Really brilliant video this thanks Hans - An incredible amount of important information, really packed into this; so much so that I kept stopping and going back over some bits to really try get my head around the points covered. It was so useful for me not just because I’m working on something that needs me to better understand the topics covered, but all too often I’ve found that you hear so many of these terms banded about (sometimes inaccurately) without anyone explaining the terminology, or giving yourself chance to stop and think about the subtle, but important differences between say a streaming DAC and a Network player. This helped me a lot. Thank you 👍
Great Video the more we understand the better our decision on what we buy, I spent months on choosing a DAC, I'm pleased with my purchase a IFI IDSD Neo the newer version with additional filters, but things like power supply IFI seem to value as part of their kit, something you have covered here. I know power supply is considered snake oil by some, but isn't it the case that from the out grid to the speakers, reduction in noise is paramount, a big thank you from me.
Great explanation - thank you! I’ve been using a Sony PHA3 as my system DAC. It runs off an internal battery (hopefully providing a good direct current power supply) and it directly connects to my iPhone where my music is saved as Apple lossless (ALAC). I think it sounds reasonably good. I still play a lot if vinyl records to avoid all the complexities of digital music playback.
Love these kinds of educational pieces. Thanks, Hans! Would love to know if you think IS2 is a preferable "standard" on equipment? It is hard to understand how manufacturers are using / planning to use it.
Thank you for all your work and videos, Hans. Never skip your new videos. I have a question: can higher sampling rates be used in lower costing DACs for minimizing jitter noise and poor implementation design? Does it help? thank you!
It can't cure jitter nor noise but it makes the filtering easier. Watch my video 'MQA part 1; Why 24 bit 192 kHz audio?": ua-cam.com/video/r_wxRGiBoJg/v-deo.html
@@paulb4661 yeah from the laptop USB compared to the PB. The only thing I can attribute to the increase in detail is the battery has less noise effecting the signal. My definition , understanding anyway. Cheers
You're thinking analogue here. A noise power supply can disturb the D/A conversion by causing jitter. Watch the whole video I mention for an explanation.
@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel yes I'm aware of that. So a battery avoids that issue. I'd imagine when it gets drained other issues pop up. I don't notice it as that power bank is 20,000 mah, 5v, 2.0 amp. I do notice it on my DC phono preamp when the battery gets low. Space Technology out of Vancouver btw. Others report good results using power banks
Not really. They are full of technological pitfalls that we start understanding better and better over time. There are no secrets, only things we don't know yet.
Really brilliant video this thanks Hans - An incredible amount of important information, really packed into this; so much so that I kept stopping and going back over some bits to really try get my head around the points covered. It was so useful for me not just because I’m working on something that needs me to better understand the topics covered, but all too often I’ve found that you hear so many of these terms banded about (sometimes inaccurately) without anyone explaining the terminology, or giving yourself chance to stop and think about the subtle, but important differences between say a streaming DAC and a Network player. This helped me a lot. Thank you 👍
Great to hear! Thanks.
Thanks!
You too!
Super valuable, concrete and most comprehensive explanation across all relevant UA-cam channels! Thank you.
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THANKS! Got the gist of things, I will need to review portions.
Please do!
yes sir............ thank you very much.
Most welcome
Great Video the more we understand the better our decision on what we buy, I spent months on choosing a DAC, I'm pleased with my purchase a IFI IDSD Neo the newer version with additional filters, but things like power supply IFI seem to value as part of their kit, something you have covered here.
I know power supply is considered snake oil by some, but isn't it the case that from the out grid to the speakers, reduction in noise is paramount, a big thank you from me.
Great to hear!
Thanks Hans, wonderful vídeo. Gracias totales..
De nada
Great explanation - thank you!
I’ve been using a Sony PHA3 as my system DAC. It runs off an internal battery (hopefully providing a good direct current power supply) and it directly connects to my iPhone where my music is saved as Apple lossless (ALAC).
I think it sounds reasonably good.
I still play a lot if vinyl records to avoid all the complexities of digital music playback.
Enjoy the music
Love these kinds of educational pieces. Thanks, Hans! Would love to know if you think IS2 is a preferable "standard" on equipment? It is hard to understand how manufacturers are using / planning to use it.
Watch te following two videos
Thank you for all your work and videos, Hans. Never skip your new videos.
I have a question: can higher sampling rates be used in lower costing DACs for minimizing jitter noise and poor implementation design? Does it help? thank you!
It can't cure jitter nor noise but it makes the filtering easier. Watch my video 'MQA part 1; Why 24 bit 192 kHz audio?": ua-cam.com/video/r_wxRGiBoJg/v-deo.html
Thanks Hans 👍
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I use a USB cable that runs the power to a 20,000mA power bank to avoid noise from the power supply. Great video. Looking forward to the follow ups
@@paulb4661 have no idea. Does seem to keep instruments from drifting in the sound stage a little more.
@@paulb4661 yeah from the laptop USB compared to the PB. The only thing I can attribute to the increase in detail is the battery has less noise effecting the signal. My definition , understanding anyway. Cheers
You're thinking analogue here. A noise power supply can disturb the D/A conversion by causing jitter. Watch the whole video I mention for an explanation.
@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel yes I'm aware of that. So a battery avoids that issue. I'd imagine when it gets drained other issues pop up. I don't notice it as that power bank is 20,000 mah, 5v, 2.0 amp. I do notice it on my DC phono preamp when the battery gets low. Space Technology out of Vancouver btw. Others report good results using power banks
I didn’t say a battery would avoid that. Batteries can be very noisy too.
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Thanks
They are full of rainbows and pixie dust
At least the Good DACs
Not really. They are full of technological pitfalls that we start understanding better and better over time. There are no secrets, only things we don't know yet.