011 Atoll DAC100SE - DAC review The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2024-10-23 | 011 Atoll DAC100SE - DAC review
Magna Mano Ultra mk3 Farad streamer and network bridge The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-12-02 | Five years ago I reviewed the first iteration of the Magna Mano, which at that time was good for the money. In this review the third incarnation in which some things hardly changed while others are. Drastically! Contents of this video00:00 - Introduction00:22 - Start of program01:03 - How to use02:05 - The outside04:13 - The inside06:22 - In use08:54 - How tested #109:41 - Sound quality #110:32 - How tested #211:13 - Sound quality #211:53 - How tested #312:48 - Sound quality #3+14:00 - The wrapRelevant videos: Magna Hifi Mano review: youtu.be/Gb1sv5k5QkMVolumio 3.3 Universal review: youtu.be/cVETnhl_4esMy presentation at the Noir & Blanc Brussels Hifi Show 2022: youtu.be/TnmsNZb7OeEHolo Audio May NOS DAC review: youtu.be/iAj_0WZT5EoAyre Acoustics AX5 20: youtu.be/cHruLttewB4PMC Fact.12 Signature: youtu.be/QZ2JAAqvjUQIsoAcoustic Gaia II: youtu.be/dh9LmqYpxIgChord Dave: youtu.be/1jlW1awWXqQAbout my reference setups, July 2022: youtu.be/vLUkZVAFrzcIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My channel:youtube.com/channel/UCR4tuhqPppVp-PD0q17sPEAMy site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzen
Jays Audio DAC 2 MK3 Ladder DAC The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-11-25 | Using a Soekris dam 1941-12 R-2R module, a quadruple linear power supply, four discrete analog audio stages, volume control, remote control, a bomb free cabinet and yet costing only slightly over 3,000 dollar That’s the Jay’s Audio DAC2 MK3.Contents of this video00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Start of program01:00 - Where to use01:55 - The front03:15 - The rear 04:19 - The inside05:33 - In use06:38 - How tested07:13 - Sound quality08:16 - About judgements09:39 - The wrapRelevant videos: Jay’s Audio CDT3 MK III review: youtu.be/UAAAQPtMXT8My presentation at the Noir & Blanc Brussels Hifi Show 2022: youtu.be/TnmsNZb7OeEAyre Acoustics AX5 20: youtu.be/cHruLttewB4PMC Fact.12 Signature: youtu.be/QZ2JAAqvjUQIsoAcoustic Gaia II: youtu.be/dh9LmqYpxIgChord Dave: youtu.be/1jlW1awWXqQAbout my reference setups, July 2022: youtu.be/vLUkZVAFrzcIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzen
Jay’s Audio CDT3 MK III CD transport The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-11-18 | What if you build a CD-transport with a power supply that wouldn’t be a mismatch for an amp, use the CDPRO2-LF mechanism and build it in an extremely heavy cabinet? Then you get the Jay’s Audio CDT-3 MK IIIContents of this video00:00 - Introduction00:22 - Start of program01:10 - How to use01:41 - The front02:30 - The rear 04:09 - The inside05:59 - In use69:54 - How tested07:31 - Sound quality08:07 - The wrapRelevant videos: Ayre Acoustics AX5 20: youtu.be/cHruLttewB4PMC Fact.12 Signature: youtu.be/QZ2JAAqvjUQIsoAcoustic Gaia II: youtu.be/dh9LmqYpxIgChord Dave: youtu.be/1jlW1awWXqQIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzen.
My presentation at the Noir & Blanc Brussels Hifi Show 2022 The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-11-11 | What kind of streamers are there and why do digital audio equipment differ in audio quality. A registration of my presentation during the Noir & Blanc Brussels Hifi Show 2022November 5th and 6th my colleague Jaap Veenstra of Aplha-Audio.net and myself were asked to do a presentation on the Noir & Blanc Brussels Hifi Show 2022. I was already asked if a video registration of my presentation would become available. I didn’t expect it to be registered but Jaap was so kind to register and edit not only his very interesting presentation on networks for audio, but also my presentation. A link to his presentation is in the top right corner, at the end of this video and in the show notes. We had to work in a rather noisy hall so I am slightly less focussed than normal. Enjoy.Contents of this video00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Start of program01:08 - Start presentation: What kind of streamers are there17:56 - How digital works20:26 - What causes jitter 28:02 - The reconstruction filter34:29 - Upsampling36:51 - The wrapLink to the presentation of Jaap Veentra, Alpha-Audio.net: youtu.be/ZvnTKTGpitoIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzen
Dynaudio Focus 10 active streaming speakers with DIRAC The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-11-04 | The most universal wireless active Dirac enabled speakers aroundReal wireless speakers are very limited in quality since they need to be battery powered. Better ones, like the Dynaudio Focus 10 on review here, do need a mains cable. But since most homes have mains outlets all around the place, that’s no problem. All audio connections can be done wireless….Contents of this video00:00 - Introduction00:29 - Start of program01:24 - How to use03:24 - The Roon setup04:15 - The DNLA setup 05:37 - Using CD’s06:13 - TV sound06:44 - The front07:18 - The rear09:27 - In use11:16 - About Dirac12:23 - Sound quality14:13 - The wrapRelevant link:Product page: dynaudio.com/home-audio/focus/focus-10Relevant videos: MiniDSP SHD Power review: youtu.be/NubDSsR6fP0NAD M10 review: youtu.be/HlTeJe-qZkURoon Rock setup: youtu.be/AtfXsVM9QDE Audirvana Version 3+ review: youtu.be/9EKB0NH0qDAAbout my reference setups, July 2022: youtu.be/vLUkZVAFrzcJRiver Media Center review: youtu.be/9EKB0NH0qDAPlaylist DIRAC equipment: youtube.com/watch?v=_H9WMgZP1yY&list=PLMbsmejHnP8HbWyEHnl4ZNSRHHcLOY6bcIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzen
Presentations during the Noir & Blanc Brussels Hifi Show The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-11-01 | [French, Dutch and English subtitles available]This weekend, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November, Noir & Blanc organises the Brussels Hifi Show in Conference Center Bluepoint Brussels. My colleague Jaap Veentra and myself are present to give presentations on both days.Link:noir-et-blanc.com/blog/noir-et-blanc-brussels-hifi-show-2022If you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekh...My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/About
Arcam ST60 DLNA streamer/DAC with MQA and Roon Endpoint The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-10-28 | This Arcam is a very versatile network player and MQA DAC that supports DLNA, UPnP AV, Airplay 2, Chromecast and can function as a Roon Endpoint.Contents of this video00:00 - Introduction00:22 - Start of program00:51 - How to use02:37 - The front03:33 - The back 04:05 - The inside05:26 - In use09:32 - Sound quality #110:40 - Sound quality #212:13 - The wrapRelevant videos: Mytek Brooklyn Bridge review: youtu.be/A9ikVU7ionsAbout my reference setups, July 2022: youtu.be/vLUkZVAFrzcIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzen
Volumio 3.3 Universal: again a step forward The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-10-21 | Volumio is one of the popular music players and aggregators for the Raspberry Pi. It started as a free player for consumers while later on manufacturers could have a personalised version for a license fee. And users can have options at a small monthly fee.Contents of this video00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Start of program00:47 - The setup 02:43 - In use 08:22 - Playing music10:48 - Play Elsewhere 12:33 - The wrapRelevant videos: Playlist Volumio reviews: youtube.com/watch?v=Vu_pIQl98PM&list=PLMbsmejHnP8FigTeY9NNYI6IqFdViagnsAbout my reference setups, July 2022: youtu.be/vLUkZVAFrzcRelevant link:www.jeita.or.jpIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgWhat DAC is the best: youtu.be/EykkzxUstL4
Why Hi res - an updated view The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-10-14 | 96 kHz, 192, kHz, 384 kHz or higher, or DSD256? Does it really sound better? Over the years I have learned that things are not all what they seem. How about hi-res music?Contents of this video00:00 - Introduction00:27 - Start of program02:04 - Hi-res ’standard’ 03:31 - 24 bit resolution 05:02 - Do we want 24 bit?07:45 - Do we want 192 kHz?10:19 - Oversampling, the solution?11:31 - Is Hi-res the solution?12:41 - The wrapRelevant videos: About our hearing youtu.be/JCdt098J0FI About my reference setups, July 2022: youtu.be/vLUkZVAFrzcRelevant link:www.jeita.or.jpIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgWhat DAC is the best: youtu.be/EykkzxUstL4
NuPrime Omnia Stream Mini DAC streamer The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-10-07 | It’s only € 349, does most popular streaming services and internet radio and plays your own music over DLNA. It has a DAC built in too.Contents of this video00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Start of program00:46 - How to use02:04 - The exterior 02:33 - The interior03:22 - In use05:20 - More info06:24 - Sound quality #107:18 - Sound quality #208:08 - Sound quality #309:04 - The wrapRelevant videos: Review Argon Audio SOLO: youtu.be/DjrkraGd_F4Review Bluesound Node: youtu.be/t5J-EJL0D9UReview Denafrips Ares II DAC: youtu.be/05bH4m-XmfAAbout my reference setups, July 2022: youtu.be/vLUkZVAFrzcIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgWhat DAC is the best: youtu.be/EykkzxUstL4
Programma Auditorium Dutch Audio Event 2022 (Dutch only) The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-10-06 | Zaterdag 8 oktoberOm 12:00 begint het met live muziek: Cousin Hatfield, een band die bestaat uit Nathalie Schaap, Jos van Ringen en Mark Schimmel.Kwart voor een volgt mijn lezing met als titel: Streaming Audio; en alles wat je nog niet wist. Streamer, DLNA, Roon, Network Bridge, Streaming DAC’s en zo voort; netwerk-audio: het lijkt zo ingewikkeld. Er zijn echter geen geheimen, alleen dingen die je misschien nog niet weet.Om half twee weer een optreden van Cousin Hatfield.Om kwart over twee een herhaling van mijn lezingOm drie uur het laatste optreden van Cousin Hatfield enOm half vier een lezing van Eelco Grimm met als titel: Observaties over lagefrequent-weergave in luisterruimtes. Eelco is niet alleen een van de oprichters van Grimm Audio, hij is ook onderzoeker en docent aan de Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht waar hij Muziek & Technologie doceert. Hij is onlangs door de Audio Engineering Society een AES Fellowship Award toegekend voor zijn werk aan standaards voor luidheidsnormalisatie. Een aanrader dus.Zondag 9 oktoberOok deze dag begint met muziek. Om 12 uur start het Ensemble Ferme Celli, vier cello’s gespeeld door Frank Wakelkamp, Rosalie Ivanov-Seinstra, Marjan van Randeraat en Sanne de Graaf.Kwart voor een volgt mijn lezing met als titel: Streaming Audio; en alles wat je nog niet wist. Streamer, DLNA, Roon, Network Bridge, Streaming DAC’s en zo voort; netwerk-audio: het lijkt zo ingewikkeld. Er zijn echter geen geheimen, alleen dingen die je misschien nog niet weet.Om half twee weer een optreden van Ensemble Ferme Celli.Om kwart over twee een herhaling van mijn lezing,Om drie uur het laatste optreden van Ensemble Ferme Celli enOm half vier een lezing van Guido Tent, beroemd geworden met de Tent Clock, dus oprichter van Tent Labs. Maar ook mede oprichter van Grimm Audio en docent aan de Fontis Hogeschool voor Toegepaste Wetenschappen in Eindhoven. Zijn lezing gaat over bijzonder elektronica-ontwerp in audio.
