Awfull in the sense that my ears start ringing and even physically hurting, and the listening is very fatiqueing. I also find the detail, depth and positioning of the sound very poor. The sound sounds a little ‘distorted’… My CD player and radio tuner don’t have this issue. I already had the Pi-DAC switched for a checked new one. I am currently having the Pi-DAC undergo a burn-in session…
Volume at 0db (not +4). How to resolve a possible grounding issue with switching power supply for Pi? USB refers to reports I’ve been getting about the limited capacity of the USB ports on the Pi.
The Pi-DAC doesn’t live up to its promises, I find alas… maybe there is something wrong that we aren’t aware of?
I had the Pi plugged into a different netpower group than the rest of my audio (amp, etc.). I now have the Pi plugged into the same group and I am having a go with it… Am still interested in how to resolve a possible ground loop though…
I’m sure it is a great DAC, and it also sounds very good indeed. The only thing is that my ears start aching, litterally. Perhaps my ears are too sensitive or something…
UPDATE: Replugged the powersupply of the Pi, and it looks like the aching ears are history. But still keeping a eye on it. Looks like all the little things matter when handling hi-quality equipment!
UPDATE: The Pi-DAC sounds really great, but there is a kind of stress/pressure on the side of my head above my ears, and the sound is a little tinny/metallic.
I think you are wearing the speakers to tightly around your head. Try placing them 3m in front of you
As I’ve alluded to previously the feedback we’ve had on the Pi-DAC has been tremendous. Maybe try one of the competition’s devices and see if you still suffer. Everyone has their preference.