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I would add if your friend was not using a section of the N05xd the networking and preamp section can be turned off. In my case I just use the DAC section and this is how I configured mine.


Jambo said:
Hello All,

A friend recently bought the N-05XD, he just had a query after checking/reading the user manual.

He wanted to know if it is possible to:

1) disable unused inputs
2) edit the names of the existing inputs

Thanks in Advance of any suggestions/help.
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Mr Peabody said:
I would add if your friend was not using a section of the N05xd the networking and preamp section can be turned off. In my case I just use the DAC section and this is how I configured mine.
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Thanks, I’ll let him know, but I’m fairly sure he’s using it as a Streamer, Pre and of course the dac as well.

Cheers
 
hi, seeking advice here.
Just recently i am not able to play from tidal connect any thing at 24bits. Wonder if any one is having the same issue.
Am using N-05xd, I’m on network 191, I/f2.02, M 11050200, fpga 0209. Tried in vain to update the main unit firmware to 2.15. It keep saying missing DFU. i can't play songs like this from tidal connect https://tidal.com/browse/track/407600702/u
 
chucs75 said:
hi, seeking advice here.
Just recently i am not able to play from tidal connect any thing at 24bits. Wonder if any one is having the same issue.
Am using N-05xd, I’m on network 191, I/f2.02, M 11050200, fpga 0209. Tried in vain to update the main unit firmware to 2.15. It keep saying missing DFU. i can't play songs like this from tidal connect https://tidal.com/browse/track/407600702/u
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I'm not having that issue but I use an Aurender into the N05xd DAC. There's a thread here on an issue with a recent Esoteric update you might want to read to see if applicable.

Welcome to the site.
 
I have this unit on order upgrading from a Moon 390 into a 760A power amp. Out of curiosity the felt feet that come with has anyone tried carbon fiber feet or racks vs the felt alone.

For those that have heard it or own it what are your thoughts about it with hours on it. I haven’t heard a bad word about it on the net anywhere. I’m curious how the 760 amp will match with it.
 
schmidtmike76 said:
I have this unit on order upgrading from a Moon 390 into a 760A power amp. Out of curiosity the felt feet that come with has anyone tried carbon fiber feet or racks vs the felt alone.

For those that have heard it or own it what are your thoughts about it with hours on it. I haven’t heard a bad word about it on the net anywhere. I’m curious how the 760 amp will match with it.
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I can't remember where I read it, probably the Esoteric website, the feet are specially designed, I'd have to double check memory serves it either says not to or insinuates not to change them. I got the impression they were sufficient. I've never messed with mine.

Hard to say what synergy would be with your amp. The unit has a long break in time. I may have gave an estimate somewhere on this thread I don't remember how many hours.

Once broke in the sound is excellent. The unit doesn't sound bad out of the box the sound does evolve though in a positive manner. IMO the sound is quick and neutral yet easy to listen to. Much of the overall sound will depend on the rest of the system. Using the N05xd as a preamp I found the sound very open and airy. I still prefer having my Levinson as a preamp, however, I'd say the N05xd preamp section is on par or better with other units in its price.
 
Mr Peabody said:
I can't remember where I read it, probably the Esoteric website, the feet are specially designed, I'd have to double check memory serves it either says not to or insinuates not to change them. I got the impression they were sufficient. I've never messed with mine.

Hard to say what synergy would be with your amp. The unit has a long break in time. I may have gave an estimate somewhere on this thread I don't remember how many hours.

Once broke in the sound is excellent. The unit doesn't sound bad out of the box the sound does evolve though in a positive manner. IMO the sound is quick and neutral yet easy to listen to. Much of the overall sound will depend on the rest of the system. Using the N05xd as a preamp I found the sound very open and airy. I still prefer having my Levinson as a preamp, however, I'd say the N05xd preamp section is on par or better with other units in its price.
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Thank you for that extensive reply. It’s greatly appreciated.. I’m purely a metal head and I quite like my system open airy and transparent. I like picking out every detail so I’m thinking I’m gonna be very happy with this set up.. all Siltech for cables except my ethernet cable, which is a wire world starlight 10. The red one.
 
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