I tried the basic free version of Fidelizer and it does seem to provide SQ improvements so I was wondering if there was a significant difference with the Pro version?
I tried the basic free version of Fidelizer and it does seem to provide SQ improvements so I was wondering if there was a significant difference with the Pro version?
Jerry
Hifi: IPL transmission line floorstanding speakers, Squeezebox Touch, Denafrips Ares 11 DAC, DCB1 Pre-amplifier, Croft Series 7 power amp.
Custom Hifi cables HA10SE headphone amplifier and Hifiman HE-400 headphones.
AV system: LG 55B7, Denon AVR -x2300w receiver, Quad 12L (front) 11c Centre and 11L rear . Velodyne DD15 subwoofer.
So I have had Fidelizer Pro installed for a couple of days and I am impressed. Forget all those audiophile fuses and cable lifters. A real, significant improvement for not very much.
Jerry
Hifi: IPL transmission line floorstanding speakers, Squeezebox Touch, Denafrips Ares 11 DAC, DCB1 Pre-amplifier, Croft Series 7 power amp.
Custom Hifi cables HA10SE headphone amplifier and Hifiman HE-400 headphones.
AV system: LG 55B7, Denon AVR -x2300w receiver, Quad 12L (front) 11c Centre and 11L rear . Velodyne DD15 subwoofer.
When I ran a Jriver PC based setup, swore by Fidelizer Jerry.
Does what it says on the tin, and then some.
AC POWER
Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
AMPS
Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
SPEAKERS
Wharfedale Evo 4.4
DAC
PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
TURNTABLE
Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
PHONOSTAGE
Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
DIGITAL
OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
MUSIC PLAYBACK
Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
Ipad Roon Remote.
Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
SPEAKER CABLES
Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
INTERCONNECTS
All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables
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I'm charles.
Hi Jerry, glad I saw this. I have seen Fidelizer mentioned a few times and with house repairs eventually nearing an end I will have the chance to try this out.
Could you please explain the difference, soundwise, between the Free and Pro versions.
Thanks
Hi Charles,
The free version is just a taster. Pro makes a substantial change to the soundstage so that it becomes more immersive. Really everything improves with percussion instruments more forceful. Vocals sound more believable.
For me, its the best £50 I have spent in the last 10 years but every system is different so your experience may be different.
Jerry
Jerry
Hifi: IPL transmission line floorstanding speakers, Squeezebox Touch, Denafrips Ares 11 DAC, DCB1 Pre-amplifier, Croft Series 7 power amp.
Custom Hifi cables HA10SE headphone amplifier and Hifiman HE-400 headphones.
AV system: LG 55B7, Denon AVR -x2300w receiver, Quad 12L (front) 11c Centre and 11L rear . Velodyne DD15 subwoofer.
Location: limerick
Posts: 223
I'm charles.
Great, thanks. Some further investigation reveals that at the price the Pro version makes the most sense.
I must say your signature pic just leaves me cold.
Well, if you decide to install it,please add a few comments. Everyone has a different experience when they tweak their system.
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Jerry
Hifi: IPL transmission line floorstanding speakers, Squeezebox Touch, Denafrips Ares 11 DAC, DCB1 Pre-amplifier, Croft Series 7 power amp.
Custom Hifi cables HA10SE headphone amplifier and Hifiman HE-400 headphones.
AV system: LG 55B7, Denon AVR -x2300w receiver, Quad 12L (front) 11c Centre and 11L rear . Velodyne DD15 subwoofer.
I have recently downloaded Fidelizer Free on my PC to use in conjunction with Spotify. I can stream in one of two ways, USB out to Dacmagic or USB to digital board and then Dig cable to DAC.
With both of these options I get occasional noise which sounds like "static" in short pips of 2 or 3 or more on occasion. Sometimes music will play without this interference. It sounds to me like it may be a sort of signal overload, but reducing the level of Spotify does not make any difference.
Has anyone had this?
There are several suggestions form Googling that I could try e.g Update Driver but I wondered if any one else has had this before I start messing about.
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Sorry to hear you have problems Rob. I don't with my system. I suggest you contact the developer for advice, I have had a couple of chats with him.
Jerry
Hifi: IPL transmission line floorstanding speakers, Squeezebox Touch, Denafrips Ares 11 DAC, DCB1 Pre-amplifier, Croft Series 7 power amp.
Custom Hifi cables HA10SE headphone amplifier and Hifiman HE-400 headphones.
AV system: LG 55B7, Denon AVR -x2300w receiver, Quad 12L (front) 11c Centre and 11L rear . Velodyne DD15 subwoofer.
Ok, will do.
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