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Hi. Daniel

I use USB card with OCXO clock upgraded and feed it with separated 5v power from ext LPSU.

 

Does the intona industrial version improve the sound?

 

Another question

USB Card is USB3. Can it compatible with Intona which designed for USB2

 

Thanks ^^

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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Got a friend who wants to try an Intona with his Chord Hugo but not sure if the two are compatible. Anybody know if these two play nice?

 

We've put in emails to Intona and Chord but haven't heard back yet...

 

Thanks ^^

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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I am glad about your positive feedback.

 

My name is Daniel and I am CEO of Intona Technology, Germany and also the head developer of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Isolator.

 

-Daniel

 

MY Audio Pc didn't see my DAC(NAD M51) after connected Intona (industrail) in between. What happened?

 

First, My PC can recognized DAC. Song can be played. but after a minute, the sound stopped. Then PC didn't recognized my DAC.

I tried to restart, shutdown... but it still happened the same.

What should i do?

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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It is the problem of computer setting.

 

What section of setting i have to adjust? Could you give me a little bit more detail. Thanks.

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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As the ifi gemini splits the data and the 5 v power line, I think the computer may shut down one of the cable and/or CPU(s) for energy saving.

I set my computer to a clean bootup(switch off all non-windows background apps when boot up). And set pwr management of USB always on. In the power management, check all items. If there is option of power, set them always on. Set your computer never sleep. Switch off screen saver.

 

Hi

Where can i set power management of USB? I didn't see it.

Thanks

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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Is the status LED on the intona flashing when it happens ? If it is completely off it may mean a USB power management problem (no power on this particular USB port).

 

Yes. it blinked around 2hz. I read in the manual. Nothing refer to the problem encounter. it only told - during transmission,something like that.

 

But i think it's not about transmission thing because my DAC shown it loss connection.

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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Yes. it blinked around 2hz. I read in the manual. Nothing refer to the problem encounter. it only told - during transmission,something like that.

 

But i think it's not about transmission thing because my DAC shown it loss connection.

 

Daniel sent me a new one. (Thank you so much, Daniel) and it arrived yesterday.

After a day long test, no problem at all, no shut down, no loss connection.

 

I found that nothing to be adjusted, just plug and play.

 

It can work with my JCAT reference usb twin cable and PPA OCXO USB card.

 

Sounds great... I'm happy with it.

 

Thanks Daniel ^^

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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  • 1 month later...
Can you be more specific about the differences with/without the Intona in your system?

Thanks.

I have 2 PCs, one is Audio grade, another one is regular pc. I tried both of them and i found even a very good audio grade pc (fanless/LPSU/Clock upgraded/USB card with separated LPSU) still got sound quality improved.

but it's not kind of grain and harsh reduced but i found it mellower and more beef in lower mid.

 

for regular PC is much more effect on SQ, harsh, grain and noise reduced and got more lower mid as i heard from my Audiograde PC

 

I heard somebody said that any kind of cable can be used and they sound the same, is not true. I heard the difference between cables i used. JPLAY Reference was still sound better than standard cable.

 

but its price and its sound improvement is up to personal pereference and taste. You have to listen to it before buy it

 

But IMO, i'm happy to live with it. It made my ststem more full body sound. love it..... ^^

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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I just saw a new gavanic isolator from JCAT,which is in Aluminium box then i thought yeah!... it should be in an aluminium box not a plastic box because while we try to get rid of noises, we open the door for another noise to come in.

so.. i tried to wrap it with 8ply of sheet and apllied some duct tape in sensitive area such as connector or pcb to avoid short curcuit.

After finished it, i had to yell out loud... Holy...sh...., it sounds unbelieveable!

PS. from my experiment, i found 10-12ply can shield broadband EMI. I wraped my phone and then called in from another phone. At 10ply, Phone was loss their connection.

 

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DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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I did think of wrapping the outside but was worried that if it didn't have a ground it wouldn't work....

 

I ll try wrapping the outside tomorrow to see if I can get an effect... Wrap it like a turkey rough 3 times...

So this is a faraday cage?

 

In your opinion what changes made it worth the effort?

