Stratmangler;357655 Wrote: > I run mine at 13.5v and it works just fine.
You might well get away with that but there's basically three possible things going on (assuming you hear that it's better at higher voltage): 1. Your power supply can supply more wattage at the higher voltage and the DAC needs it (lows/bass should be where you hear that first). You could (should!) achieve the same with a 12V PSU that can supply more amps (= more wattage too) 2. The DAC has a voltage regulator with an output that's too close to the 12V input for it to function optimally. You will have the advantages and no negative side effects, life is good. 3. There's no voltage regulator in the DAC or not for all parts of the DAC (just like the Boom). Now, it's possible that an OP-AMP performs better at 13.5V and the OP-AMP is (should be or else it would be flawed if it performs better at too much voltage) designed to handle the higher voltage. The problem is that other parts will age quicker with the "too-high" voltage. This means you enjoy better sound but it will fail quicker. This might still not be very bad depending on the units price and the life-span you get out of it this way. cheers, Nick. -- DeVerm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DeVerm's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18104 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54783 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
