Mr Chibs
Mr Chibs
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Hegel H400 Review
Review of the H400 with comparison to H390.
0:00 Intro
1:35 Physical differences and unbox
6:11 New software
9:52 Internal differences
10:44 Listening impressions
12:04 AB comparisons vs H390
14:29 Quiet power, REALLY!
17:15 Should you upgrade?
18:34 Conclusion
Helpful Links (Non affiliate):
My original H390 Review:
ruclips.net/video/9rg_ZaSDgTI/видео.htmlsi=n7iBIHlxzaYab_zz
DC Blocker video
ruclips.net/video/GGKfqv7V0GY/видео.htmlsi=Cz6O3Yd18OFJSrsm
H400
www.hegel.com/en/products/integrated/h400
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Видео

Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE Review
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE Review 0:00 Intro 1:41 Exterior 2:33 Remote 2:56 Preamp 4:35 Inputs, Outputs & Disclaimer 5:06 Initial impressions 8:09 Locking? 9:47 Jitter? 10:55 PLL explanation 12:27 USB 13:37 HQ Player 14:20 Native DSD 14:53 HQ Player impressions 16:00 VS Denafrips Venus 2 19:14 Main setup impressions 20:34 Pros & Cons 24:06 VS Cyan 2 26:59 Conclusion and credits If you'd like to su...
Does your amp buzz? Audiolab DC Blocker & DC Block 6 review
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Does your amp make buzzing or humming noises? Here's my experience and review of the DC Blocker and DC Block 6 from Audiolab 0:00 Intro 1:17 I hear buzzing! 2:05 What's causing it 3:04 DC Blocker 3:53 How it works 5:12 Peachtree GaN 1 6:08 Hegel H390 9:25 Problem with DC Blocker 11:10 DC Block 6 13:25 Cable solution 14:12 Wrapping up Helpful Links (Non affiliate) Paul McGowan (PS Audio) video o...
Holo Audio Cyan 2 Review
Просмотров 12 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Review and my trip with Holo Audio Cyan 2 0:00 Intro 2:32 Specs & B Roll 3:31 initial thoughts 5:44 Auto input selection? 7:59 My solutions 9:49 More thoughts 11:16 DSD! 13:12 With headphones 13:51 VS Mojo 2 15:04 Cyan 2 with higher end gear 15:50 VS Venus 2 17:34 Pros & Cons 18:08 Long winded analogy and conclusion 21:02 Credits and outtakes Helpful Links (Non affiliate) NOS vs OS: www.kitsune...
Hegel H390 Review
Просмотров 21 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Long term review of the H390 with comparison to H190. 0:00 Intro 1:26 Specs 2:09 Why Hegel? 3:13 My concerns 5:17 Physical differences 6:52 Dual Mono 8:21 DAC loop 9:23 Aesthetics and Heat 11:34 DAC 11:52 Listening Impressions 15:56 Interviewing Anders 17:53 Listening with Andy 21:38 Listening for science 23:07 Conclusion 27:03 Special thanks & Outtakes *Please note* The photo of H190's interna...
Singxer SU-6 Review
Просмотров 5 тыс.11 месяцев назад
This is my long term review of the Singxer Audio SU-6 USB Audio Bridge. 0:00 Intro 1:00 What is a DDC and why would you want one? 2:09 Clocks and computers 3:34 Unbox and closer look 4:34 Connections 5:26 Dimensions weight and price 5:52 Dip-switches and aesthetics and power 6:55 Impressions - Bluesound Node 8:27 Impressions - higher end gear 10:22 Impressions - Computer 12:38 Pros & Cons 13:32...
Toronto Audiofest 2023 part 2
Просмотров 876Год назад
0:00 Intro 0:17 Abyss Headphones 6:49 Focal Headphones 10:04 Focal Grand Utopia EM Evo 13:51 Acora Acoustics 15:51 RF Isolation Audiowise 22:50 Fleetwood DeVille 23:43 PS Audio FR20 24:21 Outro 24:52 Give & credits Helpful Links: Part 1: ruclips.net/video/tkOtti70poo/видео.html Abyss Headphones: abyss-headphones.com/ EQ Audio - Focal / Naim dealer eqaudio.ca/ Acora Acoustics: www.acoraacoustics...
Toronto Audiofest 2023
Просмотров 4 тыс.Год назад
This is part one! As Yoda says "There is an other." 0:00 Intro 0:52 Hegel 6:34 Breaking news (Hegel) 10:21 Kanto Ora 14:24 Galion TSA75 15:25 TSA20 16:18 Galion demo 17:07 Cables? 19:00 Outro and credits Helpful Links: Part 2: ruclips.net/video/ACNpy_GbGHs/видео.html Hegel: www.hegel.com/en/ Kanto: kantoliving.com Galion Audio: www.galion-audio.com/ Altitudo Audio: altitudoaudio.ca/ My new Patr...
Lumin U2 Mini Review
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
