27-Oct-2015, 10:38
Hi Jan,
it seems we have a similar "history". I'm using a D800 with a Vivid Audio G2 and I'm also using a USB based PC source. My current setup is as follows: a silent mini PC where I use Process Lasso to optimize the CPU assignments, jplay is running on a dedicated CPU core. Usually I use jRiver, but for best audio quality I use the Bug Head player. This is already very good, but since last week I got my Uptone Regen which is again making a huge difference (and still improving). None of my previous sources comes even close, including AIR. My next step is a linear power supply for the PC and maybe a second Regen.
Going from USB to SPDIF is not the best option imho, I tried that with my Audiophilleo (which is pretty good already compared to all CD-players I had) , but a direct USB connection is superior.
But in general it seems this is the way to go for best audio performance.
btw, I'm also from Germany, near Dortmund...
it seems we have a similar "history". I'm using a D800 with a Vivid Audio G2 and I'm also using a USB based PC source. My current setup is as follows: a silent mini PC where I use Process Lasso to optimize the CPU assignments, jplay is running on a dedicated CPU core. Usually I use jRiver, but for best audio quality I use the Bug Head player. This is already very good, but since last week I got my Uptone Regen which is again making a huge difference (and still improving). None of my previous sources comes even close, including AIR. My next step is a linear power supply for the PC and maybe a second Regen.
Going from USB to SPDIF is not the best option imho, I tried that with my Audiophilleo (which is pretty good already compared to all CD-players I had) , but a direct USB connection is superior.
But in general it seems this is the way to go for best audio performance.
btw, I'm also from Germany, near Dortmund...
