Hans Magna HiFi is now offering an "ultra" version of the Mano that you reviewed 6 months ago. I' would really like to hear your thoughts on the new unit as it's one of the few streamers with an I²S output. It looks like Magna HiFi improved the power supply, changed capacitors and a revised reclocking circuit.
@jturbo68
6 жыл бұрын
Id love to hear an update on the new Mano and also comparing to the SOTM USB Ultra.
@fdemello
2 жыл бұрын
Hans - any plans to review the Mano Ultra MKII? Would specifically be interested with your impressions of I2S which eliminates conversions of the digital signal compared to USB, SPDIF, LAN, etc
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
2 жыл бұрын
I own a number of DACs but none with I²S. So I can't.
@bjornliden1
3 жыл бұрын
How is Lindemann Bridge compared to this? Similar sound quality?
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
3 жыл бұрын
This version of the Mano is out of production. I have not reviewed the new version so I can't say.
@IsaacChew
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hans for the recommendation. I bought one - the ultra version.
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Great, enjoy the music
@calaf_725
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for yet another great review.
@kaap009
7 жыл бұрын
Great review. But since you always explain technical subjects in a good way, I feel the need to ask..... Would you consider to make a vid about "r core vs toroidal transformers"? (regarding to noise, power quality, stability, and so on... )
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but I won't. That's more for designers. Remember that a given single part will not define quality, it's the total design. I show the parts only to show that good care is taken...
@jaspalkallar5993
7 жыл бұрын
Does the quality of the spdif cable matter? Could say which spdif cable you used ?
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
7 жыл бұрын
see kzitem.info/news/bejne/oo2DnpqFfHWHimk and thehbproject.com/en/about
@KimHojbergJensen
7 жыл бұрын
Great review. I am still looking to upgrade from Mac Mini, but have been been in between the Sotm sms-200 and the Ecliving S-1 (Electrocompaniet). The S-1 looks very nice, but I cannot find any reviews on it - and it is not Roon ready yet. Now I have another contender :-)
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry😶
@KimHojbergJensen
7 жыл бұрын
Troubles are over, I just ordered the Mano with Roon Bridge. They will send it early next month.
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
7 жыл бұрын
Please share your experiences here once it arrives.
@IsaacChew
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Hans. How do you compare the spdif board on the magna to the Allo Digione that you have reviewed in terms of the specs as well as the sound differences?
@bryanet710
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Hans, allereerst bedankt voor je content en video’s. Een vraagje mbt deze review,......was dit al de ultra versie of de gewone Mano. Kan dat namelijk nergens terugvinden en de Ultra lijkt een mooie stap vooruit!!!
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Het is de eerste versie
@rickg8015
7 жыл бұрын
I like your unbiased reviews.. Maybe you can do a review of the upcoming Mosaic UV usb dac from EC Designs in the future.. It's a pure Multibit R2R as opposed to D/S or hybrid dacs; FPGA based or not..
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
7 жыл бұрын
The DAC you mentioned looks like an old design and there is no point reviewing older designs since the current designs most likely are a better choice and therefore more interesting to review. This is not a judgement on the Mosaic UV, I haven't reviewed it so I can't have an opinion on it.
@rickg8015
7 жыл бұрын
The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel Oh, no, it's not even released yet. It will be in a few weeks I think.. So it is really a new design based on "old" R2R Ladder Multibit dac technology similar to the uber pricey TotalDac using discrete precision Vishay metal foil resistors. But this one's way more down to earth pricewise AFAIK.
@charlienyc1
2 жыл бұрын
@@rickg8015 Did you have a window into the future? R2R DACs seem to be catching on, with Holo Audio, Denafrips, Musician Audio, Soekris, Gustard, etc. in the R2R game.
@shrodingersman
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Hans, thank you for the excellent video. I was wondering if you could please tell me your thoughts on this. If I connected an iPad/iphone through a camera connection kit, and to my Chord mojo, would that sound any better or worse that if I connected via WiFi to a streamer like this then to the DAC? Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated, kind regards Mark
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
5 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried so I can't tell.
@BenvanGeest
7 жыл бұрын
Hello, Hans. Yet again a great review! I've got one question though. I've got a Cambridge Audio Azur 351R AVR. Am I right in assuming that this won't support the I2S HDMI protocol? I suppose not. But, how would you make full use of the I2S HDMI protocol when most older amplifiers or AVRs don't support this? Thanks.
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
7 жыл бұрын
Simple, you can't. I couldn't either. The number of DAC's that offer I²S is still very limited. The review is based on the use of SPDIF.
@andr192
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for another great video! i have a question, do you think an amp/dac like nuforce udac 3 can drive an akg k712 properly? thanks in advance!
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
7 жыл бұрын
+Andrés Rázuri I know nothing about headphones, sorry.
@dinog.papadopoulos6579
3 жыл бұрын
Question: Is the Magna Mano IIS HDMI iterface compatible with an AV receiver's IIS HDMI interface such as the Primare SPA22 ?
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know but you could ask Magna. I’m sure they will respond.
@dinog.papadopoulos6579
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Thank you!!
@nigelpotter1576
3 жыл бұрын
Is there any advantage in using the I2S output to process the clock information if my DAC already has it’s own internal clock.
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
3 жыл бұрын
To be honest, it's not the interface standard used - I²S, SPDIF, AES/EBU, USB, but the quality of the design and execution of the interface. So you best compare the difference in sound quality. In my setup 1 I hear no difference between the interfaces.
@nigelpotter1576
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel Thanks Hans, will do. Awesome channel btw, when it comes to digital audio you’re my main go to.
@gpakat
3 жыл бұрын
Zijn er ook andere streamers die via hdmi met i2s ondersteunen? Ik heb een cirrus dac die dat ondersteunt..
@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Sure: www.audiophonics.fr/en/network-audio-players-rasptouch/rasptouch-lvds-streamer-i2s-hdmi-audio-gd-compatible-iis-p-12030.html www.audiophonics.fr/en/network-audio-players-rasptouch/rasptouch-lvds-streamer-i2s-hdmi-audio-gd-compatible-iis-p-12030.html nl.aliexpress.com/item/32755049708.html metrumacoustics.com/audio-streamer/33-133-metrum-ambre.html# magnahifi.com/mano-ultra-music-streamer-high-res/ I haven't reviewed them though.
@gpakat
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel thanks Hans. Btw it is not Cirrus but Sigma Designs. Hebben deze streamers een ingebouwde DAC?
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