Yes,
absolutely more musical than 0.9z-4-0. Better balanced in tonality and soundstage (more analogue-like).

However, playing  SC;SFS=10, I am getting a click every 4 seconds or so.
When I play Mixed;SFS=100 the playback is without clicks (but a little less 'present')

Cheers,
Eric

Good to hear Peter.
If you need somebody helping you in the testing area,
please don't hesitate to ask 

Cheers
Eric

Nice to have you back Bert!
It was you who inspired me to take my first steps on the path of Computer Based music reproduction. I am still gratefull for that. Hope to meet you soon in your Listening Factory!

Cheers,
Eric

Deal !!

Cheers
Eric

Hello Peter and all NOS1 DAC fans.

I must admit, our expectations were high. Not to say: skyhigh.
So last night I found myself together with my wife driving in the snow, looking for the house number of Peter's residence. I was lucky to have my cellphone on board because the house number was invisible, covered by snow. How should I interpret this sign??
We spent the evening talking and listening and installing (HW+SW). And eating and drinking. Our expectation were fully met. The NOS1 DAC sounded absolutely great on Peter's system. Or rather: the system sounded excellent. Listening to an excellent system that I haven't heard before always makes me wonder: what makes it sounds so good? Is it really the NOS1 DAC, or the nice speakers, or what. I am fully aware that it is not my room and not my system. But in the end, what really matters: how does a new component fit into my existing system and room at home?
So today I found out. Right from the start (the DAC had a 1 week break-in period in Peter's house) the verdict is clear. My wife got tears in her eyes because it was so beautiful and so pure. This is better than a live concert (her words). There are really no words to describe this experience. 

THIS IS THE BEST DAC I HAVE EVER HEARD !!!!!     GEWELDIG!!

The "sound" is lush, open and natural. I guess Clean would be the right word, without becoming analytical. It is very close to my ultimate reference: a Live Performance. The soundstage is big and precise. The bass is fully controlled, and the highs were unlimited. And....and.....
I know that it will even get better after a decent break-in period.   

On behalf of all audiophiles who are hunting for the ultimate sound, we like to thank Peter and Ciska for their never lasting effort to follow their dream and create this wonderful contribution to our hobby.

Cheers,
Eric & Michaela.   

Hello Peter,
yesterday you kindly shared your to-do list with us on the forum. Looks like all the items on the list do serve a purpose. And setting the right priorities seems to be the challenge. Now I am getting curious what your intention is spending so much of your precious time and attention on your response above.
P.S. No need to reply, just an observation.

Cheers,
Eric

I wished I could be there too.
But I cannot.
Which is a variation on "wish you were here" (but you are not).
Cheers and have fun guys!
Eric

Peter,
Per your request, I tested 0.9z-3 for this problem.

i) The error message has gone. GOOD!

HOWEVER
ii) Like before, if the option Apply Visual Styles has been switched OFF, the XP style will still occur.

Furthermore now NEW:
iii) If the option Apply Visual Styles has been switched ON, XP style will not occur initially. But after playing at least 1 track (unatteded) and XXHE comes back up:
the XP style will occur AGAIN. Very strange. Still 2 Explorer instances not being able to communicate ?

Cheers,
Eric

Findings:
install completed in 15 minutes! Runs perfect in Attended mode. Runs perfect also in Unattende mode, but not with the combination Marcin mentioned.
Nothing happens. Maybe I misunderstood.
Cheers,
Eric.
 

I would certainly postpone any SQ judgement until the cables are "burned in".
Even after a few months it can still get better (in my experience).
Cheers
Eric

Don't forget the Galleries (if you use them). They may grow faster than you think. Anyway, it happened to me!
Cheers
Eric

Would be nice to include SSD and eSATA drive in the test.
And to repeat the test with .WAV tracks.
Unfortunately I will be traveling for the next 10 days, but when I am back........
Cheers,
Eric

Sure, no problem!

I am using software called "logmein" to control my Music PC (desktop) with my Laptop from anywhere in the world (including my bedroom).
It it freeware. Please check it out on WWW.LOGMEIN.COM.

Cheers,
Eric. 

Hi Peter, interesting right?
Now, just for the heck of it, switch Schumann OFF, listen to the same tracks and watch your consciousness.
I'm interested how you would describe what you peceive now.
Cheers,
Eric.