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| Pontus vs Gustard? The challenge with these types of DACs is that the output stage may not be beefy enough or have the ability to push enough current to drive the input impedance of amplifiers. That is where a separate preamp can come it.@auxinput Thanks for yo... | |
| Pontus vs Gustard? That’s a shame – it sounds like a great DAC. I’m still considering it, but if I have to use it with my existing preamp, It may not sound as good as it should. | |
| Pontus vs Gustard? Hi Manoj, no I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I am concerned that you've had so much trouble using the Gustard direct to amp. I do have a preamp (Parasound 2100), but I consider it to be the weak link in my system, and have only been using it f... | |
| MHDT Labs Orchid DAC review Nice review -- thanks! I've been leery of the Orchid because it has tubes, and I'm not a tubey kind of listener. Have you compared it to other non-tube DACS, and if so, did you find any difference in the amount of high frequency detail? | |
| Does removing "interface jitter" help, if my source has jitter? @yyzsantabarbara That's great! Mind if I DM you next week to get your impressions? | |
| Does removing "interface jitter" help, if my source has jitter? @yyzsantabarbara Thanks for sending a link to the Gustard review; it sounds like a very impressive unit. Do you know anyone who has heard it? | |
| Does removing "interface jitter" help, if my source has jitter? I knew I could count on you, George…(it’s been a loooooooong time since I’ve been called sunshine). | |
| Does removing "interface jitter" help, if my source has jitter? It's unanimous! Almost unheard-of on Agon. Thank you all for your responses | |
| Pontus, Brooklyn+ or Benchmark 3? Pros and Cons @yyzsantabarbara I just read your two posts after sending my "PS" -- I think you misunderstood; I don't have two amps, just the one modded DNA-1. Unfortunately, when I did the mod, I didn't think it would be worth it to add XLR inputs, so I will ... | |
| Pontus, Brooklyn+ or Benchmark 3? Pros and Cons @yyzsantabarbara PS: I just noticed you didn't say anything about the B3 HGC with headphones; how did that go? I'm thinking about getting the L model so I can get an analog input, and save a few hundred dollars. | |
| Pontus, Brooklyn+ or Benchmark 3? Pros and Cons @yyzsantabarbara @kijanki Thank you both for the additional detail on changing the level match between the B3 and the AHB2. If volume is the only issue, I'm tempted to try the B3; if there is a problem at low levels, I can always try a Lightspeed... | |
| Pontus, Brooklyn+ or Benchmark 3? Pros and Cons @yyzsantabarbara that sounds like a great system — I’ve always wanted to hear a pair of 3.7’s, and I’d bet the Benchmark gear compliments them nicely. Thanks for all your thoughts on the Benchmark 1 to 3B upgrade, though I’m sorry to hear it doesn... | |
| Is the appeal to euphonic distortion learned? @atmasphere if the increased ratio of second and/or third order harmonics in tube equipment masks the higher order harmonics, are you also saying that the frequency response of tube amps in the highest audible frequencies is NOT lower than that of... | |
| Pontus, Brooklyn+ or Benchmark 3? Pros and Cons @jjss: thanks for the clarification! | |
| Pontus, Brooklyn+ or Benchmark 3? Pros and Cons @soix: thank you! I expected the amp to sound good when it came back, but what I got was even better than I had expected. Unfortunately, I don't think I can give you the answer you're looking for; I just don't know how to phrase it any better th... |