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| Chord TT2 - use Tidal or Qobuz? Here is a link to the microsoft paper that works: | |
| Chord TT2 - use Tidal or Qobuz? All recording methods alter the original - even recording at 512 DSD, Here is what MQA does: https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/mqa-time-domain-accuracy-digital-audio-quality Technically it is an interesting way to transmit modern recordin... | |
| BHK Sig. 250 ? I have zero idea of technical details.The BHK was stunning in every area. bass, midrange, sweetness, life, treble, liquidity - it has the lot. I have been at comparisons between all sorts of amps, some cheaper, some much more expensive eg:http://... | |
| BHK Sig. 250 ? I posted this in the thread about going back to SS or Valve from digital - but its of relevance here as well.I was just at a comparison today between one of my previous favourite amps the Arion HS500 monoblock digital amps with Duelund Cast capaci... | |
| Who tried Class D only to return to S/S or Tube Funny you mentioned that. I was just at a comparison today between one of my previous favourite amps the Arion HS500 monoblock digital amps with Duelund Cast capacitors that I own. Its valve input with digital output. I personally prefer my upg... | |
| oppo 105d mod or look for a new cd player ? I have an upgraded Oppo and can say for sure it is very good. But its not better than a $750 DAC I know of - which admittedly is better than a lot more expensive DAC's. The difference is the Oppo is very laid back and sweet - that DAC is quite bal... | |
| 2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia I know about the Magico, YG, and Sonus Faber.The Magico and YG are dry and brittle for my taste - but some love that sort of thing so should not be dismissed on that account - however be sure to audition before buying. The Sonos Faber are good - b... | |
| Is very good DAC a waste with Sonos Connect? No. I recently heard some very good results from an old squeeze-box into a high end very heavily upgraded DAC - its so good it took out a DCS in a comparison. The real difference maker was this really good SPDIF cable from Keith Eichmann:http://kl... | |
| Why so many PS Audio DirectStreams for sale? Mitch2 wrote 'Bill, the Killer is a NOS dac, correct?' Yes - and is one reason for the Killers musicality - but not the only one. | |
| Why so many PS Audio DirectStreams for sale? I know the DS very well having heard it many times at a friends place and its the reference DAC at a Hi Fi store I frequent.Its a VERY good DAC, and getting better with each Firmware update. But its in the accuracy detail mould - there are another... | |
| As good as Ayre QB-9 DSD but with SPDIF input? Sure.I was at a recent GTG where the Ayre was present. It was the weakest DAC there.Of the DAC's present the only one you likely would be able get a hold of is the PS Audio Direct Stream.I was also very impressed with an upgraded Oppo, so much so ... | |
| Ps audio directstream into scd-1 - direct to amp? Thiel's benefit greatly from valve gear being in the chain. The AR-10 pre (its very good - but pricey) sounds really good with them - a bit dry otherwise.That said the pre's that will do justice to the Thiels, like the AR-10, are very pricey. My a... | |
| Is MSB still up there? DAC IV Platinum Cold, analytical - not my cup of tea at all.But some like that sort of thing - as always you must check it out for yourself.ThanksBill | |
| What would you do? Most definitely in your case I would get a new source.But to make recommendations I need to know your budget.The ultimate DAC in terms of resolution I have heard is the new PS Audio Direct Stream which guys out my way are going ga ga over. Be wary... | |
| Nad m51 plug in computer vs cd transport Yes - try a device like the Off-Ramp or Audiophilleo:http://www.empiricalaudio.com/products/off-ramp-converterhttp://www.audiophilleo.com/ThanksBill |