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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Hi guys, I have the PI2AES for some time now and I'm very happy with it. The main thing I want to say is that it really makes a big difference...
    Post by: NDonchev, Nov 14, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Hi guys! Couldn't make the PI2AES work with Volumio's experimental build. However it turned out that the latest release of Volumio already...
    Post by: NDonchev, Oct 3, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    That was fast, thanks! It works fine on Moode after selecting the Hifiberry Digi+Pro option! As for Volumio's experimental RPi4 build, I couldn't...
    Post by: NDonchev, Oct 1, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Hi guys. I just received my PI2AES however I'm experiencing some difficulties. I would appreciate some help. I have hooked the PI2AES on top of a...
    Post by: NDonchev, Oct 1, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    USB Nervosa Thread Decrapifiers, pro interfaces, and bears oh my

    I received my Grimm TPR XLR cables yesterday. Special thanks to @bixby for suggesting the cables. After he brought my attention to the Grimm...
    Post by: NDonchev, Sep 10, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Regarding those of us who placed an order that includes acrylic case and haven’t shipped yet. The new Pi4 case will also be included in the order...
    Post by: NDonchev, Sep 2, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    I made a purchase of the PI2AES Monday evening using PayPal and no such issues were present. I guess it was a temporary issue.
    Post by: NDonchev, Aug 28, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    USB Nervosa Thread Decrapifiers, pro interfaces, and bears oh my

    Hi guys! I did some additinal research and based on your suggestions and others I ordered a PI2AES unit as a transport for the Yggdrasil....
    Post by: NDonchev, Aug 28, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Raspberry Pi I2S to SPDIF Hat

    Hi guys! I placed an order for the PI2AES yesterday. While I wait for the unit to reach me (lead time + delivery time to Europe), I have two...
    Post by: NDonchev, Aug 27, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    USB Nervosa Thread Decrapifiers, pro interfaces, and bears oh my

    Hi guys! A user on another forum complained that Yggdrasil makes clicking sounds between tracks when using DigiOne Signature with Volumio via SPDIF....
    Post by: NDonchev, Aug 15, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    USB Nervosa Thread Decrapifiers, pro interfaces, and bears oh my

    I came upon the future Schiit USB implementation several times already. Still, using DigiOne Signature with BNC seems like a good option as it is...
    Post by: NDonchev, Aug 14, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    USB Nervosa Thread Decrapifiers, pro interfaces, and bears oh my

    Thank you. Anyway, there is a good chance I already have read it as I read everything that I could find before ordering the Onyx.
    Post by: NDonchev, Aug 14, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    USB Nervosa Thread Decrapifiers, pro interfaces, and bears oh my

    Thanks for the clarification about the Gungnir Multibit A2. I didn't know it changed the sound in that direction. That basically solves the dilemma about...
    Post by: NDonchev, Aug 14, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    USB Nervosa Thread Decrapifiers, pro interfaces, and bears oh my

    @bixby, I'll research on the Grimm TPR cables. Generally I don't want to obsess on cables too much and put a lot of money in it. @k4rstar, @rlow,...
    Post by: NDonchev, Aug 13, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    USB Nervosa Thread Decrapifiers, pro interfaces, and bears oh my

    Hi guys. I recently got an Yggdrasil Analog 2 USB Gen 5. I have it for a week now and I find that it sometimes sounds a bit too sharp depending on...
    Post by: NDonchev, Aug 13, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers