A followup....I'm fluxomed, cause I use the OPPO HDMI output to the breakout box to get I2s into the Pontus so as to enjoy the DSD DAC in the Pontus to hear SACDs with a better DAC than the OPPO...depending on the recording it can be the Best Sound on the headphones.
The Hermes has no I2s input so I can't use its better clock (via I2s output) AND enjoy better DSD sound. Need a DAC with two I2s inputs or a fancy Master Clock setup. Or just forget all this OCD clock tech stuff...lol and enjoy the Music!
EverSolo DMP-A8 with Denafrips Pontus 15th, both have i2S
For the past couple of years I’ve been using a Bluesound NODE (N130) with a Denafrips ARES II DAC (USB). I liked it very much!
Well, I got the itch to not leave well enough alone, if you know what I mean!
I purchased an EverSolo DMP-A8, thinking this all-in-one could replace what I had. It sounds pretty good, but, started missing my Denafrips DAC (which I sold). A couple days ago I ordered from audioman58 (Thank you!), a Pontus 15th Edition, can’t wait to get it!
This brings me to my question please. The DMP-A8 has i2S Output, which I plan on using to input i2S on the Pontus 15th (I hope for compatibility?). Is there still a reason to get a Denafrips DDC? Or, am I most of the way there with i2S on both my streamer and DAC?
Thanks,
Tom
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@tom899 So what’s the verdict? Which connection sounds best?
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This is a hard one for me to describe. It all sounds really good to me. I’m using i2S from A8 to Pontus15th. On the Pontus 15th I’ve settled on OS, and slow filter. The I2S setting on the A8 is set to Low. I do have the LHY dual LPS in the A8. Everything now has over 300 hours play time. I’m sorry I can’t give expert reviews. I do know I have never heard my system sound so good! I don’t want for anything more when it comes to my streamer and DAC. |
@tom899 So what’s the verdict? Which connection sounds best?
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