There are many variables and not everyone experiences the same thing.
That keeps the hobby alive.
The power supplies I use are DIY.
The LPS build-up is similar to the Zero Zone.
For the SMPS, I used MW IRM-30 modules with primary and secondary filtering.
In both situations, the housing is...
After years of using an LPS to power my switches (because I thought they were cleaner), I recently switched back to a decent SMPS.
I was shocked by the improvement in SQ.
It's like waking up from hibernation.
I was triggered by reading experiences and the comments of Jaap Veenstra of Alpha...
I am using my K50 (v2) with the PSaudio Directstream (upgraded).
Connected by I2S Audioquest.
Very satisfied with this combo.
No immediate plans to upgrade the DAC.
But a Playback Design is on the wish list ;-).
I achieved incredible results with the iFI LAN ISILENCER (in my setup!!!)
Previous setup:
“Dirty network” ==> Media converter ==> Fiber ==> SFP input Switch (cascade) (with LPS) ==> CAT 8 ==> Antipodes K50
(Dirty network => router and switch )
First step was :
“Dirty network” ==> ISilencer...
I now use an iFi Audio LAN iSilencer instead of a fiber optic setup.
Incredible upgrade for very little money.
The quietness in the sound is sublime.
And increased even further when using 2 pieces of iFi Audio LAN iSilencer at strategic locations.
I use DAAD 4 twice and DAAD 2 twice.
One DAAD 4 in each front corner.
1 * DAAD 2 in the middle between the speakers at 5 feet height.
And one DAAD 2 behind the listening chair.
With this I create a "Be there" sound.
The ideal thing about DAADs is that you can tune!
Diffuse/absorb.
It seems Spectral is becoming unaffordable in Europe.
You can therefore see that the number of dealers is decreasing very rapidly.
So I think the brand, like Avalon, will soon disappear from the European market.
Hi Jon,
I did make a stupid Fuse change in my DMC30-SS.
Replaced the stock fuse by a SR blue fuse a few years ago.
I was iritated by the sibilance in a lot of my records.
Forgotten about the fuse change till yesterday.
Replaced the SR fuse by the stock fuse and that helps a lot.
Don't ask...
The match and setup of the components is the most important.
The Directstream will soon be replaced by a mark 2 version anounced by PSaudio.
Maybe it's better to switch to the Mola Mola in the near future.
Can you tell me a bit about the difference in SQ between the PS audio and the Mola Mola in...
Absolutely agree.
But I'm curious about experiences from K50 users.
I was surprised that i hear almost no difference between the MIT Oracle MAX XLR (as AES3 Digital connection) and a $30 HDMI (as I2S Digital connection) cable.
My DAC is the PS audio Directstream.
Never heard them side by side.
I made the choice because of the digital outputs and all in one unit means 1 powercord.
My previous player was the CX EX combo.
Hi John,
Sorry but i do have another question and maybe you can give me an answer.
Does the transformer have more primary windings for input voltage?
220Vac - 230Vac - 240Vac
I had the same experience in combination with my Spectral amp.
The fuse blow during power-on.
The ampere rating was already higher than the stock fuse.
After some research i found that:
Synergistic Research blue fuse
S 2,5A 500V
I2t = 19
Stock fuse Spectral Power Amp:
BUSSMANN MDL-1-1/4...