I have the X-1 along with the SW-1s paired with a DNA 225. Very punch and accurate presentation...I doubt that the older Sim model can hold much of a candle to the DNA. Yes, Gershman sound is warm and to balance that out, the DNA will be an excellent choice. Very dynamic sounding combo as far as I can tell.
I have paired the DNA with a battery powered preamplifier by Final Laboratories, very short signal with 3 inputs....grain free and no noisefloor to speak about.
The digital front end is a 47 Labs Shigaraki transport complemented with a Bel Canto DAC 2.0 decoder.
I have paired the DNA with a battery powered preamplifier by Final Laboratories, very short signal with 3 inputs....grain free and no noisefloor to speak about.
The digital front end is a 47 Labs Shigaraki transport complemented with a Bel Canto DAC 2.0 decoder.