bluethinker
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| Anyone upgrade to the Merason Dac1 mkii? @choiceaudio - Within moments, I could tell the upgrade to the MKii version was well worth it. If someone has the funds, I'd strongly recommend pursuing the upgrade. Some day, if things go to plan, I'll hopefully be able to come and visit your sho... | |
| Anyone upgrade to the Merason Dac1 mkii? @choiceaudio @zlone - I worked with Choice Audio to upgrade the Merason Dac1 from Mki to the new Mkii version. Just got it back in the mail and put it back into my system. It's definitely a worthy upgrade. I've not had much time with it yet, but I... | |
| Innuos firmware update @zlone - Thanks! | |
| Do other DACs do this? Auralic Vega @incoming - It is absolutely NOT normal for a DAC to crackle as you’ve described. I would recommend an Innuos streamer, btw. Great product with a really good app. I have the Innuos ZENith mkiii. Another product I strongly recommend is the Gold... | |
| Has anyone compared the Luxman 595 and the 590 AXII? @dman777 - Knowing the good nature of many on here at Audiogon, he might be thinking about locations where you could possibly demo the 590axii. That’s my instinct on why he’s asking. | |
| QLN Prestige 3 @poketacez - I’m another QLN P3 owner and fan. I’m curious about your system. What are you using when your QLN speakers? Would welcome knowing your streamer, Dac, preamp, amp and cables. | |
| That Transformational piece of Gear We All Wish For The introduction of the Gryphon Diablo 120 to the rotation of components has probably been the single biggest transformational moment. Paired with the right speakers, it’s end game for me… For my tube-based system, the introduction of the Linear... | |
| Streamer/Ripper/Storage @bogartg1 - I can vouch for the Innuos ZENith MKiii. Works and sounds great. I thought I’d use the cd ripper more but find I rarely use it. Once I started streaming Qubuz, that urge sort of went away. While I don’t have any direct experience mys... | |
| Innuos firmware update @zlone - I am currently using Revelation Audio Labs digital cables which came recommended from a dealer who apparently spent a lot of time testing various digital cables. I had no reference point on them, until I switched out and replaced a the st... | |
| Innuos firmware update @pcrhkr - That’s awesome you’ve had that experience with your Innuos streamer. I had a similar epiphany when finally upgraded my firmware to a recently released version. I hadn’t updated firmware since I purchased the streamer three years ago. T... | |
| QLN Prestige 3 @bolivarjoy - I’ve had the QLN Prestige 3 speakers for a couple of years now. I drive them with a Conrad Johnson classic 120 tube, Linear Tube Audio preamp, and Merason Dac1. I also have Dynaudio Heritage Specials which I drive with a Gryphon Diab... | |
| Looking at these specific preamps give me your opinions @brbrock - +1 on the LTA Microzotl preamp with the level two upgrade offered by LTA. Fantastic preamp! | |
| what amplification are you running with your Dynaudio Heritage Specials? @drubin - That’s a great question. In my experience, I never could get the HS to really sing at lower volume with any of those other amps. I once tried them with the Luxman 509 amp, which matches the power of the Gryphon, but felt the combination ... | |
| what amplification are you running with your Dynaudio Heritage Specials? Old thread but recently purchased a used demo Gryphon Diablo 120 integrated. I’ve had a pair of Dynaudio Heritage speakers for a few years and have tried pairing them with Luxman, Pass, Rogue, Audio Hungary and Conrad Johnson amps. Without que... | |
| Innuos Statement vs Zenith Mk3 + PhoenixUSB @russ751 - Would love to know what your thoughts were after testing the Innuos Zenith mkiii with the Innuos USB. How did that experience go? |