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    Update:
    The iFi 5V supply came two days earlier than expected. I have plugged it into the AlloBoss system and am using Radio Paradise as a sound source. I cannot tell the difference between the iFi and the stock Rpi ps.

    R

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonky View Post
    Update:
    The iFi 5V supply came two days earlier than expected. I have plugged it into the AlloBoss system and am using Radio Paradise as a sound source. I cannot tell the difference between the iFi and the stock Rpi ps.

    R
    Oh no, how disappointing. I was about to pull the trigger on an ipower myself. Perhaps I will try a battery pack instead...

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    Quote Originally Posted by LC1979 View Post
    Oh no, how disappointing. I was about to pull the trigger on an ipower myself. Perhaps I will try a battery pack instead...
    I don't know if the iFi device requires a 'burn-in' but I'll do another test later this week. Please remember that all my comments relate to me and my equipment (and I'm nearly 70 years old!). The iFi is cheap enough for a 'punt' without breaking the bank.

    On a side issue, last time I tried the AlloBoss/Audiophonics comparison I used Radio Paradise 320, and this time the difference between the two seemed less apparent. Not what I was expecting!

    If you do try a battery pack I'd be most interested in your findings.

    Thanks,

    R

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    I found a mobile charger battery to be better than the iFi on my RPi3. Better still is the Sbooster I've just put in the system today. I tried the 5V supply from my HDPLEX linear power supply but didn't like it - to be fair the 5V output isn't meant to be the greatest. Sbooster is the winner out of the power supplies I've tried.
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    Some battery packs are better than others I will say. Much depends on the electronics inside. I also use one for my rpi and for both my chromecasts
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    Quote Originally Posted by struth View Post
    Some battery packs are better than others I will say. Much depends on the electronics inside. I also use one for my rpi and for both my chromecasts
    I totally agree. It took me a while to settle on the RaviPower one that I've used for quite some time in preference to the iFi. I can't say the Ravi is the best out there, just the best of the ones I tried. The Sbooster is very good though (even better) and it doesn't need recharging. BTW I using an Allo DigiOne on an RPi3.

    Battery is still a good and cost effective option.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonky View Post
    System in use: Schiit Saga preamp + Quad 306 (DADA and RedHill modified) + Living Voice speakers.

    Comparison between:
    Rpi2 + Allo Boss + Volumio + Rpi power supply
    With:
    2. Rpi3 +Audiophonics sabre Es 9018 + MoOde + Linear PS.

    The original comparison used different output leads. I have now rectified this and the Chords have been replaced by QEDs -(Profile Audio), which I view as being slightly superior.

    I have run several blind comparisons between the two, using Radio Paradise and BBC Radio 3 as sound sources.

    I view the AlloBoss as being slightly superior in almost all aspects of SQ, namely: better separation of instruments allied to a more widely spread soundstage; better bass and a better ‘high end’ (the ‘high-hats’ are, for example, more pronounced). These effects were less pronounced when listening to a live BBC radio3 concert.

    I am aware that these contrasts could be due to software differences. Has anyone else run comparisons?

    One wonders if a different/ ‘better PS’ would further enhance the AlloBoss.

    Richard.
    Also using a modded 34/306 (Dada) to KEF LS50 speakers sourced from an Allo Kali + Piano2.1 and a linear PSU. I also use a couple of Sabre based DAC's running on Pi2's. Comparatively, IMHO, I find both to sound very good but the Allo re-clocked dual mono setup has the edge because it seems have more "space" to it. It is currently my main DAC and music source (using Spotify premium).

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    Quote Originally Posted by r100 View Post
    "Allo re-clocked dual mono setup"
    Rupert,
    Can you expand on what you have done to achieve the above (on the Piano 2.1)

    I would like to reconfigure the 2.1 but didn't want to have to learn the TI coding approach - have you got another way to re-configure the 2 onboard DAC's ?

    Mel

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cycleallday View Post
    Rupert,
    Can you expand on what you have done to achieve the above (on the Piano 2.1)

    I would like to reconfigure the 2.1 but didn't want to have to learn the TI coding approach - have you got another way to re-configure the 2 onboard DAC's ?

    Mel
    Dual Mono mode is now available as a setting both in Volumio and Moode.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonners View Post
    Dual Mono mode is now available as a setting both in Volumio and Moode.
    And PiCorePlayer, possibly DietPi as well.

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