Dutch Audio Event 2022 rev The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-10-04 | I already reported on some of the interesting products and persons on the Dutch Audio Event 2022. But there is more. And there is info on the venue.
Great music to demo with The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-09-30 | The previous two videos were about music I like to play. This video is about music that is a good choice to demo with. It’s has to be interesting music but even more it must tickle the auditory system. It’s music I like to call ‘ear candy’.Contents of this video00:00 - Introduction00:27 - Start of program00:41 - The why02:09 - Kingdom of One - Maren Morris02:53 - Perfect Darkness - Fink 03:34 - These Days - Are Brun04:19 - Dune Tune- Level 4204:54 - Feel it Still - Portugal. The Man05:37 - Keith Don’t Go - Nils Lofgren06:07 -The Needle and the Damage Done - Neil Young06:39 - Justice - Cassandra Wilson07:03 - Kiko and the Lavender Moon - Los Lobos07:32 - Tin Pan Alley - Stevie Ray Vaughan08:19 - Stimuli - Hugh Masekela09:01 - Sunshine of Your Love - Eric Clapton09:33 - Home - Dotan10:01 - Make It Move - Jonny Lang10:24 - 50 Shades of Black - Kovacs10:53 - One Trick Pony - Paul Simon11:30 - Riders on the Storm - The Doors11:30 - The wrapLinks:Tidal playlist: tidal.com/browse/playlist/9f5ad21a-e39c-45e9-97c7-996045488dee Tidal: Qobuz playlist: open.qobuz.com/playlist/11246572My reference setups: youtu.be/vLUkZVAFrzcIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekh...My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/About
Dutch Audio Event 2022 The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-09-27 | It’s the time of the year again that all kinds of local audio shows are organised all over the world. In my country we have the Dutch Audio Event, the successor of earlier shows at the same venue, De Koningshof in Veldhoven. The organisers have made it to a very successful show, having 66 exhibitors in a total of 62 conference rooms.
Roon 2 0 now also mobile The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-09-23 | This week Roon released version 2.0 which makes it possible to use your Roon music catalog on the move using your iOS or Android smartphone. A feature that was requested by many Roon users. Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:21 - Start of program00:48 - Roon ARC02:19 - Features and limitations 05:46 - About Roon 2.0 at home07:07 - In use06:35 - Khaled08:37 - The complaints10:21 - The wrapRelevant playlist:Roon reviews: youtube.com/watch?v=yrRfhWcLoqA&list=PLMbsmejHnP8G1SNPFesNWKEXI9eHamMx1Roon Rock installation: Ÿyoutube.com/watch?v=AtfXsVM9QDE&list=PLMbsmejHnP8GUSO8LqFZjIaaYfb3SAp0Q: If you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekh...My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/About
Music I like to play 2022 part 2 The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-09-16 | Whenever I mention music in my equipment reviews, I get enthusiastic reactions and requests for a list of music I use for review. So in this and the next video I share some more music I love to play.. Contents of this video00:00 - Start of program00:41 - Mary Hopkin02:29 - Songs in French03:00 - Stromae 04:04 - Michel Sardou05:36 - Michel Fugain et le Big Bazar06:35 - Khaled07:26 - The Idan Raichel Project08:40 -Anneke van Giersbergen09:46 - The wrapRelevant videos: Mary Hopkin: Earth Song, Ocean Song - Martha: YouTube, lower quality audio only: `youtu.be/8o6bS7JIizUStromae: Racine Carrée - Papaoutai: YouTube video: youtu.be/oiKj0Z_XnjcMichel Sardou, En Chantant - Les Lacs du Connemara: YouTube video youtu.be/SHNaaEulT9wMichel Fugain et Le Big Bazar, Le Meilleur de Fugain - Une Belle Histoire: YouTube, lower quality audio only: youtu.be/2o28XW5OFp4Khaled: Sahra - Aïcha: YouTube video: youtu.be/gzlHucbD76UThe Idan Raichel Project - Medabrim Besheket: Youtube video: youtu.be/stIVv4-msU4Anneke van Giersbergen, Pure Air - Somewhere: YouTube lower quality audio only: youtu.be/carW20d-sYcIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekh...My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/About
Music I like to play 2022 part 1 The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-09-09 | Whenever I mention music in my equipment reviews, I get enthusiastic reactions and requests for a list of music I use for review. So in this and the next video I share some more music I love to play.. Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:23 - Start of program01:25 - Herman Brood03:02 - Toto04:02 - Procol Harum 05:09 - Peter Cincotto05:54 - The Police06:55 - The Doors08:02 - Roger Waters09:40 - Emerson, Lake & Palmer10:38 - Kyteman12:09 - The wrapRelevant videos: Herman Brood: Back on the Corner - Saturday Night: YouTube, lower quality audio only: youtu.be/7VpeE-u70O4Toto Live in Amsterdam: While My Guitar Gently Weeps: Youtube video: youtu.be/jsyGyVL8-GEProcol Harum Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra : Youtube, lower quality audio only: youtu.be/dl1ol_K5KNk Peter Cincotti: On the Moon - Bali Ha’i: YouTube, lower quality audio only: youtu.be/nemnL9p2QnEThe Police: Certifiable - Wrapped Around Your Finger: YouTube video: youtu.be/hWh5ilLBs-k The Doors: L.A. Woman - Riders on the Storm: YouTube video: youtu.be/iPRSxwZBmcMRoger Waters: Amused to Death - It’s a Miracle: YouTube, lower quality audio only: youtu.be/Jj_OlTelGhIEmerson, Lake & Palmer: Tarkus - Tarkus Medley: YouTube, lower quality audio only: youtu.be/WKNOlDtZluUThe Kyteman Orchestra, Angry at the World: YouTube, lower quality audio only: youtu.be/Z-HJLr7vTLkIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekh...My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/About
