Popular Post PhilG Posted December 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2019 My current server is built around CORE AUDIO's entry-level model (DAIDO Barebone Entry) that uses the FC-10 case in which its ATX linear PSU power supply is installed. As I had an old spare FC-9, I decided to use its back plate to modify the rear of the FC-10 (as shown on the picture), in order to obtain the 3 vertical expansion slots that make the success of the FC-9, while having at the same time a somewhat larger internal volume needed to accommodate the PSU. The next upgrade that is coming soon will be to replace the old motherboard for the ASUS ROG Maximus 11 Gene (the same as the one chosen by StreamFidelity for its server) StreamFidelity and NanoSword 1 1 Music server (single PC): CORE AUDIO DAIDO Reference i9 Series (ASUS Maximus XI Gene mATX motherboard, i9 9900T cpu, CORE AUDIO BiClock MasterClock :24MHz & 25MHz) CORE AUDIO Linear ATX PSU / 3 transformers (300 Va) in FC-10 (modified) case, CORE AUDIO ULN PSU for MasterClock , G-Skill 2x8GB DDR4 RAM / APACER 2x4GB ECC RAM (used as non ECC), SAMSUNG 870 Evo Plus M2 nvme SSD) , JCAT FEMTO USB Card , JCAT Reference USB Cable, Uptone Audio LPS-1.2 (for USB card), 2 external Toshiba 3To 2.5" HDDs (music files), Software: Windows Server 2019 Standard (Total Commander as shell), JPLAY 7 Femto, Audiophile Optimizer 3.0, Fidelizer Pro 8.5, BubbleUPnP, MinotityClean Audio equipment: Singxer SU-1 (heavily modified), PS Audio Direcstream DAC, PS Audio BHK Signature Preamp , ROGUE AUDIO M-180 (2 Monoblocs) Amp, JMR Offrande Supreme v2 loudspeakers, Digital cables: Wireworld silver Starlight 7 HDMI, Paul Pang AES, IC & Speaker Cables: Acoustic Zen, miscellaneous DIY ... Power cables: Triode Wire Labs, miscellaneous DIY ... Link to comment
StreamFidelity Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 3 hours ago, Hardinge said: Can i ask what CPU you have installed? No Problem: 😉 I have now exchanged a few things: - instead of HDPLEX 200W => 2 x Keces P8 19V / 8A - instead of HDPLEX 400W DC-ATX => HDPLEX 800W DC-ATX High reserves in the power supply have a very positive impact on the sound. Hardinge 1 Grigg Audio Solutions Owner StreamFidelitys Setup: Sonus Faber Amati Futura | T+A M10 | T+A SDV 3100 HV | fis Audio PC & Server | GigaWatt PC4-EVO+ | JCAT OPTIMO S ATX | FARAD Super10 & Super3 | Keces P8 | Afterdark Buffalo Switch | fis Audio Cables | Solidsteel HJ-3 / HY-A | Formfeld 1 | ABSORBER LIGHT | Link to comment
dminches Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 3 hours ago, StreamFidelity said: - instead of HDPLEX 200W => 2 x Keces P8 19V / 8A - instead of HDPLEX 400W DC-ATX => HDPLEX 800W DC-ATX High reserves in the power supply have a very positive impact on the sound. I currently use an HDPlex 400W. Do you mind trying to explain the advantage of the going with the HDPlex 800W DC-ATX + Keces over just an HDPlex 400W? Also, do you mind posting a picture of the inside of your PC when you get a chance? Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7s, 4 M&K ST-150Ts, 1 VCC-5; Amplification: 2 Vandersteen M7-HPAs, CI Audio D200 MKII, Ayre V-6xe; Preamp: Doshi Audio Line Stage v3.0; Phono Pre: Doshi Audio Phono Pre; Analog: Wave Kinetics NVS with Durand Telos composite arm; SME 3012R arm, Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement v2; Reel to Reel: Technics RS-1500; Doshi Tape Pre-Amp; Studer A810, Studer A812, Tascam BR-20; Multi-channel: Bryston SP-3; Digital: Custom PC (Sean Jacobs DC4/Euphony/Stylus)> Lampizator Pacific Link to comment
