Posts: 1,035
Threads: 59
Joined: Mar 2015
Reputation:
12
(18-May-2016, 12:42)GuillaumeB Wrote: From the Devialet White Paper (released at Munich in 2015):
The entire Expert range is now compatible with the DoP protocol (DSD over PCM). This new feature is available through the USB input but also on the digital XLR input (AES/EBU), the TOSLINK optical input and all coaxial digital inputs (S/PDIF). A completely unique feature.
No mention of ethernet chaps....
Guillaume
Yes, I'm very well aware of this. But, on my AIR2.1.3, I can stream DSD64 materials via DoP to Le200.
Before: Le200, KEF LS50, AQ Type4, NUC 5i5RYH/8GB/128GB M.2SSD, Roon, Win8.1/AIR2.1.3/RoonBridge, MM/AIR3/RoonBridge, QNAP TS-212P 5TB NAS, AQ NRG-X3
Now: KEF LS50W, NUC5i5RYH/8GB/128GB M.2SSD, Roon, QNAP TS-212P 5TB NAS,iFi iSilencer3.0+DC iPurifier+iPurifier2, Sonos ZP80+SPDIF iPurifier
Location: Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Posts: 1,035
Threads: 59
Joined: Mar 2015
Reputation:
12
Another strange observation: Running Roon (OSX) on the Mac Mini instead of the RoonBridge, AIR3.0 is stable now. DSD over PCM will result in having the music playing with background hissing noise. So, I believe this can/will be solved eventually. Playing DSD converting to PCM is fine.
More testing ongoing.
Before: Le200, KEF LS50, AQ Type4, NUC 5i5RYH/8GB/128GB M.2SSD, Roon, Win8.1/AIR2.1.3/RoonBridge, MM/AIR3/RoonBridge, QNAP TS-212P 5TB NAS, AQ NRG-X3
Now: KEF LS50W, NUC5i5RYH/8GB/128GB M.2SSD, Roon, QNAP TS-212P 5TB NAS,iFi iSilencer3.0+DC iPurifier+iPurifier2, Sonos ZP80+SPDIF iPurifier
Location: Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Posts: 1,035
Threads: 59
Joined: Mar 2015
Reputation:
12
Yup, AIR3.0 with Roon for Mac is stable. Not a single glitch after switching from RoonBridge setup. After an hour of listening to AIR3.0, I have to admit that it is more musical, more listenable, there's a sense of smoothness that you want to listen more, with a sense of depth and a bigger soundstage. Looks like I get to keep the Mac Mini for a longer period to soak in the AIR3.0 experience. I have also written on Roon's forum and asking them if there is something amiss with RoonBridge vs Roon.
Before: Le200, KEF LS50, AQ Type4, NUC 5i5RYH/8GB/128GB M.2SSD, Roon, Win8.1/AIR2.1.3/RoonBridge, MM/AIR3/RoonBridge, QNAP TS-212P 5TB NAS, AQ NRG-X3
Now: KEF LS50W, NUC5i5RYH/8GB/128GB M.2SSD, Roon, QNAP TS-212P 5TB NAS,iFi iSilencer3.0+DC iPurifier+iPurifier2, Sonos ZP80+SPDIF iPurifier
Location: Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Posts: 36
Threads: 2
Joined: Oct 2014
Reputation:
1
Being a Windows User thought I would share Devialet Support feedback on when a Air 3 (beta) version similar to the MAC one would be available:
Thank you for your message.
This is a beta version that should not have been leaked.
There will indeed be a windows version, but only when the software will be totally finished.
We do not yet have dates on this.
Seems Windows users will have to wait - having had no issues with Air 2.1.3 on Windows 8.1 after upgrading to Windows 10 it is unusable
(causing a Blue screen quite regular after around 10 minutes running properly... :-(
Posts: 2,480
Threads: 41
Joined: Mar 2015
Reputation:
48
18-May-2016, 16:33
(This post was last modified: 18-May-2016, 16:34 by Hifi_swlon.)
(18-May-2016, 16:20)hahe Wrote: ....This is a beta version that should not have been leaked.
You couldn't make it up!  Thanks for sharing.
Assuming this isn't a windup, Devialet could do with a few more employees like the 'leaker'.
>>> 1st Place Award: Devialet, last decades most disappointing technology purchase. <<<
Posts: 1,999
Threads: 23
Joined: May 2014
Reputation:
44
LOL...they "leaked" it on their own website...fous!! (yep, that's French for idiots!  )
PS Audio P3, Shunyata ΞTRON Alpha Digital and HC/Furutech power cables, Paul Hynes SR7EHD-MR4, DIY Roon Server & Roon Endpoint running AudioLinux Headless, Phasure Lush^2 USB cable, Audioquest Diamond RJ/E ethernet, Uptone Audio etherREGEN, Mutec MC-3+ USB, Shunyata ΞTRON Anaconda Digital XLR AES/EBU, Devialet Expert 250 Pro CI, Nordost Tyr Reference LS cables, Von Schweikert VR-5 SE Anniversary Edition, Anti-Mode Dual Core 2.0, JL Audio Fathom F112. More detail here.
The Netherlands
Posts: 193
Threads: 4
Joined: May 2014
Reputation:
2
(18-May-2016, 16:20)hahe Wrote: This is a beta version that should not have been leaked.
I guess, that´s why they called it "DevialetAIR-3.0- public-beta"
No one - including the guys from Devialet - would get the idea it could be a leak 
VERY CLEVER 
Posts: 2,480
Threads: 41
Joined: Mar 2015
Reputation:
48
Plus they'll never know who it was, as he's hiding behind his camera....
>>> 1st Place Award: Devialet, last decades most disappointing technology purchase. <<<
Posts: 203
Threads: 21
Joined: May 2014
Reputation:
3
With little smartness ,this forum and treads like this would be worth gold for them when develope air 3 in months to come
Roon Nuceleus + Core/Tidal > Rood Ready wired ethernet > Keces P8 LPS > EtherRegan switch > D250 PRO > Sonus Faber Cremona M
Nordost Frey 2 Power cable - Blue Jeans Speaker Cables - Audioquest Diamond and Supra cat8 ethernet cables
Other: Ipad air with ROON Control / Pro Ject ground base - ISO Acoustics Orea - Herbie Tenderfoots
"and those who were seen dancing were thougt to be insane by those who could not hear the music"
"and those who were seen dancing were thougt to be insane by those who could not hear the music"
Posts: 266
Threads: 6
Joined: Jul 2014
Reputation:
2
HK, I think we went over the DSD on Air Eth when the capability to stream DSD first appeared, but I wasn't able to reproduce it in my own system. I thought it had to do more with the fact that my OS is quite old (10.8, I think, maybe 10.7.5) than anything else. Of course, USB worked perfectly well, but on Air 2.1.3 all I got from trying DSD over Air Eth (straight from MacBook to Dev) was silence.
By what I've been reading here Air3 looks like it won't be compatible with such an old OS as I'm running, so I'm rather stuck with what I have right now. As things work well I'm no really keen on experimenting that much: if it ain't broke...
Nothing, I'll just keep reading and actually waiting for a proper Air3 (not the beta) and there and then consider my options. Thanks for your (and everybody else's) opinions and sharing of experiences and tips!
Cheers!
L
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
MBPro 2008 > Dev 120 > KEF LS50. Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
|
