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    iFi Audio LAN iSilencer - The Official Thread

    Purchased the Ifi LAN iSilencer after multiple positive reviews on diverse audiophile forums. Installed it between my router and first network switch. This device really works! Expanded soundstage, better imaging, less mid/high frequency harshness and increase in bass resolution. Sounded great...
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    Denafrips Arce Streamer Review

    Installed the latest SV03.00.29 firmware. Still stuttering using DSD512 modulators.
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    Denafrips Arce Streamer Review

    Denafrips has released a new Arce firmware (SV03.00.25) on October 29. HQPlayer DSD 256 modulator is now functional. However, there is still an issue with HQPlayer DSD512 modulator, which generates static noise. Apparently Denafrips is aware of the issue and will provide a firmware solution to...
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    Denafrips Arce Streamer Review

    Still waiting for a new firmware to solve stuttering issues using HQPlayer in DSD mode. This issue was to be resolved by Denafrips by end of October. Contacted Alvin last week on this subject and never received any reply to my e-mail. I am very happy with the audio quality of the Arce streamer...
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    Denafrips Arce Streamer Review

    Contacted Alvin last week regarding remaining stuttering issue. Denafrips should come up with another firmware version fixing remaining issues by the end of October. In the meantime, I’ve replaced stock power cord with my DYI Duelund AC power cord and replaced stock fuses with SR Purple fuses...
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    Denafrips Arce Streamer Review

    Have you received Arce new firmware version SV03.00.20 which was released on September 22. It solves some, but not all of the stuttering issues. The USB/I2S button is now functional, so you can toggle USB and I2S outputs. I have contacted Alvin to understand what is the Denafrips action plan to...
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    Denafrips Arce Streamer Review

    While I totally understand your frustration with your new purchase, I think that we have to be patient with Denafrips to resolve these issues. I have encountered the same stuttering issues with the Arce unit and Alvin has confirmed that Denafrips would have a new firmware possibly this week...
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    Denafrips Arce Streamer Review

    The Lumin U2 looks very interesting with its optical network connection, linear power supply and direct coupled USB to DAC connection. However, once you add a SBooster to a Lumin U2 Mini, I wonder if there is much difference between the U2 and U2 Mini? The SBooster only add $400 USD to the cost...
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    Denafrips Arce Streamer Review

    Last year I purchased a Lumin U2 mini streamer which was a nice improvement over my Sonore OpticalRendu. It had better resolution which increased musical tactibility. Added a SBooster MKII linear PS which kicked up the sound quality by a notch especially in bass extension/resolution. The only...
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    Terminator Plus FPGA firmware upgrade review

    NZS, same thinking here. The tonality of the Terminator Plus remains the same after the firmware upgrade. No listening fatigue here.
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    Terminator Plus FPGA firmware upgrade review

    I’ve just completed the FPGA firmware upgrade on my Terminator Plus DAC. The provided instructions by Denafrips are detailed and if followed correctly, the upgrade should occur without any problem. The only caveat I encountered was the last step of the upgrade, where Denafrips indicates the...
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    Adding a pre amp to a fairly resolving system

    Totally agree with your comment. I own a Benchmark LA-4 line amp which I inserted between a Benchmark DAC3- HGC and my Classe Audio CAM-600 monoblocks. The soundstage/imaging increased in volume and quality. Eventually replaced the Benchmark DAC with a Denafrips Terminator Plus. I am in heaven…
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    DDC or Server upgrade/DDC benefits

    I own the Denafrips Terminator Plus DAC. I installed the Hermes DDC about a month after the purchase of my DAC and no regrets. I am using the I2S HDMI connection. The sound is cleaner with an improvement in soundstage and imaging. It does not change the overall tonality/quality of the DAC.
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    LHY SW-8 Audiophile switch

    The ER was on my watchlist, since it had multiple positive reviews. Unfortunately, when I tried to order it, there was no more stock and a vey long wait time caused by the COVID pandemic.
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    OpticalModule/OpticalRendu VS Audiophile grade switch

    Thank you TRHH. I already viewed this video. Alvin rarely comments on the subjective qualities of the gear he sells, leaving it to the potential client to comment, since he does not want to be in conflict of interest. I have purchased a few pieces of audio gear from Vinshine Audio/Beatechnik...

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