Funny, they were using the RCA input in the store to demo from an iPad and it sounded very bad. It is definitely a bad USB input connector. After intermittent problems for a couple days, I sadly returned the Arche today.
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Update – This was an open box - store demo. There is something about the Arche matching the headphone and I wanted to utilize a balanced unit(s) even though I think you probably pay for this feature. I can not compare but trust your vast experience. In the long run, I saved the various iterations from maybe a nice portable/transportable, nice mid price, then to this level. Thanks again for holding my hand so to speak and … just wow, the step up to the Focal Clear from my $300 headphones was significant. I know that I would love the type of information that room provides.Īll set up know and in my easy chair listening… My next step is to sign up for a high res subscription as I can tell the some of my ripped CD quality is better. The store was surprised that the software (iTunes) did not set it automatically but you mentions some applications do.
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Yes I had a print out of the user manual and I made the appropriate settings. It was an open box so no cables and actually they were not listed in the user manual but anyhow… Hell, I had some USB Printer Cables in the basement. It took a while and two visits to Micro Center for the correct cable (USB 2.0 A to B). Now, depending on what you’re going to be using to send music to the Arche from your MacBook, there are some settings to be aware of to make sure it’s getting bit-perfect data. This is sometimes called a “USB Printer Cable”. The Arche should come with a standard USB 2.0 “A” to “B” cable in the box. … and for all your reviews especially on the Arche, I can not wait. Ps I can use my other iOS devices but their user interface is not as good as the MacBook.
Do you know what my limit is 96 or 192? My comment about 192 was about the Arche TOSLINK input limit and I did not think about the limit from my MacBook.Is there a cord for USB (MacBook out) to USB (DAC input)? or another type of cord USB to something I can use as input to the DAC.I also have two USB connections but I thought my only option was the TOSLINK?.What Model - My MacBook is 2015 with the TOSLINK.
What DAC - I have decided to purchase a open box Focal Arche today in fact. Your knowledge is amazing and I feel like while not. You have two direct choices for connecting most DACs to a MacBook (and for what it is worth, NO Apple laptops or desktops have Lightning connectors), either USB or TOSLINK.ĭepending on the specific MacBook its optical connection may be limited to 96 kHz rather than 192 kHz (same is true for the MacMini).
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