Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback
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Hmm interesting, screenshot info below is either outdated or there are 2 revisions. Either way, it will do the job!
Actually, I'm running the DCD with a 2nd Uptone JS-2, with the 2nd output unused at the moment. But I gather that it would be preferable to run the NAS directly off the DCD rather than use either of the 2nd outputs of the Uptones, yes?An Uptone JS-2 (6.8A rated) , easy-peasy
Thanks again,
Jerry
...I am planning to do the same thing, swapping in the JS2 on the DDC for Tswitch and that same NAS on the WDReds you noted, and thank you.
...I just scraped my post info from their site, FWIW. But as you noted, both work. Cheers, Emile.
I think that is what Emile would recommend - all the power runs through the DCD.
As far as my part of this (@oldmustang) -- right on all counts, David. I should have been more clear. I am only using the XDMI analog daughter card, or the XDMI AES/RCA digital output daughter card.
AES/EBU or just AES for short, and SPDIF are basically the same digital protocol. AES/EBU was developed for professional recording and studio use and generally uses balanced XLR or BNC connectors, while SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) utilizing less expensive RCA connectors (though sometimes BNCs) was developed for consumer products.
AES main advantage is the ability to drive much longer cables and also in balanced configuration, it's ability to remain unaffected by common mode noise.
Neither are the DAC-specific format such as used by Lampizator, and soon MSB and Aires Cerat.
Both have the ability to transmit a 192kHz stream and DSD64.
Steve Z
The actual output module is supplied by MSB, so you can use the fiber cable you’re using now. Of course you could try using a DAC cable if you so desire, if you do please share what you prefer!
It’s still the only scenario I actually tested myself!
We are absolutely completely swamped here limiting my own experimentation / listening to what is absolutely critical to not hold up any ongoing projects.
I suspect two versions. I distinctly remember the total current rating as being 10A when I ordered my JS-2 some years ago, back when my server was a Mac Mini which I had modified with the Uptone Mac modifications (power supply and fan boards).
I suppose a motivated person could check at archive.org using their Wayback machine for what they were advertising when the JS-2 came out (if archive.org has recovered from the malicious DDoS attack on their website). I don't think they de-rated because of JS-2 failures. IIRC they advertise that they've never had a failure or a return of a JS-2.
Steve Z
Correct. The JS-2 features two rails but they share a common ground. I only use one output from my JS-2 to the DCD. Everything downstream comes off DCD (filtered) outputs.
Steve Z
Yes I figured that but what cable from Olympus to the MSB module?
BTW I prefer fiber vs DAC cable going to the MSB Select dac. I haven't tried fiber vs DAC on the Cascade
The Olympus will have a direct fiber output.
This will be mounted inside your Olympus:
...for MSB users, I think we can just unplug the fiber cable (or DAC) from the ProISL converter box, ditch the USB cable (and box) and plug the fiber (or DAC) into the daughter board above. Main-line digital flow from Taiko to MSB. I cannot wait to hear that workflow!
On a different but related topic -- I have been successfully playing digital music via SPDIF from the XDMI digital daughter card. However, when I unplug the SPDIF cable and try to use an AES cable my Vivaldi gives me a "Non-Audio" message and no music plays even though Roon says it is playing an active track. dCS advises me that my set up of the Vivaldi for AES is correct.
I will try a different cable to be sure (though the one I have is brand new). Is the XDMI digital daughter card AES output simply in parallel with the SFDIF or are they being processed or routed differently inside the Taiko XDMI digital daughter card?
The reason I ask is that dCS tell me the "Non-Audio" flag is one of several flags in the bit stream, such as "Single-AES", or "Dual-AES" and that it seems strange to them the Non-Audio flag would be set for AES but not for SPDIF.
Regardless, SPDIF to Vivaldi from Olympus sounds great!
Thanks!
Steve Z
OK, just tried two different AES cables and the Vivaldi still returns a Non-Audio error for AES, even though it does recognize it is getting an 88.2kHz stream, which is consistent with the track Roon is playing.
Steve Z
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