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HassanS
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Jan 2, 2015
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Chrjz
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Jan 7, 2015
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HassanSI just received mine today and there is terrible background noise! It makes a crackling noise constantly that increases and is combined with a whine anytime I do anything on my PC like scrolling in a web browser or even moving my mouse cursor...
I might try getting a DAC with optical as the noise seems to be directly related to my PC.
I might try getting a DAC with optical as the noise seems to be directly related to my PC.
tapanther
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Jan 7, 2015
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ChrjzI have had that issue with other amplifiers, Particularly a high pitched whine whenever the mouse is moved. I was able to resolve it with an external USB DAC (FiiO E07k if I remember the model correctly). I think it's noise that couples into the onboard audio driver, usually fixed when the driver runs off a separate power source.
Out of curiosity, have you tried the Darkvoice with something else, like say a cellphone/mp3 player? If so, what are your experiences?
Out of curiosity, have you tried the Darkvoice with something else, like say a cellphone/mp3 player? If so, what are your experiences?
Chrjz
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Jan 8, 2015
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tapantherI have a USB DAC; I've been using an ODAC that didn't give me any trouble with my previous amp... but it is bus powered. I have gone ahead and bought a Fiio D3 that I intend to connect via optical which should eliminate any interference from the PC, in theory.
I have no problems listening to it with my phone as the source and the amp itself is completely silent. So, here's hoping that I get it to be friendly with my PC because I do like it. I look forward to trying some better tubes with it...
I have no problems listening to it with my phone as the source and the amp itself is completely silent. So, here's hoping that I get it to be friendly with my PC because I do like it. I look forward to trying some better tubes with it...
Chrjz
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Jan 10, 2015
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AudioI literally just got it hooked up with a Fiio D3 via optical to my PC and it is working perfectly, dead silent. Other than that, I can't comment too much on sound because I haven't really had time to listen to it a whole lot, but it drives my 600 ohm Beyers very well. From the little time I have spent with it; I like it but I imagine it would benefit greatly from a good set of vintage tubes.
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