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  1. GradoMan

    Ear Pads for Grado SR325

    I recently got a pair of L-Cush from The Listening Room SA They were out of stock on the online store, but still shipped a pair out to me, so give them shout.
  2. GradoMan

    Carbonite - issues?

    https://carbonite.co.za/index.php?forums/support_forum/ Create a new post there (Click in "Thread Title" box next to "Support" tab in red) and one of the Admins will sort it out for you.
  3. GradoMan

    Shopping from Shenzhen Audio vs. from Amazon USA.

    Here's the link: https://hifigo.com/products/topping-e30-usb-dac-ak4493-hifi-decoder-desktop-dacs?variant=31702682304561
  4. GradoMan

    Shopping from Shenzhen Audio vs. from Amazon USA.

    Hifigo.com has it for $149 + $35 Express Shipping I've bought plenty a gear from them over the last two years.  They usually ship via Fedex. They have a cheaper Priority Shipping option with all taxes & duties paid at $27.00 I however always choose to pay custom duties & VAT myself (you'll...
  5. GradoMan

    Denafrips Ares II DAC very strange behaviour

    Wonder if it was intentionally removed or just a hosting issue.
  6. GradoMan

    Denafrips Ares II DAC very strange behaviour

    New Firmware available. V3.11.0 - Optimized to reduce frequencies of USB out-of-sync with certain USB source(s)
  7. GradoMan

    Denafrips Ares II DAC very strange behaviour

    Only the higher end models, Pontus, Venus and Terminator has I?S
  8. GradoMan

    Denafrips Ares II DAC very strange behaviour

    Upon further testing (right before the power went out)?, it seems to be only via USB.  Hooked up via Matrix Audio X-SPDIF to Coax1 on Ares II, I could not replicate it. 
  9. GradoMan

    Denafrips Ares II DAC very strange behaviour

    lanties I see you are in Protea Valley, I'm in neighbouring Doordekraal/Kenridge. Anyhow, I just tested on my unit (with latest firmware) and can confirm I hear what you describing above and not on any of my other DAC's.
  10. GradoMan

    Denafrips Ares II DAC very strange behaviour

    Fairly easy process.  Link below: https://www.denafrips.com/firmware-update-usb
  11. GradoMan

    Whammy HPA

    I have one and thoroughly enjoying it. Will be following your build with great interest.
  12. GradoMan

    I just learnt the secret to unlocking my dacs performance

    I'm not sure I can tell (sound wise) any difference between Audirvana and Foobar (which I've been using for years).  I believe it's member naughty whom posted some guides here on how to properly set up Foobar and also make it look smart.  Perhaps he can link to those. I'm currently also a ROON...
  13. GradoMan

    ROON Nucleus users

    ROCK is "a custom Linux operating system".  The appeal behind Nucleus or running ROCK on a NUC, is that it's a headless (no mouse/keyboard/monitor required after installation) "appliance" that you set and forget.  You can then have multiple remotes and control it over network via App on...
  14. GradoMan

    ROON Nucleus users

    You should be fine, just go through the Roon guide a couple of times or check out the one below with pics & vids. https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/ca-academy/the-definitive-guide-to-roon-optimized-core-kit-rock-r652/
  15. GradoMan

    Tidal Costs

    Cost of the Family Plan is R179.99
  16. GradoMan

    ROON Nucleus users

    Aesthetically, it's a nice looking case and I'm sure it does a decent job of passively cooling the INTEL NUC inside. As Gavin however pointed out, you can build one for much less, using ether the AKASA TURING or PLATO or HDPLEX Fanless cases. When I built mine, I opted for the recommended...
  17. GradoMan

    Tidal Costs

    I use to pay via PayPal, but they seem to have removed that option now.  I do recall receiving an email regarding them having issue deducting funds from my PayPal account, even though funds were available. 
  18. GradoMan

    Tidal Costs

    Yes, TIDAL receipt shows R119.99
  19. GradoMan

    SOtM SMS 200 owners

    Thanks, this is exactly what I was hoping to hear. Watched a few Youtube vids and setup seems fairly straight forward.
  20. GradoMan

    SOtM SMS 200 owners

    Hi, guys. Currently looking into streaming devices \ Roon endpoints. The SOtM SMS 200 Neo has tickled my interest for hooking up to an Ares II DAC. What I'd like to know from those whom have experience with these devices, is regarding ease of use and particularly when it comes to power...
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