Ian Canada DDC Roon End Point

[vakman]

Hi Bobfa,

USB is only to get the signal from the Primary PC to the Reclocking DDC end point. This avoids having a Rpi which may introduce noise

 

[Bobfa]

But which is worse a pi or USB? Which costs more if that matters?

I understand the current systems design, but is it Goldilocks "just right"?

What about using a Jcat ethernet card and bridging the network too?

Now USB could be just fine in this case!

This is what I did about 4 years ago:
https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/revi...rdware-with-jplay-femto-software-review-r885/

 

[dpak]

What are your thoughts about the JCAT USB card? Is there any noticeable improvement in audio quality compared to Mobo USB? I always wanted to have one of these expensive cards that seemed to be the holy grail, but nowadays, I'm not sure if it really adds SQ value.

 

[vakman]

The two Hammond transformers arrived today + the Hammond case for the Ultracapacitors

 

[NeoTheOne]

the Hammond case for the Ultracapacitors

Which case are you using?


Also what is this tiny board?

 

[vakman]

The case for the Ultracapacitors is the Hammond 1554XA2GYCL

The tiny board is for the power switch #61C - On/Off Control Switch with cable. Supplied by Ian Canada

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[Bobfa]

Thanks Fred Sonnen. Not sure why, BUT my network streaming does not sound as good as my CD transport feeding same same DAC
Only point of difference I can see is that the CD transport is connected to the DAC via i2S HDMI and the network streaming computer is connected via USB.

If you are using roon then try the steps in this thread from Head-fi

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/roon-optimization-guide-for-increased-sound-quality.968792/

Setup Ropieee on the endpoint Then run Squeezee lite on your endpoint and set roon to find squeezebox devices.

The next two steps would be to use UPNP and then LMS but that is for later if you find the need.

 

[dpak]

Will it be available later a flat version of the UCpure quad? (1x4 instead of 2x2)

 

[vakman]

If you are using roon then try the steps in this thread from Head-fi

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/roon-optimization-guide-for-increased-sound-quality.968792/

Setup Ropieee on the endpoint Then run Squeezee lite on your endpoint and set roon to find squeezebox devices.

The next two steps would be to use UPNP and then LMS but that is for later if you find the need.

This is worth trying out. Thanks

 

[vakman]

Quick questions for those that use Ian Canada gear today.

1. Can anyone advise which DC power wires go to which green power terminal as shown below and if any need to be piggy banked.

2. Assuming I should use a metal case for grounding the AC mains voltage housing for the Toroid transformers and not a plastic enclosure.

 

[Bobfa]

From reading the manuals. The station pi can share a single 5V supply by setting the jumpers properly. I see that you have the FifoPi wired up for the 3.3 volt input.

So you could set the 5v jumper properly for your use And run one 5v line to J3 on the station pi.

Just re-read the manual.