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I don’t see any reason that general troubleshooting help requests shouldn’t just append here. So here goes.
Connectors
I have an adapter for a 1/4 inch TRS to 1/8 inch - or if you prefer the 6.35mm to 3.5mm TRS plug. Two of them. And my iFi xDSD has the 3.5 or mini plug. I used to like them.
But I get some bits of static and disconnects as movement of the headphone cable puts tiny stresses on the cable. I’ve ordered an adapter that has a short wire length hoping that that will reduce the stresses relative to what is now about 4 inches of plug going into a small hole. (stop thinking dirty, guys).
Should I squirt some electrical cleaner in? Would lubrication help? I guess I could order a new headphone cable with the proper termination. I’ve not had the noise issue with the iFi xDSD except when using an adapter. Pulling the adapter out just a hair improves it.
Thoughts?
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