Sorry, but YES - too much digital degrades SQ.
IMO, analogue is much simpler and sounds better as well.
Can there be too much?
Hi, All,
I posted this topic once before but wanted to get some more opinions from the brilliant minds here
...
I recently added a Network Switch to my rig (LHY SW8) and removed my ADD-Powr Symphony I/O. The rest of my Streaming gear is:
Eversolo DMP-A6 Master (TP Power supply replacing original), feeding a DENAFRIPS Hermes DDC which is connected via I2S to A Pontus II 12th DAC.
Is there such a thing as too much/too many components that at some point may actually do more harm than good? I honestly have no idea if the Symphony will play nice with with the LHY in the same chain. Should I reconnect the Symphony to my rig? Thoughts? I know only way to be sure is to try and then listen, but unfortunately access to my rig requires me to transform into a contortionist which is much harder now at 56 
. Just wanted to get some opinions...Anyone familiar with the Symphony and if so, thoughts on that piece as well just because there's not a lot of info out there on it...
Thanks in advance for your time...
- ...
- 18 posts total
Enjoying the responses, and thanks to all you, All for taking the time!
@daledeee1 appreciate that perspective. So you are keeping the Symphony involved after moving up to Innuous/DENAFRIPS, huh?
@sns I know man, only way to know is to do it. And I will. Just wanted to get some perspective from any with experience.
The good part is that I already have an extra excellent Ethernet cable from Pine Tree Audio so I don’t have to spend another cent to reintroduce the Symphony. |
@inagroove thats is precisely my concern, is there such a thing as too much🤷🏼♂️
Ultimately only thing it will cost is some time and some painful twisting/contorting😂
Another thing I have noticed is that I have read many cases where people have said even higher end Network Switches have not made a bit of difference to sound quality, but I have yet to see anything negative about ADD-Powr products. And when I initially added Symphony (before Hermes and LHY), I did hear a noticeable improvement… |
@kingbr The jury is still out. 60/40 keep |
@daledeee1 Thanks for the response my friend. And FWIW, one of the biggest improvements to my rig was when I added the DENAFRIPS Hermes DDC😉! Worth every cent. |
- 18 posts total