A novel way to massively improve the SQ of computer audio streaming

[k-man]

Was it possible for the SMS-200 ultra to be powered by LPS-1, or was it the optimum to have it powered by HD plex? (Or maybe its reserved for the tx-USB ultra ). Plenty to play with 

[k-man]

Thanks for your reply @magnuska- I somehow confused myself that LPS-1 had 12V output, but actually it would accept 12V input instead. I forget these things even if I own a LPS-1 

 

 

[k-man]

21 minutes ago, limniscate said:

I got the 12V versions of the sMS-200 Ultra and dX-USB Ultra as well and will be using the previous generation HD-PLEX to power them until I get my Paul Hynes SR7DRMR2XL.

Congrats getting a Paul Hynes! I had a first generation SR3, but it has moved on to a nicer place. Do you mind telling me what the 'DRMR2XL' bit is?

If you had spoken to Lee or May, please tell me the rationale behind the 12V improvement over 6-9V. I only previous thought the PSU choice would be the biggest factor. 

 

[k-man]

13 minutes ago, seeteeyou said:

LPS-1 should be fine with 5 W of power when it's gonna consume 5V @ 1A or less, this one looks like a winner for $189

I have done this configuration, and no doubt the $189 is a winner price. But I suspect (haven't done this yet) that to get it closer to anywhere near another 'winner', microRendu (with 1.4 board swap), then the USBridge should be powered by LPS-1 and Sparky separately powered with another (or iPower/battery).

[k-man]

@lmitche @romaz @austinpop

 

Guys, I would love to see a homepage article on this NUC venture. CAPS and Geek speak articles don’t come by often, and I reckon this will fit in well (that’s if anyone does care to write the whole thing)

 

@The Computer Audiophile Your thoughts?

[k-man]

PLEEAASEEE let there be an AS article on the etherRegen!! So far we've seen the whole trilogy of Rendu reviews (micro, ultra, optical) yet nothing on any Uptone products