What’s inside a DAC part 2 The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-09-02 | Last week we looked at two of the four building blocks that make up a DAC. In this video we continue with the D/A conversion and filtering plus the analog circuits. Let’s start with the conversion. Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:21 - Start of program02:23 - Pre-ringing04:09 - What to do?05:42 - µProcessors and FPGA’s 06:56 - The analogue audio08:01 - The wrapRelevant videos: What’s inside a DAC, part 1: youtu.be/dHuaLgCniAgConnecting your DAC #2: how digital can go wrong: youtu.be/grzoqEb2KMkPlaylist streaming DACs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbsmejHnP8EwJhQp9RpGRHl_SIqNFtUbPlaylist DACs below € 500: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbsmejHnP8HLpXfVQKM1_iL0dvawqNuMPlaylist DACs € 500- € 1000: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbsmejHnP8FeSmnHPJsNbOcKt-FyU-d8Playlist DACs € 1000 - € 2000: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbsmejHnP8EuL-2-KfBOEV1oR6OUrtqyPlaylist DACs € 2000 - 5000: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbsmejHnP8FvArrEkI9tX_xy897WcClZPlaylist DACs over € 5000: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbsmejHnP8Go2FMMQ1G7zJIQUobVfWIDIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekh...My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/About
What’s inside a DAC, part 1 The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-08-26 | What’s inside a digital to analog converter en what defines the quality? This video gives you some insight into DAC’s since more understanding might lead to better buying decisions. Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:19 - Start of program00:41 - The power supply03:14 - The AES3 inputs06:15 - The USB input 07:17 - The I2S input08:50 - The network input09:30 - Sound quality 110:24 - For nowRelevant videos: Connecting your DAC #2: how digital can go wrong: youtu.be/grzoqEb2KMkPlaylist streaming DACs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbsmejHnP8EwJhQp9RpGRHl_SIqNFtUbIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekh...My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/About
Merason Frérot DAC + POW1 power supply The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-08-19 | Earlier this year I reviewed the wilful but lovely Merason DAC1 digital to analog converter. This time its more affordable sibling, the Frérot and the optional linear power supply, the POW1.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:23 - Start of program00:53 - How to use03:28 - The outside04:35 - The inside 08:03 - In use08:24 - How tested 109:30 - Sound quality 110:04 - The POW1 PSU11:22 - The inside12:39 - Sound quality 213:09 - In setup 114:48 - Sound quality 314:38 - The wrapManufacturer:https://merason.chEquipment lent by:https://www.klangq.nlRelevant videos: About my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gPlaylist Network bridges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XRi9...Playlist network players: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4FU1...If you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekh...My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
PD Creative power supply for the Bluesound Node 2 and 2i The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-08-12 | Power supplies have an enormous impact on the sound quality, but also on the production cost. Therefore it can be beneficiary for the sound quality to replace the standard power supply by a higher grade one. Even if it is built-in, like her with the Bluesound Node 2 and 2i.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:25 - Start of program01:26 - How to use02:17 - The conversion02:56 - The power supply 03:35 - The inside04:39 - How tested05:39 - Sound quality06:46 - The wrapManufacturer:pd-cf.com/product-category/bluesound-node-2-enEquipment lent by:pd-cf.comRelevant videos: Review NAD C658: youtu.be/c04EJODliwwReview sBooster BOTW P&P ECO MKII: youtu.be/tCeSbOfqikwReview Ferrum Hypsos power supply: youtu.be/wlUf72Qkae4Repair cafe: repaircafe.org/en/visitRepair cafe video: youtu.be/gVjU1ydAUlQIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKg
Lindemann Limetree Network II network player and Roon Endpoint The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-08-05 | A year ago I reviewed the Lindemann Limetree Bridge and I liked it.This time I take a look at the Limetree Network in the updated second version. Basically it is the second version of the Bridge but with integrated digital to analog conversion.Manufacturer: https://lindemann-audio.deEquipment lent by:mafico.com/onze-merken/item/84-lindemann-audioContents of this video00:00 - Intro00:23 - Start of program01:04 - Where to use01:59 - The outside 05:16 - The inside04:59 - In use07:43 - How tested 108:31 - Sound quality 109:20 - How tested 210:16 - Sound quality 210:59 - The wrapRelevant videos: About my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKg
How a remote control can save your stereo The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-07-29 | Both audiophiles and manufacturers of audiophile equipment often lack interest to integrate an audiophile setup in the family home. Isn’t it time for a change?
