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Title: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: manuel castillo on February 10, 2016, 05:36:37 pm: Hello everyone, I have a sony vaio PC conected to a Nad m51 dac and I'm using JRiver 21, and it has always worked well. I bought an audioquest jitterbug but it makes no sound.
Any one with the same problem. :'(

Thanks

Manuel
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: manuel castillo on February 15, 2016, 03:51:24 pm: I forgot to mention that I have windows 8 and a 5 meter USB audioquest diamond cable

any help is appreciated

manuel
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: JimH on February 15, 2016, 04:21:17 pm: Audioquest has good instructions for using their devices. Have you been to their site?

In MC, you have to choose the device under the Audio settings.
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: manuel castillo on February 15, 2016, 07:08:41 pm: yes, I have followed the audioquest instruction, but still no luck
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: astromo on February 17, 2016, 03:22:48 am: I've got a C 390DD and based on its sound quality I can't imagine why you'd need a filter for the quality of hardware that's offered by an M51.

If your setup works fine without the Jitter bug then maintain status quo is my suggestion.
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: manuel castillo on February 18, 2016, 05:05:46 pm: just to get a better sound ;D
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: adphil on February 19, 2016, 01:31:51 am: Quote from: manuel castillo on February 15, 2016, 03:51:24 pm
I forgot to mention that I have windows 8 and a 5 meter USB audioquest diamond cable

any help is appreciated

manuel

Have you plugged it into the same USB Port as your cable (first the jitterbug and then your cable onto the jitterbug) or is your cable plugged into one port and the jitterbug plugged into another free port?
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: manuel castillo on February 22, 2016, 03:59:06 pm: I have plugged both the jitterbug and the USB cable in the smae USB port, no luck
Manuel
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: blgentry on February 22, 2016, 04:03:26 pm: From Audioquest's FAQ (http://www.audioquest.com/jitterbug/faqs) about the jitterbug:

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Q: I inserted JitterBug in between my computer and DAC and now my computer doesn’t see my DAC. Why is this and how can I resolve the issue?

A: Your DAC may have a USB controller that is on the outer edges of USB compliancy. In such cases, JitterBug’s tight tolerances may be just enough to exclude communication between your computer and DAC. In particular, issues seem to be common with DACs that employ Tenor USB microcontrollers. DACs that use microcontrollers from Microchip, Texas Instruments, and XMOS (to name a few) work fine.

If your DAC doesn’t enumerate (visibly appear in the OS settings), or if you experience severe and obvious levels of distortion, adding an active USB hub will more than likely repair the issue. Active USB hubs have an active hub controller. This hub controller buffers and often reclocks the bi-directional communication between host (computer) and peripheral (DAC). This controller will rectify any communication issues that may be preventing your DAC from working with a JitterBug/computer combination. Here is an example of an excellent active USB hub: CLICK HERE.

On the surface, adding a USB hub may seem like a hassle, but it can also be seen as an additional opportunity to upgrade the overall performance of a computer-audio system. Many customers have reported that adding an active USB hub improved the sound of their system, with the only drawback being the need for an additional USB cable. In the event that you need to add a hub, be sure to add a USB cable that is identical to the one already in your system, thus ensuring signal continuity and optimal performance. Also keep in mind that, in general, for this particular application, shorter cables will offer better performance.

One last piece of advice: There is a burgeoning market for high-performance USB hubs. Schiit Audio makes an active USB hub called the WYRD. We have found that the WYRD offers sonic results above and beyond that of the ordinary USB hub. For more information on this product, CLICK HERE.

Brian.
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: bryant berry on February 22, 2016, 04:13:06 pm: i have a jitterbug...i dont see mine listed either.....it says in manual check if your connection are back to norm.....so mine are back as before.....yes i can hear a good diff in bass clearer and cymbals ringing better...my ears are bad also.....winds 7 ole lapper top usb to emo xp2 to amp....got rid of extra pre amp.....made a big diff.....2005 adcom amp....jr audio only....
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: adphil on February 23, 2016, 03:24:42 pm: Quote from: manuel castillo on February 22, 2016, 03:59:06 pm
I have plugged both the jitterbug and the USB cable in the smae USB port, no luck
Manuel

Well, and how about sticking the jitterbug in a different port, not the same as your USB cable?
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: bryant berry on February 23, 2016, 04:33:57 pm: this is working well in my low budget unit...his could be more bugged than jitter....2 chl cd 44. tryin to hear at 44. ithink i hear improve in 88. rate??? i am hearing in back ground tones,bells, moogs, allsorts....its been only 4 days...i havent burnt my self yet.....i dont think #2 bug will do anymore.....i could be a reborn sucker......thanks to the gang up jriver.....still learning.....
Title: Re: Nad M51 with jitterbug
Post by: bryant berry on April 06, 2016, 06:32:03 pm: has anyone besides myself heard a diff with this j. bugger??? still improves my low fi system.....anyone out there???