Lumin U2 Mini long term review and comparison with Bluesound Node. 0:00 Intro 1:26 Quick Unbox full disclosure 1:42 Aesthetic 2:21 Business end 3:18 Display 4:44 Screen issue 5:38 Software 6:10 Support 6:53 Roon Only Mode 8:05 Comparing to Node 9:01 Physical differences 9:55 SQ differences Main setup 12:15 Office setup 13:32 LEEDH 14:00 SQ Differences Office setup 15:40 Why Node is best with Ga...
Chord Mojo 2 Update
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
I got my Mojo 2 updated to try and fix intermittent white noise problem. 0:00 Intro 0:39 The problem 2:12 Dropping it off to get updated 4:19 Premium Leather case 4:55 Picked up Mojo 2 5:13 Troubleshooting 6:32 A few weeks later 8:50 Conclusion? 10:14 Epic credits (good night!) Helpful links: Affiliate where applicable at no additional cost to you 👍 Chord Mojo 2 amzn.to/3Ldwbc3 Apple Camera ada...
Galion TS120 Review and experience
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
0:00 Intro 1:29 B-Roll and Specs 2:43 Price and what's in the box 3:15 Setup 4:03 Auto Biasing 5:10 Listening impressions 7:10 Class AB class A Listening 9:24 Versus H190 12:44 Pros & Cons 17:13 Conclusion 18:53 Credits and outtakes Helpful links, Galion Audio: www.galion-audio.com/ Thomas and Stereo: ruclips.net/channel/UCMVtSHXafOEcFN10FYygDTA Audioquest Golden Gate RCA cable: amzn.to/40cIRFe...
Kef KC62 unbox, first impressions, and Future projects.
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Год назад
Helpful links: Please note that I signed up for Amazon affiliate program, so some of these links reflect this. Support Mr Chibs at no additional cost to you 🍻 Keff KC62 amzn.to/3T84dBL Singxer SU-6 Audio Bridge amzn.to/3YxVYAl Thomas & Stereo www.youtube.com/@ThomasAndStereo/about Galion Audio TS120 www.galion-audio.com/collections/all Lumin U2 Mini www.luminmusic.com/lumin-u2-mini.html My new ...
Klipsch Cornwall IV Review & Experience
Просмотров 26 тыс.Год назад
Klipsch Cornwall IV Review and experience. 0:00 Intro 1:24 Bad analogy 2:07 Big boxes 2:29 My setup 6:08 Price and some specs 7:18 First session 9:24 More impressions 12:33 Doubting myself 13:35 Conclusion 15:02 Credits Helpful links, (non affiliate): My original Demo of the Cornwall 4: ruclips.net/video/D259dJN_GkM/видео.html Klipsch Cornwall IV: www.klipsch.com/products/cornwall-iv-floorstand...
Peachtree Audio Gan 1 Review
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
Review and experience of the Peachtree Audio GaN 1 amplifier 0:00 Intro 1:00 Lightbulbs? 1:48 Science Class 5:57 set up and first impressions 7:19 Problem / Solution 8:21 Wiim Mini compatibility 9:16 Listening impressions 10:48 Cost 11:29 More listening impressions 12:26 Trigger function 12:50 DDC compatibility 13:22 Klipsch Cornwall 4 14:29 VS Hegel Venus 2 15:24 Office impressions 16:41 Pros ...
Peachtree Audio GaN 1 unbox and quick tour
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.2 года назад
Peachtree Audio GaN 1 unbox and quick tour
Toronto Audiofest 2022
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 года назад
Toronto Audiofest 2022
Roon review - My experience
Просмотров 18 тыс.2 года назад
Roon review - My experience
Onewheel GT Review!
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
Onewheel GT Review!
Chord Mojo 2 Review
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
Chord Mojo 2 Review
Road to Cornwall - My Klipsch Cornwall IV experience.
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
Road to Cornwall - My Klipsch Cornwall IV experience.
Denafrips Pontus II & Venus II Review
Просмотров 20 тыс.2 года назад
Denafrips Pontus II & Venus II Review
Hegel H190 Review
Просмотров 23 тыс.2 года назад
Hegel H190 Review
Bluesound Powernode Review: My Experience.
Просмотров 16 тыс.2 года назад
Bluesound Powernode Review: My Experience.
Aftermarket Headphone Cables? Hart & Periapt.
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.2 года назад
Aftermarket Headphone Cables? Hart & Periapt.
Which streaming service?
Просмотров 8603 года назад
Which streaming service?
Bluesound Node Review 2021 Version
Просмотров 30 тыс.3 года назад
Bluesound Node Review 2021 Version
Bluesound Node unbox
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.3 года назад
Bluesound Node unbox

