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    New Hydra performence line products (S12, A12, D6) vs DPC-6

    I run many network devices (which uses SMPS adapters) for my audio system such as a router, 2 fiber optic switching hubs, 1 hub tuned for audio etc... and am searching for ways that can enhance the power quality supplied to the above digital devices and block noises polluting audio system Last...
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    DCS Vivaldi

    Does it mean that I can get better sound if I switch my rubidium clock to Mutec or Cybershaft OXCO clock? (Currently I have Vivaldi DAC, Vivaldi Master clock and rubidium clock(Antelope 10M) which is connected to Vivaldi Master Clock as a reference input. )
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    Upgrade path from Triton v3 (Typhon or DPC-6)

    DPC-6 is a Shunyata's product which blocks electrical noise from digital components (such as router, computer, clock etc) and stop polluting the audio system. And.. As I described in the previous post, my audio system is digital based, so I just wonder which product(typhon or dpc-6) is...
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    Upgrade path from Triton v3 (Typhon or DPC-6)

    As a happy shuyata customer(Triton v3, DFSS etc), I'm thinking about upgrading my power source (adding Typhon(not Typhon QR) or DPC-6) Currently, I have... 1) for audio :a Vivaldi DAC, 2 Clocks (Vivaldi Master clock, rubidium clock), a amp and a computer based music server 2) for...
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    DCS Vivaldi

    I made a comparison between mappers again today. Since last time I tested them, many things have been upgraded/changed in my system so it was worth while to test them again. And the result was.....to my ears, more air and ambient space around the players were sensed from mapper 1. And when I...
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    DCS Vivaldi

    dCS guys recommend mapper 1. I tried mapper 1 and 3 comparisons last year when the SW was upgraded. At that time, I felt mapper 1 was smooth and mapper 3 was dark(background). BTW, I used to live in Austin for a couple of years around 20 years ago. :)
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    DCS Vivaldi

    Thank you for sharing your experience. I think I have to save more money for UPS+NAS :-)
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    DCS Vivaldi

    Thank you for your advice. Sorry to keeping asking though.... 1) Do you mean that using dCS app+uPnP server is better than Roon running on NAS for sound quality in Upsampler+NAS scenario? 2) Why do I need USB cable when NAS is connected to Upsampler with ethernet via switch/hub and...
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    DCS Vivaldi

    I have Vivaldi DAC and Vivaldi Master Clock which are connnected with Black Cat's digit75 cables. (I have been interested in Shunyata digital cables but I don't have any experience with them)
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    DCS Vivaldi

    Thank you. Do you mean Vivaldi Upsampler + NAS is better than Aurender W20 for sound quality?
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    DCS Vivaldi

    For W20, It provides its own nice interface so it is ok for that matter to me.
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    DCS Vivaldi

    Audener W20 vs dCS Upsampler + NAS(Roon) I'm thinking about upgrading source device. ( I'm using battery powered PC as source. (Roon+Tidal)) The device that I'm thinking about for upgrade are Aurender W20 and dCS vivaldi Upsampler+NAS. Both are very expensive for me so I can't buy both of...

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