Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

The cable, sure. But then the connector can impart impedance as well.

You can go BNC to coax, but it is only a slight improvement. YMMV on if you hear any actual improvement.

 

I have actually tried this before with a BJC BNC adapter on the Pi2AES side and I don't hear a difference on my set up. I continue to use this BNS adapter as it feels a lot more secure.

 

https://a.co/d/iRFUByF

I use this BNC/coax cable from pi2aes to bifrost 2.

 

Hi all,
I am new to this thread. I will receive my PI2AES 2.0 soon. My question: if I want to connect it to my Gustard A26 via I2S, do I need to change something in PI2AES?

 

The board has a jumper labeled swap. It is in by default which sets the I2S in PS Audio mode. Removing it puts it in Gustard mode.

 

Michael, thanks a lot. I will try ASAP.

 

Today received my PI2AES 2.0 assembled in 20 min, powered through PI USB C only, using linear PSU. Connected my Gustard A26 using I2S, everything works absolutely perfect!

 

How does the sound compare to your previous setup? Which was what?

 

Before it was iFi Streamer connected via USB (with iFi USB Purifier) to Topping D90SE DAC which was connected to Arcam A29 amp and Magnepan LRS speakers. Difference is obvious (to me), I can hear more details, soundstage wider, etc. Fully satisfied. PI2AES is a high quality DDC and plug and play with Gustard DACs.
I use latest RoPieee OS and Roon.