Комментарии

  • @thorbampougias311
    @thorbampougias311 День назад

    Hummm its nothing, ...Buzzzz jitter... all the platforms have it 😱 You streaming ? Welcome to the sea 🌊 of jitter Its like a hobby or second job 😂 You are fising songs whith no jitter Now listen some music from cd ,wait what is this zzzxx noise from the speakers well now you need ac power generator turn off all and listen music from a mini hifi system ,mp3 from a usb 😂 😂 😂 Forget the living room its a money 💵 trap!!

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs День назад

      Jitter and DC on your lines are not the same thing. It’s a fun hobby imo and like anything else, it’s only a money trap if you feel trapped. Enjoy your music! 🍻

    • @thorbampougias311
      @thorbampougias311 День назад

      @@MisterChibs man what I just said jitter from. Platforms, and noise from the your electric line The funny thing it's when we were in analog world we didn't had those problems Now filters, ac generators, net filters, streamers, jitter Humm filters, external dacs Well time to listen selling england by the pound From a pioneer amp from the 90s 16 kilos😂. Bw p4 speakers, a Mitchell turntable, and a tape Nacamitchi Yes I enjoy music 🎶

  • @abhileshm7216
    @abhileshm7216 День назад

    incredibly high quality vidoes , hope your subs increase at monutain level

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs День назад

      @@abhileshm7216 thank you!! 🍻

  • @preuton
    @preuton День назад

    When it’s Connected to a power cable does the Mojo turn It self off after a while? That would be very annoying.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs День назад

      If it detects no signal the Mojo will eventually turn it’s self off.

    • @preuton
      @preuton День назад

      @@MisterChibs does it also turn itself on when there is a signal or must be turned on by hand. Thanks.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs День назад

      @@preutonyou need to physically turn it on. The Mojo isn’t ment to replace a stand alone DAC. In many (if not all) cases it will sound better than most DAC’s around the same price range though. Higher too. If you don’t need the portability and integrated headphone amp, look at the Qutest or something along those lines. 🍻

  • @thinkIndependent2024
    @thinkIndependent2024 2 дня назад

    I've been building my Amps& DACs lately BUT it won't always be that way .. I will assume Hegel is compliant with the EU mandate for PFC ... Most of my setups are complex while enjoying the current I still look forward to a simpler future. On a different note I plan on having my locally run AI server build a DIY video on DC blockers and EMI litigation Audiophiles for around $ 75

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 2 дня назад

      They are compliant indeed. Story time: When I first got the amp in, I thought something was wrong with it. Couldn’t connect to the thing from Hegel’s own app, or Roon over my network while H400 was in standby mode. I emailed Hegel and they told me because of said EU power mandate, this was a setting that comes switched off. Sort of pointless if you want to access the H400 at all times. I found that setting and turned it on. Now it works like it should! Thanks for watching! 🍻

  • @harrysimms6742
    @harrysimms6742 2 дня назад

    What's with the flame thrower review? Any review coming soon of said flame thrower?

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 2 дня назад

      The flamethrower is fun!🍻 ruclips.net/video/GGKfqv7V0GY/видео.htmlsi=DxiVOsG2QxEPljms

  • @michaelwang9535
    @michaelwang9535 2 дня назад

    It also appears that the “eco” button on the remote has been renamed to the more appropriate “pwr” button.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 2 дня назад

      Ahhh good catch! Eco makes sense because you’re putting it in standby mode and not cutting power completely. But “pwr”makes sense in terms of people knowing what to press right off the bat. Assuming that’s why they changed it. Thanks for chiming in with this! 🍻

  • @carminedesanto6746
    @carminedesanto6746 2 дня назад

    Good Evening ☕️🍩 Hope you had a great holiday season. A very nice piece of kit …but the lack of firmware upgrade to the H390 is a little off putting..but as you said it doesn’t have the physical capacity to take the new software. On the control app ..regarding the volume..if you go landscape ..do you get more control ..but I suspect it’s locked . Once again great review. Thank you .