 

BTW be careful and use ESD straps.. Just incase with fine FPGA inside being damaged..

H

Cheers and good luck

 

Dave?

 

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Hi, Dave.

How can i connect the foil to the ground?

By the way... Will wait your outcome after you tried it. (Should be the right method for me)

 

For the SQ, i found it quieter and blacker black ground and mellower.

I don't know how it shoud work. I just heard it.

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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I am probably completely wrong about the earth drain wire as I was thinking of the principal of power leads were the shield braiding is connected to the power plug side only.

I saw a crazy picture on here somewhere that Japanese audiophiles had wrapped every cable and box with copper on the outside...

I work in Aerospace electronics but I am in manufacturing. A plug wiring is my limit....

Can't wait to break out the Aluminum foil kitchen roll and seal the intona for musical freshness...☺

 

Not recommended without an electrican but I looked at my main consumer unit last night there were loose wires and earth cable. We have RCD trips so I clean the wires with the power off for my Ring I have my Chain on. Scotch bright the connections a little Caig deoxit. Wow very nice just reseating and a little clean.

An electrician would help for an hours work so you are safe... he may think you are mad.. But I got a kicking when the wife came home and my sparkie friends this morning... I could have died.... The incoming is still live...

 

I am not dead and it sounds better... but get professional help..

 

Will post tonight if the foil works

 

Good luck and thanks again for the Tip

 

Dave

 

 

 

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Wow... can't wait for the outcome.. ^^

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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Btw, Intona may benefit from about 20 hours of burn-in. I listened briefly upon installation, was underwhelmed (eg, I thought it made things worse), put the track on repeat play, left it blaring overnight. Quite a difference this morning.

 

Has anyone else experienced this?

 

You should connect it an leave it. In the beginning, you will find a little bit improve or worse than before. but just leave it for awhile. After burn in period, unconnect it and connect pc directly to DAC and you will want to connect it back almost immediately.

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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it looks like the same PCB with intona on it just a Aluminium extruded shell.

 

Our tin foil mod isn't so silly as a cheap experiment.. I just wrapped up my intona and the last usb cable leg to my Mytek Brooklyn.. ..

 

I just asked the angry MOB on SBAF to try the foil as many have the Schitt Yaggy ladder Dac recommended with the intona ...may pick up small changes depending on local RFI EMI.

 

A bit of fun for a cheap experiment 3 wraps of foil around onto cables ...

 

The more try we can prove or discount in a more through way...

 

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Not 3 foils but 10 to 12 foils, bro.

From my pre test, i tested by wrapping it over my mobile phone foil by foil.

Then i called it from another phone, at 3 foils, the phone was still connected.

Until 8 foils, there was no ring tone but kind of missed call. Until 10 foils, the 2 phones completely loss their connection.

 

The reason that i tested it like that is.. Those frequency is Broadband RF (also wifi) which is determined as RFI/EMI.

 

If phones loss their connection, RFI can't go through to PCB too.

 

That's what i thought. ^^

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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Why not wrap outside of case with foil?

 

Because it looks ugly, bro. ^^

It looks like i forgot a baked potato or a grilled fish on my DAC, LOL!!

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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Three wraps of copper foil will do it. And it'll look snazzy, too.

 

Then it turn to be a present box instead. *_^ LOL..

Did you hear any improvement?

Could you review it for me a little bit?

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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Here's what I did. A bit rough. I can pretty it up later. It's 38 ga copper foil. Stops EMI dead.

 

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Oh yeah and just for the heck of it, here's the back of my Mac Mini...

 

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Ahhh.. Haaaa... Looks nice!!

Did you hear any difference?

Can't wait for the review!!

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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Oh! One more question.

Did you ground it? and How to do it?

Or you did it by attach the foil to USB connector?

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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Although I can't A-B Intona with and without shielding I can A-B with and without Intona and it is no contest. I'm inclined to think the shielding is partly responsible because I wasn't terribly blown away by the Intona before. Now I am.

 

So, yes it appears to make a real difference.

 

Glad, you heard that. ^^

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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I did pick one of the unit designer's brains as we do EMC testing... Electromagnetic Compatibility tests.

