bill_k
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| What Determines The Amount Of "Current" In An Amp? Everything is relative, and it depends upon the specific design. One example which uses the Hypex nCore 1200 modules is the Merrill Audio Veritas which is rated at 38 amps max current output, and 400w into 8, 700w into 4, and 1,200w into 2 ohm loa... | |
| Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC I have no experience with this brand, but if you want to have DSD128 support (double DSD) it looks like you would need their 'Audiophilleo 1 Special Edition' model. All of their models support DSD64 via DoP. | |
| What Determines The Amount Of "Current" In An Amp? The majority of Class D amps use a Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) design. SMPS are also sometimes used with amps in other classes of operation like Class A/B. SMPS designs do not require large transformers as conventional linear PS designs do, ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Mitch2, sounds very promising! I currently run the Bricasti M1 DAC and would be curious how the LaScala would compare. From your description I would suspect that the M1 may have better defined bass, but the midrange of the LaScala as you describe ... | |
| Magico S5 review While I wouldn't describe them as sharp in the treble when driven by suitable quality electronics, Magico speakers are definitely extremely revealing and not what would be considered as forgiving in the highs. Of course you would be best advised t... | |
| Best Integrated, period. Soundbysinger - your test post is successful, please proceed. Your input would be most welcomed! | |
| Shindo Aurieges and Bel Canto M1000 Thanks Charles, you've captured my point. | |
| Shindo Aurieges and Bel Canto M1000 It's just that the Shindo is capable of much higher performance than it will give when paired with the BC amps. You'll get some of the tonality that Shindo is known for, but the BC amp's circuit will mask much of its magic. Pair the Shindo with a ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Mitch2, the Aqua LaScala MkII DAC is a very unique design which I've been unable to audition. Your comments on its performance would be very much appreciated. Good listening! | |
| Planars/ Electrostats benefits over box speakers? Bcgator, I believe that you are correct in describing what many companies try to do, by designing inert cabinets that allow the drivers to work most efficiently without adding cabinet induced coloration. However many companies discover in attempti... | |
| Shindo Aurieges and Bel Canto M1000 Not a combination that I would recommend; while the BC amp may be a good value it is not in the same class as Shindo. You would be wasting a lot of the Shindo's sonic potential. | |
| Plinius SA301 Or Bryston 4bsst2? Looks like $10,350 msrp according to audiowaveshifi.com. | |
| Schiit Yggdrasil DAC ?? The "mixed" impressions were from a recent CamJam headphone show, where the DAC was initially not powered up for a sufficient amount of time to reach its best performance. The manual for the Yggdrasil specifically requires the unit to be on contin... | |
| Schiit Yggdrasil DAC ?? Ricevs - please share your impressions once you hear it, TIA! | |
| Plinius SA301 Or Bryston 4bsst2? Dave_72 - Plinius SA-Reference Power Amplifier, MSRP is $20,900US |