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 2 дня назад

      @@carminedesanto6746 hey Carmine, I don’t think going landscape does much but they’ll probably end up polishing it down the road. Thanks for watching!🍻

  • @jamesdoranto9013
    @jamesdoranto9013 2 дня назад

    Mr Chibs, who is your daddy and what does he do?

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 2 дня назад

      @@jamesdoranto9013 My dad's a gynecologist. He looks at vaginas all day long.

    • @jamesdoranto9013
      @jamesdoranto9013 2 дня назад

      @@MisterChibs Ah I see, so he can read lips. Respectable profession. 🙈🙉🙊

  • @nikkipatton-mk8st
    @nikkipatton-mk8st 2 дня назад

    Im considering a hegel h300. Ive lived with tubes for the last 10 years. I am considering trading my current dac for the 300. Any thoughts?

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 2 дня назад

      @@nikkipatton-mk8st I don’t have experience with the H300. Can’t recommend the H390 enough and you may see an influx of used ones with the 400 release. It’s going to sound different than your tube amp. Try and demo if you can before buying. 🍻

  • @giovannitirado6229
    @giovannitirado6229 2 дня назад

    Thanks for the comparison and review. Very informative as usual. Now, is that a Holo May DAC in your office?? Can we expect a review and comparisons too?

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 2 дня назад

      @@giovannitirado6229 Yes sir, that’s my next review.

  • @bobb.9917
    @bobb.9917 2 дня назад

    Great review Mr. ....Hegel is not my jam...but I have no doubt that is one impressive amp! So....how soon will your H390 be up on Canadian Audio Mart???? 😂 Just one thing about the review, though.... why does that wrap that you put on the remote kind of remind me of some sort of sex toy? 😬

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 2 дня назад

      Thanks for watching! The remote cover is ment for a Nintendo Wii remote but fits Hegel’s remote perfectly. The pack comes with 2 so I suppose you can use the other as a sex toy. Just don’t get them confused!! 🥴🍻

  • @richardberry8830
    @richardberry8830 3 дня назад

    You full of SHAT

  • @thorbampougias311
    @thorbampougias311 4 дня назад

    2 H to warm up and listen music 😂 even free, problems? Eversolo master edision.... your are safe

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 4 дня назад

      You’re good with an apple dongle DAC in that respect too. This is an R2R DAC. Chalk and cheese as they say.

    • @thorbampougias311
      @thorbampougias311 4 дня назад

      @MisterChibs yep another 🍏 that I have Pegasus II 🇬🇷 again you are safe

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 4 дня назад

      @@thorbampougias311 your Pegasus needs time to warm up as well. This is something to keep in mind with all R2R. Leave it in on all the time and just as you say “your are safe”

    • @thorbampougias311
      @thorbampougias311 4 дня назад

      @@MisterChibs OK thank you it takes about 10 minutes or so OK maybe 20 and you are set Now eversolo master edision about 1300 € it's an apple dongle????!!! dac and cyan 2, 1380 €it's the God of problems that's 😂😂OK whatever

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 4 дня назад

      @@thorbampougias311 Okay, there's definitely a language barrier here and I'm trying my best to understand you. Having said that, I don't think you get part of my review contextually. The Cyan was delivered on a very cold day in the winter (I'm in Canada and it gets chilly here). When I hooked it up initially, it was still cold from the delivery truck. I came back 2 hours later and it sounded much better. This is because transistors do not work optimally when cold. Does that mean the Cyan 2 needs 2 hours of warm up every time? No. It's the same as most R2R DAC's in that regard. Do you understand now?

  • @benjiejoshua5506
    @benjiejoshua5506 9 дней назад

    It's a good speaker but at 6 grand plus a pair you are being screwed....cheap crossovers...very very minimal bracing and no anti resonance anything along with binding posts laden with iron...build your own for less that half the price with quality components and the satisfaction of your own build.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 9 дней назад

      I don’t think Klipsch is targeting the DIY speaker crowd with this one. Thanks for sharing your opinion though, and watching.

