Cautionary Note About Using Uptone ISO Regen When Galvanic Isolation Is Activated With PS Audio Directstream

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Hi

Just a cautionary note as per the title.

Basically, the USB connection drops frequently and requires restarting of the streamer and/or DAC which is irritating.

@em2016 has mentioned this before in the past.

http://www.psaudio.com/forum/directstream-all-about-it/ds-usb-input/

It is documented in the following Computer Audiophile post

https://www.computeraudiophile.com/forums/topic/37298-iso-regen-issue-at-i-switch-position/

If other ISO Regen users with DS DAC’s have similar or different experiences please chime in here or at my other post.

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Hi yacheah,

I was experiencing this issue as well as periodic microsecond drops. I reported my issue to Alex Crespi, who exchanged it for a new one in early July. I believe there was a problem with the first batch of components, which was corrected when a fresh supply parts were used in the new ISO Regens. For me the problem was corrected, and I haven’t experienced any more issues with my previous dac or with my new DSJ, which I’ve had for only a few weeks. I am using the the LPS-1 linear power supply with the ISO.

I couldn’t be happier. smile