dminches Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 3 hours ago, PhilG said: My current server is built around CORE AUDIO's entry-level model (DAIDO Barebone Entry) that uses the FC-10 case in which its ATX linear PSU power supply is installed. As I had an old spare FC-9, I decided to use its back plate to modify the rear of the FC-10 (as shown on the picture), in order to obtain the 3 vertical expansion slots that make the success of the FC-9, while having at the same time a somewhat larger internal volume needed to accommodate the PSU. I thought the FC10 was wider than the FC9. Is that not the case? Just curious how you got the back plate to fit. Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7s, 4 M&K ST-150Ts, 1 VCC-5; Amplification: 2 Vandersteen M7-HPAs, CI Audio D200 MKII, Ayre V-6xe; Preamp: Doshi Audio Line Stage v3.0; Phono Pre: Doshi Audio Phono Pre; Analog: Wave Kinetics NVS with Durand Telos composite arm; SME 3012R arm, Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement v2; Reel to Reel: Technics RS-1500; Doshi Tape Pre-Amp; Studer A810, Studer A812, Tascam BR-20; Multi-channel: Bryston SP-3; Digital: Custom PC (Sean Jacobs DC4/Euphony/Stylus)> Lampizator Pacific Link to comment
StreamFidelity Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 4 hours ago, dminches said: Do you mind trying to explain the advantage of the going with the HDPlex 800W DC-ATX + Keces over just an HDPlex 400W? Also, do you mind posting a picture of the inside of your PC when you get a chance? The advantage is the stable power supply with more headroom. The motherboard requires a second EATX 12V 8PIN connection. My HDPLEX 200W LPS has unfortunately gone up in smoke. I still haven't got him back. I have been using Keces for years and is very stable. The Keces P8 has some protective circuits and I can see the current power consumption on display. dminches 1 Grigg Audio Solutions Owner StreamFidelitys Setup: Sonus Faber Amati Futura | T+A M10 | T+A SDV 3100 HV | fis Audio PC & Server | GigaWatt PC4-EVO+ | JCAT OPTIMO S ATX | FARAD Super10 & Super3 | Keces P8 | Afterdark Buffalo Switch | fis Audio Cables | Solidsteel HJ-3 / HY-A | Formfeld 1 | ABSORBER LIGHT | Link to comment
dminches Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 23 minutes ago, StreamFidelity said: The advantage is the stable power supply with more headroom. Nice build! What case are you using? Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7s, 4 M&K ST-150Ts, 1 VCC-5; Amplification: 2 Vandersteen M7-HPAs, CI Audio D200 MKII, Ayre V-6xe; Preamp: Doshi Audio Line Stage v3.0; Phono Pre: Doshi Audio Phono Pre; Analog: Wave Kinetics NVS with Durand Telos composite arm; SME 3012R arm, Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement v2; Reel to Reel: Technics RS-1500; Doshi Tape Pre-Amp; Studer A810, Studer A812, Tascam BR-20; Multi-channel: Bryston SP-3; Digital: Custom PC (Sean Jacobs DC4/Euphony/Stylus)> Lampizator Pacific Link to comment
StreamFidelity Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Thank you. My Control PC with the Roon Core runs separately from this Audio PC. The Audio PC has only one task: to render the PCM stream with HQPlayer on DSD and to deliver it via USB to the DAC (Denafrips Terminator). The high-precision EC modulators from HQPlayer are very computationally intensive. My CPU usage with 16 cores (hyperthreading) and 4.2GHz is around 20%. The power consumption is around 4A. Grigg Audio Solutions Owner StreamFidelitys Setup: Sonus Faber Amati Futura | T+A M10 | T+A SDV 3100 HV | fis Audio PC & Server | GigaWatt PC4-EVO+ | JCAT OPTIMO S ATX | FARAD Super10 & Super3 | Keces P8 | Afterdark Buffalo Switch | fis Audio Cables | Solidsteel HJ-3 / HY-A | Formfeld 1 | ABSORBER LIGHT | Link to comment
