4afsanakhan

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The Importance of the Digital Cable
GHD LoL! You are not alone on the memory front. I do like the ‘Transparent’ sound. Having heard the newer range I can say with certainty that the newer version of Ultra is much more capable that the old pair I have. I do have a pair of Audioquest ... 
The Importance of the Digital Cable
A major recognition of CFarrow. Thank you kindly sir. 
The Importance of the Digital Cable
Hi Kijanki,Thanks for that really superb answer. Very informative indeed. So you are reinforcing the notion that electrical noise i.e. EMI / RFI are the primary contributors to that very slight but audible change In sinewave i/ conversion clocked ... 
The Importance of the Digital Cable
Thanks for the responses all. Calvin&Hobbes, Thanks for the great links and superbly detailed reply. So EMI / RFI comes to the fore again. Just as with streaming, this is a key culprit in sonic degradation.Thanks GHDprentice, thats a great sto... 
A Surreal Dream full of Audio Knowledge!
Dear Willy,I love this! Actually very informative. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Some of your points are very important. I believe the shortest signal transmission path is always best. Its one of the reasons the ‘Magic DAC’ i... 
Thinking Out Loud
If one uses a DAC for phono, it becomes faux-no. Well, actually it doesn’t have to be. Instead of all that gear, consider the Devialet Expert Pro, which includes;- superb phone stage that indeed takes the analogue signal and converts to digital.- ... 
CD Quality Versus Streaming Quality
Hi Audphile1,Your experience mirrors mine. For my ears, I can always hear better sound, because it is less forced even at higher volumes, more engaging - i can listen for long periods without fatigue - and the sound is just, well, more beautiful t... 
Bass sensation like a loud car system in home?
Hi Yukispier,I understand you and your question is valid. It’s quite possible to get astounding bass in your home that will surprise you. The devialet Expert Pro 220 with SAM engaged at 100% and DPM on, will produce massive bass response using the... 
CD Quality Versus Streaming Quality
Hi Limomangus,A good vinyl system is very addictive, but yes a lot of work to keep. Its worth it if the setup is good though. A lot of great LPs out there in thrift shops at $1 - $2 ea. I like house music too and there are many superb collections ... 
CD Quality Versus Streaming Quality
George the MSB DACs do sound great. 
CD Quality Versus Streaming Quality
My son has the Denafrips Pontus, R2R Ladder DAC. 
CD Quality Versus Streaming Quality
Quote RIAA…..Facebook‘Ive got 6 or 7 Oppo’s. Ive heard em as is...not even close..not even in the same state let alone the same ballpark. Wish I had your ears cause I would save a ton of cash. Sucks to be me!! Good for you thou...Congrats’Then dea... 
CD Quality Versus Streaming Quality
Listened to some CDs last night on the Oppo UDP-203. It has AKM ‘Velvet’ DACs as opposed to the UDP-205’s ESS Sabre DACs. Its interesting how they sound different. The 205 sounds a bit more detailed in the higher frequencies. The 203 has a really ... 
CD Quality Versus Streaming Quality
Quote RIAA_award..“OP,If you think an OPPO 205 has a good dac (I have one) your mind would be blown by a Really good dac (Esoteric/MSB/Luxman/DCS/Mola Mola). An Oppo should only be used as a Transport.”Yes I do realize there are better. I would ha... 
CD Quality Versus Streaming Quality
Anzaanimalclinic,Thanks for the sage advice. And we are getting to the root of the matter here with what I suspect is in large part responsible for underperformance. The fact that sometimes the performance is better than others may be down to nois...