bluethinker
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| Experience with SoulNote Dac2? @zlone - I've not yet carried all my office components to the living room to test with the QLN speakers. I did want to share my impressions after having the SoulNote D2 in my office for a week... Where the Merason dac has a natural smoothness, t... | |
| Experience with SoulNote Dac2? @zlone - We seem to be on a similar quest. I actually came on here this morning to write you directly. I’m listening to the SoulNote D2, Luxman 590axii, Buchardt s400 mkii and Innuous Zenith combination in my office this morning with some coffee b... | |
| Experience with SoulNote Dac2? @zlone - Unveiled Audio might offer an in-home audition. I’m going to try pairing the QLN speakers with the SoulNote Dac (I’ve been using Buchardt s400 mkii speakers thus far). I’ll report back to you… it won’t be for a week or so, but I’ll share ... | |
| Experience with SoulNote Dac2? @audphile1 - Thank you! That's great advice. I'll continue listening for a few days and report back. | |
| Experience with SoulNote Dac2? @zlone - It’s a disease! I encourage you to look at Unveiled Audio. They have access to the remaining D2 dacs (model is changing based on something related to parts availability). The D2 is currently on sale at a lower cost. I love my Merason Da... | |
| Experience with SoulNote Dac2? Hi All - I had the chance to demo the SoulNote D2 in my office system today. Had it paired with a Luxman 590axii and Buchardt S400 MKii speakers with an Innuos Zenith mkiii streamer. It replaced a Gold Note DS-10. I’m pretty amazed with the ... | |
| QLN Prestige 3 @edchapman @zlone - I also agree the magic comes from getting the QLN’s further apart. It also seems like it might be very room specific. I have an odd sized space, so I’ve found I sometimes get the best results having them both toed in, facing ... | |
| Speakers That Won't Sound Too Smooth Or Soft with Luxman L-590AXII @ryder - I’m using the Luxman 590axii in my office system. Listening as I write, taking a short break from work. I’m using Buchardt s400 mkii speakers. The sound is warm and I know exactly what you mean. However, for my office, it actually work... | |
| Merason DACs @zlone - Interesting. We seem both to be on a similar journey. I had the opportunity to demo the Mola Mola Dac in my system with the QLN prestige 3 speakers. I was a little torn with what I heard. On one hand, I heard the QLN shift character drama... | |
| Upgrade to sound quality of Dynaudio Heritage speakers @jmascian - Great news! The Dynaudio Heritage speakers need juice to truly sing. When I hear of folks using lower powered amps with this speaker I always feel sort of badly, knowing they are not fully experiencing its’ potential. How would you ... | |
| Merason DACs @sim_audio_nerd - I have the Merason Dac1 MKii but have not heard the Reuss Dac. I am using it with a Gryphon 120 amp and Dynaudio Heritage speakers. It’s a marvelous sounding system. I have also used it with a Conrad Johnson Classic 120 amp with ... | |
| Experience with SoulNote Dac2? @zlone - I just realized we also both have an Innuos Zenith mkiii. I noticed you are considering Antipodes. I was thinking of getting the pulsar for the living room and moving the zenith mkiii to my office system. Do you have the innuos usb recloc... | |
| Experience with SoulNote Dac2? @zlone - Oh yes! Of course. I am looking forward to your review of the QLN Prestige 3s. I also have wondered about the 5's too. I'm especially curious about the bass output of the 5's. Maybe someday I'll get to hear them. @wig - Thanks for the s... | |
| Experience with SoulNote Dac2? I'm listening to the system now with the Merason. It's cranked louder than usual because my wife is still at work. It sounds incredibly musical, rich and atmospheric. For anyone considering the Merason Dac1 mkii, it's really wonderful sounding... | |
| Experience with SoulNote Dac2? @audphile1 - Thank you. I always appreciate your input and communication on this forum. Apparently - and I say that suspending judgement until I've heard it - SoulNote has implemented the ESS chips in a very musical way. I've read up on the Benchm... |