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C390DD - Review

I have been listening to the following setup the last couple of days
Mac Mini=>Itunes =>C390dd=>MA GS20.
(I used to have a wyred dac2 + wyred MC5).The sound does not excite at all..I need to be at -20db(+8 being the max) to make the midrange(vocals to stand out)..Instruments,Just feels recessed..

Anyone using c3900DD,who can share their views?
Cheers
Kalyan
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bhobba
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I have one and compared it to some pretty expensive stuff on some very revealing gear.

Its the best integrated in its price bracket - no question. It takes much more expensive separates to best it - even separates at two times the price usually can't. A $5k DAC (PDX Level 2) and $6K amp (Arion RS-500) does though - and fairly easily.

It is however very neutral and hence may not be to your taste if you like warmth etc in your equipment.

Thanks
Bill
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bhobba
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Yes indeed you must use the correct impedance settings for your speaker - if you don't it is a bit ordinary. See the manual how to do that.

Thanks
Bill
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