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| Which speakers did you find bright, fatiguing or just disappointing in some way? Can you revise the question to be "Which did not..."?Much shorter list. | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? Couple A/Bs from yesterday:Yesterday we tried some a/b comparisons between your dac Audio Mirror Tubadour and 2005 vintage dCs CD player P8i model. $14k new. Another friend brought the PS Audio Direct Stream DAC. $5k new. As you may know they both... | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? Thanks for the additional suggested DACs. In August 2019 Our clubheld a DAC It Out event which included the Cutest and it came in #3in the blind test. Ahead was the Schiit Yggy ,the Jolida DAC ($750)and the new Line Magnetic. All tube models. See ... | |
| Searching for an amp to pair with Rockport Atria II Merrill Audio Mono blocks. Double down to 1600wpc at 2 ohms.No idea if there is a budget here however but theseamp employ a technology no one uses yet. Read up. | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? George,Your argument on tubes is no doubt on point.Accuracy is sacrificed when a tube is introduced.But for my ears Musicality is enhanced with a tubein the right place. All my other gear is S.S. so this ismy only spot to add one. | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? arafig,I too have bought the base Audio Mirror. Vlad said it was 70-80% as good as the next model up. I will send it for the upgrade if I keep it.Thanks! | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? mlda,You lucky dog!! $1,000 for that DAC was a Christmas present! | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? Mazian,Pure Audio Lotus 5. I was not aware of this brand but your argument is persuasive.I will look into it. | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? Urbie,Wyred for sound should be on my list too I think.Will do some looking.Thanks, | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? SpeakerMaster,This is whole reason research is difficult in the DAC world.From what I an learning, the best values are from the no-namecompanies you (and I) might have concerns about.The reason I am less concerned about that in the case of a DACis... | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? dseltz,I like the gear you own. (Speakers?) I will check out Excel.Thanks, | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? Soix,Point taken. But I do not wish to muddy the waters.I am looking for the elusive "Musicality". My definition of that term is another word "Magical"My definition of that word is more complex. In terms of a feeling or emotion it is what you expe... | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? Wow! Thanks to all who made comments!I will add my system to the profile but here it is a nutshell:Gear:Pass Labs INT25Innuos Zen Mk3Audio Mirror Tubadour 3- (On Trial now)Oppo BDP 93 for DVD & Video play onlyTannoy FSM Speakers. Rated 94 at 4... | |
| Should I Sell My Oppo 203? I sold my 205 last month after buying an Innuos Zen 3. Can burn them all to it except DVD.Can't decide if I should keep the old CDs. Think I will box them and store. Then stoppedby a Goodwill and spotted an Oppo BDP 93 with remote for $18. Was ver... | |
| HOW MUCH DO NON-AUDIO FACTORS INFLUENCE YOUR AUDIO PURCHASES? I buy only what I can audition and return if unsatisfied.Exceptions are some chi-fi brands like denafrips which can be resold at acquisition cost in a matter of minutes for free on USAudioMart.In the past I only bought "sought after" brands. This ... |