Atom Feed - Twisted Pear Audio Support - Topic:Volumite problem with B II when attempt to play DSD256 file - 20Twisted Pear Audio Support - Atom Feedurn:twistedpearaudio-com:AtomFeed:TwistedPearAudioSupport:Topic:VolumiteproblemwithBIIwhenattempttoplayDSD256file-20:1Copyright 2024 Twisted Pear Audio Support2024-03-28T15:38:55Zhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/Images/YAFLogo.pngForum Adminhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.comfeedback@twistedpearaudio.comRuss Whitehttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/9-Russ-WhiteRuss Whitehttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/9-Russ-WhiteMWL168http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/26661-MWL168Brian Doneganhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/8-Brian-DoneganBrian Doneganhttp://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/8-Brian-DoneganMWL168http://www.twistedpearaudio.com/forum/profile/26661-MWL168YetAnotherForum.NETurn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftPosts:st1:meid24705:1Volumite problem with B II when attempt to play DSD256 file<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>I have to admit - this is a stumper for me... Try a different media player?</td></tr></table>2016-11-27T02:29:34-07:002016-11-27T02:29:34-07:00Russ White<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>I have to admit - this is a stumper for me... Try a different media player?</td></tr></table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftPosts:st1:meid24663:1Volumite problem with B II when attempt to play DSD256 file<table class="content postContainer" width="100%"><tr><td>Thanks Brian. <br /><br />The Volumite is powered by a Placid HD which also powers B IIs. I have the Placid HD (latest version purchased this May) adjusted to shunt about 150mA after warm-up. I monitored the shunt current and the output voltage when I play the high-rez files and the shunt current does not dip much below 90mA and the output voltage of the Placid stays around 5.4VDC. But I'll double check again.<br /><br />The problem I observe is different than those I read when supply voltage sags playing high-rez files. In my case, when attempt to play the DSD256 file, I got an error message right away from MediaCenter that there is something wrong and the file never even begin to play. I then switch to play a different file and the Volumite stop working. I have to recycle the power to my DAC and the volumite starts working again. It's as if the MediaCenter sent some data to the B IIs and the B IIs somehow got confused.<br /><br />I am more interested in knowing the cause of the problem than try to get the B IIs to play DSD256 or higher resolution files.<br /><br /></td></tr></table>2016-11-02T01:58:14-07:002016-11-02T01:58:14-07:00MWL168<table class="content postContainer" width="100%"><tr><td>Thanks Brian. <br /><br />The Volumite is powered by a Placid HD which also powers B IIs. I have the Placid HD (latest version purchased this May) adjusted to shunt about 150mA after warm-up. I monitored the shunt current and the output voltage when I play the high-rez files and the shunt current does not dip much below 90mA and the output voltage of the Placid stays around 5.4VDC. But I'll double check again.<br /><br />The problem I observe is different than those I read when supply voltage sags playing high-rez files. In my case, when attempt to play the DSD256 file, I got an error message right away from MediaCenter that there is something wrong and the file never even begin to play. I then switch to play a different file and the Volumite stop working. I have to recycle the power to my DAC and the volumite starts working again. It's as if the MediaCenter sent some data to the B IIs and the B IIs somehow got confused.<br /><br />I am more interested in knowing the cause of the problem than try to get the B IIs to play DSD256 or higher resolution files.<br /><br /></td></tr></table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftPosts:st1:meid24662:1Volumite problem with B II when attempt to play DSD256 file<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Also, there isn't a newer firmware revision.</td></tr></table>2016-11-01T22:47:37-07:002016-11-01T22:47:37-07:00Brian Donegan<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>Also, there isn't a newer firmware revision.</td></tr></table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftPosts:st1:meid24661:1Volumite problem with B II when attempt to play DSD256 file<table class="content postContainer" width="100%"><tr><td>Check the supply voltage to the Volumite while playing DSD512.<br /><br />Also, if using Tridents, check the output voltage of the 1.2V Trident while playing DSD512.<br /><br />Higher bandwidths use more current, and you may be experiencing supply sag causing the microcontroller out DAC to misbehave.<br /></td></tr></table>2016-11-01T22:47:14-07:002016-11-01T22:47:14-07:00Brian Donegan<table class="content postContainer" width="100%"><tr><td>Check the supply voltage to the Volumite while playing DSD512.<br /><br />Also, if using Tridents, check the output voltage of the 1.2V Trident while playing DSD512.<br /><br />Higher bandwidths use more current, and you may be experiencing supply sag causing the microcontroller out DAC to misbehave.<br /></td></tr></table>urn:twistedpearaudio-com:ftPosts:st1:meid24660:1Volumite problem with B II when attempt to play DSD256 file<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>I posted this same problem over at DIYAUDIO's B II thread but got no responses. I hope I have better luck here.<br /><br />I have a dual-mono Buffalo II that uses i2s connection via a Cronus/Hermes/Rhea/Amanero module. My Rheas are 45MHz and 49MHz and I use a Volumite with the B IIs.<br /><br />I installed JRiver MediaCenter22 on my Macbook Pro. If I configure the MediaCenter's Bitstreaming to DSD and attempt to play a DSD256 file. It would not play and would cause the Volumite to stop working - I would get either max volume from the B II or very faint output and the Volumite has no control over the volume of the B II. I have to shut down the B II and turn it back on to get Volumite to start working again. Playing DSD64 and DSD128 using identical setting work just fine.<br /><br />I can also play the same DSD256 file by changing the Bitstreaming to "None" in MediaCenter and the B II and Volumite would work just fine.<br /><br />Can someone shed some light on the cause and remedy of this problem?<br /><br />My Volumite has the same firmware I bought it with back in 2010 or 2011. Do I need an updated firmware?<br /><br />Thanks! </td></tr></table>2016-11-01T21:58:21-07:002016-11-01T21:58:21-07:00MWL168<table class="content postContainer_Alt" width="100%"><tr><td>I posted this same problem over at DIYAUDIO's B II thread but got no responses. I hope I have better luck here.<br /><br />I have a dual-mono Buffalo II that uses i2s connection via a Cronus/Hermes/Rhea/Amanero module. My Rheas are 45MHz and 49MHz and I use a Volumite with the B IIs.<br /><br />I installed JRiver MediaCenter22 on my Macbook Pro. If I configure the MediaCenter's Bitstreaming to DSD and attempt to play a DSD256 file. It would not play and would cause the Volumite to stop working - I would get either max volume from the B II or very faint output and the Volumite has no control over the volume of the B II. I have to shut down the B II and turn it back on to get Volumite to start working again. Playing DSD64 and DSD128 using identical setting work just fine.<br /><br />I can also play the same DSD256 file by changing the Bitstreaming to "None" in MediaCenter and the B II and Volumite would work just fine.<br /><br />Can someone shed some light on the cause and remedy of this problem?<br /><br />My Volumite has the same firmware I bought it with back in 2010 or 2011. Do I need an updated firmware?<br /><br />Thanks! </td></tr></table>