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    Holo Audio Red

    Sorry, not intentional. I didn't know that font changes seem to be a sticky settings. Also don't know why I didn't notice.
    Post by: Qstik, Apr 10, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Holo Audio Red

    Concerning the Holo Red 2024.02.16 firmware update, I'm hearing significantly better sound quality with my system in terms of sound staging, bass...
    Post by: Qstik, Apr 9, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Hands's Non-Oversampling DAC Comparison Master List

    I've found a Gustard R26 in NOS mode with an external 10 MHz master clock to be exceptionally good sounding in my system. There is a significant...
    Post by: Qstik, Mar 12, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi troubleshooting and configuration instructions for complete f'ing morons

    Hi Jac, Maybe this reference will help? :...
    Post by: Qstik, Mar 9, 2024 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Streamers in 2023 - Discussion, Impressions, etc

    To be complete - I control internet (ethernet) streaming to my Holo Red by using Spotify apps on my PC, iPad or iPhone. Music continues to play...
    Post by: Qstik, Sep 16, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Streamers in 2023 - Discussion, Impressions, etc

    If lehmanhill is referring to me (Mike), I then have a correction. I normally feed my Holo Red with an ethernet stream (Spotify Premium) from my...
    Post by: Qstik, Sep 16, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    I don't have a Mercury V1, so I can't comment on which NVME drives might work best.
    Post by: Qstik, Oct 20, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    I glue three 20mm x 20mm x 10mm heatsinks to the heat spreader of all my NVME drives when I have clearance. Heat sinks:...
    Post by: Qstik, Oct 12, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    WTB: Pi2AES Rev 4

    dubharmonic - sorry, false alarm. I emailed Michael Kelly with my issue and he quickly responded that I might have the wrong hardware selected in...
    Post by: Qstik, Jul 6, 2022 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    WTB: Pi2AES Rev 4

    dunharminic - If you buy a Rev 4. Pi2AES, I am interested in buying your Rev 3. My Pi2AES looks like it has died of a hardware failure and I...
    Post by: Qstik, Jul 6, 2022 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    Ferrum Audio Oor + Hypsos Impressions and tidbits

    Try turning 4T Sensing and Spread Spectrum both OFF on the Hypsos. They are on by default. I find that I prefer the sound with them off -...
    Post by: Qstik, Mar 7, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    Here is my Synology NAS setup using Volumio 3.198 and my Pi2AES, which works just fine:...
    Post by: Qstik, Feb 19, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    To elaborate in what Michael Kelly stated just above, you need to make sure that under Volumio's Settings > Playback Options that you have...
    Post by: Qstik, Jan 19, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    Feature request for next generation of Mercury: Internal switches for selection of I2S over HDMI format, like those of Singxer SU-2 [IMG]
    Post by: Qstik, Jan 9, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2AES Impressions only thread

    I can report a huge boost in SQ of my RPi4/Pi2AES by replacing the stock fuse of my Hypsos hybrid PS with an SR Orange fuse - much fuller and...
    Post by: Qstik, Oct 21, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers