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snyderaaron
04-17-2014, 11:12 PM
I'm running my iphone through this airport device called airplay enabler. Music comes through but can hear this static coming through with it. Any thoughts to get rid of it. Im currently running it through the aux cable.

Woody929
04-17-2014, 11:32 PM
Make sure the aux cable is plugged in good. I think when I was testing mine it had the same thing. I was able to adjust the cable and it went away.

snyderaaron
04-17-2014, 11:44 PM
Tried moving it around and still there, also tower speakers not working either


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snyderaaron
04-18-2014, 12:28 AM
Fixed tower speakers, still hissing


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Woody929
04-18-2014, 12:39 AM
Assuming all is clear without the air enabler?

snyderaaron
04-18-2014, 09:51 AM
Yes, going to try a ground loop isolator, think that will help


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csm
04-18-2014, 10:35 AM
I'm planning on getting one of these, but don't yet... But I came accross this article which suggest not using the USB DAC that comes with it, but opting for a better one, which will cut out a lot of noise.

http://evolver.fm/2014/02/13/airenabler-puts-apple-airplay-in-car-or-home-for-50-but-theres-a-catch/

Woody929
04-18-2014, 11:04 AM
I think I'll order a new DAC as well. The one that came with it felt cheap. Thanks for the link. The device itself is great though. I've got another one of the TPLiks that I run meteobridge on. Very neat customizable devices.

snyderaaron
04-18-2014, 01:36 PM
That's what I use, and I use a different DAC. Same problem


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Woody929
04-18-2014, 02:39 PM
What DAC are you using? Just wondering.

snyderaaron
04-18-2014, 03:26 PM
http://www.meritline.com/m/showproduct.aspx?productid=111239


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csm
04-23-2014, 06:53 PM
Did you ever get an isolator? I just got the enabler and lots of interference. Wondering if the isolator degrades the sound quality at all.

snyderaaron
04-23-2014, 08:12 PM
Going to get one soon, found when I turn up volume on boat, hard to notice


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MLA
04-23-2014, 08:23 PM
Just a reminder: Any and all audio gear that uses a battery + and battery -, needs to share the same battery reference as the rest of the audio gear. If not, its an invitation for noise.

Woody929
04-23-2014, 08:43 PM
MLA brings up a good point. I'll end up changing my 12v port at the helm to run off the same batts as the rest of the stereo.

By chance did you try the setup on a home speaker to see if the noise was there? I first noticed noise on my G Grip, but once I changed out the DAC and better line in cable, the noise went away. The noise at first was a clicking sound, not the typical whine you hear.

csm
04-23-2014, 08:46 PM
I did try it at home, just on a Bluetooth speaker, but it sounded pretty good. I got an aftermarket DAC so I'm not using the one that came with it.

I didn't think to check the 12v charger to see which battery it's using, but I will ASAP.

snyderaaron
04-23-2014, 09:48 PM
MLA brings up a good point. I'll end up changing my 12v port at the helm to run off the same batts as the rest of the stereo.

By chance did you try the setup on a home speaker to see if the noise was there? I first noticed noise on my G Grip, but once I changed out the DAC and better line in cable, the noise went away. The noise at first was a clicking sound, not the typical whine you hear.

Yeah the clicking noise is what I hear



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snyderaaron
04-23-2014, 09:49 PM
I did try it at home, just on a Bluetooth speaker, but it sounded pretty good. I got an aftermarket DAC so I'm not using the one that came with it.

I didn't think to check the 12v charger to see which battery it's using, but I will ASAP.

I also used the 12V and the USB to power. Didn't notice a difference


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