tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297873691688249161.post9171028449743875546..comments2023-06-24T18:11:24.116-07:00Comments on Who wants to be an Audiophile?: USB SPDIF WARS - Audiophileo vs Yellowtec PUC 2 review.Agent 86http://www.blogger.com/profile/09708997392597663524noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297873691688249161.post-86166717487475633092014-09-08T00:07:40.052-07:002014-09-08T00:07:40.052-07:00You are correct. You are correct. Agent 86https://www.blogger.com/profile/09708997392597663524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297873691688249161.post-80901100912271966742014-07-17T04:32:31.358-07:002014-07-17T04:32:31.358-07:00Thanks for the article. Focus is a Dutch band, not...Thanks for the article. Focus is a Dutch band, not German. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297873691688249161.post-47141447756024992742013-01-23T18:13:12.168-08:002013-01-23T18:13:12.168-08:00I own the AP1 used in this testing :)
I was both ...I own the AP1 used in this testing :) <br />I was both surprised and very pleased with what we were hearing,when testing the Yellowtec Vs the AP1. <br /><br />I agree the Yellowtec Puc2 is the preferred usb to spdif converter on an A B comparison. <br />Quite noticeably so. The difference is not small in my eyes. <br /><br />However in saying this the AP1 is still a very very decent converter, and it sounds fantastic. <br /><br />Its just the Yellowtec is better in nearly every area. Its musicality is pretty amazing. The best I have heard. The yellowtec throws out a very musical and detailed soundstage. Quite amazing considering its price. <br /><br />If I had my converter money back in my pocket, I would buy the Yellowtec in a second. <br /><br />Super smooth & detailed, awesome bass tone and beautiful high frequencies. FYI, linear power is a must... No converter sounds its best connected to usb power. <br /><br />I agree with agent 86, give batteries a side step... These solutions are overpriced and don’t provide superior results when compared to linear power solutions. <br /><br />A decent linear power solution can be purchased on ebay for $40, which will transform your converter. <br /><br />Audiojunkie<br />2channelaudio.blogspot.com.au<br />Grizzlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12543328634734206512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297873691688249161.post-1979950640125086492013-01-21T02:27:11.275-08:002013-01-21T02:27:11.275-08:00In response to the above comment - No I did not tr...In response to the above comment - No I did not try it with a pure power battery supply. I have tried other usb converters with battery supplies. And I think that SLA (sealed lead acid) batteries can reduce the perceived dynamics of the sound. I think batteries tend to smooth things over too much. I have read good reports about the A123 batteries, but never tried one. Perhaps they are an exception?<br /><br />I have been very pleased with the sound of external linear power supplies - These increase perceived dynamics, when compared to just running off USB power, and at the same time reduce the edgy sound that you get with most if not all "lower tech" budget USB converters.<br /><br />When I tried the PUC 2 on just USB power, it did not suffer from any "edgy" sort of sound that I would normally associate with running off USB power, but dynamics did seem to suffer. The sound did get a bit more "flat" sounding, and "smoothed" out more. I used a linear power supply because I know that this gives me the best sound when using a USB audio device. All the audio enthusiasts I know use external linear power power supplies for their USB converters.<br /><br />I assume from your comments that the AP2 must sound dramatically different from the AP1. Because I really had no problems with the AP1. It really is good, in my opinion. Perhaps you can send me a link to your site so I can read your comments? I am interested!<br /><br />How much superior you ask?<br /><br />In many respects the AP1 and PUC 2 sound quite similar, both don't suffer from sibilance and grain like cheaper units. The sonic balance is very good on both units - meaning that no frequency jumps out as being over dominant. Both provide a detailed, musical, listening experience.<br /><br />I try my best to avoid prolonged passages of "audiophile speak" because I find it mundane to read. So, I'll jump to the point - The PUC2 is better in all areas, because during complex passages of music the PUC 2 is able to metaphorically, very clearly draw a line around different instruments enabling each instrument to be clearly heard. Background sounds that were once buried in the mix were now easy to distinguish.<br /><br />I didn't have to strain or try hard to hear it. It was an obvious clearly audible improvement. One of my personal immediate reactions, whilst listing though the PUC 2 was - I didn't know my speaker drivers were this detailed! That is not something that happened for me when I was listening to the AP1. Agent 86https://www.blogger.com/profile/09708997392597663524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297873691688249161.post-17904542388051428492013-01-21T02:25:14.023-08:002013-01-21T02:25:14.023-08:00Someone wrote to me, and this is an edited version...Someone wrote to me, and this is an edited version of their comment ( I have removed their email address out of courtesy) - "Hi, Did you ever test this unit against an AP1 with pure power battery supply? I understand you do not want to make the AP1 sound bad, but I personally felt the AP2 was absolutely atrocious sounding and had no problem writing up a review about it. My friend felt the same way about the AP2. Of course others think AP1/2 sounds wonderful. Would love to hear some further thoughts on just how much superior this Yellowtec device is over the AP1 and also if you ever heard AP1+Purepower or would know basically what to expect, etc."<br /><br />SAgent 86https://www.blogger.com/profile/09708997392597663524noreply@blogger.com