in your DAC! Could you give us the 'recipe' and where to get the parts. Will it work for the E22? Link to comment
Blizzard Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I could build E20 units for $300. But this design is for a 1 amp supply. E22 needs a 2 amp supply so it would require a new supply design. Clock upgrade involves removing old clock and soldering in a new one. Takes good soldering skills and the right tools. I wouldn't recommend trying with a soldering iron. Air gun only as its a SMT component. Link to comment
bmoura Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Hey guys check out the matching high end low noise linear power supply I built for my E20. I combined this with a clock upgrade and the transformation in sound was drastic! I wish I had a E22 to compare it to. I have a feeling the upgrades I made may outweigh the upgrades of what was done with the E22. Unless of course you listen to headphones. I didn't upgrade the headphone amp. But the bonus of the original E20 is it only draws 1 amp compared to 2 of the E22. So a much better power supply can be built for cheaper. E20 owners think twice before selling to upgrade. There's a lot of potential that can be unlocked in your DAC! [ATTACH]19480[/ATTACH][ATTACH]19481[/ATTACH] Nice. Are you aiming for a job at exaSound with that design?! Link to comment
Blizzard Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Nice. Are you aiming for a job at exaSound with that design?! Ha ha. No but I'm very curious why George hasn't offered a high end linear power supply option yet. It's a hands down massive upgrade to the supplied SMPS. Link to comment
EuroDriver Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Hey guys check out the matching high end low noise linear power supply I built for my E20. I combined this with a clock upgrade and the transformation in sound was drastic! I wish I had a E22 to compare it to. I have a feeling the upgrades I made may outweigh the upgrades of what was done with the E22. Unless of course you listen to headphones. I didn't upgrade the headphone amp. But the bonus of the original E20 is it only draws 1 amp compared to 2 of the E22. So a much better power supply can be built for cheaper. E20 owners think twice before selling to upgrade. There's a lot of potential that can be unlocked in your DAC! [ATTACH]19480[/ATTACH][ATTACH]19481[/ATTACH] WoW, that's cool ! But the face plate needs chamfered edges to match ;-) Sound Test, Monaco Consultant to Sound Galleries Monaco, and Taiko Audio Holland e-mail [email protected] Link to comment
Blizzard Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 WoW, that's cool ! But the face plate needs chamfered edges to match ;-) Yeah those are just the cheap aluminum end panels that came with the case. Thicker aluminum panels could be CNC machined. But it's expensive to get things like that CNC machined unless it's done in volume. Link to comment
Stereolab42 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Cool. For those too scared to DIY anything involving high-voltage (like me), the Teddy Pardo power supply fits nicely under the e20/e22, except the color doesn't match. Link to comment
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