smART DI/O best mode for listening?

mcgsxr · « **on:** 25 Feb 2004, 08:50 am »

What mode does the smART DI/O sound best in?

From reading the archives, I know that Wayne likes external sync best in his system.

Others?

Mark

sjd · « **Reply #1 on:** 25 Feb 2004, 06:09 pm »

For me, no question external sync. I also emailed the ART techs to ask them this question, and they recommended external sync as well. I think they said something on the order of every one else introduces increasing amount of noise. You hear the extreme example on the other end. Now some people I recall liked the 88.2 mode. But to my ears it was no contest. Try them yourself and report back what you hear.

mcgsxr · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 Feb 2004, 12:22 am »

I have had the most success with the unit in external sync, but wanted to post this, for information from others. Thanks for your reply, I appreciate hearing about your experiences.

I can sync in 44.1, but cannot with 88.2 for some reason. Perhaps it has to do with the RCA Scenium I am using as a transport, and perhaps it has to do with the cable.

I am awaiting a Bolder digital cable in the mail now, the older 1st generation one used off a guy here, and I am also expecting a 75 ohm Belden 1694A with Canare rca and bnc. If I hear a difference between them, in my system, I will post it.

Mark