Is it me or new audio gear is too perfect and give ear fatigue?
Since getting back into the hobby during covid I’ve really enjoyed listening to music vs. bluetooth low quality speakers. Since listening to my Nautilus 803 speakers with old Yamaha Amps (MX1, MX1000) they’ve been sweet sounding and warm.
A lot of people have said the new equipment is near perfect chasing specs, sounding bright and causing ear fatigue.
Curious if people feel the same?
"@arize84 Topping makes some DACs that are quite smooth on top and measure well and are also inexpensive." Topping Dacs do not sound good in the mid range with human voices. They sound shrill. Many Ess dacs sounds like this. Quality modern equipment sounds FAR better than vintage. Those who push vintage gear yearn for nostalgia. |
