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Squeezebox Mods Effective On Digital Output?

I am considering the Bolder Digital Enthusiasts Mode for my Duet. I’ve heard from Agon members who have done so and appreciate the improvement. I have also read several reviews of the Bolder/Duet mods that claim the analog mods are a considerable improvement, while the digital mods offer only very slight improvements. I am using an external DAC, so I am not interested in the analog mod.

Also, I may have to contact Bolder on this, but does anyone know if the internal power supply mod that Bolder does would be compatible with the external Channel Island power supply – as opposed to the external Bolder power supply? Since they’re both 9 volt DC, I assume there will be no issues??

Thanks -
2chnlben
2chnlben OP
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Thanks Cruz123. The Bolder mods are less expensive than a good re-clocker and I tend to agree with your opinion regarding jitter. I did contact Wayne, who said he was initiating a price increase at the end of this month. I don't know if my budget will allow me to get it done before that timeline.

Thanks again.
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mapman
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What DAC do you use?

My first thought is to look at that first.

Jitter reduction device second. Some DACs may accomplish that for you.

I'd only do mods to the SB after all else fails, but I suspect it should not have to come to this.
2chnlben OP
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Mapman, I'm not having any issues with my WiFi, I just wasn't sure - after reading what I mentioned above, whether or not I was "streaming" the full 24/48 sample rate. Evidently, from what I'm reading, I have in fact been receiving the full sample rate via WiFi. My music server does not sound bad at all; I just want to take advantage of any tweaks/mods that can take it to another level. I am running the Duet through a Cullen Stage IV PS Audio DL-III. I have the Channel Islands 9v external power supply replacing the Duet's stock wall wart. I would like to gain some additional transparency (a high end music server – if possible) thus, my search regarding mods & re-clocking.
2chnlben OP
595 posts
 
Oooops...
Geez Mapman, I have too many threads open. I actually just answered you (above) based on the tread I began on WiFi. If you read the above post, you were probably scratching your head....dooooouugh!

It's late here!
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