Mine arrived two days ago. I ordered it with the Moode SD, and the unit booted right up and installed, scanned to create the library database without a problem, and played without a problem. Moode version is 7.01, but obviously has the Boss2 additions needed to work. It sounds like the 7.1 release will be a more complete implementation (chip options?).
One issue, just in case someone else uses balanced AC. I have run a seperate 240VAC circuit from my main panel to my system location with a 240 outlet. I connect a box with two stepdown transformers to this box. The secondaries of those transsformers are connected to quad 120VAC outlets that power my system. Safety ground is continuous throughout.
I've done this for years to good (quiet) effect. There is one caveat -- what is normally the neutral on single-phase 120VAC is now 60VAC antiphase to the hot side. This means the neutral within anything powered by this system is not tied to saftey ground back at the panel. The risk is that poorly designed equipment could short the two leading to instant smoke. I build a lot of my own equipment, and always use switches that break both legs, and always fuse both legs.
I have used an Allo Shanti in this system for a good while with great success. I ordered a Nirvana with the Boss2, and noticed a slight somewhat variable fuzzy noise in my speakers perhaps 120hz with some higher harmonics. Barely audible at the listening position with my old ears. So I started switching units around and discovered that the noise was not there when I powered the Nirvana from a conventional 120VAC single-phase outlet. It is also dead quiet with the Shanti on balanced power. I do not consider this a flaw in the Nirvana as plugging into the differential 120VAC is well out of its design spec.
How does it sound? Good. I won't elaborate since I believe I should listen for several weeks and optimize the settings (maybe with 7.1) to provide a knowledgeable impression.
One issue, just in case someone else uses balanced AC. I have run a seperate 240VAC circuit from my main panel to my system location with a 240 outlet. I connect a box with two stepdown transformers to this box. The secondaries of those transsformers are connected to quad 120VAC outlets that power my system. Safety ground is continuous throughout.
I've done this for years to good (quiet) effect. There is one caveat -- what is normally the neutral on single-phase 120VAC is now 60VAC antiphase to the hot side. This means the neutral within anything powered by this system is not tied to saftey ground back at the panel. The risk is that poorly designed equipment could short the two leading to instant smoke. I build a lot of my own equipment, and always use switches that break both legs, and always fuse both legs.
I have used an Allo Shanti in this system for a good while with great success. I ordered a Nirvana with the Boss2, and noticed a slight somewhat variable fuzzy noise in my speakers perhaps 120hz with some higher harmonics. Barely audible at the listening position with my old ears. So I started switching units around and discovered that the noise was not there when I powered the Nirvana from a conventional 120VAC single-phase outlet. It is also dead quiet with the Shanti on balanced power. I do not consider this a flaw in the Nirvana as plugging into the differential 120VAC is well out of its design spec.
How does it sound? Good. I won't elaborate since I believe I should listen for several weeks and optimize the settings (maybe with 7.1) to provide a knowledgeable impression.