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Auralic Vega is very sensitive, some optimization tips for those that have one

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Basically, there are rubber dust caps that you can get. I had two pairs laying around. I think it is EMI and possibly RFI having somewhat a particular effect on the DAC. I would get these static pops on what would otherwise be quiet albums, I also recommend if you do get that to remove the power cord completely after changing any sort of interconnect. This thing is a very very sensitive precision instrument. I was going crazy from a dirty SPDIF cable and couldn't figure out why all the pops and clicks, I have capped off the female RCAs with rubber condom caps so to speak.

I use the AES, Toslink, USB, and XLR out as it stands now, Rubber is good for isolation. Even the Vega manual goes so far to recommend disconnecting any inputs you don't use due to EMI. I did that and capped anything I wasn't using with rubber.

Just a tip.

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RE: Auralic Vega is very sensitive, some optimization tips for those that have one - AbeCollins 14:00:33 03/19/16 (1)
Rubber offers no shielding properties from EMI/RFI. I believe you can get metal RCA caps from Cardas and there are much cheaper equivalents.

Pops and clicks? Hmm, not sure if that's a sign of a precision instrument or one that is not quite ready for prime time. But glad to know you have those issues in check.
- thanks - bullethead 15:23:54 03/19/16 (0)
  thanks a lot. Whatever, I am good now. I had a dirty corroded SPDIF cable which caused the issues I talked about.
  
  I have some of that de-oxidization spray but it is not worth it saving the cable, it is done.

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