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by Clive
Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:41 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Build a dedicated Audio PC
Replies: 2201
Views: 118698

Re: Build a dedicated Audio PC

A few months ago I had a fanless pc assembled for me. It's a Skylake i5 ASUS H110T mono with SSD. I've been using Bug Head successfully. This new pc brought a very significant lift in SQ. I then purchased an HDPLEX linear PS and again another significant lift in SQ. I tried Foobar over the weekend f...
by Clive
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:54 am
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: USB Regen from Uptone Audio
Replies: 129
Views: 18268

Re: USB Regen from Uptone Audio

I've compared a Regen with linear ps to iFi iUSB 3.0 with its iPower switching ps. I prefer the iFi. Better bass and high treble. With the treble the soundstage is more freed from the tweeters.
by Clive
Sun Sep 20, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: USB Regen from Uptone Audio
Replies: 129
Views: 18268

Re: USB Regen from Uptone Audio

I've been trying out my Regen over the last couple of days. I have one from the latest August batch so it is an"amber". I run an untuned W10 laptop with Bug Head (Infinity Blade IQ) feeding a Metrum Octave mkII DAC with has an M2Tech USB card internally. . Thinking of buying a Regen for 2...
by Clive
Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Fluctuating USB jitter from CPU activity
Replies: 27
Views: 3475

Re: Fluctuating USB jitter from CPU activity

It's gradual shift of their position which previously would have been "it's digital, the power supply doesn't matter" I remember interminable arguements about usb cables where I postulated the RF had to be a major factor. Of course they won't remember such comments we've made in the past.....
by Clive
Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: USB Regen from Uptone Audio
Replies: 129
Views: 18268

Re: USB Regen from Uptone Audio

Since I posted I've had a breakthrough. The iFi iUSB Power forces me to use two USB cables, one of which is double headed (power + data). This results in a lot of cable. I've reconfigured with the Regen to use the shortest cable I have do I've move the DAC. With everything properly in place I'm find...
by Clive
Wed Aug 19, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: USB Regen from Uptone Audio
Replies: 129
Views: 18268

Re: USB Regen from Uptone Audio

I've been trying out my Regen over the last couple of days. I have one from the latest August batch so it is an"amber". I run an untuned W10 laptop with Bug Head (Infinity Blade IQ) feeding a Metrum Octave mkII DAC with has an M2Tech USB card internally. I normally power the DAC USB card v...
by Clive
Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:37 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Bug Head Technology Music Player
Replies: 85
Views: 10410

Re: Bug Head Technology Music Player

I'll email you 5.05 instead on the 5.06 you are trying...maybe that'll help. Are you on 8.1?
by Clive
Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: Bug Head Technology Music Player
Replies: 85
Views: 10410

Re: Bug Head Technology Music Player

John, do you have asio4all installed? It's needed before you install BH.
by Clive
Sat Jun 27, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: USB Regen from Uptone Audio
Replies: 129
Views: 18268

Re: USB Regen from Uptone Audio

I'm waiting for these guys to say all usb dacs need a regen chip in-built...."we always knew usb was not competantly implemented". Rotfl
by Clive
Fri Jun 26, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: Computer Audio
Topic: USB Regen from Uptone Audio
Replies: 129
Views: 18268

Re: USB Regen from Uptone Audio

I thought the main benefit of the Corning turned out to be due to the 3R resistance of the ground wire and this has now been incorporated in the Amber Regen.