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There appear to be many people that own an amplifier or CD-player that can function as

a DAC or an older DAC with only an SPDIF input.

I was asked several times if I know an affordable USB to SPDIF converter so they can connect

it over USB to their computer.

Finally I found one.

But how does it sound?

The Armature Hecate LT from Audiophonics is the simplified version of the Hecate - without LT.

The latter costs almost € 200 and contains circuits to clean up the signal.

The LT version on review here only converts USB Audio Class 2 to SPDIF and costs only € 89.

Why is that price of importance?

Well, if your DAC, cd-player or amplifier only has SPDIF inputs, chances are it is not

the most advanced and up-to-date device.

A cheap solution can elongate the use of that device but in the end you will probably want

to replace it and then the converter has no use anymore.

But how good is the Hecate LT?

Let's first look at the device at hand.

I have seen USB to SPDIF converters costing considerably more that just had a plastic housing.

The Hecate LT comes in a sturdy metal case that measures 130 by 58 by 26 millimetres.

On one short side we find the USB type B input and on the opposite side the SPDIF output

on a gold plated RCA connector.

On top three lights: one to indicate that power is received over USB, one that indicates

a valid signal and one to indicate the presence of a DSD signal.

No controls, it just works.

Inside a single PCB with left the USB B connector, a four megabit memory - I presume for buffering

- the XMOS processor that does the interfacing and some local power regulation and oscillators

like here for the digital output.

That output is transformer decoupled and fed to the gold plated RCA connector.

Again, simple and basic, but neat.

Given the XMOS processor is USB Class 2, it will work with all computers without drivers

with the exception of windows for which a driver can be downloaded from the product

page on audiophonics.fr.

The Hecate LT adds very little to the sound.

Feed it a poor USB signal and you get a poor SPDIF signal back.

Feed it a close to perfect USB signal and you get an SPDIF signal back that hasn't

suffered much from conversion.

No, it's not equal.

Listening over my well tweaked 20 thousand euro setup 1 you can hear you loose some transparency,

a slight coloration in the mid range and somewhat glassier highs.

That is when it is fed from the SOtM networked audio adaptor.

People that seek this kind of devices will normally own less costly equipment.

In my sub 1000 euro setup 3 these artefacts were not audible and in my 4000 euro setup

it was notable but only slightly.

In all cases digital you don't want to convert from one interface type to the other if not

needed.

And if you do, you better do it well.

Especially with external devices like this.

Each device has it's own clock and have to lock in to the clock of the previous device

and each and every step therefore will cause jitter unless expensive technology is used.

It is therefore remarkable that the Hecate LT performs so well.

It might be that therefore the name Hecate was given to it, for Hekátē was a Greek

goddess that was associated with magic and witchcraft.

But also with entrance ways and crossroads, which might be the most appropriate here.

Anyway, for 89 euros you buy a converter that lets you connect your SPDIF device to the

USB output of your computer.

OK, it took me a long time to find the answer but I did find it.

So it pays to subscribe to this channel, or follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.

If you liked this video, please consider supporting the channel through Patreon or Paypal.

Any financial support is much appreciated and guarantees my independance.

The links are in the comments.

Help me to help even more people enjoy music at home by telling your friends on the web

about this channel.

I am Hans Beekhuyzen, thank you for watching and see you in the next show or on theHBproject.com.

And whatever you do, enjoy the music.

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Mat Kearney – Capturing My Music - Duration: 3:13.

If I'm at home a day,

you know I'll get up,

I'll walk with my daughter,

maybe we'll go get coffee,

we'll come home on maybe go,

and work in my studio.

When you're on the road so much sometimes,

just like it's really glamorous and,

make dinner all day except really, it feels like you're in a fancy restaurant.

I probably wouldn't be a musician without photography,

my freshman photography class was kind of the start of my whole creative journey,

and I had a teacher that handed me a camera,

and I went out and shot a bunch of images,

and she said: "You need to do this, you need to pursue something creative".

You know, for me creatively music as images it's very like,

I love to write in kind of pictures,

that's kind of how I see the world and how I see songs,

you know, they'll be in my brain,

there'll be this movie playing,

and I feel like photography is the same way,

you're kind of capturing these moments and these emotional memories,

and songwriting is very much this accessing the same place in my brain.

Kings and Queens is really like a started with just me

and this other artist talking about how you can be successful at times and happy,

and how you can be unsuccessful at times, a miserable,

you can be all the combinations of those,

and how really kind of outside of music and fame and success,

and whether your records doing good or bad,

you know, that it doesn't really equal happiness or fulfillment,

and you know your family,

and being passionate about what you're doing,

some of those things really become more important,

so, we just kind of sat down

are like we don't need this, we don't need that,

you know, we'll be Kings and Queens in our own mind,

and that really became kind of like an anthem,

and the song just wrote itself.

Feel like my whole new record is influenced by my daughter,

cuz your perspective on life is kind of altered by this other human,

that shows up and you love so much.

There's a song called "I can't wait for you to get here",

which was written before she came along,

and it was just like this anticipation of like what's this gonna mean,

you know, I don't know what this is gonna be like,

and it's nothing like I thought.

It's really cool to have Canon support my music,

they're a really cool company,

that makes really cool cameras,

and I've used them for years,

and yeah, it's really special that we've gotten to do something together.

What I love about the EOS M50 is that, I like autofocus

that recognizes her face,

or she's like running away,

it'll stay in focus then,

she was like running back,

and all of the images stayed in focus,

it's really cool.

I would say: Making memories it´s like our favorite thing to do,

you know, some people maybe want to go, I don't know buy a car,

for us it's like, how do we create a memory with their family?

Like can we go on a trip together,

or can we throw a gathering,

that's just like my love language,

and how I just appreciate life.

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Comment gagner de l'argent avec des liens d'affiliation sur kit com - Duration: 4:07.

Hello everyone. It's Lou's screenshot tuto. Today we

let's see how to make money with affiliate links on your

youtube channel or your sites using kit.com. On a youtube channel,

just put the little link kit.com below

your videos like for example here and you can also use bitly for

rename the link and give something a little cleaner,

a little more direct for example here "my kits, Lou's shop ", as a

example. This also works on twitter and facebook anyway

on most social networks so you can also include it on your

websites like for example here on screenshot tutorial, a small shop

with shop screenshots that I could create. To do that, he

must first become a partner with a company that offers affiliate

as for example here Amazon. It works also Ebay. For Amazon,

you have here the main menu and the first thing to do that is going to be

to obtain a tracking IDs. you create a tracking IDs and you have

go register on kit.com with the identifier that you

have created on the affiliate company. You can get paid either

euros either with vouchers and for give you an idea of ​​the rate of

compensation I put you here the link amazon. It can go up to 10%

on some products. You can see an analytic by

example to May 19 I had only one click on a single link that I had created

on a site and from the moment when I set up the kit.com store

there are two days of hindsight, you see that the number of clicks has

greatly increased. To register then on kit.com

you go to this address. I will put the link in the

description of course. You create your kit.com account. This

is completely free. Create a kit is extremely simple. Just click

on "create a kit" what we let's do here. There, for example, I

I will create a kit on the comics Valerian to stay

on this site I'm trying to build and so I'm going to add in

the kit of the products. For that I will on amazon, I choose the article that

I'm interested I take the URL url product and I glue it

in the kit. That's what it gives when finished.

you have a little kit that is completely finished and you can

of course move the items to inside the kit simply to the

mouse. For example, I want the dvd either at the end of the kit. I move them

manually to smile and I can to save.

Once on my site, here it is a google sites,

well I will create a new page I will call shop

story to be original

and by screen capture I will compose the page and insert

hypertext links on the link that corresponding to the kit that I

wants to value and put forward. This is the end of this video. I hope

that it will be useful to you. I do not promise you not to earn miles and cents

with the affiliate links but at the less you have the technique for the

make. Do not forget to subscribe to operate the bell, and to like this

video if you liked it. See you soon.

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APS Film and the 1990s TV Photo slideshow - Duration: 21:39.

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NEHALEM (Travel Diary) - Duration: 2:37.

The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure.

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Heroes & Generals. New map Khutor. Новая карта Хутор - Duration: 2:56.

A new map 'Khutor' for Skirmish gamemode has been added in the 1.11 update.

Like other Skirmish maps Khutor has 3 objectives and 2 spawn points.

The main feature of the map is its visual style

it is made in Western Europe remote settlement setting

and all objects were made from the scratch and were not used before on any other map.

Besides static objects new vehicle appropriate for such zone has been added - a tractor!

Thus, the new objects library promises more maps in Western Europe setting in future.

Have no pretensions to its visual part

*watch your head*

As for tactical features in my opinion the map cant bring us something interesting:

despite of loads of bushes and trees on edges of the map, the central part of Khutor is quite open.

With spawn points on the hills it allows tanks to fight each other barely leaving the spawn point

as well as hindering infantry leaving the spawnpoint

Also on the central control point infantry have access to all roofs and buildings,

by which players will be camping on the roofs and attics most of the time

And what do YOU think about the map? Leave a comment!

For more infomation >> Heroes & Generals. New map Khutor. Новая карта Хутор - Duration: 2:56.

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Jason & Kimberly 'I'm a Superhero' Scene | Power Rangers (2017) Movie CLIP HD (+Subtitles) - Duration: 2:17.

- Shh! It's me. - Kim.

How did you get in here?

I'm a superhero. And you left your window open.

Is everything okay?

I think I'm the reason we can't morph.

I haven't really been honest.

Okay. I punched Ty Fleming in the face

because he told everyone I was the meanest person he'd ever met.

And he was right.

Well, that can't be true.

Okay.

Whoa.

- You took that picture? - No.

Amanda Clark took that picture. Of herself.

But she shared it with me. Privately. She trusted me.

And you sent that pic to... to Ty?

With a text that said,

"Is this the girl you wanna bring home to your mum?"

I didn't realize how mean it was until I saw her face.

Kim, there's literally thousands of photos going around school.

I don't care about them. I care about this. I did this.

I had to sit in Mr. Detmer's office with Amanda's father

and watch as they showed him that photo of his daughter.

In his eyes, for the first time, I could see who I'd become.

You know, so I lied. I blamed everyone else.

I wanted to die, that's why...

that's why when you asked me to run away, I was ready.

Okay, listen. Start over. Erase that picture right now.

- Jason, it can't be erased. - Then live with it.

You did an awful thing. It doesn't make you an awful person.

Just be the person you wanna be.

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Alone: Britt's Wading Pool (Season 5, Episode 2) | History - Duration: 3:42.

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Road Trip | AltaMed Meets Napa | Maldonado (Hard Work) | Ep. 4 - Duration: 2:02.

(Spanish music)

- You only get one shot at it

and you gotta make sure that you do it right

because you don't get a chance to do it again.

We were farm workers, really.

Kids working in the vineyards in the afternoons

and then the weekends helping my father out.

So for us to actually be able to own a winery

in Napa Valley, it's a fairytale, it's a dream.

That happened because my father,

after many years of hard work,

he was able to buy a small piece of land

in the southern part of Napa.

- Hard work really only does make you stronger.

Overcoming obstacles makes everything taste that much better

and underneath all of that, though,

there is again a love for what we're doing,

a knowledge about what we're doing.

A knowledge that was gained from the bottom up,

and you can't beat that.

- We have about 500 barrels that we age

in our wine caves here,

all of them are 100% French oak.

Our wine lives for a minimum for 18 to 20 months.

The temperature's perfect.

It's right around 58 degrees Fahrenheit

and the moisture as well is ideal

for the aging of the wines.

When you open up a bottle of Maldonado,

we want you to feel that pride, that struggle,

all that effort that we put into,

all that love that we put into every single bottle of wine.

We're proud of every single bottle of wine

that we bottle, and we really hope you enjoy it.

- Great wine does start in the vineyard

and the vineyard is walked through, tended,

and taken care of by the farm worker.

And that's who we are.

- This is Maldonado Family Vineyards.

Join us for a great bottle of wine

at AltaMed Food and Wine Festival.

- Sip, savor, support.

- AltaMed.

(upbeat music)

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Paper Flower Magnets | Craftsy | Michaels - Duration: 4:20.

- I'm Kristen Johnson, and this is my maker story.

I can't remeber a time where I haven't been crafting,

it's just a part of who I am.

When I was a kid it was mostly paper

because that was the most available product to me.

So, enter a girl and her glitter in my mind

a few years ago.

A girl and her glitter, the girl is me

the glitter is my abilities.

My abilities to create and share with others

that's what makes me unique.

Everybody has glitter, everyone has something special

about 'em and that's what makes us unique.

It all started with paper flowers.

You need minimal supplies to get started.

I've gathered all my supplies from Michaels

and we're gonna use the value pack 60 pound paper,

some half inch magnets, scissors, glue, and glue gun.

For added embellishments, you could use paint and beads

for dimension, but more on that later.

For these first steps all your gonna need

is one sheet of your paper and your scissors.

We're gonna start with a circular shape,

don't cut it too large for what we are creating.

It's gonna be a little over half the size of the paper that

you're using, and we're doing the eight and a half by 11.

Once you've completed your circle,

and don't mind if it's not perfect,

nothing in nature is perfect and I actually like

how it's a little off balance because as you make these

in multiples, you're gonna want them to kind

of be a little bit organic 'cause they're flowers after all.

You're gonna start on one side, it doesn't matter where

and you're gonna start a spiral cut,

starting with a tiny bit,

and then cutting a little thicker as you go.

You're gonna continue this but you're not gonna go

any thicker than this half inch that we're cutting.

And continue cutting and pulling,

and rolling your paper at the same time.

You're going to leave a bottom base right there

and that's for later where we're gonna put our glue.

For now, you wanna be able to lift up your paper

and create this spiral effect,

so it can even bounce like a spring.

You're going to then take the tip, we're gonna massage it

so that it curls up just a little bit.

You're just gonna use your pointer and your thumb

to create that effect.

Once you have that going, you're going

to take the pointy part of it and bend it back on itself,

using your pointer finger

and your thumb you're gonna continue

to roll it while holding on to it tight.

It's important to hold on to this kind of

in a tight manner to keep that shape.

You're gonna wanna pull your flower as tight as you can.

We're gonna get our glue gun involved,

and put a dab of glue right in the center of your platform.

You're gonna hold the flower,

you're gonna let it go just a little bit so it opens,

and then you're gonna hold that bottom

where we curled it back on itself, right in place.

And then, you can let it go, and you're flower is complete.

There are all kind of ways that

you can attach it to many different surfaces.

I'm using a self adhesive magnet.

If you want a little bit more of a grip,

you can use hot glue.

Michaels sells both.

And here you go, it's ready to attach.

Now that your basic paper design is finished,

you can add so much to this.

Another great way to add dimension

is with a splash of color.

We're gonna be using acrylic based paint and this dabber.

Start off with a little less than you would think,

and you can always go back and add more.

Another way to add some flair to your paper flowers

is by incorporating beads.

(cheerful music)

Paper flowers are a great way to start your paper crafting

and they can be used for all kinds of occasions,

from bridal showers, baby showers,

nursery decor, and everyday life.

No matter what, just relax, have fun,

and you might surprise yourself.

Subscribe to our channel and share your projects using the #MakeitwithMichaels

For more infomation >> Paper Flower Magnets | Craftsy | Michaels - Duration: 4:20.

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Aisles - Club Hawaii (Live from Estudio del Sur) - Duration: 7:31.

Announcer over PA: Welcome to Club Hawaii

Temperature: 21 degrees

Atmosphere: 78 nitrogen

20 oxygen

Humidity: 42 percent

Follow green lights for Earth simulation chambers

Red lights for live entertainment areas

Guests visiting upper levels Are reminded to keep an open mind

I feel my heart

As I look around all the seats

It's so tempting this place

I will always come here

And if you come here this way

There are smells from the Earth

And there are species so rare

Means of intoxication

This is enjoyment inside

Skin is in order you take

Your soul around a rainbow, who knows

I want to feel that way inside

Take me

Take me

Take me

Teach me to feel

Take me

Take me

Take me

Why can't we be born again?

Announcer over PA: Please remember to leave outwear in the cloakroom

Deep in your heart

Isn't the flesh that you want

Sir if you dare to come up now

There are women and men

At the Club Hawaii

There's a different experience on every floor

Some like to go further inside

Some come to be healed

So they are now waiting for you inside

Ooh, it's the chaos that they want from us

If you're prepared to open, they'll know

If you're prepared to live

Take me

Take me

Take me

Show me the lift and change me

Turn my soul into flesh and soil

And blood, and waves and sand and rocks

And cliffs and sex and apes and frogs

And dogs and screams and rust and lava

Lava, lava, lava, lava

Touch me

Feel me

Rub me

Shave me

Strip me

Slap me

Drag me

Hurt me

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Корейские Футболисты в Росси!? Все в порядке ! вперед ! 한국 축구팀이 러시아에 ! 화이팅 ! |минкюнха|Minkyungha|경하 - Duration: 5:21.

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Geocaching Canada - Duration: 5:38.

What time is it? It's time to cache Canada. We're here at London

International Airport. We're actually going to cache Canada Wow we're gonna

cache Canada let's go on an adventure come on with us

we're now flying over Winnipeg Manitoba home of Hakliva, she's a geovlogger

from Manitoba there, and now you know we're not gonna go visit Hakliva

We're going further west. West, not east. Yup just gonna have to wait to see where we're going.

Welcome to Saskatoon!!

The cache we were expecting to find is behind the construction fence and there's not much

left of it there's supposed to be a ring for a mine for potash it's not there

anymore. So I think our first cache for Saskatchewan is gonna be somewhere else. Not here. Stay tuned.

It's a pretty neat place to put a cache yeah you look at this when you're

driving down the road and you just say a cache has to be here and I would agree

with that it's an awesome spot it's a metal recyclers depot and somebody has

done the cache for ahh a sculpture for the world and it's pretty cool we have

one like this in in our city not a globe I mean but metal recyclers and they've

created different sculptures from all different kinds of scrap metal and this

one this one is pretty good

Is it in Africa? Maybe South America.

Where in the world is this cache?

Got it! Whoo got it. All right. Let's see this cache.

We goit it. This is our first geocache in Saskatchewan Canada.

That's right our first Saskatchewan geocache whoo-hoo took a bit and what an amazing

spot we had to get a hint because this one was not easy I'm just a bit yeah

well we were looking all in the wrong spot and we can't show you where it is

because that would be too much of a spoiler you have to come and find this

one for yourself it is pretty cool to show you some other stuff around here

that's really neat our first Saskatchewan geocache

Well I bet you this structure really gave this sculptor the gears...

That's a really neat spot well worth the favorite point for this cache and this

one here I feel like I'm in Drumheller Alberta the Dinosaur Capital of Canada

not Saskatchewan. Ahh it's going to get you look out!

Well we started off the day in London Ontario and we've moved to Saskatchewan

the cache we were supposed to get was an Earthcache right at the airport right

at Saskatoon airport... But it's under construction ...and yeah half of its missing so we had

to come up to another one and we drove by this spot pretty pretty cool... It's tickling my ear.

tickling your ear is always getting a hold there we go we just want to say

thanks for watching don't forget to Like and subscribe and watch the videos as we

post them that hope you have fun watching them and... Cache Canada. Cache Canada cache near the dinosaurs

Cache on the banks of the river...Cache around the world.

It's nice to tour the world. Tour the world, that's what we're doing. One cache at a time..

Off to the next one

What time is it?

It's time to Cache Canada!

You're supposed to.. Oh sorry

now it's your turn... ohhhhh

Do that again

Woohoo! Guess where we're going?

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Super Arabic Mario - Duration: 0:21.