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| RME ADI-2 DAC FS is it "All That", especially for under $2,000? I am a recent RME owner and I would guess I have forty hours on my unit and I’m very impressed with this DAC, even out of the box I was impressed. As soon as I hooked it up I did not use use the stock PC into the switched power supply but an extra... | |
| Time to upgrade DACs I dragged home the Marantz HD DAC1 and thought it was nice. Not knowing your speakers I would agree it might make sense to sell them off with the subs, take that money along with the $2500 and visit speakers. No doubt a better DAC may get you what... | |
| Best DAC for around $2,500 or less Unless the Oppo Sonica is better than the 205 which I own, the RME ADI-2 fs is superior. It’s not just a different sound, but cleaner, smother, bottom end more extended and controlled... better all around. I have not heard the Sonica so it might b... | |
| Pass labs x250.8 stereo amp in San Diego? Can’t speak for the .8 series but I own the original x250 and it’s still a fine amp. I was fortunate to bring home a used .5 and yes I could hear the difference but as it goes I could not justify the difference between selling mine and buying the ... | |
| Best DAC for around $2,500 or less RME ADI-2 fs is an outstanding DAC. Remarkable what this thing does and how wonderful it sounds for the money. Was using the DAC in my Cambridge 851C with SR Black fuses and it’s no slouch but the RME is just better across the board. Even out of t... | |
| RME ADI-2 DAC FS 2-channel DA Converter experiences? I just bought and letting it cook in. I will say the first night and the only night I’ve listened, out of the box I’m very impressed. Most equipment and speakers I find to sound harsh and closed in without anytime on them. My quick and first impre... | |
| Need speaker cable +4 for the Canare; especially for the price. | |
| getting started with the rme adi-2 dac I just unboxed mine, thumbed through the manual and hooked it up. Definitely a little complex scrolling through the menu but I’m getting the hang of it. For now I’m listening to the NOS Filter. I’ll let it cook for sometime before making any serio... | |
| MODWRIGHT KWA 150 GOOD AMP OR NOT? Taken from ModWright.comSummary of key elements of upgradeUpgraded model of Lundahl input transformer for improved speed and dynamics.Circuit design revisions to input circuits that lower distortion and improve dyanmics and resolution.Cryo-treated... | |
| Vandersteen 2c vs Thiel CS2 Still better than no stands and just spikes I’m sure. I wish I would have kept my pair which had the beige socks which I preferred. One of those decisions I regret looking back as I sold them around 2009 and I gave them away. These are the stands... | |
| old high end preamps.. And buy a $1,000 power cord. That always helps. Agree with the upgraditis. | |
| Vandersteen 2c vs Thiel CS2 With an Aragon 2004 I’d go with the Vandy’s. Pretty much agree with the opinions noted above. I owned the 2C and dragged home the CS2 (worked at a shop that carried both Thiel and Aragon) and I didn’t care for them but at the time I probably didn’... | |
| MODWRIGHT KWA 150 GOOD AMP OR NOT? Best bet is just drop Dan Wright an email and he’ll give you an honest answer or you might get lucky he’s in if you call. Very honest guy. | |
| The Mhdt lab Balanced Pagoda DAC Agree with teajay. FaceBook is a good place for people to go if they want to argue with people or just be rude. Highly recommend. | |
| Bulk XLR cable recommendations If your components are truly balance you’ll probably be ok but that is a long run and as mentioned I’d look into shortening if possible. They do these kinds of runs at live events all the time with single mic cable or in a snake. I’d recommend Can... |