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    Denafrips product owners please fall in

    Here's the complete teardown video of the DENAFRIPS Pontus II DAC. Happy watching!
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    Denafrips product owners please fall in

    @devilboy , glad to hear! Indeed, the Audio Midi Setup needs to be set correctly. If you use roon/audirvana where the software can take exclusive control of the Audio Device (USB DAC/DDC). Guide: https://www.denafrips.com/mac-os
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    Denafrips product owners please fall in

    @PrTv DENAFRIPS updated the USB receiver with proprietary USB HiRes Audio module. Hope this clarifies!
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    Denafrips product owners please fall in

    If you use roon, Soundaware transports are roon certified endpoint. It's highly recommended! https://www.vinshineaudio.com/soundaware
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    6moons coverage of I²S interface" https://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/i2s/1.html
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    Denafrips product owners please fall in

    I²S I²S has no industry standard. If you would like to use the I²S connection, the I²S pinout matching with of the source (DDC/Transport/Streamer) and DAC has to be configured and matched correctly. Mismatch of I²S pinout may result in static/noise output. The excessive noise output level may...
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    Denafrips product owners please fall in

    @Blake , the Magico A3s still with me. They are in the 2nd setup.... :)
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    Hey Martin, NOS/OS doesn't have any effect on DSD playback, it applies to PCM only. Furthermore, the filter (slow/sharp) applies to OS only. Hope this helps!
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    Hey guys, The latest licensed Thesycon Driver (For Windows PC) v5.12.0 is available to download here: link. https://www.denafrips.com/support TUSBAudio - Thesycon USB Audio 2.0 Class Driver for Windows Revision History ----------------------------------------------------- V5.12.0 (May 18...
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    Denafrips product owners please fall in

    Totally my bad. Just revised my reply. What matters most is - enjoy the music! ;)
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    Denafrips product owners please fall in

    DENAFRIPS USB receiver disabled the Mac/Windows mixer for bit perfect operation. You may use the software's (youtube/jriver/roon etc) to adjust the volume. My recommendation is to use a proper preamp for volume control. I personally avoid digital volume control as *I prefer analog volume...
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    Denafrips product owners please fall in

    @RikkiPoo , i leave my streamer+DDC+DAC on 24/7 :)
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    Denafrips product owners please fall in

    Hey @ck563 , sorry to miss your question. DENAFRIPS DDC(s) are designed to be kept on 24/7. I personally keep the streamer, DDC and DAC turned on 24/7. I spent some 10 hours a day listening to the ... news :)

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