Hi. The direct input is the shortest path on my integrated, the signal goes to an exclusive volume pot, then straight to the power amp (Yes, I still have volume control!). The whole preamp section is bypassed, even the normal volume pot, cause the pots are not the same.
PS Audio DAC output
Hello.
I have a PS Audio DLIII DAC (with Cullen stage IV mods) which I think has a bit "hard", agressive and fatiguing sound...
According a review, its output is around 2,8V. I plug the DAC at the "Direct Input" of my integrated amp (bypassing pre), which sensitivity is 1V/5kohm (1kHz). Is ok?
I have a PS Audio DLIII DAC (with Cullen stage IV mods) which I think has a bit "hard", agressive and fatiguing sound...
According a review, its output is around 2,8V. I plug the DAC at the "Direct Input" of my integrated amp (bypassing pre), which sensitivity is 1V/5kohm (1kHz). Is ok?
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Hi. My integrated is a Sansui AU alpha 707MR Yes, sound is also fatiguing if I use the preamp inputs. |
The USB input on the DLIII is the weak link. I used a USB?SPDIF converter with the one I owned. Agreed. Now, with everything tidy, surely the SBT + S/PDIF + DAC configuration excels with mastery. When there was the problem with the amp AC line, the SBT/coax sounded lean and with over-tight and hidden bass. In a way, the USB input seemed to come out better (less worse), although it was not good either. |