charles1dad
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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Steve, I heard the DAC comparison in Jeff’s (Jwm) system. This audio system was described by me in a post yesterday. System variability is a given and can’t be eliminated. This is why synergy is such a popular word in the High Audio vocabulary. It... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Steve,In the DAC comparison I commented on regarding the Bricasti SE and Total DAC the only variable was switching between the two DACs. Same ethernet cable, components, speakers,cables etc. The intention of the comparison was not to declare a cha... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Jeff,The primary claim concerning R2R superiority is that it is more "analogue " like in its sonic character. You and I have heard a fair number of R2R DACs and haven’t found this to be the general consistent result although individually some succ... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp The Goldmund Dialogue has a reputation for being highly resolving yet natural in character. In my experience this type of speaker exploits the most of what a good quality SET amplifier has to offer. SETs need very good quality resolving speake... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Jeff (Jwm),Even if you were to hear the MSB 100K dollar DAC and found it to sound exquisitely superb(😊) it still wouldn’t settle any debate in regard to superior D/A conversion. Rather it would speak to A to Z implementation and the "multiple " fa... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Shadorne,I agree with the marketing vocabulary comment as this is coming from proponents of the R2R approach. To be fair this bias marketing hype can be applied to either side on some occasions. George regarding Bricasti versus Total DAC I accept ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hi SteveN, I appreciate your explanation of the specific differences between R2R architecture and delta sigma. Gdhal’s comments just didn’t correlate with my actual listening experiences of many DACs of both type of designs. Based on hype I had t... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp What a very nice bonus to get the 2 recordings and especially those two jazz giants and particularly from that era. You re right, some mono recordings from the early 1950s were well done. The Had amplifier with Heresy speakers seems to be a very ... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp Jbhiller,These are high efficiency speakers worth looking into.Vaughn Speakers, USA (California)Coherent Audio speakers, Canadian (Toronto)Tonian Lab, USA (California)Tekton Double Impact and SE versions, USA (Utah)Charles | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp Hello Wolf,Glad to hear that the Herseys are such a good match with your Had SEP amplifier. Did you lose or gain in terms of refinement, musical involvement, nuance tone/timbre compared to your Silverline Preludes?Charles | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp Glenn,I just finished viewing your system pictures, very nice!! You have a music library that would suffice for several lifetimes 😊. Your Finale 300b SET integrated looks to have very serious iron on board. I am certain that your audio system r... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp Glennewdick,Many owners of the Audio Note E type speakers (numerous versions of this model I realize)say they are well driven by 300b SET and similar power(8 to 10 watts) amplifiers. Have you found the Living Voice Avatar as easy to drive as th... | |
| Harbeth M30.1+Luxman LX-380 & Audio Note AN-E/SPe Oto SE Sig Irish,You have IMO a very nice and well thought out audio system. I suspect you trust your ears which is the best path to follow. No doubt that your system reproduces music beautifully. Charles | |
| Harbeth M30.1+Luxman LX-380 & Audio Note AN-E/SPe Oto SE Sig Irish,I'm also looking forward to your early listening impressions and what Audio Note amplifier are you using?Charles | |
| Harbeth M30.1+Luxman LX-380 & Audio Note AN-E/SPe Oto SE Sig Hi Irish, I haven’t heard the hemp driver AN speaker , just recalling what I’ve read from a few listeners. I don’t doubt your listening impressions at all. Congratulations on your new speakers and all Audio Note system.Charles |