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Responses from agear
| Sistrum SP101 Platforms - under floor standers I have been using Sistrum products (101s and apprentice stands) since around 2007 under a variety of components subs, speakers, amps, dacs, etc) and they have a profound impact. I have even incorporated their technology into my audio room design. ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 01-03-15: WisnonI got it from actual listening at Shows and from persuing forums like A-Asylum. There is a huge current dumping thread there.I was interested in getting a Nakamishi Stasis amp once upon a time, as I know of Nelson Pass accomplishme... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 01-01-15: WisnonThe amps are not SOTA, as they essentially use the Threshold STASIS tech, which was an adaptation of current dumping. Class a voltage combined with class D current. The older techs used class B current.Norman, you have been making ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Ricevs, the amp section on the French piece appears to be SOTA, but the digital implementation falls short in many people's eyes. Spend on time on the Devaliet forums, and they are screwing around with Totaldac servers and whatnot trying to get be... | |
| High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz 08-11-14: Badman"System Wide" is unambiguous and includes loudspeakers. They're all just handwaving claims, meaningless and absurd. "3rd party" is a copout, and doesn't stand in any industry. Whose data, whose test did you use? Are they legit or s... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Gadawg, just like vinyl, the devil is in the details....in some ways even more so. I believe this is part of the motivation for some moving back to plastic spinners. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 12-20-14: LohanimalI had the good fortune of hearing the Computer Audio Design (CAD) which I think is a USB DAC - whereby you rip cd's to a computer first. Scott Berry also makes a kind of player/ripping device. I am not entirely sure ass to conne... | |
| Direct Heated Triode Tube DAC by Allnic Audio Labs Excellent and detailed review as usual. Wine is indeed a good analogy when referring to upper tier dacs. Most digital (tubed or not) still falls somewhat short (IMO) when it comes to recreating the dynamic elasticity and ease of good analog (tape ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 12-14-14: JwmI sure would not spend past the 20K mark for a dac. As in one year there will be a new one at half the price and better. If you want to sell your old two year dac you will take a bath. Could you imagine spending 120k on the DCS stack ... | |
| Worlds best DAC 12-12-14: DvavcHey, Agear, Couple of month passed.) So, what sup doc, did you get it? Should I dispose my analog rig and buy Lampizator?))) BTW, i've heard it once at the show, but you know the sound of the show plus different transport speakers ... | |
| Question about quality of Meadowlark I am a devotee of time coherence at multiple places in the chain. Amazing how that stands the test of time. I loved the Kestrels when I heard them but ended up with Intuitive Design Summits which are also time and phase correct.... | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house You guys need a new thread since Granny has moved on. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 12-03-14: Kana813Matt,I ordered an Amp Audio for my iPhone,so I no longer need an expensive hifi system.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky9IIi5Qkoc#t=108Very clever ad. So it enhances audio by tuning to your hearing, tastes and the environment aro... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup 11-29-14: GermanboxersAgear - ouch...having a room like yours and knowing I had to walk away from it in a few years would be tough swallow. What method does Starsound use for balancing midrange and treble energy? Is diffusion actively employed?No ... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup 1-27-14: GermanboxersAgear - I have no doubt that your room is fantastic...wish I could have experienced it before making a definitive choice. The overriding factor is that we probably won't be in this home for more than 10-12 years...a long time,... |