About my reference setups, July 2022 The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-07-22 | When I started this series I didn’t think I would make so many of them. The idea was to have a video containing my three reference setups as a reference for you. I think - and hope - that this is the last one for the kitty is truly empty and to be honest, with three main setups and two of them having two variants both monetary and physical space have reached their limits.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:33 - Start of program02:36 - What equipment?03:51 - Reference Setup 305:00 - Reference Setup 2 base06:09 - Front end setup 2b07:11 - Front end setup 2a08:14 - Reference Setup 1 baes08:58 - Reference setup 1b10:12 - Reference setup 1a11:15 - The recap12:05 - The network14:28 - Auxiliary equipment15:45 - The wrapRelevant videos: Ayre Acoustics AX-5 Twenty amplifier: youtu.be/cHruLttewB4Auralic Aries G2 network player review: youtu.be/rIeI4Zr1J7Y Allo USBridge Signature review: youtu.be/GV03z6kQq7wBluesound Node 2i review: youtu.be/LIWkeXPjvywBluesound Node 2021 model review: youtu.be/t5J-EJL0D9UChord DAVE review: youtu.be/1jlW1awWXqQDenafrips Ares II review: youtu.be/05bH4m-XmfAFerrum Hypsos power supply review: youtu.be/wlUf72Qkae4Grimm Audio MU1 review: youtu.be/iclGrJS3ed4Mytek Brooklyn DAC review: youtu.be/kfJYHhONdSINetwork Acoustics Muon Streaming System: youtu.be/Elo6cQ1UW1IPMC Fact.12 Signature loudspeakers: youtu.be/xVqWDrnmlbk Q&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4Singxer Audio SU 6 USB audio bridge: youtu.be/E9zA9-LPZBw The sound of my PMC Fact.12’s Signature/setup 1a: youtu.be/QZ2JAAqvjUQUpTone Audio EtherREGEN: youtu.be/Io4SDi5hLxsVolumio for Raspberry Pi version 2 review: youtu.be/TRyCpZh9-pIQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4If you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Does hires music really sound better and if so, why? The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-07-15 | Humans can hear up to 20,000 Hz and then only when they are young and unable to afford a good stereo. So why high resolution audio files? Are they snake oil or real audio quality?Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:22 - Start of program01:19 - Hires production02:49 - DSD production03:51 - Why then?06:01 - Playback time08:54 - And MQA?10:45 - Hires please?12:27 - But why?13:47 - And upscaling?15:17 - PCM or DSD16:27 - The wrap
Im on vacation The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-07-01 | Amai is a Flemish expression of bewilderment or surprise, both in a positive and a negative sense. A Yamaha towel came close….
The sound of my PMC Fact.12’s Signature/setup 1a The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-06-24 | they are, it might be time to fulfil that request and describe the sound quality of my setup 1a.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:25 - Start of program01:01 - Running in 03:54 - Setup 1a04:52 - Sound quality06:12 - About music11:16 - A few last things Relevant videos: Review Grimm Audio MU1 digital player: youtu.be/iclGrJS3ed4Review Chord DAVE: youtu.be/1jlW1awWXqQReview IsoAcoustics Gaia II decoupling loudspeaker feet: youtu.be/dh9LmqYpxIgReview SOtM sNH-10G switch: youtu.be/48oepwZgYRwDescription Ayre Acoustics AX-5 Twenty amp: youtu.be/cHruLttewB4Description PMC Fact.12 Signature: youtu.be/xVqWDrnmlbkIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzen
EAhibrid PureDC B1 battery/linear power supply The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-06-17 | The impact of a better power supply is already known for years now. One of the ‘show finds’ coming from High End Munich 2022 is this battery based power supply. Allegedly it is rather popular in Asia for use with ethernet switches. I test it a different way. See links below…Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:29 - Start of program02:28 - The outside 04:02 - The inside05:07 - How tested06:49 - Sound quality07:17 - The wrapManufacturer:eahibrid.comEquipment lent by:https://www.servi-q.nlRelevant videos: Review Silent Angel Forrester F1 PSU: youtu.be/NegILa6Vug8Review Audio Grade Power Supplies, Part 1: youtu.be/4h7pf6jZMxA Review Audio Grade Power Supplies, Part 2: youtu.be/L_i8UTa4rw4Review Audio Grade Power Supplies, Part 3: youtu.be/uwSNUgqtOwIReview Syntaxx Xtreme Performance linear power supply: youtu.be/c9oDgwbJCs8Review Sean Jacobs ARC6 DC4 PSU for Chord DAVE: youtu.be/HgyEruy_fX0Review Grimm Audio MU1 digital player: youtu.be/iclGrJS3ed4Review Ferrum Hypsos PSU: youtu.be/wlUf72Qkae4Review Mytek Brooklyn DAC: youtu.be/kfJYHhONdSIReview IsoAcoustics Gaia II decoupling loudspeaker feet: youtu.be/dh9LmqYpxIgReview SOtM sNH-10G switch: youtu.be/48oepwZgYRwDescription Ayre Acoustics AX-5 Twenty amp: youtu.be/cHruLttewB4Description PMC Fact.12 Signature: youtu.be/xVqWDrnmlbkIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
SOtM Audiophile computer The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-06-10 | I love the SOtM products for their sound and price/performance but when they introduced an audiophile PC mother board and accessory boards, I wasn’t interested in reviewing them for I’m no seasoned PC builder.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:22 - Start of program01:15 - Where to use02:22 - What does it contain04:45 - The outside 05:35 - The rear07:22 - The inside08:46 - In use10:08 - How tested11:26 - Sound quality12:33 - The wrapManufacturer:sotm-audio.comEquipment lent by:sotm-audio.comRelevant videos: Chord DAVE DAC: youtu.be/1jlW1awWXqQAyre Acoustics AX5 Twenty amp: youtu.be/cHruLttewB4PMC Fact.112 Signature loudspeakers: youtu.be/xVqWDrnmlbkIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Matrix Audio X-SABRE 3 streaming MQA DAC The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-06-03 | The X-Sabre is rather small and yet remarkable heavy. Not only in weight but also in features. It offers Roon endpoint, DLNA rendering, Spotify Connect, MQA, DSD512, a linear power supply, remote control and so on.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:27 - Start of program01:40 - The front02:40 - The rear 03:30 - The inside06:43 - In use08:48 - How tested09:21 - Sound quality10:05 - The wrapManufacturer:matrix-digi.com/product/14/X-SABRE_3Equipment lent by:magnahifi.com/matrix-x-sabre-3-wifi-dlna-airplay-roon-ready-mqa-dac-with-preamp-32bit-768khz-dsd512Relevant videos: About my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
