AUNE T1 (MK1 + MK2) discussion

rids57 · 5 Aug 2014 at 19:17

This is what the advanced tab looks like with the Mk1 in Windows 8.1

.:SAmSuNG:. · 5 Aug 2014 at 19:34

Yea my 8.1 is the same but only 16 or 32. Dont have any 24 listed there.

MB101 · 5 Aug 2014 at 21:13

I only get the option of 16 or 32bit with my MK2 on windows 8. Obv the MK1 only goes up to 24bit.

rids57 · 5 Aug 2014 at 22:01

the USB decoder chip allows 16, 24 and 32 bit though, so it must be something in Aune's firmware.

.:SAmSuNG:. · 6 Aug 2014 at 08:31

Need a longer usb cable. Is it a special one or something as i tried an extension but that wouldnt work?

Psycho Sonny · 6 Aug 2014 at 10:10

.:SAmSuNG:. said:
Need a longer usb cable. Is it a special one or something as i tried an extension but that wouldnt work?

I wouldn't extend the USB but by an extension for your headphone instead, best to keep the USB as short as possible.

USB degrades over distance quite badly or something like that (the timings get messed up and errors are produced).

Use the stock USB cable only into the back of a PC.

Buy a monoprice, kenable or kabeldirekt extension lead for your headphones

.:SAmSuNG:. · 6 Aug 2014 at 10:16

Well I want the amp at the other end of my desk to my tower. It reaches now but is abit tight. Only needs to be say 50cm longer than now. Would that really make any difference?

Psycho Sonny · 6 Aug 2014 at 10:21

.:SAmSuNG:. said:
Well I want the amp at the other end of my desk to my tower. It reaches now but is abit tight. Only needs to be say 50cm longer than now. Would that really make any difference?

I don't know but if you were to buy another USB cable make sure it's a decent one. Not too expensive but not a cheap £1 one either, just a decent enough cheap one.

Preferably though stick with the stock cable, re-arrange the desk/setup and use a longer headphone cable is best IMO.

I don't know who makes decent cheap USB cables, so you will need to do your own research there, I'm sure kenable do them I imagine.

.:SAmSuNG:. · 6 Aug 2014 at 11:56

Ok well screen is centre of desk so have to have Tower one end and Audio gear other. Ordered a 2m Lindy Chromo Premuim one for a tenner. If thats not good I dunno what will be.

My tube storage box.

rids57 · 6 Aug 2014 at 17:09

You not getting any more then?

.:SAmSuNG:. · 6 Aug 2014 at 17:24

Maybe sell a spare rocket and get another 1 or 2. Bugle boy or orange globe if I have some spare cash but trying to save for a car and maybe update my amp in living room so not high on my list really.

rids57 · 6 Aug 2014 at 22:53

mine are just stuffed in a cardboard box

Psycho Sonny · 7 Aug 2014 at 09:46

rids57 said:
mine are just stuffed in a cardboard box

+1

But I could really do with proper storage feel a bit exposed

rids57 · 7 Aug 2014 at 11:58

I could do with something like an egg box for swans

.:SAmSuNG:. · 7 Aug 2014 at 12:35

Only cost a few quid to put together so thought worth it to protect £100+ worth of tubes.

rids57 · 7 Aug 2014 at 17:54

I only paid £8 each for the two Mullard 6DJ8's - Bargain and a half that one

.:SAmSuNG:. · 7 Aug 2014 at 20:48

Really how so cheap. Pretty sure my one was a few times that.

rids57 · 7 Aug 2014 at 21:03

used, not NOS, so the amount of time left on them is unknown. They sound fantastic though, lovely smooth vocals and good bass and I have a spare for when the first one wears out.

rids57 · 8 Aug 2014 at 22:10

Bought a clear plastic box in Home Bargains today for the princely sum of £2.50. It has 21 small partitions that can hold two valves each, which will be useful for when I get a tube amp that uses pairs. So I've finally got my tubes stored properly, now I just have to find somewhere to put the box.

TwsT · 9 Aug 2014 at 08:10

I think Ikea will sell you a shelf to put the box on.