  • @michaelcuellar59
    @michaelcuellar59 10 дней назад

    Chibs, did you ever update the firmware on the Venus II? Curious.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 10 дней назад

      Still enjoying stock firmware 🍻

    • @michaelcuellar59
      @michaelcuellar59 10 дней назад

      @@MisterChibsnice 🎉yea I’m going to stick with stock firmware as is. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 10 дней назад

      @@michaelcuellar59for me it’s a cross between laziness, brick potential, and genuinely not wanting the sound to change. I like how it performs stock! Happy holidays man!🍻

  • @santiagomadruga4298
    @santiagomadruga4298 11 дней назад

    Have you checked the I2S from your Singxer SU-6 vs the USB input of the Holo Spring?.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 11 дней назад

      With this DAC, I prefer going through usb straight from the Mac mini in my setup. All ports are great though and if you’ve got a streamer that puts out i2s, don’t sweat using it. 👍🏻🍻

    • @santiagomadruga4298
      @santiagomadruga4298 11 дней назад

      @@MisterChibs I own the Spring 3, level 2, USB module not as good as the titanis of your KTE, that's what makes me doubt.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 10 дней назад

      @@santiagomadruga4298 Just make sure PLL is on and you’re good!

    • @santiagomadruga4298
      @santiagomadruga4298 10 дней назад

      @@MisterChibs Great, thanks.

  • @bikemike1118
    @bikemike1118 11 дней назад

    When self proclaimed fanboys „review“ their favorite gear… how objective can that be?? But it sounds okay

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 11 дней назад

      Everyone has a biased point of view. I’m honest and admit mine. Thanks for watching.

    • @bikemike1118
      @bikemike1118 11 дней назад

      @ yes, I honor your honesty in that point 👍🏼. You seem to be okay!

  • @mikehuntington4440
    @mikehuntington4440 12 дней назад

    Hey man. Did you hear about the latest update to Jplay? It now has a direct link to HQplayer. It's only been out a few days, and I've been using it instead of my regular Roon. It's not bad, I think it somehow actually sounds better. I recommend you check it out. You need an iOS device to use it though.

  • @Julii_TM
    @Julii_TM 16 дней назад

    The review is entertaining and i get the point of conveying personal subjective experience. But please do not say "NOS DAC have s perfect time domain". This is absolutely false

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 16 дней назад

      Glad you enjoyed my review. At what point did I actually say "Perfect time domain"? 🤔 I'm now picturing Dwight Schrute saying "FALSE" 😆

    • @Julii_TM
      @Julii_TM 15 дней назад

      ​@@MisterChibs1:40 ... I suggest studying the subject a bit more.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 15 дней назад

      @@Julii_TMit’s been a while since I made this video and didn’t remember making that claim. Assuming this was how I understood it from research at the time (pun intended obv). Guess I missed the mark. But - Time domain on NOS is much better than with OS. (Dwight Schrute’s voice again) 😂

    • @Julii_TM
      @Julii_TM 15 дней назад

      @@MisterChibs Better this time, but still not true: in NOS you are essentially ignoring any transitent happening in between samples. Whereas you try to reconstruct them in OS DACs. The idea that the impulse response is "perfect" in NOS DACs is a mith: NOS DACs give you a rectangular pulse (not a spike!!) while OS DACs try to approximate the correct response: a sinc (with pre and post ringing, that's the optimal).

  • @emailkenny
    @emailkenny 21 день назад

    To each his own, but I don’t understand the conversation around adding separates to integrated’s 🤔 Why not go for separates, if that’s preferred or desired 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @adamturner8777
    @adamturner8777 22 дня назад

    I was wondering how you hooked up the pontus 2 to the hegel h190?

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 22 дня назад

      I prefer using Mogami gold XLR cables but RCA should be fine if you've got short runs.

  • @loicgisquet7025
    @loicgisquet7025 22 дня назад

    Hi, Super review I own a Bryston BDA-2 DAC, do you think I would have an interest in passing to CYAN 2 ? I have an eversolo A6 streamer and Hegel H300 amp.

    • @loicgisquet7025
      @loicgisquet7025 22 дня назад

      Is Cyan 2 superior to BDA-2?

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 22 дня назад

      Can’t answer with certainty - never had experience with that DAC. The Cyan will sound different as it isn’t a chip DAC. I generally prefer the sound from R2R DACs over DS chip dacs. Hope that helps🍻

    • @loicgisquet7025
      @loicgisquet7025 22 дня назад

      @@MisterChibs Merci😉

  • @psicoloramarockprogresivop6209
    @psicoloramarockprogresivop6209 27 дней назад

    Compare with Hegel internal dac...same sound? Better for cyan? Better for hegel? Thanks and congratulations for channel

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 27 дней назад

      Cyan is an upgrade over Hegel's internal chip dacs. 🍻

  • @clarice1001nights
    @clarice1001nights 27 дней назад

    Would you please list the solutions you chose for switching units to the Cyan 2 and leave them here or send them to me?

