Yes, Post #333, with some discussion following.
Could be many things. I am now using a NAD M28 which has 7 channels spec-ed as:
HybridDigital Purifi Eigentakt™ AmplifierBut no bridging.
FTC Power: 250W in 8 Ohms, 360W into 4 Ohms
Rated Power: 200W into 8 Ohms, 340W into 4 Ohms
Dynamic Power: 320W into 8 Ohms, 700W into 4 Ohms
1. Has anyone tried the C298 with simple DACs as preamp? Any operational challenges like getting the amp to turn on or something?
... I checked and the model he had was firmware v1.7, ...
With amp inhow could I check the firmware version that comes with a C298 ?
Thanks. I am assuming that one loses only a few seconds of the first song only and not afterwards.C298 has an Auto Sense feature with 3 levels. You have to consider that it takes a little while before the amp notices the input, so you lose 1-2 seconds at the beginning of the song. The alternative is to use the trigger with the device in front of the DAC (if there is only one). Disadvantage either way: SMSL SU-9 has no auto off.
Is there any reason one should prefer the 1.8 over 1.7? If yes, I can get my dealer to check that beforehand. Is that something to do with the hum people have noticed? Also, isn't the firmware upgradable? ThanksWith amp in standby, hold front panel button in for 10-15 seconds and release. Count blinks of the front panel LED. 7 blinks => firmware v1.7, 8 blinks => firmware v1.8.
No. It is in a different system.is that what you are using with the Studio2 5.1 system?
Nothing to do with hum, I think some people had issues with the v1.7 firmware randomly shutting down when auto-sense was enabled.Is there any reason one should prefer the 1.8 over 1.7? If yes, I can get my dealer to check that beforehand. Is that something to do with the hum people have noticed? Also, isn't the firmware upgradable? Thanks
With amp in standby, hold front panel button in for 10-15 seconds and release. Count blinks of the front panel LED. 7 blinks => firmware v1.7, 8 blinks => firmware v1.8.
With amp in standby, hold front panel button in for 10-15 seconds and release. Count blinks of the front panel LED. 7 blinks => firmware v1.7, 8 blinks => firmware v1.8.
Thanks. I am assuming that one loses only a few seconds of the first song only and not afterwards.
Would the C298 auto off after a while if there is no signal from SU-9 and auto turn on when there is signal? Sorry if you already answered it. If yes, what of the 3 auto sense settings should one use to have the most standby time? Also, is there any wisdom is turning off amps except for maybe trickling power consumption? Thanks
Did standby mode consume energy?Yes, only the first song. If there is no signal, the C298 goes into standby (after the usual time). The auto sense settings have no effect on standby. They only regulate how loud the input signal has to be for the C298 to operate - however useful that may be. To your last question: The wisdom of turning off amplifiers is to save us all from climate change. Idling power consumption is 23.2 W.
Standby is <0.5 W. You don't need to go to the back for standby. Switch off on the back is off (0 W).Did standby mode consume energy?
DO i need to go to the back and switch off ?