mrthreeplates Wrote: > I have had similar problems when using my DAC while connected > to a M-audio sound card via the Coax input. > > I don't have these problems when using the toslink input > on my DAC (with either the M-audio card or the SB2). > > Now, my question for others: Do you have the same problem > when running with an exernal DAC/coax? Seems to me that > the issue is that the isn't enough electrical isolation > on either my DAC and/or SB2. I'm sure this is just something > I have to live with, but I'm wondering if I could fix > this somehow (like with a power conditioner of some sort...).
I had the _exact_ same problem with an M-Audio Audiophile card when using the S/PDIF output to an external DAC. Switching a light on or some other power anomaly would invariably cause the DAC to lose sync. That was in my office sound system that I later downgraded and began using the S/PDIF out from the motherboard's onboard audio. I never had the problem again. I think some devices are just more susceptible to power problems. My SB2 is connected to the same (Channel Islands) DAC now and running in my main audio system and I've yet to see the problem with the Squeezebox. Could be my home power is a lot more stable, though. -- JJZolx _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
