thewaves Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I would be very glad to volunteer a test system in Perth if the need is there, One question I should ask - has anyone in Perth done a head to head, vortexbox 2.4 against Audiophile Optimizer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Chanh have you been able to (network) stream DSD content within your OS? the only soft capable of streaming DSD in my case is Jriver, I wish vortexbox could do that as it's the best sounding OS I tried... the biggest trouble with those OSs is when DLNA server running elsewhere than actual streamer as well as control point being linked to that server instead of a streamer, could you try it on your version of OS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todagt Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) I would be very glad to volunteer a test system in Perth if the need is thereAnother guinea pig here! If not would love to hear it somewhere else sometime. Edited February 2, 2016 by todagt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuMagi Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Chanh have you been able to (network) stream DSD content within your OS? the only soft capable of streaming DSD in my case is Jriver, I wish vortexbox could do that as it's the best sounding OS I tried... the biggest trouble with those OSs is when DLNA server running elsewhere than actual streamer as well as control point being linked to that server instead of a streamer, could you try it on your version of OS?Daniel,This software is can both doing local storage or streaming from a NAS for both PCM and DSD. Wait..., the OS is even streaming too, if needs be! Edit: in other word, you can boot OS/Player(s) and music Library from a NAS OR as local storage. Liked I said, this talented member currently exploit the option of playing from RAM without the need of PCM to DSD/Wave conversion like Daphile. Edited February 2, 2016 by Chanh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuMagi Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) I would be very glad to volunteer a test system in Perth if the need is there, One question I should ask - has anyone in Perth done a head to head, vortexbox 2.4 against Audiophile Optimizer? Another guinea pig here! If not would love to hear it somewhere else sometime. Guys, I am about to build @JDWest his, our own version of PSU. There will also be other variances available for listening opportunity. Currently, this JS-2/Hashys' appears to be most optimised! When JD's is done, may be you guys can drop by? Edit: @@thewaves - I have never see the need to revisit Windows after Linux OS migration. If you search hard enough, you will see my post wrt it. I once had, dual pc setup with JPlay and WS2012 stripped down to bare bone beyond AO's capable and still found Linux Jriver sounds better out of the box. Actual fact, between Tasso and I have both AO and JPlay legal copy here! Nonetheless, one must do his journey to appreciate the ones gone before him with their input. Vortexbox is a sonic level above Linux Jriver again. Having said that; these are my observations from my very own CA journey, they might not concur with others'. Edited February 3, 2016 by Chanh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP1 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 We've been down the Windows server/ optimiser route and haven't looked back since trying purpose built -for- Audio real time Linux kernels. Having said that, software players can have their own sonic flavour and personal preferences come into play here too. When comparing JRiver on a Windows server /AO machine to JRiver on the experimental version of Linux we are using, ( soon to go public worldwide) the latter is markedly better IMO. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewaves Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Awesome - thanks Chanh, Will certainly swing by - any rough idea of a date yet? The reason I ask about the audio OS is that I have just finished a new CAPS hardware server build today with a Geiseler PSU (Jetway NF9N-2930 with M2 SSD to eliminate SATA cables) and will be putting an OS on today. If your ubunutu based distro is even 50% there I would love to give it a crack but nay bother of not. Do you think you will begin with A JS-2 for JDwest PSU or a full build from scratch? P.S Have you found enabling Wifi to be an issue on the audio servers in terms of noise? Edited February 3, 2016 by thewaves 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDWest Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 My initial build, the JD-DC1 , will be very different to Tasso's JS-2 hybrid. I'm have sourced the caps, rectifier ...and acoustic chassis from Scandinavian companies and a Superpower regulator from the U.S. Local artisan and hardware guru, @@Doncentric is assembling the architecture, then it is off to @@Chanh for wiring. