Are you happy with the CJ amp? I ask because I also have the 11As and was unhappy with the ARC Ref75 driving them because of the impedance dip to 2 ohms. They need more current, switching to my Luxman 509X was a revelation.
DAC UPGRADE QUESTION
I currently have the following system:
1. Martin Logan 11A impressions hybrid-subwoofer with electrostatic panels.
2. Conrad Johnson Classic 62 power amp-60 watts per channel (not the SE )
3. Chord Qtest DAC
4. Lumin U2 mini streamer
Adding the Lumin and streaming with Qobuz has improved the sound immensely from my Cary CD player being used as a transport and the Qtest DAC.
The Qtest Dac was around $2000.00.
Looking for upgrade suggestions as thinking I can improve my sound further with a better sounding DAC.
Thank you.
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A few responders asked what specific improvements I would be looking for. Each time I have upgraded my system I noticed more clarity, detail and transparency. Wishing to obtain opinions from this site as to what DAC in my $3000.00 budget would give me more of the objectives I am seeking. It is impossible for me to hear it all. In fact it is possible to hear only a few DACS. Hoping to reduce the upgrading and arrive at purchasing a product that I can say, this is great. At least until the next upgrade itch occurs. Thank you. |
"Topping D90 for under $1K would be a good recommendation. " Topping would be a poor recommendation. Not only do they sound poor in the middle range, but the build quality is poor. Look at the number of people who have been fooled by the minion leader on his site and now regret buying one. Gustard will give you a good improvement. |
@laoman : don’t worry about Jason Bourne. He does not even read the threads. He just spews his venom any chance he gets. The first poster.
This is the very dude who proclaimed his $16 universal DVD player he got from eBay sounds as good as any CD transport out there. For spin CDs that is. Go figure. Sick He obviously did not read the OP saying his CURRENT DAC is way better than any Topping stuff:
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I was asked if I was happy with the CJ amp. The CJ amp was an upgrade from a Rogue Audio 100 watt per channel tube amp. The CJ amp is better to my ears, but I have been advised that a high current solid state amp would be better sounding due to the impedance dips. that as well. I thought about the PASS Amps but the heat they generate as well as very high electric bills are daunting to me. If I am incorrect, about my assertions would be happy would be happy to listen. be corrected. Thanks. |
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