My new reference setup 1 speakers: PMC Fact.12 Signature The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-05-27 | I finally decided on the speakers for my reference set 1. In this video I explain why I made this choice. It’s not a review though, since I did not compare it with other speakers in this class under my own - controlled - conditions. It’s almost like when you buy speakers.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:28 - Start of program01:27 - How efficient?02:20 - Room friendly 03:31 - Other factors04:13 - Sound quality05:06 - My choice07:25 - Fact.12 Signature09:21 - The wrapManufacturer:pmc-speakers.com/products/consumer/fact/fact12-signatureDutch Distributor:https://www.terrason-audio.nl/merken/pmc/Relevant videos: What about loudspeaker impedance?: youtu.be/8DL6cH3K0twHow many watts do I need?: youtu.be/itKqSWH07_YChord Dave FPGA DAC: youtu.be/1jlW1awWXqQGrimm Audio MU1 digital music source: youtu.be/iclGrJS3ed4Ayre Acoustics AX-5 Twenty amplifier: youtu.be/cHruLttewB4If you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
About loudspeakers The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-05-20 | I am in Germany visiting High End Munich, the leading international audio show, and thus unable to produce reviews. But I did choose a number of interesting videos and flashbacks out of the over 400 videos on my channel to get you through the weeks. This is video four of four.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:25 - Start of program01:00 - Abut placement01:44 - The electrics02:13 - More on loudspeakers02:48 - The wrapRelevant videos: Video Loudspeaker Placement, long version: youtu.be/gXohzklfwPsVideo Dipole, bipole and omnidirectional speakers: youtu.be/wdrEjm8K9M0Video The secret about toeing in: youtu.be/TN51VRaSCCMVideo What about loudspeaker impedance?: youtu.be/8DL6cH3K0twVideo How many watts do I need?: youtu.be/itKqSWH07_YSubwoofer placement and settings: youtu.be/-5pehTOZeV4Playlist Loudspeakers background: youtube.com/watch?v=gXohzklfwPs&list=PLMbsmejHnP8FslB_FR0F7FZ6jh-XQOQqjAbout my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Audio hygiene or taking care of your stereo The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-05-13 | I am abroad for two weeks and thus unable to produce reviews. But I did choose a number of interesting videos and flashbacks out of the over 400 videos on my channel to get you through the weeks. This is video three of four.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:23 - Start of program00:47 - About hygiene01:59 - About vibrations02:30 - The wrapRelevant videos: Video Audio Hygiene part 0: what about it: youtu.be/PQ9kYVMz51kVideo A € 23 DIY isolation platform: youtu.be/ZI6diR2uXo8Playlist Vibration cures: youtube.com/watch?v=cpzOkoeDOkc&list=PLMbsmejHnP8EK7U6mfXbimY6AGvU9yCc-Playlist Audio Hygiene: youtube.com/watch?v=PQ9kYVMz51k&list=PLMbsmejHnP8E-kEzlliBX1bc8V-V4aQfEAbout my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
About our hearing The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-05-10 | I am abroad for two weeks and thus unable to produce reviews. But I did choose a number of interesting videos and flashbacks of the over 400 videos on my channel to get you through the weeks. This is video two of four.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:23 - Start of program00:45 - About your ears01:21 - About old ears02:05 - The wrapRelevant videos: Video Hearing damage: youtu.be/2hdIl33F45AVideo Hearing loss at age, the good news: youtu.be/JxFCnZ5pBp4Playlist About your ears: youtube.com/watch?v=2hdIl33F45A&list=PLMbsmejHnP8H-5ilAhVyB4t570mACuYNLejHnP8G1SNPFesNWKEXI9eHamMx1About my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
File based audio and streaming The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-05-06 | Coming two weeks I will be abroad and thus unable to produce reviews. But I did choose a number of interesting videos and flashbacks out of the over 400 videos on my channel to get you through the weeks. This is video one of four.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:24 - Start of program00:47 - File based audio02:05 - Raspberry Pi03:01 - About Roon04:08 - The wrapRelevant videos: Video: Playing music from hard disk, an introduction: youtu.be/qEqXecBEnXgVideo: What about metadata: youtu.be/NXgu4QLJT44Playlist software Misc.: youtube.com/watch?v=EbXNxnUJXhc&list=PLMbsmejHnP8F5HD5lqCLfSJMAffjQjPHiPlaylist Music Metadata Management: youtu.be/epkUsovaM5cPlaylist Raspberry Pi for audio: youtube.com/watch?v=DmeUxk14vCc&list=PLMbsmejHnP8G3kkMLMe9Q7c8fCcqJNci7Playlist Raspberry Pi DAC’s: youtube.com/watch?v=X_Gg1NNJZuc&list=PLMbsmejHnP8HHjgHwo7q6m6P27O6IWgvBPlaylist Raspberry Pi Digital output: youtube.com/watch?v=KAkkmQhbG7c&list=PLMbsmejHnP8GkRjIPlomjzHXIsQ1D5aN9 Video: A comprehensive introduction into the Roon music cataloguing and streaming program: youtu.be/7RZpjkjt3Z4Playlist Roon Labs: youtube.com/watch?v=yrRfhWcLoqA&list=PLMbsmejHnP8G1SNPFesNWKEXI9eHamMx1About my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
€ 23 DIY isolation platform The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-04-29 | Vibrations in audio equipment do degenerate the sound quality as we have seen in a number of reviews I did recently. In this video a € 30 solution for sources and amps.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:20 - Start of program00:34 - The piezo effect01:57 - Capacitors too03:28 - New rack04:30 - What to use?05:50 - How tested 106:45 - Sound quality 108:03 - How tested 208:24 - Sound quality 2 08:47 - Buying advice09:40 - The wrapManufacturer RTOM Moongel:rtom.com/moongel-damper-padRelevant videos: Creaktiv Trend 3-3 rack: creaktiv-hifi.com/produkt/trend-3Playlist vibration isolators: youtube.com/watch?v=cpzOkoeDOkc&list=PLMbsmejHnP8EK7U6mfXbimY6AGvU9yCc- Improving digital audio signals: youtu.be/N66aDb7LZaMWhat defines the quality of a DAC?: youtu.be/flWAizq4AgIAbout my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Network Acoustics Muon network system The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-04-22 | A year ago I reviewed the Network Acoustics Eno streaming system. Now they introduce a further developed filter and cable called Muon. Given the results with the Eno, I was immediately interested. And while testing I did some interesting discoveries.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:25 - Start of program00:39 - Where to use01:23 - Bits are bits02:33 - Phase noise03:50 - Other artefacts05:57 - To analog08:41 - The Muon09:51 - Some background10:58 - How tested 112:00 - Sound quality 113:34 - How tested 213:59 - Sound quality 2 14:40 - The wrapManufacturer:networkacoustics.comRelevant videos: Improving digital audio signals: youtu.be/N66aDb7LZaMConnecting your DAC #2: how digital can go wrong: youtu.be/grzoqEb2KMkWhat defines the quality of a DAC?: youtu.be/flWAizq4AgIReview Network Acoustics ENO Streaming System: youtu.be/CCLFJgwf21oDigital audio: Pulses are not real world. Sine waves are:Playlist Audio grade network switches: youtube.com/watch?v=48oepwZgYRw&list=PLMbsmejHnP8HxdJ89h4s30gXO2u42-xmR About my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Mytek Liberty DAC II review The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-04-15 | I reviewed the original Mytek Liberty DAC mid 2018 and liked it. Now there is a successor and it has been upgraded drastically.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:18 - Start of program00:50 - Where to use04:57 - The outside 03:10 - The inside05:15 - In use05:50 - How tested06:39 - Sound quality07:24 - The wrapManufacturer:https://mytek.audio/Equipment lent by:https://mytek.audio/world/Relevant videos: Review Mytek Liberty DAC: youtu.be/IDptxcJkezMHow network audio players work: youtu.be/7ydifESMwYo About my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Merason DAC1 grassroots segment DAC The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-04-08 | In a time where extreme high sampling rates and lots of features seem to reign, the Swiss company Merason brings a very basic DAC that does 192 kHz at best, uses a seven year old DAC chip, has no remote control and no display. What are they thinking?Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:28 - Start of program02:24 - The outside03:32 - The inside 05:46 - In use06:39 - How tested07:57 - Sound quality09:55 - The wrapManufacturer:https://merason.chEquipment lent by:https://www.klangq.nlRelevant videos: About my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gPlaylist Network bridges: youtube.com/watch?v=2XRi9utNBl4&list=PLMbsmejHnP8GcUr68FGv0olETD8fbsgorPlaylist network players: youtube.com/watch?v=f4FU1tqZdeU&list=PLMbsmejHnP8HQVuvO_xSXAPmV1CVswsviPlaylists DDC’s and reclockers: youtube.com/watch?v=rk4q15Oa5Es&list=PLMbsmejHnP8EMera2gEB2sFQfIJfU5yhtIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
About my reference setups April 2022 The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-04-01 | It is that time again I need to update the listing of equipment I use as a reference. And, of course, why I chose the updated equipment.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:17 - Start of program03:01 - What equipment?04:27 - Reference Setup 305:42 - Reference Setup 2 base06:44 - Front end setup 2b07:49 - Front end setup 2a08:55 - Reference Setup 1 baes09:40 - Reference setup 1b10:33 - Reference setup 1a11:02 - The recap12:37 - The network15:01 - Auxiliary equipment16:18 - The wrapRelevant videos: Ayre Acoustics AX-5 Twenty amplifier: youtu.be/cHruLttewB4Auralic Aries G2 network player review: youtu.be/rIeI4Zr1J7Y Allo USBridge Signature review: youtu.be/GV03z6kQq7wBluesound Node 2i review: youtu.be/LIWkeXPjvywBluesound Node 2021 model review: youtu.be/t5J-EJL0D9UChord DAVE and M Scaler review: youtu.be/vlWo38gWiG0Denafrips Ares II review: youtu.be/05bH4m-XmfAFerrum Hypsos power supply review: youtu.be/wlUf72Qkae4Grimm Audio MU1 review: youtu.be/iclGrJS3ed4Mytek Brooklyn DAC review: youtu.be/kfJYHhONdSINetwork Acoustics ENO Streaming System: youtu.be/CCLFJgwf21o Q&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4Singxer Audio SU 6 USB audio bridge: youtu.be/E9zA9-LPZBw UpTone Audio EtherREGEN: youtu.be/Io4SDi5hLxsVolumio for Raspberry Pi version 2 review: youtu.be/TRyCpZh9-pIQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4If you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Loudspeaker isolators: Audio Physic VCF II Magnetic Plus The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-03-25 | Why speaker isolators might be so effective and how well the Audio Physic VCF II’s perform.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:32 - Start of program00:59 - Standing waves02:20 - Time smearing 04:28 - Grab a bottle04:49 - The rear 05:46 - Vibration Control Feet07:22 - Sound quality08:14 - The wrapManufacturer:audiophysic.com/enEquipment lent by:https://www.pai-audiovideo.nl/Relevant videos: Review Townshend Seismic Podium for loudspeakers: youtu.be/3mfnSTNipU4Review IsoAcoustics Gaia II decoupling loudspeaker feet: youtu.be/dh9LmqYpxIgAbout my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Silent Angel Munich M1 streamer and Forrester F1 Power supply The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-03-18 | It’s a network player, a network bridge and a Roon Endpoint that has a built-in DAC but also offers I²S, AES/EBU and SPDIF digital outputs. The price? € 999.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:22 - Start of program00:52 - Where to use 101:40 - The outside02:40 - The inside03:05 - In use 04:52 - The VitOS app06:32 - How tested 107:22 - Sound quality 107:58 - The Forrester F109:14 - Sound quality 210:19 - With external DAC11:12 - How tested 212:15 - Sound quality 312:56 - The wrapManufacturer:silent-angel-audio.comEquipment lent by:https://www.dimex.nl/de_merken.php?merk=34Relevant videos: Network Acoustics ENO Streaming System: youtu.be/CCLFJgwf21o Ayre Acoustics AX-5 Twenty amplifier: youtu.be/cHruLttewB4Mytek Brooklyn DAC review: youtu.be/kfJYHhONdSIFerrum Hypsos power supply review: youtu.be/wlUf72Qkae4SOtM sMS-200: youtu.be/TV-FvRF9KGASOtM sMS-200 Ultra Neo: youtu.be/U4RYineYsF0If you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Sean Jacobs ARC6 DC4 PSU for Chord DAVE The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-03-11 | At the end of last year I received a request: if I was interested to review a $ 7,400 linear power supply for the Chord DAVE? Let me think…
Townshend Seismic Vibration Isolation Platform & Seismic Isolation Pods The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-03-05 | Loudspeakers need to loose cabinet resonances according to general high-end knowledge. But what if someone would tell you that you should prevent floor movements to enter your loudspeakers?Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:17 - Start of program01:36 - Problem: microphony03:17 - Analog too 03:56 - Reducing vibrations05:30 - The Isolation Platform06:18 - The Isolation Pods06:51 - How tested07:50 - Sound quality09:00 - The wrapManufacturer:http://www.townshendaudio.comEquipment lent by:https://www.rmrsoundsystems.nlRelevant videos: Review Townshend Seismic Podium for loudspeakers: youtu.be/3mfnSTNipU4About my reference setupsyoutu.be/HCUHEdRUE28If you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekh...My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Chord Hugo TT 2 and M Scaler The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-02-25 | The Chord Hugo TT 2 look like it’s the Table Top version of the Hugo 2 portable DAC. It is of higher quality though. And despite it’s already on the market for some time, I got frequent requests to do a review without and with the M Scaler.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:25 - Start of program02:57 - Where to use04:35 - The front 05:51 - The rear06:59 - The inside07:51 - In use07:46 - In use09:57 - How tested10:56 - Sound quality12:33 - With M Scaler13:33 - The wrapManufacturer:http://chordelectronics.co.ukEquipment lent by:https://x-fi.nlRelevant videos: Review Chord Hugo M Scaler: youtu.be/XBvvDoAiBAIAbout my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Grimm Audio MU1 digital music source The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-02-18 | January 2019 Grimm Audio introduced the MU1 music player. At that time I had limited myself to equipment below the € 2000 price point and that was one of the few times I regretted that. Now that the limitation is no longer in place, it’s time for a review.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:26 - Start of program01:07 - Where to use 102:51 - Where to use 203:41 - The front04:49 - The rear 09:48 - More background12:49 - Not just a computer14:20 - How tested15:10 - Sound quality16:31 - The why17:15 - The near future19:37 - The wrapManufacturer:grimmaudio.comEquipment lent by:https://www.terrason-audio.nlRelevant videos: About my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gPlaylist Roon: tinyurl.com/39mnmybtIf you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
IsoAcoustics Gaia II decoupling loudspeaker feet The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-02-11 | Unscrew the spikes of your floor standing loudspeakers, screw in the Gaia isolators and they supply what was always promised spikes would do…..Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:19 - Start of program00:53 - The isolators 02:00 - What about spikes 03:51 - How Gaia works06:11 - The mounting07:26 - How tested08:16 - Sound quality08:50 - The wrapManufacturer:isoacoustics.comEquipment lent by:https://isoacoustics.nlRelevant videos: About my reference setups:youtu.be/JM5XIOb6d8gHow to install & setup IsoAcoustics Gaia isolators: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOBFk...Townshend Seismic Podium for loudspeakers: youtu.be/3mfnSTNipU4If you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
What I have learned in 2021, part 2 The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-02-04 | In part 1 I looked at the update of my setup 1a, time resolution, the influence of that on the room acoustics and so on. In part 2 some answers on questions I received frequently in 2021.Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:24 - Start of program01:54 - FPGA DAC’s05:19 - Volume control 07:54 - The laptop09:55 - Laptop done right11:56 - The wrapRelevant videos: Singxer Audio SU 6 USB audio bridge: youtu.be/E9zA9-LPZBwPlaylist DDC/Reclocker reviews: youtube.com/watch?v=rk4q15Oa5Es&list=PLMbsmejHnP8EMera2gEB2sFQfIJfU5yhtPlaylist network bridge reviews: youtu.be/6YbOenHl6lEPlaylist network player reviews: youtu.be/_Njzd4xG8rIAbout my reference setupsyoutu.be/HCUHEdRUE28If you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
Townshend Seismic Podium for loudspeakers The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel 2022-01-28 | Loudspeakers need to loose cabinet resonances according to general high-end knowledge. But what if someone would tell you that you should prevent floor movements to enter your loudspeakers?Contents of this video00:00 - Intro00:21 - Start of program01:23 - Seismic noise04:53 - The springs 06:41 - setting up08:30 - The adjustment09:58 - How tested?10:52 - Sound quality11:42 - The wrapManufacturer:http://www.townshendaudio.comEquipment lent by:https://www.rmrsoundsystems.nlRelevant videos: About my reference setupsyoutu.be/HCUHEdRUE28If you like my work, support it through:My Patreon page: patreon.com/theHBchannelPaypal: paypal.me/theHBchannelMy book:youtu.be/rZ4Yai4Xh6YMy links:My site: http://www.theHBproject.com/enMy channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy Google+ page: http://www.google.com/+TheHansBeekhuyzenMy Twitter: twitter.com/hansbeekhuyzenMy reference sets: http://thehbproject.com/en/AboutAbout Questions: youtu.be/YCNnUq6SbKgQ&A: Which device is better?: youtu.be/BzLmC4n2DX4