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 27 дней назад

      Sorry, would like to help but I don’t understand what you mean by “switching units”

    • @clarice1001nights
      @clarice1001nights 27 дней назад

      @MisterChibs I want to know the devices you used to switch on the Halo if it doesn't switch to a separate source device. Sadly Halo doesn't offer a input source switch. The portion of your video when you discussed how to manage incoming sources was unclear. I look forward to hearing your "how to".

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 27 дней назад

      ​@@clarice1001nights Okay, I understand you better now. What you have to do with the Cyan2 is make sure all other sources are switched off so they're not sending signal to the DAC. If you have multiple optical (toslink) sources you can use an optical switch like this one. www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08C77YD8V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Alternatively, if you're using other types of sources, consider a smart plug. I use Philips Hue - www.philips-hue.com/en-ca/p/hue-smart-plug/046677552343 The best solution but probably not the one you're going to want to hear is to get the Holo Spring 3 with remote. It's much better handling multiple sources and a better DAC overall. I did a review on my channel. The Cyan 2 is best suited to having only one thing connected and turned on at a time. Hope this helps! 🍻

  • @charlesclifton5896
    @charlesclifton5896 29 дней назад

    Super glad I came across this. I am definitely "in" for this Dac. Price is right and it sounds like Holo really knows how to build a superior R2R. I'll keep my Schiit Modius and use it as an optical processor for my TV. As far as OS goes? Well, being a CD guy I am seriously looking at the Shanling ET3 transport with OS options.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 29 дней назад

      @@charlesclifton5896 they make great DACs. Enjoy!🍻

  • @dannyflageol5740
    @dannyflageol5740 Месяц назад

    Really enjoyed your video. Does Roon improve sound quality with streaming services?

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      Thanks! It can in a sense because it’s got upsampling and EQ. The combined experience is where Roon makes the largest difference. 🍻

  • @leonardopapantoniou4227
    @leonardopapantoniou4227 Месяц назад

    Do you have to have a pc turned on? I don’t use pc except when I need

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      Yes, I keep my Mac mini on all the time. You can buy a Nucleus from Roon if you want a separate standalone server. 🍻

  • @oo131193oo
    @oo131193oo Месяц назад

    I have the chord mojo 1 with a normal usb cable connected to my computer and sometimes this loud white noise thing happens and it is just terrifying because it is so fucking loud and i fear hurting my ears or my hearing capabilities. Definitely going to get a better cable if that fixes this shit. I just read that it might be to transmission problem or loss of data in the transmission...

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @@oo131193oo these Chord DACs are really sensitive to cables. If you had the Mojo2 I’d tell you to get a thunderbolt cable but yours has micro usb for data so I’m not sure how to help. Not a good situation and if you’re worried about hearing loss I wouldn’t even use the thing. 🍻

  • @Johnd3s
    @Johnd3s Месяц назад

    Thank you for sharing your experience, I currently looking at getting the Mojo 2 to work with my current 13 Pro Max (lightning connector) but now considering upgrading to a 16 Pro with usb-c, I am a little nervous as to which connectors to look at for. Hope you get everything sorted. Regards, John

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @@Johnd3s hey John, it’s all sorted in the pinned comment of this video. If you end up getting 16 pro, get a thunderbolt 4 rated cable and you wont have to worry about the noise problem. I use Cable Matters brand from Amazon. 🍻

  • @alisalehpour2143
    @alisalehpour2143 Месяц назад

    Another great review - thank you !

  • @markaprill6501
    @markaprill6501 Месяц назад

    Not Canada happens on my iPhone 15 pro max and iPad Pro m4. Thought it was the cable.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      It’s the cable. Get a thunderbolt 3 or 4 rated cable from Amazon. Look for Cable Matters brand. Problem solved. 👍🏻

  • @markaprill6501
    @markaprill6501 Месяц назад

    Had the same problem.

  • @markaprill6501
    @markaprill6501 Месяц назад

    I have meze empyreans a chord mojo 2 and a Onewheel gt…I had to subscribe…I’m getting new cables.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      🍻 You know what they say about great minds..

  • @chunkianloh3173
    @chunkianloh3173 Месяц назад

    Can it match Atalante 5

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      I don’t have experience with those speakers but the H390 can drive pretty much anything you could throw at it. 🍻

  • @alisalehpour2143
    @alisalehpour2143 Месяц назад

    Great review thank you! You didn’t mention the linear power supply upgrade for the blue node that should bring it pretty close to Lu without the power supply upgrade Again, very nice review

  • @jensun77wilson
    @jensun77wilson Месяц назад

    So they are MFI certified now?

