adg101
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| Interconnect cable recommendations for Node 2i and DAC I don’t have a Node, but the Vault and I don’t find the internal DAC to be bright... if anything it’s not as revealing as a really good DAC. Definitely recommend purchasing a separate DAC later. You mentioned your Node sounds bright so I’m curious... | |
| Most organic / real / analogue sounding DAC (ideally with Volume Control) for $1500?????? RME ADI-2 fs with Teddy Pardo power supply is very good. Even with stock power supply it’s a great little unit but add the Teddy Pardo and it definitely steps it up and with both is within your budget and has volume. Very neutral but with no fatig... | |
| Threshold, Levinson, Bryston, Krell, ?others? used amps Never heard a PA7 but knew the PA5... I’d sell the Nak as they still bring in decent cash and spend a little more and look at Pass X250. In my system my X250 disappears or actually my speakers do. I do use a tube preamp but I’d say my preamp is mo... | |
| Cambridge CXC vs Azur 851c The 851C is a very good CDP and for the money it’s great. The DAC is very good and it will hold its own easily to most players. I did change out both fuses to Synergistic Blacks which really stepped up the 851C. Built quality is very good and I’ve... | |
| Why was the entry level line at Audio Research eliminated? That’s good to hear. Hopefully things are better, but it would be nice to see them bring a couple models out that are more reasonably priced for people just getting into the hobby that might later move up the line. | |
| Why was the entry level line at Audio Research eliminated? Probably more to do with the new owners, and more focus on a world market than an American owned company catering to US sales. Not saying the direction they have taken wasn’t a wise one, but gone are the days calling them to ask a question, send i... | |
| Which DAC Do You Prefer The Oppo UDP-205 or Chord Hugo TT2? Are you meaning Oppo Sonica DAC? The 205 is a universal player with DAC input. Can’t speak for the Hugo but I own a 205, but my guess is the Chord is much better. Both my Cambridge 851C and RME DAC are better to my ears over my Oppo, and the RME m... | |
| DACs to look at? Many vendors have a refund policy on RME such as B&H Photo. You’ll have to call to get a discount but they will... I think I paid $1099 for mine. I would suggest from your Node to run coax over the optical. The RME will pounce all over the DAC... | |
| DACs to look at? Ok I’ll throw out a DAC. RME ADI-2 fs. | |
| Streaming Thru the Cambridge Audio Azur 840C DAC Going to cost you more than a cable but bet you will be happier, plus you can sit in your chair and use your phone as the remote. Maybe can find one used... Bluesound Node 2 or 2i. Your DAC in your 840C is probably better the one in the Node so ru... | |
| Best DAC for around $2,500 or less @pastorbob was your RME the earlier or current fs version? Just curious as I have the current model and find it very musical, but that being said I recently upgraded the power supply with a Teddy Pardo and now the RME really sings.Any current RME ... | |
| Digital Coax, optical, or RCA for use with my Bluesound Node player? @todd1010 So how does your new cable sound? Want to step it up again on your Node? VH Audio sells a shielded two conductor power cable in bulk that is very good. For the ends from VH Audio as well, buy Furutech plugs. I don’t have photos of my sys... | |
| Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound Oppo 205 is decent, probably better than the DAC in the Bluesound devices. I own both so not just just spinning from my sofa.The Vault is a great product for the money but I found the the first day in my system the DAC in my CDP was superior and u... | |
| Step-up from Node2i for native AmazonHD streaming? Just run your CD player to one input on your preamp, integrated and the Node to another. The Node has digital out which is nice when you want to upgrade to a better DAC. The DAC in the Node is decent, no actually it’s really good for the money. If... | |
| BlueSound Node 2i > RME ADI2 DAC > NAD 316 BEE v2 > Dali Rubicon 5 (volume too high) Yes, you are correct on adjusting reference level first and if you prefer your MF primarily to adjust the volume then lock the volume on the RME. I’m running balance so I’m at +1db which has the same output as my other devices. I’d just play aroun... |