Unclejeff, do you recommend a certain type of power cord? |
Hi Golden Ears,
1. DAC is connected directly in to the power amp;
2. No power filtering is used (yet), I use Siltech's Octopus;
3. DAC is now playing about one month continiously.
Renaat (is my prename, Mattheus my name BTW) :) |
Hi guys,
I have the Prima for about four weeks. It gives a lot of detail and a big soundstage. But I'm having a problem: although the sound isn't bright or harsh, I get a pain in my ears rather quickly. This is very embarassing, since I tried different cables but this didn't help... Any idea how I could manage this?
Thanks,
Renaat |
I'll have my Prima DAC MKII within two weeks. It is the new silver version with two analog inputs, so I think I will use it as a preamp. I already have the Metronome T20 transport, for the time being in combination with Tubalog from Music. Fidel. and this sounds very nice ! But I'm looking forward to the Prima ofcourse !! I'll get back to you guys whitin a few weeks.
Renaat |
I'm planning to use the Xindak FP-Gold as power cord for the AA Prima DAC. If I have them both , I'll do a new post with my experiences.
Renaat |
I know it sounds unbelievable, but before I had the Prima, I used a Musical Fidelity Tubalog combined with the T20 and there was no 'pain'. It's difficult to explain in English but there is a kind of pressure on my ears which comes very quickly. Besides, I'm not the only one experiencing this 'thing'. I hope things will get better when burning in has completed... |
Hi Guys,
You know what? I think I don't sleep enough and my ears are suffering from fatigue... I get +/- the same 'pain' when I listen to other equipment at friends.
I'm looking now for another power amp. I'll get the Plinius 8200P on a trial basis, if this amp will please me I'll buy the new Plinius P8. I'll also taste the Perreaux E160.
What do you think of these amps, in combi with the AA Prima? BTW I use B&W 805 signature.
Renaat |
Warren,
Don't understand the shit.
What's better than Perreaux and Plinius? An American amp??? Whats' better than Metronome?
Please help me my dear brother...
Renaat |
I don't have Classé amp, but a Classic : this is a Chinese amp. My system doesn't sound 'bad' at all, but I'm missing a bit of warmth. And yes indeed, I'm on the beginning of the end of my system-upgrade-disease.
My IC's are from the German brand 'Heavens Gate': these are NBS-based cables built by the former importer of NBS in Germany. They sound great and better than my NBS Omega 2. Speakercables are from the same brand.
Warren, what do you dislike about Plinius or Perreaux?
Renaat |
I got the Plinius 8200P on a trial basis and compared it to Perreaux E160. Perreaux is too smooth for me, Plinius gives lots of detail but with enough 'body'. Think I'll stick with Plinius, but it will be the new P8 or SA 201. |
Hi,
today I heard the Krell KAV 2250 power amp directly connected to my Prima DAC. Compared to the Plinius the sound was (much) more open and layered (three dimensionality). There was more detail without being harsh. Plinius is a bit smoother though. The Krell pleases me more... But I'm still not decided yet... Jeezes what a man can suffer... |
Hi guys, here is the rest of my story. I have the Krell KAV 2250 here at my place and guess what? I've decided to buy a Plinius. The Krell is crisper and more detailed indeed, but the Plinius sounds more musical to me. Altough the Krell isn't harsh, voices seem to be more synthetic. Plinius in my system gives a quiter and smoother image without loosing (too much) detail. So that is why I'll probably get a P8 or SA 201 Plinius power amp. The combination of Plinius, Audio Aero and B&W Nautilus is a very good one: it combines detail with 'warmth' and that's what I want... |
Latest news: I ordered the Metronome T1A Signature to replace the T 20 signature... The Prima is doing very well as dac and as preamp !
I bought the Plnius SA201 which is a 'gentle giant'.
Bye,
Renaat |
I will sell my Prima to get a Metronome C1A dac... |
