david_ten

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DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
@jerseytrain  Congratulations. I've been happy with Triode Wire Labs. There are a number of power cable threads that you can review for guidance with respect to making a good choice.  
Looking at Anthem preamp. Do I need it? Also the Innuos Zenith (Zen?) and or Lumin T2?
@cissado  Since you are starting out (in the areas you are asking about) I highly recommend a dealer for someone in your situation.  As @audiotroy  mentioned, you can source used and demo units from a dealer. In your case, I believe a dealer would... 
Whats playing on your system today?
La Noche Más Larga --- Concha Buika  (contemporary flamenco / jazz / cuban) 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
Thankfully, I was able to score a used unit. : ) 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
@sakso136  Which server are you moving to?Regarding the new driver break in, I'd check with Cube to see if they ran those drivers prior to shipping to you...as that might be a factor.They should sound good enough as you have a week and a half on t... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Firmware Update is available for the Terminator and Ares II DACs. This is for the latest New DSP Board.https://www.denafrips.com/firmware-update 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
My system has changed since the start of this thread in Nov. 2018.System details here: https://audio-system-details.blogspot.com/ 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
@georgehifi   George, as you probably know from other posts, I am very impressed with my Denafrips Terminator. As posted earlier in this thread, I chose the Grandinote Genesi Preamplifier and it has been a very, very good choice. 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
@reverendo   Great recommendations from members @rsf507  and @yyzsantabarbara It will be interesting to learn what other members suggest and recommend. 
External Linear Power Supplies
Linear is well worth considering.Power is critical and gaming it with low rent gear (in this case LPS units) just ain't smart.  
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
Vinnie Rossi L2 Signature Preamplifier with a DAC Module 
Whats playing on your system today?
Selling England By The Pound --- Genesis 
Whats playing on your system today?
Disraeli Gears --- Cream  
Whats playing on your system today?
+1 @oldschool1948  Nice to see a mention of Gregory Porter... 
Looking at Anthem preamp. Do I need it? Also the Innuos Zenith (Zen?) and or Lumin T2?
if the T2 connects to an integrated amp, I assume it does not use the DAC inside the amp [???].The T2 needs to be connected to a Preamp, therefore it would go into an integrated amp via it's analog outputs. In this scenario, you would be using the...