Node 2 to ANK 2.1 Dac clicking and popping

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Chris Finch

• February 09, 2024 19:08

I have a Node 2 that has been great, however I bought a new dac and now the node is putting clicks and popping into my system without the music even playing. The dac in using is a ANK 2.1, I know it's not the dac as I have isolated to the Node. I'm using the spdif cable as that's the only input on my Ank. I have tried different cables with no change.Anyone have any suggestions aside from buying a new streamer?

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  Seppi Evans

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  • February 10, 2024 08:07
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  Did you have any issues with the old DAC?

  Can you test the DAC with another digital source, such as a CD / DVD player or TV.you would have to change the output to 2 channel PCM mind.

  Edit. Personally I would send the DAC back and look at an alternative as even if working it would not be very useful connected to any streamer that plays hires material.
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  Seppi Evans

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  • February 09, 2024 20:16
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  Whatever you decide to do the ANK 2.1 only takes. 24/96 input so that rules out using Tidal, Qobuz and Amazon Music with the DAC and anything sent at this resolution could cause the DAC to exhibit weird behaviour.

  Do try using one side on an interconnect lead instead of a digital coaxial lead, also try the lead connected to the ANK 2.1 but disconnected at the NODE and see what happens.

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  Chris Finch

  • February 09, 2024 20:57

  Thanks Seppi,
  The problem is I'm not even sending music at this point. The popping and scratching is before I play anything

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  Seppi Evans

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  • February 09, 2024 21:31
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  Appreciate that, try powering off the DAC for five mins then play a CD bitrate track but also try what I posted about the lead above before playing anything.

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  Chris Finch

  • February 09, 2024 23:03

  Did a factory reset, tried using an RCA no avail. Still scratching/popping as soon as the unit is on.

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