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Having developed a couple of DAC boards, I’d like to venture into the world of DIY DAC projects – the realm where audio craftsmanship meets the thrill of a sonic adventure. Ready to roll up your sleeves and embark on a journey to build your very own digital-to-analog converter? Let’s dive in! The 4 Pros […]

Today, I’d like to unravel a topic that often mystifies enthusiasts: balanced and unbalanced DAC connections. The way you connect your DAC can significantly impact your audio experience, so let’s dive into the intricacies of this balancing act. Understanding the Basics: Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connections First things first – what’s the deal with balanced and

Today, let’s unravel the undeniable value that studio monitors bring to the table. If you’re on the lookout for a sound investment (pun intended), you’re in for a treat. Built-In Amp AwesomenessOne of the standout features of studio monitors is the built-in amplifier. No need to embark on an amp-hunting expedition or worry about compatibility

ARCHIVES Please note that the information below may no longer be up to date. I am keeping them for reference only. Reference Class – Cost no object Candidate 1: The Mytek Booklyn DAC (Amazon DE Link) (Amazon UK Link) (advertisement links) is the most recent masterpiece of Mytek Digital. Although it only comes with the

Ladies and gentlemen, now we’ve got another player entering the lossless streaming business. Amazon has recently started its own music streaming subscription in “high definition”. According to Amazon, they don’t just give youl ossless 16bit, 44.1 kHz material but the full high-resolution experience that costs a pretty penny for Qobuz and Tidal subscribers. High definition

Introduction Some time has passed since I published my first articles on Roon which must have been in 2016 or 2017. Anyway, I have decided to create some kind of collective information hub for all Roon knowledge that I’ve accumulated over the years. Since you’re coming to this page, I assume you already have a

Introduction The Raspberry PI model 3 is an ultra-capable miniature sized computer that I still use to this day for my audio applications. At the time of this publication (February 2019), I probably went through a dozen Linux distributions, using the PI as a source for my DAC. It has worked wonderfully ever since. And

Introduction I’m a strong believer in full balanced topology. Compared to single-ended circuits having RCA connectors, a true balanced signal source will typically output the music and a completely phase-shifted representation thereof. As a result, the receiver can reject anything that both signals have in common. This behavior is also known as common-mode noise rejection.

[modular_content id=”3899″] Why Upgrade My Phono Preamp?! That’s a damned good question since I already own the very decent Schiit Mani which I purchased with my Marantz TT15 S1 turntable. See my earlier post to read the full story. I attribute the desire to get something “better” to my curiosity. I wanted to test what

Introduction Pre-Disclosure: I’m an active, paying Roon Labs subscriber (annual subscription) so my article is based on my personal experiences with the Roon Labs service and its applications. I’ve probably mentioned it a thousand times and I won’t stop telling folks how I think Roon Labs is THE easiest to use and most elegant music