Wavelength Brick


I just ordered one for audition. Curious to hear from anyone and everyone who has experience with Wavelength and their products.

Just for background of my system, I am going to stream from a Mac Mini, to a VTl 5.5 Preamp to a Krell 2250, to B&W Nautilus 803's.

My overall goal was to simplify, but not lose any of the fidelity potential of my system. I want to pull some good detail out of my system. That goal has led me on quite a journey, that ended with the inevitable expense of trying to accomplish it. There are very few products worth buying in this space in the market, and the ones that are worth it, are expensive. I was thinking about the Cosecant, but I prefer to work in pragmatic steps and at least audition the Brick first, if it is sufficient, then I keep it. If it lacks, I move to the next step. From what I read I shouldn't be disappointed...

Would love to hear from people who have experience..
jc51373

Showing 6 responses by splaskin

No. I;m saying that it is always recharged with its recharging unit when not being used. I'm also saying that I have never depleated the unit with hours of use.
Here is what I have found using a 65 foot Opticis powered by a Socket battery with a 12 inch USB cable from the folks who sell the Opticis VS a 6 foot Kimber USB Cable:

I'm using a Wavelelngth Audio Crimson DAC with a new MacBook Pro.

The Opticis has a bigger soundstage and sounds more open. The sonic picture seems more real and dyanamic.

Steve
Jc51373,

The SOCKET MOBILE POWER PACK battery will last a very long time. The Opticis draws very little current. I have had my battery 9 months. I have also seen cheaper lithium batteries 5v on the web.

I have used the Opticis with the Cosecant as well. Is it worth the trouble and expense?

I would ask folks who have a Brick at the AA PC Forum what they think. You may find that the optical USB cable is a waste of money. I purchased it before I had the Mac laptop and used a PC around 60 feet away from my stereo. I still use the PC and control it with a pocket PC.

When dealing with computer stuff, there are many options.

And yes, The Crimson is very special. Gordon is brilliant!

Steve
The Opticis has been good for me. I have never heard the Brick. I honestly don't know if it will make a significant difference with the Brick.

Steve
Here you go:

http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=pcaudio&n=17085&highlight=wavelength+crtimson&r=&session=
It is designed to be left on the charger when not in use. I suspect the Socket is hardly being drained by the Opticis as the warning light has never come on.