Ian Canada DDC Roon End Point

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#23
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.
 
#24
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The two Hammond transformers arrived today + the Hammond case for the Ultracapacitors
 
#27
vakman said:
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.
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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.
 
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#30
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.

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#31
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.
 
#35
Thought I’d share a work in progress pic showcasing the new enclosure. The little OLED screen is sitting on the outside.

Two things:

1. Get the front panel laser cut to accommodate the screen nicely

2. Incorporate shielding on the inside. Anyone able provide guidance as to what and where?

Thanks so much

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#36
Hi All,

It's been awhile, but thought I'd provide an update on my setup. I wanted to ask, whether I should still keep the JCAT USB isolator in the chain. Also as you can now see, the CD transport is going straight to the DDC HDMI Input

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#37
Hi, I'm am also considering a similar project and I have a few questions:

  • Does the PC/streamed music come close to the CD transport after the re-clocker?
  • did you purchase the SC-Pure clock pre-installed? Have you compared it against the default Femto clocks?
  • Is there any functional difference between StationPi SMT and StationPi Pro?

It looks like using the Amanero is preferred over an internal RPI.

Happy listening,

Ken
 
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