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Distortion using Node 2i as streamer with Denafrips Pontus Dac

Hi all, has anyone had trouble with distortion when coupling a Node 2i streamer with a Denafrips Pontus Dac? 
I have tried using an optical, coax and usb connection from my iMac and after about a half hour to an hour I get distortion from both left and right speakers. 
On Alvin Chee’s recommendation I turned off the “Audio Clock Trim in the audio setting of the Node 2i but I still get the same distortion. 
I did have success being able to stream cd music from an Oppo CD player using an optical cable. 
Has anyone experienced similar problems? Any luck getting it resolved? I’ve only had the Pontus for a few weeks. Any suggestions would be helpful. 
I am thinking about trying another Node 2i to hear if I have the same problems. 
Bill
wgs57
jackd
1,037 posts
 
If you don't get the noise while using a streamer service or with your OPPO then the issue is with your Mac.
melvinjames
416 posts
 
See Alvin Chee post(s) on the SH forum in this thread, in particular post #629 (March 9, 2020) where he mentions a software/firmware issue:

https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/denafrips-dacs.897934/page-26

Apparently others have had similar problems with their DACs. I would suggest contacting their support.
wgs57 OP
28 posts
 
Thank you for the link! I am rather discouraged as I spent over $2,000 CAD for the Pontus and I have not been able to enjoy the Dac at all as the problem occurred almost immediately. I will try to help Alvin diagnose the problem if I come to a happy ending. 
When it did work I was overwhelmed how wonderful it sounded. 

Bill
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ozzy62
2,836 posts
 
My question is this.

If you have a Node 2i, why is there even a computer in the chain? Does not compute.

Oz



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kalali
1,977 posts
 
"If you have a Node 2i, why is there even a computer in the chain? Does not compute."

Wondering the same thing....


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