Ian Canada does a clock upgrade on Denafrips Ares 12-1 DAC ..brings it up to a DAC that costs multiples of the original ….abd yes, we’ve talked …and it’s definitely on my list 😊
Hey there, just as some feedback, I found the constant back-and-forth vocal reactions to be very distracting to the video as they add nothing really and the subject matter is already interesting. Also, chemical reactions dont produce nasty side effects like you mentioned in the podcast. Storing energy electrochemically isnt any worse than storing it electrostatically, they are simply different. Using batteries for power production is always going to be cleaner than connecting to an AC supply. The power conversion from AC to DC as well as voltage regulation will inevitably add some noise as will everything else on the power lines. Also, theres nothing between the capacitors and the power input of the DAC? How can Ian achieve a constant voltage on the supply? Does it switch between the two capacitors or is the pair for a dual rail supply? How come it doesnt need vregs? I ask these questions but I dont really doubt it would have an impact on sound quality.
@bcepni00 thanks for the feedback. Yes the ultracap (UC) works differently but more importantly it has different electrical characteristics such as extremely low ESR (almost zero), extremely low impedance (almost zero), high dynamic amps (1000A capable) and extremely low noise (almost zero in pure mode). Yes there is some form of regulation on the UcPure. The UcPure will charge to the target voltage then disconnect (pure mode). In pure mode there’s “virtually” no noise or extremely little (something that needs to be heard first hand to understand). Once the target voltage floor is reached, UcPure will charge again. Each UC stores typically 3000F to 3400F and you have from 2 to 6 of them depending on your desired output voltage. When charging, you’re not in pure mode and yes noise could creep in but for the right application, charging is rare and fast. The UC keeps working while charging and the difference in sound is - surprisingly - actually almost impossible to discern. In fact with SYNC mode, charging is IN BETWEEN songs.
@@bcepni00 you're welcome, just keep in mind UCs are very dangerous, the Gabster channel has a lot of information on UCs and all necessary precautions to be taken should one should choose to use them (which I do not endorse in any way). Here’s an example (of many): ua-cam.com/video/SYbFJoCfPlA/v-deo.htmlsi=xlsv7EkVazNLiq8n
@BruceRichardsonMusic thanks for the feedback, you can find the reference article in the link in the description. So basically you have the option to either have the podcast explain to you in simple terms the article, or just read the article by yourself.
Ian Canada does a clock upgrade on Denafrips Ares 12-1 DAC ..brings it up to a DAC that costs multiples of the original ….abd yes, we’ve talked …and it’s definitely on my list 😊
Exactly, and that’s because Ian Canada understands well what makes good sound in digital audio for hifi
Hey there, just as some feedback, I found the constant back-and-forth vocal reactions to be very distracting to the video as they add nothing really and the subject matter is already interesting.
Also, chemical reactions dont produce nasty side effects like you mentioned in the podcast. Storing energy electrochemically isnt any worse than storing it electrostatically, they are simply different. Using batteries for power production is always going to be cleaner than connecting to an AC supply. The power conversion from AC to DC as well as voltage regulation will inevitably add some noise as will everything else on the power lines.
Also, theres nothing between the capacitors and the power input of the DAC? How can Ian achieve a constant voltage on the supply? Does it switch between the two capacitors or is the pair for a dual rail supply? How come it doesnt need vregs? I ask these questions but I dont really doubt it would have an impact on sound quality.
@bcepni00 thanks for the feedback. Yes the ultracap (UC) works differently but more importantly it has different electrical characteristics such as extremely low ESR (almost zero), extremely low impedance (almost zero), high dynamic amps (1000A capable) and extremely low noise (almost zero in pure mode).
Yes there is some form of regulation on the UcPure. The UcPure will charge to the target voltage then disconnect (pure mode). In pure mode there’s “virtually” no noise or extremely little (something that needs to be heard first hand to understand).
Once the target voltage floor is reached, UcPure will charge again. Each UC stores typically 3000F to 3400F and you have from 2 to 6 of them depending on your desired output voltage. When charging, you’re not in pure mode and yes noise could creep in but for the right application, charging is rare and fast. The UC keeps working while charging and the difference in sound is - surprisingly - actually almost impossible to discern. In fact with SYNC mode, charging is IN BETWEEN songs.
@ Very interesting! And much easier to comprehend the subject matter when presented like this. Thank you.
@@bcepni00 you're welcome, just keep in mind UCs are very dangerous, the Gabster channel has a lot of information on UCs and all necessary precautions to be taken should one should choose to use them (which I do not endorse in any way). Here’s an example (of many): ua-cam.com/video/SYbFJoCfPlA/v-deo.htmlsi=xlsv7EkVazNLiq8n
Keep in mind the conversation in this video is AI generated so all of the reactions are "as is".
Yes a two person 'Yak session' was putting me off, along with the frozen pictures.
Yeah, I would rather just have the info quick than hear a manufactured conversation.
@BruceRichardsonMusic thanks for the feedback, you can find the reference article in the link in the description.
So basically you have the option to either have the podcast explain to you in simple terms the article, or just read the article by yourself.