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Thread: Soulution 590 USB Converter
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February 19, 2015, 06:18 PM #1
Soulution 590 USB Converter
Anyone here have experience with Soulution USB Converter? I am currently using it between a Mac Mini and the Soulution 541 SACD Player with Streamer DAC upgrade.
The good news is that the music sounds better when the USB cable from the Mac goes into the 590 converter and AES/EBU goes out and into the 541. It plays the 1T of music I have on the dedicated Mac Mini server and streams Spotify.
Here's the wrinkle: For some reason it won't process Tidal HiFi. Ya, a real head scratcher for me. It won't pass thru the signal. Not sure why. Ideas?Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
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February 19, 2015, 06:48 PM #2
Re: Soulution 590 USB Converter
Le Roy,
Congrats on the 590, it looks like a nice piece of gear. I think you were very wise to go with all Soulution components in your system. They will mesh together perfectly. I hope you figure out how to get the Tidal to work with the 590. I'm also hoping to get Tidal in the near future once I figure out how to use it with my Mac Mini.
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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February 20, 2015, 07:04 PM #3
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Re: Soulution 590 USB Converter
590 inside.
You've upgraded 590 with the latest firmware?My blogs Wizard High-End Audio Blog & Wizard Ultimate
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February 20, 2015, 08:29 PM #4
Re: Soulution 590 USB Converter
Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
Foundation:
Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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February 21, 2015, 07:19 AM #5
Re: Soulution 590 USB Converter
Why bother with USB and converters, if your CDP has a superior interface onboard (Ethernet) ?
I have had this Soulution converter. In fact, the pic Wizard just posted was taken by me. It is a good converter, but waaaay overpriced for what it is.
I belive there are better alternatives nowadays, at a fraction of a cost.Adam
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February 21, 2015, 08:51 AM #6
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Re: Soulution 590 USB Converter
FWIW, I compared the Berkeley converter against the 590, and others, and much preferred the 590. We all have personal preferences, and much can also depend on the system and room involved.
Jon
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February 21, 2015, 08:53 AM #7
Re: Soulution 590 USB Converter
Hello Adam, thank you for responding. I am not exactly tech savvy when it comes to computer audio. I am attempting to learn. I am trying to get my Mac Mini to play to the Soulution 541 with its onboard streaming DAC. For some reason the direct connection via USB from Mac to Soulution was not working. My dealer loaned the the 590. I've gathered that direct USB is not optimal but that's the way I've done it in my experience.
I have seen your post about USB converter shootouts here:
15 USB/SPDIF converters shootout
I found it very informative. It does sound like there is a better way via ethernet as you suggest. I have to figure out how to mate the Mac to the 541 when the Mac has one ethernet port that I am using as an input.
Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
Foundation:
Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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February 21, 2015, 08:54 AM #8
Re: Soulution 590 USB Converter
Adam
Speakers: Magico M3
Amp: Dagostino Momentum Stereo
Digital: Lampi Horizon + Lampi DSD Komputer
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February 21, 2015, 08:57 AM #9
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February 21, 2015, 01:02 PM #10
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February 21, 2015, 04:12 PM #11
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February 21, 2015, 04:58 PM #12
Re: Soulution 590 USB Converter
Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
Foundation:
Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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February 21, 2015, 05:08 PM #13
Re: Soulution 590 USB Converter
I've never had a Mac Mini but if it is like other Apple products you can get digital out from the headphone jack.
The headphone/line out port accommodates digital optical audio output, analog audio output with a 24-bit, 44.1-192 kHz D/A converter, digital audio output up to 24-bit stereo and 44.1-192 kHz sampling rate and supporting encoded digital audio output (AC3 and DTS). For analog headphone / line output, use a standard audio cable with 3.5mm metal plug. For digital audio, you can use Apple iPhone headset with microphone or a standard TOSLINK cable with a TOSLINK mini-plug adapter.Jim
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February 21, 2015, 08:11 PM #14
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February 21, 2015, 08:12 PM #15
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February 21, 2015, 08:28 PM #16
Re: Soulution 590 USB Converter
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
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Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
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