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unfortunately it does not seem to recognize the Audio Research DAC8. Initially tried the supplied adapter and also a couple of generic (non-audiophile) cables I have around.
I've posted this on the CA forum and Jesus has replied that he will check into it.
BTW, the HD-Plex power supply is a beast. It is far larger and heavier than the linear I use for the Touch and simply dwarfs the uRendu unit. It was very easy to adjust to the desired 7V setting.
I see there is a tab in the configuration for "custom DAC" settings. Maybe it will need a bit of tweaking...
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Sorry to hear that your mRendu isn't working with your DAC8.Just curious, what OS are you running on your PC that you normally have the DAC8 attached to? And does ARC provide a driver that you install onto your PC?
Does your mRendu "see" and report any info at all on your DAC8?
P.S. I received my replacement iFi iPower 9v wall wart from the retailer earlier this week. I posted earlier that there was a lose part rattling around inside the first one I received. Yikes!
From mRendu System Settings > Custom DAC in my setup and what it reports.
There's nothing "custom" here. It simply shows the DAC that is attached, my PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC in this case.
From mRendu Apps > DAC Diagnostics in my setup and what it reports.
Edits: 07/14/16
Just curious, what OS are you running on your PC that you normally have the DAC8 attached to?Win7SP2
And does ARC provide a driver that you install onto your PC?
Yes, I was provided with a CD containing drivers. OTOH, I'm not really using the PC as the player. The DAC has always been attached to the Touch (uRendu) and never directly to the PC. It is merely a fileserver.
Does your mRendu "see" and report any info at all on your DAC8?
Fails to see anything. Also, I set the "app switcher" to Squeezelite. Got the green "Running" message. If I go to another option and return, it then says "Stopped". I've tried rebooting a number of times along with restarting Squeezelite.
edit: I checked the manual which suggests that I need to load the drivers in order to use the USB 2.0 input. The manual goes through the installation process but focuses on the use of it as a Windows source - which is not really what I intend to do. Do you suppose the installation loads anything remotely on the DAC?
Edits: 07/14/16
Weird.Most DACs do not require the DAC manufacturer to supply a driver for Linux or Mac OS X. However, according to the ARC DAC8 manual there is a Mac OS driver. They make no mention of Linux, a tweaked version of which is at the heart of the mRendu.
I am inclined to believe it is a driver issue where the mRendu is expecting a DAC that relies on generic Linux drivers but your DAC8 appears to require specialized drivers.
I'm not intimately familiar with Linux USB audio drivers but this would be my educated guess.
The other -possibility- is a defective USB interface in your DAC8 which is highly unlikely but may be worth a try for peace of mind. Have you tried using the DAC8 over USB (on your PC with the ARC supplied driver) just to see if the DAC8 USB interface works?
Edits: 07/14/16
I installed the drivers on my work laptop and was able to play through the DAC8 just fine. Interestingly, the 48k light came up upon connection.
So, it appears DAC is functioning when presented with its drivers.
At least you know for sure now that it is not your DAC8. It -might- be the need for a specific driver that the mRendu does not have.
Is Jesus the software developer for mRendu? I've seen his name mentioned before but I don't know who he is.
At least you know for sure now that it is not your DAC8.
One variable eliminated! Hopefully, there is a workaround. Also, tried old configuration of using the EDO enhanced Touch USB output to the DAC8. Didn't work there either. I upgraded a DAC7 to the DAC8 because the former didn't support anything above 44.1. Silly me - I thought that a newer version would work "better" and still provide the exceptional audio quality of the balanced JFET output.
Is Jesus the software developer for mRendu? I've seen his name mentioned before but I don't know who he is.
I believe that is the case. He and John Swenson interact and respond on the Sonore forum over at CA.
I hope there's a fix or a good workaround for your setup with the mRendu. If not, I'm guessing that they will take it back for a refund? Or, maybe it's time for you to buy a shiny new DAC. ;-)
If you haven't already, just for grins you might try your DAC8 via USB directly to your PC with the ARC driver and see if that works.
That is not possible given the two live on different floors of the house! They are attached via a 60' CAT6 cable that goes from the router in the office up through the built in bookshelves into the attic and across into what is essentially a second level bedroom.
I can, however, reconfigure the Touch (with EDO) to use USB output. I once tried that with the DAC7 and found no advantage, but it worked. I guess I should do that to ensure the ARC isn't at fault.
Your DAC8 is simply not supported by Linux and therefore microRendu cannot output to your DAC. If you put in between a USBtoSPDIF device, you may.
I had emailed ARC service and got the reply yesterday. Dang! They made all the to do about the gee whiz 480 Mbps USB 2.0 capability that the previous one lacked. But it still worked with the Touch.
I placed an order for an Audiophilio converter. Hopefully, I'll be able to actually audition the uRendu soon.
The waiting must be killing you! Hope your converter arrives soon. ;-)
Do you know if the Audiophilio converter is compatible with the uRendu?
The waiting must be killing you!
Yes!!! Unit shipped today. Tonight, I'll be listening to the Touch via the new HD-Plex power supply for a more consistent comparison. It offers several voltage outputs (including a dedicated 5V port) and came with a gaggle of different connectors.
Do you know if the Audiophilio converter is compatible with the uRendu?
Philip seems to think so and offers a 30 day trial.
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