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @@jensun77wilson not sure about actual certification.

  • @이충만-z2l
    @이충만-z2l Месяц назад

    vs musician taurus?? The prices are similar

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @@이충만-z2l don’t have experience with the Taurus but looking at its specs, it’s similar to Venus 2 I compared with the Spring. If you like a remote control, native NOS, 1 bit DSD converter, screen, then spring will be better. That’s the camp I fall into. 🍻

  • @oohtob6685
    @oohtob6685 Месяц назад

    What was the jazz album? Could only see Surrender.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      Album is: Infinite Connections - Jihya Lee Orchestra.

    • @oohtob6685
      @oohtob6685 Месяц назад

      @MisterChibs thanks 👍

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @ NP, enjoy! 🍻

  • @richardpells5974
    @richardpells5974 Месяц назад

    Thanks so much for that. I got a single dc block about a year ago as I was getting a really noticeable hum from an Audiolab 8300a integrated amp. Do you still use the single dc block with the Hegel h190? I'm fretting that despite what you said I should still use the block 6 on my h190,,,just in case! Thanks again

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      Still use mine with the H190. Only get the block 6 if you plan on getting a more powerful amp or want to connect more than one thing to it. If thats not you, stick with the single unit and save your cash. 🍻

  • @killifish13
    @killifish13 Месяц назад

    45 years ago I bought my Klipschorns and still have and love them. Because of me four of my friends own Cornwall 2 and they all still own them for at least 35 years . The heritage Klipsch speakers will give you a lifetime of musical bliss and will be passed down for the next generation to enjoy . To own a pair is to take a journey into the purest and most rewarding musical experience that any loudspeaker can possibly deliver.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @@killifish13 Love this!! 🍻

  • @deepvillage
    @deepvillage Месяц назад

    Great reviews Mr C, I have the Cyan2 , I love it ..except when it hits the right side of the piano 😫 You mention that the Spring was great out of the box…while the Cyan2 needed more burn in time … Tim told me it needed 500 hours minimum, I have half of that now I “think “ the brightness is diminishing could you elaborate a little on your experience..? Thanks!

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @@deepvillage Thanks. Not sure my experience will help much but here goes: When I first plugged it in Cyan2 was literally cold from the delivery truck and I wasn’t so impressed with the sound. Once I came back from a drive (hours later) it sounded much better. Was it better 500 hours later? Maybe, but there’s no way I could know for sure. If you’re still experiencing shrill treble after the 500 hrs, I’m not sure what’s going on in your sound chain. So many variables you should consider while trouble shooting. The Cyan 2 and now Spring 3 never gave me that impression in both my setups. 🍻

    • @deepvillage
      @deepvillage Месяц назад

      @ appreciate…yes I recall now our Cdn winters…I have the Gustard r26 too it’s fine but not as dynamic …but not shrill also , laid back maybe… now 250+ hrs I like it till those high octaves hit …possibly relaxing a bit …or perhaps getting used to it Tim was adamant 500+ so we’ll see , I really want to love it Cheers

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @ glad you love it! I’m a Holo fan now, big time. I have a Gustard X16 that embodies and embraces the shrill lol. It sits in a drawer. 🍻

  • @alokeparvati
    @alokeparvati Месяц назад

    Hi, I’ve got the white noise problem with two iPads, one is an older Air and the other a new M2 based iPad. Both have usb c connectors and I’ve used many cables but the problem didn’t go away. Same situation with my M1 based MacBook Air. One certain fix is to use any kind of interface like a usb c hub or similar. But that’s a weird way to connect a device. I’ve sent my unit back to the retailer but haven’t got it back nor have I got any response!! If and when I get the mojo back I will use a streamer to connect via toslink. As I will use only in desktop mode that should work.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      Try Thunderbolt 3 or 4 rated cable. USB C cables may all look alike but but there's a large difference in how they're made. The Mojo 2 is very sensitive to regular usb c cables and those should be avoided entirely. I use Cable Matters brand you can buy on amazon and have never had any problems. Same goes for everyone I send on this rout. If you at all doubt this advice, check out Adam Savage's video on Thunderbolt cables and how they compare to others. Pretty crazy.. I should really make a PSA vid on this. ruclips.net/video/AD5aAd8Oy84/видео.htmlsi=xlzqoBwbp7oK8X8f Get your's back and buy a thunderbolt cable!🍻

    • @alokeparvati
      @alokeparvati Месяц назад

      @@MisterChibs thank you. Will try a simple dongle (CCK?)first as I think that might work. If not then the expensive thunderbolt cable. Appreciate your guidance.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @ Don’t bother. Just buy a short cable matters thunderbolt. It’s not worth playing Russian roulette with your ear drums.

