I opened this thread as I wanted to share a bit of information to others that have experienced dropouts when using JR Media Center connected via USB to the mk 2. I have been continuing to investigate this issue. Today I decided to try playing files using Foobar 2000. I found I get the dropouts wi…

I have to agree with your response as I did not notice any difference when switching from the mk 1. It shows that standby does not shut down much as I see no change when in operation. According to specs it is rated for 25 watts. This can explain why it runs warm.

I have notice my MK2 feels much cooler in standby or even fully powered up since I upgraded to firmware 179. Has anybody else notice this or it’s only my unit that this is happening to. I feel the unit feels much cooler than I remember it from before. The sound I know is leaps and bounds better th…

I have the system on for all day because it has been raining like crazy in Bay Area, CA. you know too. I touched MK2 just now and it is barely warm. When it is on standby it is even cooler. So, it is not just your unit! It is running cooler than I remembered from 173.

25watts is really nothing, mine is very slightly warm. I took some Flir pictures of it that I will post to show were the heat is on the rear panel connectors. The unit draws the near the same on standby or not. It appears that only the display is turned off on standby.

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I am hoping boost 2 from M-1. But the 3m absorber lid tweaks are the bomb. i must agree. The live Orchestra stuff is incredible. The Timpani thwacks deep in the orchestra then also naliing me with the orchestra hall back reverberations. Aaron Copelands Fanfare For Common Man had my wife running int…

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mkpirulo January 6, 2023, 2:17am 64

Few Flir pictures of MK2 idle temperature, room temp. 68F.

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DAC MKII running VERY warm

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