Surrealistix
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I am running dual supply with the Allo Shanti. It has isolated dual 5 volt supply - 3 Amps and 1 amp.
Getting most from allo digione or usbridge
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heliumflight
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I am running dual supply with the Allo Shanti. It has isolated dual 5 volt supply - 3 Amps and 1 amp.
Did it make a difference from the stock adapter?
Surrealistix
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Oh yes, it did. Its made a pretty sizable difference. I have not been able to stop listening to music since I started this morning!
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The Shanti LPS is even special
I think surrealistix is powering up both boards separately as Shanti has dual outputs
Following are highlights of the PSU
-Substantial raw DC filtering, with roughly 33000uF on the 3A output.
-Engineered multiple-stage regulation and filtration.
- Grounding post for easy grounding of the case and transformer frame.
- C-L-C AC filtering using a common mode choke
- aluminium case
I think surrealistix is powering up both boards separately as Shanti has dual outputs
Following are highlights of the PSU
-Substantial raw DC filtering, with roughly 33000uF on the 3A output.
-Engineered multiple-stage regulation and filtration.
- Grounding post for easy grounding of the case and transformer frame.
- C-L-C AC filtering using a common mode choke
- aluminium case
heliumflight
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Wow, are there any battery Diy guys who can attest to the same?
heliumflight
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Though slightly off-topic but not completely since we are discussing audio out of computer, as in past, yes, I have done this several times in this forum 
, I would recommend looking into Dante by Audinate.
My heart bleeds
every time I talk about Dante because when I got into this, I spent $650 but now the adapter comes for $129 (and is available in India too)
You will need to but this https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AVIO-AES--audinate-avio-dante-2x2-aes3-ebu-adapter and a piece of software ($30) from Audinate.com called DVS (Dante Virtual Soundcard). Please feel free to PM me in case there is any question because not a off-the-shelf solution.
, I would recommend looking into Dante by Audinate.My heart bleeds
every time I talk about Dante because when I got into this, I spent $650 but now the adapter comes for $129 (and is available in India too)You will need to but this https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AVIO-AES--audinate-avio-dante-2x2-aes3-ebu-adapter and a piece of software ($30) from Audinate.com called DVS (Dante Virtual Soundcard). Please feel free to PM me in case there is any question because not a off-the-shelf solution.
Friends,
Resurrecting this thread as I need some help/clarifications.
I currently have a Allo Usbridge (not the Digione or the Signature series). There is only one power input (barrel type) in this version.
From what some of you have said, looks like there is significant/noticeable difference with Shanti LPS and I was thinking of buying it.
Then came some confusions, so I thought of clarifying it with you guys.
1) Does Shanti LPS make significant difference when compared to Nirvana SMPS?
Nirvana is 3k and Shanti is 8k. As long as there is a considerable difference in quality (not necessarily 2x or 3x difference) I am
fine spending up to 8k for it.
2) Shanti LPS has 2 outputs, one I see is 5V 3A and 5V and 1.2A. My USBridge takes only one power input, so I am assuming it would
be the 5V 3A output. Also the manual says that there is a jumper which I can remove and give separate power to the other board,
so should I use the 1.2A output to power that board?.
Can someone help me with the above questions?. I tried searching on the net but could not find much info for the USBridge version.
Thanks.
Resurrecting this thread as I need some help/clarifications.
I currently have a Allo Usbridge (not the Digione or the Signature series). There is only one power input (barrel type) in this version.
From what some of you have said, looks like there is significant/noticeable difference with Shanti LPS and I was thinking of buying it.
Then came some confusions, so I thought of clarifying it with you guys.
1) Does Shanti LPS make significant difference when compared to Nirvana SMPS?
Nirvana is 3k and Shanti is 8k. As long as there is a considerable difference in quality (not necessarily 2x or 3x difference) I am
fine spending up to 8k for it.
2) Shanti LPS has 2 outputs, one I see is 5V 3A and 5V and 1.2A. My USBridge takes only one power input, so I am assuming it would
be the 5V 3A output. Also the manual says that there is a jumper which I can remove and give separate power to the other board,
so should I use the 1.2A output to power that board?.
Can someone help me with the above questions?. I tried searching on the net but could not find much info for the USBridge version.
Thanks.
@sivakuru
The best SQ you will get from USBridge is to power the Sparky and the USBridge boards separately which is were Shanthi will be useful.
The benefit of buying Shanthi is that it will be even more beneficial if you upgrade to ALLO USBridge Signature/Digione Signature in the future.
For powering USBridge and Sparky separately, you need to open jumper 28 on the USBridge board.
The so stated dirty power on Shanthi will go to the Sparky and the clean power to the USBridge board.
You will also do well to boot USBridge with the onboard eMMC card.
Download the manual from the attached link which explains the location of J28 jumper
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/s...0OE0K7nZru1SpkG5Ya1Hzs/kk5v04XDRUCBZdcaJ3pD1g
The best SQ you will get from USBridge is to power the Sparky and the USBridge boards separately which is were Shanthi will be useful.
The benefit of buying Shanthi is that it will be even more beneficial if you upgrade to ALLO USBridge Signature/Digione Signature in the future.
For powering USBridge and Sparky separately, you need to open jumper 28 on the USBridge board.
The so stated dirty power on Shanthi will go to the Sparky and the clean power to the USBridge board.
You will also do well to boot USBridge with the onboard eMMC card.
Download the manual from the attached link which explains the location of J28 jumper
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/s...0OE0K7nZru1SpkG5Ya1Hzs/kk5v04XDRUCBZdcaJ3pD1g
Thank you Sir.
Is the dirty power on Shanthi the 3A or the 1.2A?. Or Is there is something else that I dont know about?
Anyways I shall place an order for the Shanthi and when I receive it if I can figure out, shall ping you.
Thanks for your help.
Is the dirty power on Shanthi the 3A or the 1.2A?. Or Is there is something else that I dont know about?
Anyways I shall place an order for the Shanthi and when I receive it if I can figure out, shall ping you.
Thanks for your help.
Allo Shanti is good, definitely.
I had one already and i got another just today.
Since it is a linear power supply.. it makes a significant difference to all and anything which requires 5v. Whether it is normal raspberry pi, signature series, a digital to digital convertor... anything. That is my experience.
The popular budget ones are IFI ipower, Allo Nirvana, Allo Shanti.
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