  • @briancampbell7712
    @briancampbell7712 Месяц назад

    any benifits of buying a normal Lumin U2 over the Lumin U2 Mini w/ linier power supply...? any sound differences❓

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      Haven’t compared the two but if you’re asking, I would just buy LUMIN U2 and don’t mess with your warranty. If you want to save $, just buy U2 Mini and see if that works without any tinkering. It’s a very good streamer in stock configuration. 🍻

    • @briancampbell7712
      @briancampbell7712 Месяц назад

      @@MisterChibs I am using the Lumin U2 mini w/ BOTW linear PS , going into my Aqua Formula DAC then to Linn Klimax Kontrol Preamp, and then into a Conrad Johnson Premier 11a w/ Genalex Gold Lion kt88 tubes, Tannoy Berkleys; soon Arden mk1...I like mostly vintage ...also have a vintage Rel Storm lll sub to add the slightest bass as I want to mix in...but to be honest, no sub is needed with Tannoy 15" hpd drivers and I may sell it later...🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @glennastarita9817
    @glennastarita9817 Месяц назад

    Worst customer service ever. You have to post a comment to the Community and you can cross your fingers while doing so. Odds are you'll never hear back. No direct email support. Ready to cancel soon

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @@glennastarita9817 I really wish they had a 1-800 number for tech support. From a logistics point of view, seeing how involved some people’s setups and problems are, they would have to spend a fortune on highly trained IT staff. So I get their move. Roon doesn’t have deep pockets like Apple or even Sonos. FWIW, when I had a problem and posted to the message boards, people were very quick to help and they did. Hope you have better luck man.🍻

  • @azar3006
    @azar3006 Месяц назад

    If you want to hang on to the node a little longer like me, here is a couple of recommendations. - Upgrade the power supply, some say it makes no difference but that depends on the rest of your equipment, for me the sound is smoother and the background darker, might be just my imagination but at least I stopped wondering ! - Do NOT use the digital volume control of the node as it kills dynamics, get a proper preamplifier !

  • @shareclipsave
    @shareclipsave Месяц назад

    Is this an issue on Android as well?

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      It's a cable issue. If you're on android and using usb C, make sure you have a good enough cable. Thunderbolt 3 or 4 rated should give you no problems.

    • @shareclipsave
      @shareclipsave Месяц назад

      @MisterChibs Didn't you say the same cable didn't give you trouble on the Fiio dongle? I'm glad you're hearing didn't get injured. Kinda makes me pause on buying MJ2 but I'll test a bunch of cables without putting them on

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @@shareclipsave That's a different can of worms. Mojo 2 is more dependant on quality cables that other DS DACamps like Fiio. I solved the problem with an updated cable. (Video linke below) I have since upgraded phones to the latest with USB C and haven't run into any problems. Just get a good cable. Cable Matters brand thunderbolt 3 or 4 and no worries. ruclips.net/user/shortsQcLAVDozsX8?si=pZAZOKqrzeEqR_ui

    • @shareclipsave
      @shareclipsave Месяц назад

      @@MisterChibs Hold up, TB4 hardware spec doesn't incude mirco usb connerctor. Im assuming you are using an adapter? If yes, which one?

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      @@shareclipsave not using micro usb. The micro usb port is for charging.

  • @cpg8000
    @cpg8000 Месяц назад

    Great review. Thank you for talking about issues like heat, sound through multiple sources, etc, that others do not. This is a very relatable review. Thanks again! You have a new subscriber.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      Glad it was helpful! 🍻

  • @randalljwarren151
    @randalljwarren151 Месяц назад

    Darn you…. looking at my h190. Looks like a trip to Audio Excellence is in my future. That H400 looks pretty sweet. Although might be a bit steep $$$

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs Месяц назад

      The 390 is in fact amazing. The H400? Stay tuned 😉

  • @mat.b.
    @mat.b. 2 месяца назад

    I really want to know how the SU-6 compares to things like the SU2 or SU1.

    • @MisterChibs
      @MisterChibs 2 месяца назад

      @@mat.b.I don’t have experience with those so apart from specs, can’t offer an opinion. Buy the one that fits your use case and budget. The Last DAC I reviewed doesn’t even need a DDC to sound its best. Would be a good way to go if you’re not already heavily invested. 🍻