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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    I'm also realizing the power and flexibility of this as a platform where I can make tweaks and change the DDC according to my needs. Its pretty...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    2. ReceiverPi DDC without any USB board [ATTACH] 3. ReceiverPi DDC with USB board installed [ATTACH] 4. FifoPi Q7 mk1(left) vs FifoPi Q7...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    Couple of more changes 1. Added Amanero USB module 2. Upgraded FifoQ7 -> FifoQ7 MkII Previous chain iPad -> USB C -> Holo Red as DDC -> Coax RCA...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    Yes purposefully not using USB. I am using SPDIF and my current ESS DAC works in sync mode which is slaved by incoming signal. For Holo May you...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Apr 3, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    For now iPad USB C -> Holo Red USB B. This setup is ok for now but if ever I have to go remote I will most likely have to go to Tidal Connect...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Apr 1, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    For now i am using one the RCA interconnects for Nanotec as digital coax cable :) . I do like how it sounds. Might continue with it or get a...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Apr 1, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    For interconnects i use Nanotec. It smooths the sound and takes some edge out on my system. But recently they have become super expensive. I will...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Apr 1, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    Thanks for the encouragement. I indeed want to build a maxed out dddac where the clocks would be part of the dac and power supplies directly...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Apr 1, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    My knowledge is still limited as I'm learning so take my words with a grain of salt. If we remove the clocks and the power supplies out of the...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Mar 31, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    Holo Audio Red

    Started a thread - https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/diy-streamer-in-search-of-one-ultimate-streamer.14333/
    Post by: neo_the_one, Mar 30, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    Is this the best way to do streaming? Not quite sure yet. But I'm realizing DIY route might be more fruitful in return for a lot of hard work to...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Mar 30, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    Basic design principles - Power supply is critical. Moreover, passive power supplies (LiFePO4 batteries and UltraCapacitors) are considered...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Mar 30, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

    In principle a standalone streamer(with no DAC or Amp) is a box, takes digital signal in some form and outputs a digital signal for an external...
    Thread by: neo_the_one, Mar 30, 2024, 23 replies, in forum: DIY
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    Holo Audio Red

    For some reason could not upload the image in the message above. I'm also planning to invest more in the power supply section. I'll also add a USB...
    Post by: neo_the_one, Mar 30, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers