This is cool, I'm awaiting a VTV GanFet d400 amp to be delivered today at 400watts into 8 ohms 600 into 4. I cant wait.. Its the same type of amp as this Peachtree, 1 coaxial input. Going to pair it with a WIIM Ultra...
@MisterChibs2 сағат бұрын
@@HifiFixation that’s a beast!! Enjoy!🤟🏻
@AnotherAnonymousMan2 күн бұрын
Honestly, this channel is *SO* good! You got a new subscriber! Thanks for the review!
@MisterChibs2 күн бұрын
@@AnotherAnonymousMan thanks!😊🍻
@PartySpock3 күн бұрын
500 euro for the piece of trash crap chord mojo 2. damm
@MisterChibs2 күн бұрын
@@PartySpock Strong feelings! 🍻
@HailKingCeezer4 күн бұрын
So if you use your system for movies/games as well as hifi, does that mean you're out of options? Can only connect a streamer or pc? Or find an AVR with coax digital out?
@MisterChibs4 күн бұрын
If you pair it with a Bluesound node, you’ll have multiple connections. 🍻
@HailKingCeezer4 күн бұрын
@@MisterChibs so the tv would plug into the HDMI eArc?
@MisterChibs4 күн бұрын
@@HailKingCeezer Yep, it can. You can also use an optical cable.
@HailKingCeezer3 күн бұрын
@@MisterChibs Hey boss, what if i want to continue to use a tube preamp just to add a touch of tube sound, would outputting from my tube pre to the input of say a Hifi Rose streamer which has digital spdif out to GaN1. Would that work? Or does spdif out not work simultaneous with analog inputs of a streamer?
@MisterChibs3 күн бұрын
@@HailKingCeezerthe Gan1 needs to be fed digital from a single coax cable so I don’t think you can do that.
@vvmaster20107 күн бұрын
What about H390 vs H590?
@MisterChibs7 күн бұрын
Send me one!
@7quidstudio9 күн бұрын
UPDATE: I've loved my chord mojo 2 for ages and it's been great with my Samsung galaxy s21 ultra, wavelet and Spotify. But earlier today i got the terrifying white noise. I felt awful for my focal elegias and ripped out the cable immediately. Turned everything off and on again and thankfully it all seems ok. This white noise happened when i mistakenly turned on the mojo 2 whilst connected to said apps. Im hoping it was just a one off!
@MisterChibs9 күн бұрын
Which cable are you using?
@7quidstudio8 күн бұрын
@@MisterChibs just a standard braided usbc -usbc from Amazon.
@MisterChibs8 күн бұрын
@@7quidstudiothat’s your problem. Get a Thunderbolt 4 rated usb C cable. The one’s I use are by Cable Matters and can be found on Amazon.
@sleepyrhythms666810 күн бұрын
What usb c to c cable do you recommend for Mojo 2?
Im considering changing the cheap capicitors in the audiolab DC Block. But doubt itl improve sound, just last a bit longer
@MisterChibs10 күн бұрын
@@CM-dw3gh Interesting. Let me know if you do.
@CM-dw3gh8 күн бұрын
@@MisterChibs will do cheers
@pedromesquita978710 күн бұрын
Lol
@JamesJones-qs7rr12 күн бұрын
Hi Mr Chibs....Just finished watching your older Denafrips Video...nice GT3! Holo Audio or Denafrips...What do you recommend. Your warranty issue with the Pontus was an eye opener regarding risk with purchasing from Asian market. Also what cable type do you prefer from Bluesound Node / Lumin to your DAC? Keep up the good videos!
@MisterChibs11 күн бұрын
@@JamesJones-qs7rr Thanks James, both companies make great DACs. I’ve become mesmerized by Holo lately and am in the middle of making my next review, so stay tuned. As far as cables it depends on the type. I use Supra / Audioquest / Mogami. All good choices. 🍻
@JamesJones-qs7rr11 күн бұрын
@@MisterChibs I meant USB, optical or IS2? Do you notice and difference with this interconnects and recommend one over the other? Thanks
@MisterChibs11 күн бұрын
@@JamesJones-qs7rr depends entirely on the DAC. My Venus 2 for example sounds it’s best on I2s.
@fredbloggs608014 күн бұрын
When you say 7 feet apart, do you measure from the inner corners of the speakers or the centers of the speakers
@MisterChibs14 күн бұрын
The inner corners 🍻
@fredbloggs608013 күн бұрын
@@MisterChibs Thanks.
@rog8614 күн бұрын
What model lumin do you use? Cheers
@MisterChibs14 күн бұрын
U2 Mini 🍻
@geraldgreene556310 күн бұрын
The mini with the Hegel dac?
@MisterChibs10 күн бұрын
@@geraldgreene5563I use an external dac too.
@geraldgreene556310 күн бұрын
Right….I thinking about upgrading to the 390 , right now I’m using a naim uniti atom To drive a pair of Sp 40’s , I’ve got on loan from a friend of mine a Macintosh 12000 and a bartok streamer and dac , absolutely blow away at the sound and the difference, it’s not small .. of course the cost is substantial.. bottom line is how do I come close for a reasonable cost .. maybe the 390?
@MisterChibs10 күн бұрын
@@geraldgreene5563 Electronics make a big difference as you can see. If you love the 12000 in your system maybe just save up $$. Are you able to demo an H390? I’m totally biased so of course I have no problem recommending an H390 or the newer 400. I have A/B’d with an entry level Macintosh integrated (MA352 I think) and preferred Hegel. But the 12000 is a different animal. 🍻
@JamesJones-qs7rr16 күн бұрын
Hi Mr Chibs. As a fellow CW 4 owner, curious if will you be purchasing a Tube Amp or do your tastes lean more towards the SS Hegel sound with the klipsch? I’m currently driving my CW’s with a McIntosh preamp and Rotel 200w p/ channel. The CW 4’s have great dynamics at louder volumes with my setup, but curious if a SET tube amp with improve lower volume listening?
@MisterChibs16 күн бұрын
Right now I’m only running solid state but I’m open to trying more tubes in the future. As for listening at low volume, I imagine it would depend on the specific tube amp. CW4’s do really well with H120 / H390. Not sure I remember how the TS120 did in this regard though. 🍻
@beslemeto18 күн бұрын
DSD 512 is the real stuf!
@MisterChibs18 күн бұрын
There will be a whole segment on DSD and HQ player in my next vid. I’m able to do up to DSD 256 and it’s great!🍻
@beslemeto18 күн бұрын
@@MisterChibs I got some Chinese DAC that can do DSD 512.£150 plus external power supply for £70.The DAC has an option for opamp swap.I made it as close as it can be to my taste.Sounds wonderful in my opinion for that price. Make sure that whatever you download is Remastered Album if possible! That gives the most improvement! DSD 512 remastered albums and FLAC remastered albums are the best.Just another level resolution!Trust me i played so much with that stuf.I even try different versions of albums so i can see which one sounds the best! I can send you few DSD 512 files if you want..
@MisterChibs18 күн бұрын
@@beslemeto the DAC I’m in the process of reviewing does DSD up to 1024. The computer and streamer I have are limited to 256 for up-sampling so that’s my only bottleneck.Really enjoying it though! Thanks for the offer, I definitely want to check out 512 now!🍻
@beslemeto18 күн бұрын
@@MisterChibs The difference between 256 and 512 is very noticeable.Much more than the difference between 128 and 256. I recommend Pine player if you are using Mac. Free! I wonder how 1024 will sound...I could not find favourite albums with that bitrate....
@sleepyrhythms666819 күн бұрын
Did you grow up watching Ren and Stimpy or something?!
Bryn not Brian..... Apart from the faux pas.... Good review... Thanks
@MisterChibs19 күн бұрын
@@Michael-zg8qw Good catch, thanks Michael! 🍺
@MrVanuvanu19 күн бұрын
Had H390 and also H590. Overpriced amps. Even a much cheaper Accuphase was killing the H590… not talking of the smaller brother H390. This is my experience, but I don’t see something special to pay that price point. 👍🏻 Cheers
@MisterChibs19 күн бұрын
@@MrVanuvanu Every bread has its cheese 😉 Thanks for sharing your thoughts and watching.
@vvmaster20107 күн бұрын
Which one from Accuphase?
@stevemurrell616722 күн бұрын
Getting rid of buzz and hum by blocking DC isn't the only function of this unit.....the improved quality power supply will also improve the SQ of one's audio equipment. Pity you didn't review that side of things.....which is of more importance to most music listeners.....but yes, a great unit, extremely happy with mine.
@MisterChibs22 күн бұрын
I did mention this in my review. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with yours!
@briancampbell771222 күн бұрын
propts to the Lumin app...after you learn it😆
@MisterChibs22 күн бұрын
It’s a cakewalk compared to HQ Player! 🎂🚶
@bocanila7823 күн бұрын
Maybe you should do the comparison unsighted. It might surprise you:) Edit: Actually watching the video I see you included it. Congrats!
@MisterChibs23 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!🍻
@thebestoffools26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. Are you still using Roon?
@MisterChibs26 күн бұрын
@@thebestoffools Yep. I ended up splurging on their lifetime membership and use Roon almost every day. 🍻
@michaelperry357828 күн бұрын
To test for DSD without leaving Roon just configure MUSE to output it.
@ivindholta4081Ай бұрын
How did you manage to get in contact with Roon (and Rebeka)? I thought they were locked in behind high fences!
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
🤣Though email
@cchsiao817Ай бұрын
great video, as I am using bluesound note and considering to buy lumin u2 mini, it's very useful info....quick question, you mentioned changing to linear power supply doesn't make different in sound, what DAC, amp and speaker in your reference system?
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
I haven't swapped the switch mode power supply to a Linear so not sure where you got that idea. My system has changed since, but the gear I used for this review about 10 minutes in. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNKbnbN9ybjLlqc.htmlsi=BKXluyB0JDCM6Qqy&t=601 🍻
@briancampbell771223 күн бұрын
@@MisterChibs I think the added linear supply makes a huge difference
@nicktsoulli1796Ай бұрын
That's the Great thing. Oversampling is better done on playback on a Computer. So you can turn it on and off. Or Use HQ Player to get mega up sampling to send to the Dac.
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
Started research into HQ Player today. I learned that I know nothing. Will build on that tomorrow 😅
@nicktsoulli1796Ай бұрын
@@MisterChibs I use Foobar 2000 personally and it does a good Job, However HQ player might be a step up that's worth it. I think this Cyan 2 Dac has similar noise suppression and de-coupling of the USB and Digital inputs to keep the Digital as Jitter free as possible. So connecting it directly to a computer isn't a no no that the whole Hi-fi world seems to think. Also it makes it not really worth using or adding cost with an up-sampling chip. Which is another reason this Dac is at the top of my next purchase list.
@Staybrown11Ай бұрын
I have terrible power at home. Every transformer has buzzed (some more than others). I installed the Audiolab DC blocker and no more buzz. Did it limit power? Did it limit dynamics? Not sure. I don’t have a treated room but this DC blocker was the solution to my transformer buzz.
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
Glad to hear. I doubt clean power going to your amp will have any negative effects at all. 🍻
@chuckmaddison2924Ай бұрын
I had a listen to Paul at PS Audio and he said that if you have " DC " the power company will swap the transformer. He was talking typically of about 500 mV to 1 V. Which here I am isn't much at our 260V or even US 115V. From what I remember the US transformer outputs 2 phases and neutral to the house with 240 between phases. We have lot of homes 3 phases and a neutral at 440V between phases. The 3 is optional and handy. As DC cannot go through a transformer I'm starting to think its more of an error in the transformer giving a variation in voltage measured from neutral to the phases. Where I am with mostly over head power to the house, a lighting strike can be devastating to all your electronics, so a trap is essential.
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
Thanks for chiming in. I’ll have my electrician read this over and try and explain to me 😅
@chuckmaddison2924Ай бұрын
@MisterChibs Should add with an error if we consider both sides of the wave as " equal " then the we would shift the zero point one way to make equal and so that point would now be a volt or so.
@alpro3714Ай бұрын
I forgot, your hum could also be coming from your TV and related items. If you have cable (internet or TV) you can try a coax noise filter. Disconnect your TV and computer related products from your amp and if there is no hum, your problem is most likely video/computer related. Use a separate outlet for your amp away from the other equipment.
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
Didn’t mention in the video but one of the steps I tried to trouble shoot initially was unplug a whole bunch of stuff including the TV. It was definitely DC. Thanks for the suggestion though!🍺
@alpro3714Ай бұрын
Blocking Humms is one thing, getting clean sound improving AC is ideal. But good products are expensive, and, regarding Audiolab, it is "not really affordable" but, as you mentioned, your quality power cables do not even connect. May I recommend you try better power "filters" such as Puritan PSM156 or, if you can get one of the best, Inakustik? I was able to try the Inakustik AC4500 for a week and it just transformed my entire chain...It was not even subtle... and, no Humms
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions! I’m open to trying out either of those in future. Not a lot of info on this stuff. Maybe because everyone’s power situation is so deferent. An other reason could be power conditioners and dc blockers aren’t as sexy as speaker / streamer / Amp/ DAC reviews. For now at least I’m happy to get rid of the DC!🍻
@alpro3714Ай бұрын
@@MisterChibs It would just suck to buy the relatively expensive Audiolab DC Block-6 and find out that by buying a much better product (yes not sexy at all) it would solve all your issues, improve you sound greatly and render this one obsolete
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@alpro3714 There’s always a bigger fish 😉
@bobb.9917Ай бұрын
Where have you been??? We miss you! 😀 Hmmmm…I have not experienced any amp hummmmmmmm…here at The Jersey Shore……..but if I do…you taught me to take a 🔥flame-thrower🔥 to that pesky amp! Just added an Iris to my Pontus II… This hobby is FUN when we go up a notch!!! 😀😀😀👍🏼
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@bobb.9917 I’ve been here all along listening to music 😅 Got a new DAC to review but it needed 500 hours of burn in so I made this PSA vid in the interim. Congrats on your new Iris! Make sure to use i2s into the Pontus for another notch up in SQ! 🍻
@bobb.9917Ай бұрын
@@MisterChibs hmmmm I am curious about your new DAC! Me: Roon Server (Qobuz)->Volumio Rivo (LPS)->USB->Iris-> I²S-> Pontus II. Short Audiophile USB & HDMI (I²S), Cables. Noticeable improvements in my system! 😅 It’s FUN when we make the right choices! In the beginning my choices were UGLY! 😂
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@bobb.9917 It made an appearance in this video. Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE. I have a lot to say and still making notes! 👍🏻
@bobb.9917Ай бұрын
@@MisterChibsoh…YES…I saw it in your vid…I have my Pontus for two years..I love it. (am firmly invested in the original FPGA Firmware v 1.0)… I am basically very happy with the sound of my system in my room. I was looking for a tweak..possibly an after market Venus…and the I decided on a pre-owned Iris. Cheaper and easier to get to basically the same place. I'm happy with that decision…but as I was researching The Holo Spring 3 KTE kept coming up! I found two direct comparisons of the DAC to my Pontus II (without the Iris). Quick Take: One reviewer said that the Holo was "fuller", and one reviewer said it was "more detailed"…not as full-bodied as my Pontus? WTF. 😊 It looks like a very well built, incredible, "more user friendly" DAC! Lots of them on the used market at this point, too! I am very curious as to what your experience has been! 👍🏼
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@bobb.9917 stay tuned 😎
@thinkIndependent2024Ай бұрын
Absolutely products like this work !!DC Blocks work I make my own, The Cambridge SWITCH MODE POWER SUPPLY typical only needs EMI/RF I also customized for each type in my racks for all my systems. Remember Ceiling Fan controllers can aslo generate hum if not updated and on or near the same breaker group. Also on older Amps will hiss and hum when the filter Capacitors age.
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@thinkIndependent2024 That’s cool you made your own DC blocker!! I’ve learned a lot about this problem. Ever since I moved here Iv’e been able to isolate every weakly shielded power supply. Power bars, the power brick from a lazyboy. Sometimes I get humming in my recordings if my camera is connected to the mains. Such an eff’n PITA! 🍻
@rppwwn8321Ай бұрын
The display that size is pretty useless especially when you put it in the middle of your speakers.
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@rppwwn8321 Because of its high contrast, you’d be surprised how legible it is from a distance. Much better than any 6 - 8 inch lcd. Regardless, I keep mine off because there’s an 85” displaying with Roon. 🍻
@aussie8114Ай бұрын
DC can’t be the only reason amps hum. I had a top of the range Sony AV amp that started humming very loudly. My present Denon AV amp doesn’t hum at all, nor does my stereo amp. Some amps are poorly made.
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@aussie8114 perhaps not the only reason but it was DC in my case. I have a feeling that the H390 being larger and better made was the reason it didn’t buzz as loud as the H190. If you still have that Sony AV amp, it would be interesting to test with one of these.
@aussie8114Ай бұрын
@@MisterChibs No it went to the recycling centre. I’ve had Marantz, Onkyo, Sony, and Denon. Sony was the only one that developed a very loud hum from the transformer. The Marantz and Onkyo simply died on me. The Denon has been excellent.
@thinkIndependent2024Ай бұрын
DC is just one of many possibilities loose wires on any outlets can also cause noise, other equipment on the same leg or just components inside the Amp. But with the previous equipment problems you may want to confirm your electrical is solid, but that would need a skilled technician .
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@thinkIndependent2024 Good electricians aren’t always easy to wrangle. I’m still waiting for mine to replace some busted fixtures.. RICHARD!! 🤣
@JamesJones-qs7rrАй бұрын
Great videos I’ve watched a few of your videos because I’m 2 months into breaking in my new Cornwall 4’s. I have light static / hiss coming out of the cornwalls. One dealer who tried to talk me out of the cornwalls mentioned hiss is typical from the cw’s? So I’m thinking of buying the puratin 156 power purifyer based on all rave reviews on KZfaq to see how it will help? How are you liking your cornwalls? What subs are you using and do they integrate well with the cw’s? I have a large home theatre style sub with LFE only and it does not integrate well with the cw’s, likely due to the high efficiency of the klipsch Keep up the good content!
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@JamesJones-qs7rr thanks James! if I put my ear right up to the CW’s, it’s normal to hear some hiss. Never from where I sit though. Cornwalls are amazing (obviously 😂) and I’m scratching my head on why a dealer would try and talk you out of them. What was his reason? As far as subs, I use a pair of SVS SB2000 Pros. What I like about those is I can dial in settings from where I sit. Getting them to where I feel happy took a while and sometimes changes without me having to get up (which is so underrated)🍻
@JamesJones-qs7rrАй бұрын
Thanks for the reply I’m in Vancouver area and more than one dealer of klipsch heritage tried to talk me into their sonus faber or b&W. Based on KZfaq reviews like yours I took a chance on the cornwalls and got a great deal from the Burlington, Ontario dealer. I’m impressed by the dynamics they have, but still waiting for the 400 plus hour breakin others speak of. On my shortlist of next gear to try is AGD amp, gallion tube amp, and luxman or accuphase. Currently Using a McIntosh Pre and Rotel 2 channel amp and sounds pretty good. Biggest challenge in this hobby is convincing the wife. Even my kids take pokes at me. Everyone hates the look of the cornwalls in my house. 😂 Keep up your content, it’s good stuff!
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@JamesJones-qs7rr thanks man! I demoed a nice pare of Sonus Faber. Build quality was better and they sounded great but the Cornwalls were what I connected with on a whole other level. Make sure you’re able to demo the amp before you buy. Pretty much anything can drive them but CW’s respond really well and differently with good electronics. 🍺
@carminedesanto6746Ай бұрын
Guelph Hydro…that looks interesting… I guess you put your finger on it ..if you can hear it …it’s too much! Great video as usual.👍 Btw,are you doing Audiofest in October?
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
Thanks man! Will probably be there in October. 🍻
@dajikbatarang1Ай бұрын
Every amp had noise? The electrical grid in your part of town must be really dirty. I dont I’ve heard any hum/buzz from amp ive had in my room. Im on Toronto hydro as well 😊
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
Super dirty!! I’m jealous🍻
@djmorgan8783Ай бұрын
Did you try the Fortes when you were there
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@djmorgan8783 Nah, there was no foreplay. Jumped right into Cornwalls. 🫠
@johnwatrous3058Ай бұрын
I can't afford the Cornwall 4, but I found an 80-year-old guy that was selling his Cornwall 2 that he bought new in 1976. Best $500 I ever spent (they were $1600 new).
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
That’s awesome! 🍻
@miles267Ай бұрын
Am in my Roon trial. I subscribe to Tidal and Qobuz (also Spotify). What is the best way, within Roon app, to select a type of music and have Roon pick the songs from there (sourcing from service automatically, in the highest quality version per song)? I find myself picking individual albums or songs myself in Roon. I must be overlooking something obvious.
@leafyleafyleafАй бұрын
iOS devices do not have “exclusive mode” for DACs. This means that system sounds (clicks, alarms, etc.) can be tossed into the stream going to the DAC. No problem if your music is at lower sampling rates, but if you are running higher rates and then the system tosses in a low-rate system sound, you get a blast of white noise. So it is worthwhile to turn off system sounds and go into Do Not Disturb mode. Cables can also cause trouble (as can the iPhone’s own lightning connector which might benefit from a swab or two of DeOxit) but try Do Not Disturb mode first.
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@leafyleafyleaf thx for chiming in! I ended up finding a good cable and don’t get the noise problem even with notifications turned on. 🍻
@Ricky-cl5buАй бұрын
They make everything sound live there class 😊
@Ricky-cl5buАй бұрын
I’ve a pair , you’ll be deaf in a month , very loud , it’s very hard to keep them turned down lol
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
Nice! I hear ya 👂🏻😝
@amb3cogАй бұрын
The Denafrips Venus 2 ($3079) isn’t even 3 times the price of the Holo Audio Cyan 2 ($1198). Where did you get the “almost 4 times the price” from? 🤷🏻♂️ ✌️
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
I did the pseudo math months ago while making this video. Not sure what's going on with Vinshine Audio but they're only selling used Denafrips dAC's now. I guess It's possible I forgot to convert from SGD. Anyhow thanks for watching and the nitpick. Got my wheels spinning and haven't had my coffee yet so 👍☕
@amb3cogАй бұрын
@@MisterChibs Yea I noticed things have changed a lot in how they sell them, since the last time I looked. I got that price from Denafrips own site. Which I don’t remember seeing previously. So it seems that Denafrips may have decided to end their partnership, and sell them on their own. Or something like that anyway. If that’s the case. It would be a shame. As Alvin at Vinshine is a great guy. It also makes me curious about what the situation is with getting service for their products. ✌️
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
@@amb3cog Denafrips may have actually lowered their prices too. Alvin and his team were indeed great to deal with. I’m going to email him and see what’s going on.
@amb3cogАй бұрын
@@MisterChibs I'm not sure about the prices being lowered. I don't think they did, but it's possible. I would love to know what's going on myself. If you do email them. Please LMK what they say. ✌️
@Kami84Ай бұрын
Can you explain in greater detail how the DDC affects the sound of the Gan 1. Does it affect dynamics or dialogue intelligibility?
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
Covered in my SU-6 review. I normally use that DDC in my main setup but everything I said applies with the Gan-1 in the chain. Thanks for watching! 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gt9zo813uNHeook.htmlsi=-FRczy7zA2rSgd7O
@golfjunkymusicjunky8370Ай бұрын
Nice video.. I use the fortes….with leben cs 600x…. I had a hegel 190 a Atoll IN 400 se and a nad 23…..take the tubes always and they never go away… the leben with klipsch is a match in heaven. Looking for the Cornwalls to…..Gr robert
@MisterChibsАй бұрын
Thank you Robert! Let me know what u think if and when you get the Cornwalls. 🍻