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An FPGA is a signal processor. What it actually does in a particular application depends on how it's programmed. brodericj's description in post #6 is consistent with SCAudiophile's post #16 block diagram showing two FPGAs, each with a different...

We didn't think that you were: Phillip Hagar Smith (April 29, 1905 – August 29, 1987) (RIP)

one assumes this is but a ounce or two of levity........:D

I like listening to the Japanese, with subtitles, as we have watch many foreign films. And as a 65 year old, I like subtitles for some video with difficult to hear dialogs. On the Apple TV there was the option to watch it in dubbed English. With...

Not really. Its called exercise and audiophiles could benefit from more of it! :)

Do Speaker Measurements Really Matter? Debate on the topic of do loudspeaker measurements really matter seems to divide audiophiles into two camps. One camp insists that if a loudspeaker doesn’t measure well – it won’t sound any good. ...

Exactly what I thought initially. On the Shunyata website though it says: „When compared to the original process, KPIP v2™ represents a dramatic performance upgrade on par with a component-level upgrade.“ I‘m also surprised that the PMZ (=...

Having to get off the couch to change a record, or CD for that matter, is always stressful.

That's my reading of it. Makes no difference to me KPIP v1, v2, v3 or whatever. It's not an attribute I care about.

Thank you. You said they will sound diiferent for msb and ch dacs. What may be the difference to be expected?I tough both CF will make a synergy. Msb amps are out of my reach cause the dealer here in istanbul does not carry them in stock. I had...

Thank you. So adding L1 is better upgrade than adding X1 to dac than? Dou you think it is that bad to use C1.2 as a pre at least for some time? I can use it that way and then add a L1 in the future. Or maybe keep msb and buy a L1 for pre.

Never had MSB but had and have lots of chp. An l1 will do more than using c1 as pre/streamer.

The FPGA is part of the DAC circuit, it's not the whole shooting match.

The CH would be a very Different sound than the MSB. If you like the MSB have you thought of adding a MSB amp? I am in the camp using a preamp is better in most instance. If I'm not mistaken MSB maybe the exception, I've heard them with DAC to...

I do not believe that they do. They are on the Master Sound Discrete DAC board for key digital signal processing functions (a primary role of an FPGA) in several areas, but they are not "the DAC" all by themselves. In the circuit diagram for the...

I started watching the first couple of episodes and was enjoying it but my wife was having a hard time keeping up with the sub-titles so I am waiting to pick it up again. I read all of his original novels (Shogun, Tai-Pan, King Rat, Noble House...

Just to be certain, in case there is any confusion, I am NOT that Smith... Best, Jim Smith

What irritates / annoys is that the new budget lines are the only ones treated with the new v2 process. I’m fine and understand that the Alpha/Sigma v2 Lines that came out in 2020 didn’t have it (it just wasn’t there back then), but having...

Interesting. I didn't know that an FPGA could also output analog signal.

Thanks! So, do I understand correctly that a sigma-delta dac can deal with 1 bit (high frequency) and multi bit encoding (low frequency)? I always thought these are too different to be able to do in a single dac architecture.

I did watch the broadcast Shogun when it came out, and once as re-run. It was great. I read the book at least once, and some of the following books. I also purchased the original series on DVD. All that being said, the new series rocks! The new...

Agreed on the new series. Never could get into the older series. One of the reasons I like the newer series is Hiroyuki Sanadai's performance. I remember first seeing him in The Last Samurai.

I remember a YT video Mike did a few years ago on analog. One of his comments stuck with me. Paraphrasing - You don’t need to go crazy in analog. Just get a good TT and spin your old albums and maybe buy new ones. It doesn’t have to be...

Absolutely agree, Crwilli,...an epic production with attention to every single detail. One of the best productions of any kind ever. The original series years ago was excellent at the time and still enjoyable to this day. The new series,...

Very good series, but I still prefer the old shogun series with Richard chamberlain.

Google Play Apps website for one. Music discussion forums are another, among many other sources. They sometimes take up 1/2 to 1/3 of the screen. I must be the only one with this problem. The TDPRI discussion forum that I frequent almost daily is...

VBR is not precise. Please ignore the bit rate display.

Mike, are you getting your K1X upgraded to SE?

Ads where? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Ok, thanks very much for the quick response.

Only Grandioso level units can be upgraded.

Hi Peter, thanks for your reply. I looked at what you suggested, though I couldn't find options in the settings that matched up perfectly with what you described. Most transcoding options appear to pertain to video only. In any case, I think I...

Can you upgrade existing non-SE versions of the K-01XD to the SE version or do you have to get a whole new unit?

12V is sufficient, and the LHY power supply Adam recommended is an excellent power supply.

Thanks, Adam. As always, your experience and expertise for these products is very helpful. I've found exactly what you've stated and can power my Akasa NUC with a 12V power supply, as well. Agree with all your points. Cheers.

Smooth this morning, as well. Thanks Mike & Co.

Officially, unofficially, yes. We’ve sold 3 already. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Has a K-01XD SE actually been announced by Esoteric?

So far so good Mike.

The Esoteric rep from Japan was at the show. He said they were thinking about building a Grandioso level network transport in a way which leads you to believe they were actually doing it. If you think N-01XD SE sounds good (which is based on a Lumin...

No. There is only one DAC. It accepts PCM or DSD signals. PCM upconversion, and PCM to DSD conversion happens in a FPGA prior to the DAC. The DAC is just a software algorithm in an FPGA. So there are two FPGA's one of which is dedicated to the...

They are sigma-delta modulator DAC's with flow pass filter. PCM signals are processed as PCM, or PCM signals can be converted to DSD before being converted from digital to analog. Esoteric also give you the choice of upconverting PCM signals before...

Site seems to be responsive and working well this morning, thanks to Mike and his team for the ongoing support. :tup:

I think Magico is set to retire the S7 design and put it in it's rightful place in the pantheon of other great past successes.

Well said Chris, we moved from California for similar reasons. Mainly so we could afford to retire keeping similar lifestyle. We were able to purchase our new home for cash. It is not smaller than our California home, but it is a whole lot less...