10-Feb-2018, 17:06
(10-Feb-2018, 16:36)Confused Wrote: @zdenes I think my plan will be to set the whole lot up, all connected to the REF10. Once everything is settled in I think I will try removing clock feeds from the USB kit, try removing the tX-USBultra, and so on. It will be interesting to see what individual components add to the end result. As for power supplies, I do have the Uptone Audio LPS-1 to try on at least one of the SOtM items, although I am not sure if it will have enough current to supply the tX-USBultra, as this will also be providing the current feed to the Mutec MC3's USB input, something to try anyway. As it stands, I think I will use the LPS-1 on the Ethernet switch.
@"MIKE" I already have some cheap and cheerful AudioQuest Carbon USB cables, so no need to worry about this in the short term. The set-up I have described above requires two USB cables, one between the sMS-200 & tx-USB and one between the tx-USB and the Mutec MC3+USB, nothing like keeping it simple. In this set-up the Mutec MC3+USB input is isolated and takes it's power from the USB feed, so I will need USB power on at least one cable, although not on the other I think. Something for the future maybe.
I love the way that I still have two weeks to wait for this kit to turn up, and you guys are tweaking it already!
It seems me you are extremely busy in the coming days
I am not very familiar with those issues but as far as I know SOtM has specific electric demands - so be careful with connecting power supply.
As for the USB interconnects. I have AQ Carbon at home (probably the best option at its price level) but a month ago I got SynRes USB Active SE. The difference was (unexpectedly) huge = my wallet opened itself authomaticaly, making me crying like a child - it is almost 1kUSD in Poland. If you can, try... (but do not blame me afterwards)
I cannot wait for your feelings and conclusions.
