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Re: DAC to the Future

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I may go for a D50. Going to see if any are on offer on Friday.

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Hmmm. Might keep my eyes on that as well. Their prices are pretty competitive.

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If anyone fancies trying a reclocker in their digital setup, now might be the time with Oehlbach flogging their "OEHLBACH 13904 XXL® MasterClock Jitter Cleaner & High-End USB-Powerfilter braun for EUR 99.00 (Approx £84.57) which is around half-price. Depending how many they have in stock these may not last long once word gets out. The guess is that they're clearing out what's left of this particular model.

I've just ordered one. More info, in English, HERE
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Could be fun - if you use USB as a main source. :grin:

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Re: DAC to the Future

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Fretless wrote: Thu Nov 28, 2019 8:35 pm Could be fun - if you use USB as a main source. :grin:
Which, obviously, I do. :grin: The USB output from the ASUS Tinker Board is great, and hopefully, this reclocker will make it even better.
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Looking forward to your comments on the reclocker Mr Slinger. You really have been going to town lately improving your system.

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I am a bit confused as to what it does. Does it perform the same function as the Audioquest Jitterbug?
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Re: DAC to the Future

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I'd say it was closer to your MScaler in that it is an active device that modifies the audio signal. Looks like it completely resynchronises the USB data stream with fresh and precise clocking

The Jitterbug is more of a passive filter that removes unwanted noise and smooths out the USB circuits.

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Kinda along the same lines as the Schiit Eitr I use between the Lenovo and MHDT?

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Re: DAC to the Future

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Fretless wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2019 10:19 am I'd say it was closer to your MScaler in that it is an active device that modifies the audio signal. Looks like it completely resynchronises the USB data stream with fresh and precise clocking

The Jitterbug is more of a passive filter that removes unwanted noise and smooths out the USB circuits.
Thanks. I will be sticking with the JB. Still interested in finding out what it sounds like.
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable

Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ

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Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Colbat

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