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I haven't swapped the switch mode power supply to a Linear so not sure where you got that idea. My system has changed since, but the gear I used for this review about 10 minutes in. czcams.com/video/JlkjPLdRgfs/video.htmlsi=BKXluyB0JDCM6Qqy&t=601 🍻

Started research into HQ Player today. I learned that I know nothing. Will build on that tomorrow 😅

​@@MisterChibs I use Foobar 2000 personally and it does a good Job, However HQ player might be a step up that's worth it. I think this Cyan 2 Dac has similar noise suppression and de-coupling of the USB and Digital inputs to keep the Digital as Jitter free as possible. So connecting it directly to a computer isn't a no no that the whole Hi-fi world seems to think. Also it makes it not really worth using or adding cost with an up-sampling chip. Which is another reason this Dac is at the top of my next purchase list.

Glad to hear. I doubt clean power going to your amp will have any negative effects at all. 🍻

Thanks for chiming in. I’ll have my electrician read this over and try and explain to me 😅

@MisterChibs Should add with an error if we consider both sides of the wave as " equal " then the we would shift the zero point one way to make equal and so that point would now be a volt or so.

Didn’t mention in the video but one of the steps I tried to trouble shoot initially was unplug a whole bunch of stuff including the TV. It was definitely DC. Thanks for the suggestion though!🍺

Thanks for the suggestions! I’m open to trying out either of those in future. Not a lot of info on this stuff. Maybe because everyone’s power situation is so deferent. An other reason could be power conditioners and dc blockers aren’t as sexy as speaker / streamer / Amp/ DAC reviews. For now at least I’m happy to get rid of the DC!🍻

@@MisterChibs It would just suck to buy the relatively expensive Audiolab DC Block-6 and find out that by buying a much better product (yes not sexy at all) it would solve all your issues, improve you sound greatly and render this one obsolete

@@alpro3714 There’s always a bigger fish 😉

@@bobb.9917 I’ve been here all along listening to music 😅 Got a new DAC to review but it needed 500 hours of burn in so I made this PSA vid in the interim. Congrats on your new Iris! Make sure to use i2s into the Pontus for another notch up in SQ! 🍻

@@MisterChibs hmmmm I am curious about your new DAC! Me: Roon Server (Qobuz)->Volumio Rivo (LPS)->USB->Iris-> I²S-> Pontus II. Short Audiophile USB & HDMI (I²S), Cables. Noticeable improvements in my system! 😅 It’s FUN when we make the right choices! In the beginning my choices were UGLY! 😂

@@bobb.9917 It made an appearance in this video. Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE. I have a lot to say and still making notes! 👍🏻

@@MisterChibsoh…YES…I saw it in your vid…I have my Pontus for two years..I love it. (am firmly invested in the original FPGA Firmware v 1.0)… I am basically very happy with the sound of my system in my room. I was looking for a tweak..possibly an after market Venus…and the I decided on a pre-owned Iris. Cheaper and easier to get to basically the same place. I'm happy with that decision…but as I was researching The Holo Spring 3 KTE kept coming up! I found two direct comparisons of the DAC to my Pontus II (without the Iris). Quick Take: One reviewer said that the Holo was "fuller", and one reviewer said it was "more detailed"…not as full-bodied as my Pontus? WTF. 😊 It looks like a very well built, incredible, "more user friendly" DAC! Lots of them on the used market at this point, too! I am very curious as to what your experience has been! 👍🏼

@@bobb.9917 stay tuned 😎

@@thinkIndependent2024 That’s cool you made your own DC blocker!! I’ve learned a lot about this problem. Ever since I moved here Iv’e been able to isolate every weakly shielded power supply. Power bars, the power brick from a lazyboy. Sometimes I get humming in my recordings if my camera is connected to the mains. Such an eff’n PITA! 🍻

@@rppwwn8321 Because of its high contrast, you’d be surprised how legible it is from a distance. Much better than any 6 - 8 inch lcd. Regardless, I keep mine off because there’s an 85” displaying with Roon. 🍻

@@aussie8114 perhaps not the only reason but it was DC in my case. I have a feeling that the H390 being larger and better made was the reason it didn’t buzz as loud as the H190. If you still have that Sony AV amp, it would be interesting to test with one of these.

@@MisterChibs No it went to the recycling centre. I’ve had Marantz, Onkyo, Sony, and Denon. Sony was the only one that developed a very loud hum from the transformer. The Marantz and Onkyo simply died on me. The Denon has been excellent.

DC is just one of many possibilities loose wires on any outlets can also cause noise, other equipment on the same leg or just components inside the Amp. But with the previous equipment problems you may want to confirm your electrical is solid, but that would need a skilled technician .

@@thinkIndependent2024 Good electricians aren’t always easy to wrangle. I’m still waiting for mine to replace some busted fixtures.. RICHARD!! 🤣

@@JamesJones-qs7rr thanks James! if I put my ear right up to the CW’s, it’s normal to hear some hiss. Never from where I sit though. Cornwalls are amazing (obviously 😂) and I’m scratching my head on why a dealer would try and talk you out of them. What was his reason? As far as subs, I use a pair of SVS SB2000 Pros. What I like about those is I can dial in settings from where I sit. Getting them to where I feel happy took a while and sometimes changes without me having to get up (which is so underrated)🍻

Thanks for the reply I’m in Vancouver area and more than one dealer of klipsch heritage tried to talk me into their sonus faber or b&W. Based on CZcams reviews like yours I took a chance on the cornwalls and got a great deal from the Burlington, Ontario dealer. I’m impressed by the dynamics they have, but still waiting for the 400 plus hour breakin others speak of. On my shortlist of next gear to try is AGD amp, gallion tube amp, and luxman or accuphase. Currently Using a McIntosh Pre and Rotel 2 channel amp and sounds pretty good. Biggest challenge in this hobby is convincing the wife. Even my kids take pokes at me. Everyone hates the look of the cornwalls in my house. 😂 Keep up your content, it’s good stuff!

