The Setup
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We built the Jcat XE cards into our Alpha Audio PC. You can see the process in the install-guide video we made. This PC is running on Windows 10 with Fidelizer and roon-bridge installed on it. The PC runs on a Core i5, 16GB of ram and a 256GB Samsung Pro SSD. The SSD is filtered and powered via the optimo nano. As is the XE network card. The USB XE is externally powered.
On the Jcat USB XE, we linked the Mutec MC3+ with an Audioquest Carbon usb cable of 2 meters. This sends its signal back to the Metrum Acoustics Pavane (DAC3) converter. And that goes to the Pass Labs XP-12 which in turn supplies the Bryston 4B SST3 with signal. The Bryston sends the amplified signal to the Focal Sopra No1. We also played with the Revel F226Be on this system for a while.
Interesting test. I myself used the half priced Matrix-Element H Usb-filter for one year with Femto second clock. Until I found the unclocked Elfidelity AXF 100 usb-filter An audiophile world of difference, in favor of the Elfidelity-card. Cost only 40 Euro’s, a bargain in combination with their own internal power filter AXF 106. let alone in combination with a high quality external power supply, as I have it configured now (Sbooster) It makes me wonder what clocking of an usb-fiklter actually bring? Could you please test the Elfidelity AXF-100 usb-filter in comparison with the Jcat XE card?
Interesting test. I myself used the half priced Matrix-Element H Usb-filter for one year with Femto second clock. Until I found the unclocked Elfidelity AXF 100 usb-filter An audiophile world of difference, in favor of the Elfidelity-card. Cost only 40 Euro’s, a bargain in combination with their own internal power filter AXF 106. let alone in combination with a high quality external power supply, as I have it configured now (Sbooster) It makes me wonder what clocking of an usb-fiklter actually bring? Could you please test the Elfidelity AXF-100 usb-filter in comparison with the Jcat XE card?