PhilG Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 5 hours ago, dminches said: I thought the FC10 was wider than the FC9. Is that not the case? Just curious how you got the back plate to fit. The FC-10 is of course wider. I had to cut (with infinite care!): - the rear plate of the FC-9 (keeping about 9/10 of its length) - the rear plate of the FC-10 (keeping only the end, where the IEC-socket is located) and then put it all together. The most tricky is first to spot precisely where the two plates must be joined. One of the plates must be cut slightly beyond the required length, in order to gradually reduce it (with a file), until the new rear plate obtained after assembly of the 2 parts has an identical length to the original plate, with a perfect fit and finish. That's all, but it's easier said than done (and although quite satisfied with the result I wouldn't want to have to do it again. By enlarging the picture, if we look closely we can guess the junction line of the 2 plates (on the left side, just after the 6 vent holes, it forms like a hair). Things would obviously have been much simpler if Streacom had offered this option for its FC-10 but unfortunately this is not the case and I doubt that it will be planned in the future ! Music server (single PC): CORE AUDIO DAIDO Reference i9 Series (ASUS Maximus XI Gene mATX motherboard, i9 9900T cpu, CORE AUDIO BiClock MasterClock :24MHz & 25MHz) CORE AUDIO Linear ATX PSU / 3 transformers (300 Va) in FC-10 (modified) case, CORE AUDIO ULN PSU for MasterClock , G-Skill 2x8GB DDR4 RAM / APACER 2x4GB ECC RAM (used as non ECC), SAMSUNG 870 Evo Plus M2 nvme SSD) , JCAT FEMTO USB Card , JCAT Reference USB Cable, Uptone Audio LPS-1.2 (for USB card), 2 external Toshiba 3To 2.5" HDDs (music files), Software: Windows Server 2019 Standard (Total Commander as shell), JPLAY 7 Femto, Audiophile Optimizer 3.0, Fidelizer Pro 8.5, BubbleUPnP, MinotityClean Audio equipment: Singxer SU-1 (heavily modified), PS Audio Direcstream DAC, PS Audio BHK Signature Preamp , ROGUE AUDIO M-180 (2 Monoblocs) Amp, JMR Offrande Supreme v2 loudspeakers, Digital cables: Wireworld silver Starlight 7 HDMI, Paul Pang AES, IC & Speaker Cables: Acoustic Zen, miscellaneous DIY ... Power cables: Triode Wire Labs, miscellaneous DIY ... Link to comment
dminches Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, PhilG said: The FC-10 is of course wider. I had to cut (with infinite care!): - the rear plate of the FC-9 (keeping about 9/10 of its length) - the rear plate of the FC-10 (keeping only the end, where the IEC-socket is located) I see. Well done. Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7s, 4 M&K ST-150Ts, 1 VCC-5; Amplification: 2 Vandersteen M7-HPAs, CI Audio D200 MKII, Ayre V-6xe; Preamp: Doshi Audio Line Stage v3.0; Phono Pre: Doshi Audio Phono Pre; Analog: Wave Kinetics NVS with Durand Telos composite arm; SME 3012R arm, Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement v2; Reel to Reel: Technics RS-1500; Doshi Tape Pre-Amp; Studer A810, Studer A812, Tascam BR-20; Multi-channel: Bryston SP-3; Digital: Custom PC (Sean Jacobs DC4/Euphony/Stylus)> Lampizator Pacific Link to comment
dminches Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 29 minutes ago, StreamFidelity said: Thank you. My Control PC with the Roon Core runs separately from this Audio PC. The Audio PC has only one task: to render the PCM stream with HQPlayer on DSD and to deliver it via USB to the DAC (Denafrips Terminator). The high-precision EC modulators from HQPlayer are very computationally intensive. My CPU usage with 16 cores (hyperthreading) and 4.2GHz is around 20%. The power consumption is around 4A. The Audio PC case is an HD-Plex? Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7s, 4 M&K ST-150Ts, 1 VCC-5; Amplification: 2 Vandersteen M7-HPAs, CI Audio D200 MKII, Ayre V-6xe; Preamp: Doshi Audio Line Stage v3.0; Phono Pre: Doshi Audio Phono Pre; Analog: Wave Kinetics NVS with Durand Telos composite arm; SME 3012R arm, Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement v2; Reel to Reel: Technics RS-1500; Doshi Tape Pre-Amp; Studer A810, Studer A812, Tascam BR-20; Multi-channel: Bryston SP-3; Digital: Custom PC (Sean Jacobs DC4/Euphony/Stylus)> Lampizator Pacific Link to comment
