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No solution given for RCA. Gustard said use XLR.
Which one?
The 3V on RCA? Put a high quality resistor there. Problem solved.
No solution given for RCA. Gustard said use XLR.
The one about very loud noise coming out of speaker when turn off the DAC.Which one?
The 3V on RCA? Put a high quality resistor there. Problem solved.
I dont think a single resistor would block DC, suggested circuits are an RC filter with 2 more R's to ground and you better have equipment to measure for impact of altering frequency. The simple solution is turn the DAC on before the amp and turn the amp off first, or do what I did before I got a new preamp and leave the x16 on.Which one?
The 3V on RCA? Put a high quality resistor there. Problem solved.
Longevity is always an issue for less established brands. That's why I use a smart outlets to turn on/off devices.I think the X16 is an excellent DAC, it was better than the Oppo 205 that I used.
The only thing that bothers me is having to turn the rear switch on and off.
I don't know if this switch can be a problem with time.
Which type do you use?Longevity is always an issue for less established brands. That's why I use a smart outlets to turn on/off devices.
I am using this smart outlet controlled by app thru wifi. I need to control DAC, power amp etc. The order is to turn on DAC first and amp next. And turn them off in reversed order. I can now hear little thump from speakers now. Not too loud.Which type do you use?
Can you put a picture?
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I measured high ish DC on both but I never plugged the XLR into an amplifier, it's only an issue with DC coupled amps.Could a X16 owner tell me if only the RCA or both RCA and XLR outputs have the DC offset issue?
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My personal experience is RCA is bad for one of my subs. I only made that mistake on one sub once. : )Could a X16 owner tell me if only the RCA or both RCA and XLR outputs have the DC offset issue?
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Thank you, I have DC coupled amps (hypex nc400 and anaview ams1000).I measured high ish DC on both but I never plugged the XLR into an amplifier, it's only an issue with DC coupled amps.
I only use DC coupled amps with XLR directly connected to the DAC. So I'm afraid the DC issue might affect on it too.My personal experience is RCA is bad for one of my subs. I only made that mistake on one sub once. : )
XLR is fine with my subs.
Also, RCA seems not too bad when connected to Topping L30, listening via headphones. No very loud pop.
So like ABall said, maybe amps related too.
One of the subs that is fine with XLR made big pop noise when it was connected to my other DAC (KTB) via RCA and the DAC was turned off. So my subs may be DC couple amp too.I only use DC coupled amps with XLR directly connected to the DAC. So I'm afraid the DC issue might affect on it too.
Intel based Macbook Pro or the new one with the M1 Chip?Now I'm having issues getting Macbook Pro to connect to it via USB.
Have no problem with the computer?I've had my Gustard X16 for just over a month and so far it's been great until last week. Now I'm having issues getting Macbook Pro to connect to it via USB. BT still works. I've tried different cables. Resetting power on the X16 was fixing the issue before today. Wondering if anyone else has had similar issues.
Intel based 2019 16" Macbook Pro.Intel based Macbook Pro or the new one with the M1 Chip?
No, no other problems with the computer.Have no problem with the computer?
What software are you using?
I'm using a Mac mini Intel 2014 with Big Sur and Audirvana v3.5 It works perfect.No, no other problems with the computer.
Upgrading to Big Sur now to see if that helps at all.