 

I asked about a drain wire and they said it would be better for EMI. It's a moving Magnetic field that can induce a current like a power generator..

Thinking a simple sleeved wire could be soldered on the copper and wrapped on a Case screw. The Mytek has a phono earth screw so that would work.... or just loosen a case screw.

 

Sorry very basic... Again, anyone more knowledgeable pipe up and learn us more properly...

 

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How to ground my audio pc? I just installed a mainboard, ssd, etc.. and feed them from ext.LPSU. Is that ok? or i have to wire it somewhere from mainboard to pc case?

DAC - Mytek Brooklyn, Intona High Speed Isolator.Int.Amp - ATC SIA2 150,SP - ATC SCM19, Sub - Paradigm SW2200

Source - Audio PC, Core i7 4785T 2.2Ghz, 8G PPA RAM, Samsung 850pro , WD Black HDD, JCAT USB card, PPA BLACK SATA Cable, HDPLEX H5 gen2 case, LPSu - Uptone JS-2 for DAC and USB Card - TeraDak ATX350W for PC, OS wins2012R2, Audio Optimizer, Fidelizer Pro, ASIO JPLAY, Foobar2000+Ramdisk, Hq player, SP cable - JPS superconductor2, Analog interconnect - Harmornic Tech Magic link III, USB cable - JCAT twin cable, Power cable - JPS kaptivator for Uptone JS-2 forDAC and USB card, Wireworld electra7 for PC, Wireworld electra7 silver for Amp, Magnet 2000 power line stabilzer and conditioner for DAC,PC

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The electrical engineers out there must have fun watching us clueless ones fumble our way around...

 

so.. please ask them why i wrapped my phone with 10 aluminium foils and then they loss their connection?

That may be the same reason of what we are trying to do now...

 

and also why JCAT put it in aluminium box?

 

There must be some theories can explain it.

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Ok, Hailey.. It's not a big deal.

If it doesn't work, take it off. That's it.

Who's gonna blame you if it didn't work.

Nobody...

 

Goodbye then...

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Any noise being picked up by the intona would transmit.... That's my basic understanding....

 

That's what i thought. I didn't mean it will sound better because of it do something with galvanic isolation stuff.

 

I only meant RFI can go through plastic box to PCB inside.

 

I think the easiest way is learn what REGEN and JCAT did with their aluminium box.

Why? Why they have to add an extra cost? The cost which will make it to uncompetitive price. Because of those boxes are more expensive than plastic made.

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I simply put the entire Intona in a big metal box. I A/B it by opening and closing the lid. The sonic effect is remarkable. I believe shielded (closed cover) sounds significantly better. I've ordered a diecast aluminium casing (€20) for the Intona.. :)

 

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By the way, I don't think you need/should connect the metal shielding to ground. Certainly not to signal ground and mains ground is probably much noisier than any EM induced potential.

 

Thanks for the information, Abtr.

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Regen isn't achieving galavanic isolation. Isotona and JCAT (allegedly) are.

 

In fact, I wonder if the reason for the plastic case is that's how to insure galvanic isolation. Which suggests to me a) that EMI isn't an issue here and b) that JCAT may be snookering people.

 

But what do I know?

 

All i mentioned is about EMI issue not galvanic isolation.

and your a ) offcourse, EMI isn't an issue here but finally it go to the same isuue. All we want is the cleanest signal without noise.

if you think one noise is only an issue you concentrate to, and then let another kind of noise come in to signal path, i think it's not a good idea. not logical...

and your b ) i think JCAT won't add an unnecessary extra cost for nothing.

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I'm out.. feel like get tired in here. The thing that i did,didn't make a huge difference. It sounded like you open your pc case lid and compare to sealed close case. something like that.

 

If you hear the difference, go ahead. If you can't hear it, take it off.

1) for Aluminium foil, you have to apply 10foils not 2 or 3 foils and then you said you can't hear any difference.

2) If your pc polluted, use opened case (regular pc case), not a fanless pc, no LPSU for pc or usb card, so you don't have to do it.

it's useless.

 

by the way... It's fun and it's cheap. so why not..

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