@@JamesJones-qs7rr thanks man! I demoed a nice pare of Sonus Faber. Build quality was better and they sounded great but the Cornwalls were what I connected with on a whole other level. Make sure you’re able to demo the amp before you buy. Pretty much anything can drive them but CW’s respond really well and differently with good electronics. 🍺

Thanks man! Will probably be there in October. 🍻

Super dirty!! I’m jealous🍻

@@djmorgan8783 Nah, there was no foreplay. Jumped right into Cornwalls. 🫠

That’s awesome! 🍻

@@leafyleafyleaf thx for chiming in! I ended up finding a good cable and don’t get the noise problem even with notifications turned on. 🍻

Nice! I hear ya 👂🏻😝

I did the pseudo math months ago while making this video. Not sure what's going on with Vinshine Audio but they're only selling used Denafrips dAC's now. I guess It's possible I forgot to convert from SGD. Anyhow thanks for watching and the nitpick. Got my wheels spinning and haven't had my coffee yet so 👍☕

@@MisterChibs Yea I noticed things have changed a lot in how they sell them, since the last time I looked. I got that price from Denafrips own site. Which I don’t remember seeing previously. So it seems that Denafrips may have decided to end their partnership, and sell them on their own. Or something like that anyway. If that’s the case. It would be a shame. As Alvin at Vinshine is a great guy. It also makes me curious about what the situation is with getting service for their products. ✌️

@@amb3cog Denafrips may have actually lowered their prices too. Alvin and his team were indeed great to deal with. I’m going to email him and see what’s going on.

@@MisterChibs I'm not sure about the prices being lowered. I don't think they did, but it's possible. I would love to know what's going on myself. If you do email them. Please LMK what they say. ✌️

Covered in my SU-6 review. I normally use that DDC in my main setup but everything I said applies with the Gan-1 in the chain. Thanks for watching! 🍻 czcams.com/video/LyCpjFSkzrU/video.htmlsi=-FRczy7zA2rSgd7O

Thank you Robert! Let me know what u think if and when you get the Cornwalls. 🍻

I’m hesitant to judge sound quality in YT vids because so many variables affect what you end up hearing. Nothing beats demoing in your own space or even at a store. Appreciate the suggestion though.🍻

Yea, their level of customization is top notch! 🍻

Thanks for watching. I have the GaN1 paired with LS50 Meta’s and KC62 sub. Great combo!🍺

Thanks for such a thoughtful response. The lack of power from the Powernode (ironic naming 🤣) was indeed the culprit. Check out the Hegel H190 video that came after this one. Pretty great trip I’ve been on since and still going. I’ve got the HD800s too and still use them all the time. Managed to get better soundstage in each of my speaker setups including the LS50 Metas. As for wire gage, I recently switched to 7AWG which is probably overkill but they’re made soooo nicely! 🍻

Sounds good. Let me know if the linear power supply makes a difference with the U2 Mini. 🍻

@@MisterChibs okay...I will...someone told me the Lumin U2 mini can be as good as the DAC it is connected to...😁

Not ideal for dark rooms. Their other DAC’s have the option to turn off the screen which is really nice. 🍻

Yea they do!🍻

I've seen people saying this on forums and it makes no sense. How can someone remember small differences in sound quality from a half hour ago? To actually test this, you would need 2 mojo's, 2 of the same headphones and have one running for a half hour and go back and forth. To me, Mojo 2 sounds good from power up. 🍻

That minor improvement has left me wanting now that it’s shipped back to Kitsune😅 Price is closer to Ares but still not apples to apples as they’re doing things differently. Thanks for watching! 🍻

Thanks for watching! Would like to try out the May eventually. It’s not a May but Holo’s dropping something off next week 🤩🍻

@@MisterChibs your review style is unique. Glad I found your channel.👍🏾

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Wouldn't have been a fair review if I left that out. Thanks for watching! 🍻

Yes it is an important factor to consider...a deal breaker for some. The price is nice though

Of course it could be my hearing is changing, ut my older Denon sounded very good at lower volumes after I adjusted treble, etc.

In my system with my speakers / room / etc, low volume listening is great on H390. No urge to adjust eq. Is it better than H190? I think, yes but only for the same reasons I feel sq has improved after the jump. Hope that helps! 🍻

I guess you disagree with what dual mono is. Thanks for sharing your opinion.

@@MisterChibs 🙏

Check out the explanation @6:56 of why it's considered dual mono and thanks for watching. 🍻

Thanks for watching! 🍻

Thank you, I have a review out for the H390 and if you’re interested the Peachtree GaN1 which drives the LS50 Metas very well. 🍻

I’m assuming it was lost in translation. 🤔

It was a joke. Thx for watching 🍻

Haven’t tried the R28 but if the Cyan fits your use case it’s a great DAC. 😄

Thanks! Luckily, I have never experienced stutter running optical on my Wiim Pro. That’s the type of thing that would drive me nuts so I understand your frustration. As far as channels getting switched, I haven’t noticed this behaviour either but will test to make sure. If you end up buying the Cyan 2, I would recommend using USB directly from a computer if you can. Its USB is galvanically isolated and the best input imo. This will be an improvement over the Wiim Pro, especially in your case! 🍻

@@MisterChibs Just realized my wording may be misleading. The two flaws are strictly related to the optical passthrough input. Neither issue occurs when just streaming over chromecast, wifi, or bluetooth to the WiiM.

@@AAKozyrenko ahh got it 👍🏻

The H390 performs similar to the Maple Leafs in 1967. 😎