bill_k
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| Bryston BDA-3 milpai - You are correct, the BDA-3 decodes the DSD stream directly from SACD players via HDMI. | |
| Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables keithtexas - They don't make it easy or intuitive on AG to contact other members directly. I've found this method to work. From the AG homepage under the Explore dropdown menu select Member Lookup. Enter their username in the search box and hit re... | |
| Anyone heard PSB Imagine T3? I've heard both and they are very different sounding speakers. The PSB T3 speakers are very neutral in tonal balance as well as having much better bass extension being rated with output down to 24 Hz. The Tannoys have what some find to be a euphon... | |
| HOLO Audio Spring DAC: Affordable discrete R2R Multibit Dac, could be a winner. True that the AD DACs themselves are 20 bit, but the way they implemented the design with two DACs per channel gives them a claimed 21 bits of resolution. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD mitch2 - Regarding your interest in the Aqua Formula and LaScala DACs, they just announced a new 'LaScala II Optologic' which is the latest version at $6,600 US. It now uses the R2R Optologic DAC technology developed for their Formula DAC. | |
| HOLO Audio Spring DAC: Affordable discrete R2R Multibit Dac, could be a winner. Thanks for your thoughts dragon_vibe, and very true! | |
| HOLO Audio Spring DAC: Affordable discrete R2R Multibit Dac, could be a winner. And, how do they sound at RMAF? TIA! | |
| HOLO Audio Spring DAC: Affordable discrete R2R Multibit Dac, could be a winner. milpai - I don't believe that is possible unless there is some converter I'm not aware of. PS Audio transports have an I2S output which could connect to the Holo DAC via HDMI for WAV files. Their newest model allows connection via I2S including DS... | |
| HOLO Audio Spring DAC: Affordable discrete R2R Multibit Dac, could be a winner. pixelplay - Do you have any comments to share about the Holo DAC yet? TIA | |
| HOLO Audio Spring DAC: Affordable discrete R2R Multibit Dac, could be a winner. The HDMI input on the Holo Spring DAC is not compatible with a conventional HDMI output like that from a blu-ray or dvd player. It is wired according to the I2S connection standard which is used by PS Audio and some others like the Singer SU-1. An... | |
| Bryston BDA-3 Reviewed by The Ear: http://www.the-ear.net/review-hardware/bryston-bda-3-digital-analogue-converter , also by Soundstage: http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/977-bryston-bda-3-digital-to-analog-conver... Hope these help! | |
| HOLO Audio Spring DAC: Affordable discrete R2R Multibit Dac, could be a winner. Charles,It would be extremely helpful to hear how both of those comparisons go, especially against the Bricasti SE since that's a more widely known product. I look forward to your further thoughts on the Holo DAC.Enjoy the tunes!- Bill | |
| HOLO Audio Spring DAC: Affordable discrete R2R Multibit Dac, could be a winner. I haven't seen anything specified regarding the type of I/V conversion circuitry used in the Holo Spring DAC, if that's what Charles is asking about. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD +1 on ctsooner's post. While many Yggdrasil owners want to believe that it's the best DAC in existence, in the real world it provides a good value but is not in the same league with some of the other uber-DACs being discussed on this thread. As lo... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Regarding the Chord DAVE, it is reported to be exceptional with PCM possibly even setting a new standard regarding its natural recovery of depth and decay. However its performance level with DSD is not at the same level, and to maximize its sound ... |