elan120 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 29 minutes ago, StreamFidelity said: The high-precision EC modulators from HQPlayer are very computationally intensive. My CPU usage with 16 cores (hyperthreading) and 4.2GHz is around 20%. The power consumption is around 4A. Is the power consumption around 50W (12Vx4A)? I just completed a HQPlayer server to run DSD256 with EC7, and thinking about using the same HDPlex 800W DC-ATX supply, but still undecided on the LPS at the moment. Your choice of P8 sounds interesting, but somewhat surprised to see the 5V/1A output is capable to power JCAT Net Card Femto, as according to their spec., minimum requirement is 5V/1.5A. Link to comment
StreamFidelity Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 13 hours ago, elan120 said: Is the power consumption around 50W (12Vx4A)? Your choice of P8 sounds interesting, but somewhat surprised to see the 5V/1A output is capable to power JCAT Net Card Femto, as according to their spec., minimum requirement is 5V/1.5A. No there are 19V * 4A = 76W power consumption. That is correct with 5V / 1.5A specification of the JCAT Net Card Femto. But I only use one of the two possible LAN connections. It works great with no dropouts. The network configuration is important. Switch off everything that is not needed. JCAT has very good instructions for this. Marcin_gps 1 Grigg Audio Solutions Owner StreamFidelitys Setup: Sonus Faber Amati Futura | T+A M10 | T+A SDV 3100 HV | fis Audio PC & Server | GigaWatt PC4-EVO+ | JCAT OPTIMO S ATX | FARAD Super10 & Super3 | Keces P8 | Afterdark Buffalo Switch | fis Audio Cables | Solidsteel HJ-3 / HY-A | Formfeld 1 | ABSORBER LIGHT | Link to comment
elan120 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 6 hours ago, StreamFidelity said: No there are 19V * 4A = 76W power consumption. That is correct with 5V / 1.5A specification of the JCAT Net Card Femto. But I only use one of the two possible LAN connections. It works great with no dropouts. The network configuration is important. Switch off everything that is not needed. JCAT has very good instructions for this. Ahhh...it is around 76W. Is it possible to mention what happened if the second EATX 12V 8PIN connection isn't connected (using just one instead of two)? I also like JCAT Net Card Femto, but never tried power supply less than 5V/2A output, with your experience, I will give my spare LPS-1.2 a try to see if it will work, since I only use one port as well. Marcin_gps 1 Link to comment
StreamFidelity Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 19 hours ago, elan120 said: Is it possible to mention what happened if the second EATX 12V 8PIN connection isn't connected (using just one instead of two)? The power consumption is the same, but then concentrated on one 12V rail for the CPU and one Keces P8. It works, but the dual linear power supply has a darker background and sounds more relaxed. Interesting: On 12/16/2019 at 12:37 AM, romaz said: For those not in the hunt for their own custom spec'd DR SR7 or are biding their time until their's arrives, there is hope in the form of the HDPlex 800W DC-ATX Converter ($248): This has been discussed by others already and so I won't go into it too much. It's been out for awhile and when I first noticed it, what caught my attention is the low voltage variance of only 0.1-0.6% for the ATX rails that matter and so I felt it was worth the gamble to try it. In comparison, the 400W DC-ATX converter I was previously using had reported voltage variances of about 1% and for the all important 12V rail which has a reported variance of only 0.1%, this represents a 10-fold improvement! Look: Grigg Audio Solutions Owner StreamFidelitys Setup: Sonus Faber Amati Futura | T+A M10 | T+A SDV 3100 HV | fis Audio PC & Server | GigaWatt PC4-EVO+ | JCAT OPTIMO S ATX | FARAD Super10 & Super3 | Keces P8 | Afterdark Buffalo Switch | fis Audio Cables | Solidsteel HJ-3 / HY-A | Formfeld 1 | ABSORBER LIGHT | Link to comment