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuMagi Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) My initial build, the JD-DC1 , will be very different to Tasso's JS-2 hybrid. ....... Looking fantastic JD! @Doncentric's workmanship had always been no less than exceptional! One can only dreaming of his level of standards. I better be really extraordinary nice to him, as my DDDAC is lacking of momentum when others are speedy zoom zoom in front from behide![emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited February 3, 2016 by Chanh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP1 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 And thanks again to @@Doncentric for CNC'ng openings for the Hashimoto super chargers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuMagi Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Stop it Guys!!! I will cry..![emoji24][emoji24][emoji24] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP1 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 I should add that Don built his own CNC machine too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rab of Everest Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 OMG, awesome! I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDWest Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 @@Tasso What about a water cooling system (aka radiator) to go with those superchargers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Chanh, even if DLNA server running elsewhere than on streaming machine (i.e. NAS) ? if yes I would be interested to try because bottleneck in my case is Minimserver running on NAS and consequently BubbleUPNP server required for OH media protocol also running on NAS, all of these causing inability for streamer OS to play native DSD as well PCM within same playlist, I was able to stream DSD via foobarUPNP running on lightweight win10 but only with local control, once I used Lumin app on iPad it stopped working, not sure if the issue is with latency, DLNA protocol itself or anything else but none of them including daphile, vortexbox nor arch Linux through LMS, MPD nor even Jplay on win10 could stream DSD in my setup, so far the only one was and is Jriver with DLNA streaming turned on and it plays flawlessly without any hiccups, delay in command request and gapless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob181 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 My initial build, the JD-DC1 , will be very different to Tasso's JS-2 hybrid. I'm have sourced the caps, rectifier ...and acoustic chassis from Scandinavian companies and a Superpower regulator from the U.S. Local artisan and hardware guru, @@Doncentric is assembling the architecture, then it is off to @@Chanh for wiring. That Sir is sensational...love the wood... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doncentric Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Looking fantastic JD! @Doncentric's workmanship had always been no less than exceptional! One can only dreaming of his level of standards. I better be really extraordinary nice to him, as my DDDAC is lacking of momentum when others are speedy zoom zoom in front from behide![emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes, we need to do final touches to the DDDAC, that beast takes up too much space on the bench. I need the room !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuMagi Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yes, we need to do final touches to the DDDAC, that beast takes up too much space on the bench. I need the room !!!Yes PLEASE Don!!! [emoji120][emoji847][emoji120]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuMagi Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Another setup....! Edit: now that I had it in my setup, and the opportunity to familiar its sonic performance! I got to say; I now can appreciate the reasons as to Tasso is raving so much about this combo. Lighting fast transient bass and dynamic. Overall noticeable much bigger resolutions and sound stage. Edited February 3, 2016 by Chanh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.dent Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 The new rack looks great Chanh . You just need some S5s to go with the PSU now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP1 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) Chanh's hifi cabinetMore details in the wood thread . Also thanks to @@THOMO who assisted with his advice on the build Edited February 4, 2016 by Tasso 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuMagi Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) Chanh's hifi cabinet I've been meaning to post details in the Wood thread - I'll do that later Meant to post something about this but haven't yet got around to it. For the clarity, I am grateful surrounding by extremely generous audio-friends here. This cabinet was built by Tasso from scratch. He actually went out, hands sourcing the materials, logistically brought them home, hand made it from numerous hours of sanding, treating, re-surfacing/sanding back, and applied too many layer of finishes..! Not forgetting, Doncentric and another audio mate, provided the logistic assistances to where it is now! [emoji56] Thank You so much Gentlemen!!![emoji7] Apologies for the side-track to all. Edit: Not until I have a proper audio rack, it didn't occur to me, a rigid rack does improve sound. [emoji23] Cant Thank You enough Tasso! Edited February 4, 2016 by Chanh 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP1 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) Edit Edited February 4, 2016 by Tasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOMO Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Fantastic job Tasso. You managed to source some nice jarrah. Not so easy to do nowadays with the trees having to come from regrowth forest. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuMagi Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 The new rack looks great Chanh . You just need some S5s to go with the PSU now Setup sounds adequate now @a.dent. No way near S5s, however, a new set of speakers remains under the radar. May be we could have a gtg here if Tasso and You can put up with a substandard to yours? [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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