hughandella
15-07-2015, 13:42
Really nice DAC - plays all formats including DSD, numerous connection options.
$999 rrp
From Headphone Guru
What formats can the Pulse handle? How about any of them currently available from basic Redbook CD 16/44.1 to 24/384 as well as DSD64 and DSD128? As usual a driver is required for Windows use. No driver is needed for Mac use.
The Geek Pulse has several selectable settings accessed via the volume knob on the front. Pressing the knob brings up the selectable menu.
Input – USB, AES, SPDIF 1, TOSLINK, SPDIF 2
Gain Select – Low, Medium, High
Digital Filter – TCM (Time Comprehension Mode), FRM (Frequency Response Mode)
Volume Setting – Knob Control, USB
Being a tube fan I sometimes struggle to find solid-state gear that I could live with. The Geek Pulse would easily make that short list. I also applaud the ESS Sabre 9018 implementation. It seems to be a tricky chip to wrestle into place. Mission accomplished for the LH Labs team! - See more at: http://headphone.guru/geek-pulse/2/#sthash.uTgFkNPh.dpuf
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/Chrismoore50/DSCN1474_zpsbpb0xdrc.jpg (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/Chrismoore50/media/DSCN1474_zpsbpb0xdrc.jpg.html)
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/Chrismoore50/DSCN1476_zps2oirafpo.jpg (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/Chrismoore50/media/DSCN1476_zps2oirafpo.jpg.html)
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/Chrismoore50/DSCN1479_zpsk39ng3tu.jpg (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/Chrismoore50/media/DSCN1479_zpsk39ng3tu.jpg.html)
Some of the Pulse DACs had an issue where the output stalled intermittently for fractions of a second, this happened to me a couple of times and so I returned the Pulse to LH Labs ( who provided excellent service ) and the unit was serviced and the fault corrected and at the same time the Software was upgraded.
Repair Technician Comments:
Upgraded firmware on matrix to 2.4
Passes all tests including listening test and AP test
I have original packaging so courier delivery no problem
$999 rrp
From Headphone Guru
What formats can the Pulse handle? How about any of them currently available from basic Redbook CD 16/44.1 to 24/384 as well as DSD64 and DSD128? As usual a driver is required for Windows use. No driver is needed for Mac use.
The Geek Pulse has several selectable settings accessed via the volume knob on the front. Pressing the knob brings up the selectable menu.
Input – USB, AES, SPDIF 1, TOSLINK, SPDIF 2
Gain Select – Low, Medium, High
Digital Filter – TCM (Time Comprehension Mode), FRM (Frequency Response Mode)
Volume Setting – Knob Control, USB
Being a tube fan I sometimes struggle to find solid-state gear that I could live with. The Geek Pulse would easily make that short list. I also applaud the ESS Sabre 9018 implementation. It seems to be a tricky chip to wrestle into place. Mission accomplished for the LH Labs team! - See more at: http://headphone.guru/geek-pulse/2/#sthash.uTgFkNPh.dpuf
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/Chrismoore50/DSCN1474_zpsbpb0xdrc.jpg (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/Chrismoore50/media/DSCN1474_zpsbpb0xdrc.jpg.html)
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/Chrismoore50/DSCN1476_zps2oirafpo.jpg (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/Chrismoore50/media/DSCN1476_zps2oirafpo.jpg.html)
http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/Chrismoore50/DSCN1479_zpsk39ng3tu.jpg (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/Chrismoore50/media/DSCN1479_zpsk39ng3tu.jpg.html)
Some of the Pulse DACs had an issue where the output stalled intermittently for fractions of a second, this happened to me a couple of times and so I returned the Pulse to LH Labs ( who provided excellent service ) and the unit was serviced and the fault corrected and at the same time the Software was upgraded.
Repair Technician Comments:
Upgraded firmware on matrix to 2.4
Passes all tests including listening test and AP test
I have original packaging so courier delivery no problem