elan120 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 5 hours ago, StreamFidelity said: The power consumption is the same, but then concentrated on one 12V rail for the CPU and one Keces P8. It works, but the dual linear power supply has a darker background and sounds more relaxed. Thank you. This is very good to know. I also plan to try out HDPlex 800W DC-ATX converter before Farad having their's available, and when they do, I will do a comparison to see how which one pulls ahead. StreamFidelity 1 Link to comment
HeeBroG Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Hi All, Very interesting discussion. I have no experience with such a build but am trying to learn as much as I can. I am currently using a NUC7PJYH with Euphony/Stylus and a Farad 3 PS. There is no doubt that this could be improved. I agree with the sentiment that DIY could never be as good as the "Summit-Fi" servers like SGM Extreme/PF 2.16x. These vendors have the resources/time to test and compare beyond what enthusiasts/hobbyist can only dream of but at considerable cost. As a luxury product though I guess they can charge "what the market is willing to bear"! May I ask what the relative cost of these DIY builds are to say a Innous Mk3/Statement? Inclusive of power supply of course. Thanks PH SR7 > MacMini+Uptone MMK Mod > Audirvana 3.2 > re-clocked D-LInk switch/LPS1.1 > sMS-200Ultra/LPS1.2 > tX-USBUltra/PH SR7 > Chord BluDave > Focal Utopia(Norne Silver) or Voxativ 9.87/ Stereo REL G1 Mk II Link to comment
Popular Post Kal Rubinson Posted December 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2019 10 hours ago, HeeBroG said: These vendors have the resources/time to test and compare beyond what enthusiasts/hobbyist can only dream of but at considerable cost. It is a matter of faith that they do so successfully and with goals consistent with those of their users. That aside, what I deters me from "off-the-shelf" servers are their unacceptable limitations in functional flexibility and their inability to adapt to future change in a field where change is constant. Daccord, wgscott and firedog 1 1 1 Kal Rubinson Senior Contributing Editor, Stereophile Link to comment
firedog Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Personally, I don't want to spend a large amount of money on parts and then find out there's a problem. So I look for a vendor that already builds something like I want or who will build to order. It's not that much more expensive, and then I know it's tested to work before it's shipped. It also means I have a warranty. Servers especially should last a long time, so you want something with some flexibility built in, IMO. Kal Rubinson 1 Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
HeeBroG Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 But using the combination of parts already tested and proven in the field by some here would be relatively safe; no? PH SR7 > MacMini+Uptone MMK Mod > Audirvana 3.2 > re-clocked D-LInk switch/LPS1.1 > sMS-200Ultra/LPS1.2 > tX-USBUltra/PH SR7 > Chord BluDave > Focal Utopia(Norne Silver) or Voxativ 9.87/ Stereo REL G1 Mk II Link to comment
firedog Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 6 hours ago, HeeBroG said: But using the combination of parts already tested and proven in the field by some here would be relatively safe; no? Yes, but sometimes in a PC build if you have one slightly different part it can cause issues. Lots of people have put together servers that didn't work at all or had issues. For instance, ever had a PC where everything was "fine" but wouldn't boot into Windows? Or one where everything worked except the sound card or the network card? I'm not saying it can't or shouldn't be done. For those who are lacking the cash or simply want to do it, it's great. I just stated my personal preference for saving the time involved in exchange for a relatively small amount of cash and as a result getting a professionally tested build with a warranty behind it. Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
