charles1dad
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| How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is? @kairosman Good observations. I would bet a paycheck that your Topping DAC measures better than your LampiZator Baltic 4. I’d also bet that it doesn’t sound nearly as good as the Baltic 4 DAC. Charles | |
| How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is? @kairosman As an aside, it’s interesting that "superbly" measuring DACs like my Topping D90SE don’t sound as good as the more expensive DACs in my collection that measure comparatively poorly... whatever design and parts choices that lead to gre... | |
| How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is? @johnah5 I had an Esoteric N05XD which is a very high end DAC. It didn't sound natural to me as in if you go hear music it would not sound like the Esoteric which was sooo quiet between notes that it was odd. I now have a Reimyo R2R that w... | |
| My experience with the First Watt F7 Output Impedance is 2kOhms. F7’s Input Impedance is 10kOhms. The preamp can be wired to drop it to 47Ohms if I want to send it back to Van Alstine. Ideally the recommendation for power amp input impedance to preamplifier output impedance is a r... | |
| Tube or solid state @earthbound I guess they would say, you’ve never heard great ss. I never have I know I’ve heard this 300b and oh my!! People simply like what they like.There are listeners who are thrilled with their SS components and I say good for them. Eac... | |
| Tube or solid state @earthbound As I mentioned, I’d hate to give up this sound. This 300b is so easy and relaxing to listen to. Fortunately you don’t have to give up anything . Occasionally you’ll come across a bad tube, it happens. A good quality designed, buil... | |
| How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is? @rolox If your feet are tapping and if your eyes are watering and if you get goosebumps, no need to be frustrated: it’s not so bad after all. I agree. If you reach this type of response while listening to music you’ve achieved musical engagem... | |
| My experience with the First Watt F7 @smatsui Unlike Roxy54, I love how the F7 in my system does horns and guitars. Your positive outcome is as real as roxy54’s negative outcome with the F7 amplifier. Either scenario is understandable. Different listeners ears/taste/audio system... | |
| How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is? @ghdprentice Well said!!! @jjss49 those without the money and/or knowledge will sometimes harbor envy and thus express sentiments of ’awww well it won’t be good money spent anyways’ - getting the most out of life, as usual, is a function ... | |
| HoloAudio STREAMER is out now I hope to take it back to my audiophile friend's house to compare with his system as the stable variable(s). @hilde45 , that would be excellent! If you’re able to do so, please post your impressions. Charles | |
| How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is? @thyname Thanks for posting the late Charles Hanson comments. Much wisdom on display. The analog circuitry - 99.9% of all DACs are designed by digital engineers who don't know enough about analog. They just follow the app note. The specs on th... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @chopandchange I put the Grimm in front of a comparatively low cost Metrum Octave v2 DAC and even this lowly DAC sounded far better with the Grimm at the helm. Having such a solid front end like the Grimm helps you find the best from any DAC... | |
| HoloAudio STREAMER is out now @hilde45 Got it. Each one of us has our own method for assessing audio products of interest. No doubt you have determined which approach is most effective for yourself. I hope you are able to hear the Holo Red in your audio system soon. It seems... | |
| HoloAudio STREAMER is out now @thyname @lalitk , Yes, this is a bit puzzling to me as well. Hearing an audio component In person surpasses what “any” reviewer has to offer. At least for me it would. If I hear an audio product directly that is all I need to make a decision... | |
| HoloAudio STREAMER is out now @hilde45 I hope that you did not misinterprete my inquiry. What you reported is very good news and inspiring to learn. Yes, the Magna Mano Ultra MK III is nearly double the cost of the Holo network player. I mentioned it because Hans is so i... |