Blackmorec Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I think its an easy question to answer. Do you want to spend your time listening to music or evaluating mother boards, CPUs, RAM memory, disc drives etc., then troubleshooting and optimising the results of your labours? Do you want to spend money to save time or spend time to save money? If your hobby is building hi-fi equipment, go the DIY route. If its listening to music go 'off the shelf' Alternatively if you have skills and knowledge and you want to save money, go 'off the shelf' HeeBroG 1 Link to comment
Popular Post marce Posted January 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2020 And if assembling your own, make an anti-static work bench and use an anti-static wrist strap. Middy and Blackmorec 1 1 Link to comment
HeeBroG Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 12/12/2019 at 4:40 AM, jonathan_s said: As it stands, I'm hoping to build a one box solution using an AMD gaming motherboard, industrial ECC RAM, a high powered Ryzen processor, JCAT NET and USB cards, Euphony OS and the like. Coupled with high quality linear power supplies, that is definitely in the neighborhood of a Zenith MkIII, so I'm curious if anyone can comment on the relative performance of a DIY effort as compared to an off the shelf unit. Hi Jonathan. Have you made any progress in this build? Geoff PH SR7 > MacMini+Uptone MMK Mod > Audirvana 3.2 > re-clocked D-LInk switch/LPS1.1 > sMS-200Ultra/LPS1.2 > tX-USBUltra/PH SR7 > Chord BluDave > Focal Utopia(Norne Silver) or Voxativ 9.87/ Stereo REL G1 Mk II Link to comment
jonathan_s Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 5:23 AM, HeeBroG said: Hi Jonathan. Have you made any progress in this build? Geoff Yes, I've started to order things... Am going with a similar build to what Nenon is/was using. Have ordered an HDPLEX H5 case, Asus ROG Strix X-470-i mobo, Ryzen 7 3700X processor, 8 GB (2 X 4GB) of Apacer RAM from Mouser Canada, a Pink Faun USB bridge (using it now with my old Windows PC), Euphony OS (trialling now on old Windows machine with PF card), and Optane card to run the OS. Still have to order JCAT Net card, and figure out what my power supply options will be. Possibly 2 X Keces P8 running in to an 800W HDPLEX DC-ATX power supply and then something else to power the Pink Faun and JCAT cards. Link to comment
dminches Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, jonathan_s said: Yes, I've started to order things... Am going with a similar build to what Nenon is/was using. Have ordered an HDPLEX H5 case, Asus ROG Strix X-470-i mobo, Ryzen 7 3700X processor, 8 GB (2 X 4GB) of Apacer RAM from Mouser Canada, a Pink Faun USB bridge (using it now with my old Windows PC), Euphony OS (trialling now on old Windows machine with PF card), and Optane card to run the OS. Still have to order JCAT Net card, and figure out what my power supply options will be. Possibly 2 X Keces P8 running in to an 800W HDPLEX DC-ATX power supply and then something else to power the Pink Faun and JCAT cards. Why would you need 2 Keces P8s to power the 800W HDPLEX DC-ATX if you are just using it to power the motherboard and CPU? Would you run the CPU from group 2? Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7s, 4 M&K ST-150Ts, 1 VCC-5; Amplification: 2 Vandersteen M7-HPAs, CI Audio D200 MKII, Ayre V-6xe; Preamp: Doshi Audio Line Stage v3.0; Phono Pre: Doshi Audio Phono Pre; Analog: Wave Kinetics NVS with Durand Telos composite arm; SME 3012R arm, Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement v2; Reel to Reel: Technics RS-1500; Doshi Tape Pre-Amp; Studer A810, Studer A812, Tascam BR-20; Multi-channel: Bryston SP-3; Digital: Custom PC (Sean Jacobs DC4/Euphony/Stylus)> Lampizator Pacific Link to comment
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