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| Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper vs. Cardas Clear interconnects @audphile1 I am very familiar with the Cable Co. 5% loan program. I have to demo it first because if I don’t like it, I’m out of $100 or so bucks vs. buying it used and trying to sell it. BUT, if I like it, I plan to buy it used. Yes, please sen... | |
| Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper vs. Cardas Clear interconnects @pinwa What speakers, preamp and power amp do you have paired with the Acoustic Zen cables? Also, my question is not about AES cables. It’s seeking impressions from anyone with the Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper interconnects vs. Cardas Clear, and... | |
| Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper vs. Cardas Clear interconnects @audphile1 I literally just realized that. That’s why I was confused. Lol…. I just deleted that post. My mistake and thank you, | |
| Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper vs. Cardas Clear interconnects @audphile1 I appreciate your impressions! Sharing a comparison of several other cable brands and how the Absolute Copper interconnects sound in your system is good information. I am surprised the Absolute speaker cable was dark sounding in you... | |
| Looking for integrated solid state amp for daily usage @retroactiv A used HEGEL H160 or H190 might work for you? | |
| Transparent Audio is anything but Transparent @marshinski15 I called and asked “how do MM2 Ultras stack up against the G5 Supers. I was literally told that they don’t give out that information. It seems like they could have shared their impressions on the improvements or difference in sou... | |
| Aurender Model Choices @audphile1 Bingo! 😆 This hifi game is serious business when it should be a simple hoppy for fun! @jfrmusic Keep in mind the MSB DACs do not come equipped with a USB input. MSB is a modular DAC and they chose not to include the USB module as many... | |
| Aurender Model Choices @jfrmusic No problem! If I had to choose one of those DACs you mentioned without hearing them, I’d probably get the Mola Mola. I bought the MSB Discrete because it’s been my first choice of upgrade without hearing it in “my” system and I have no... | |
| Aurender Model Choices @jfrmusic Thanks for the gear compliment! My experience with Benchmark vs. Holo Audio is a good question. The Benchmark is excellent for the money, but the Holo Audio was smoother, bigger soundstage, better bass, mids, and just produced a better... | |
| Aurender Model Choices @audphile1 Thank you! I have a buddy in my audiophile circle that has the N20 and an upper tier MSB DAC, using the AES and clock connection, and he loves the combination. I haven’t heard it because we don’t live in the same area. The price diff... | |
| Aurender Model Choices @audphile1 You have a really nice setup and I have read good things about Bricasti! @jfrmusic I am a big fan of Benchmark because the DAC1 USB was the first external DAC I purchased in about 2008/09 and I owned the DAC3L as well! Years later, I b... | |
| Lumin upgrade @jimboman It sounds like you are on the right track! I use Cardas Clear XLR interconnects and speaker cables, with Audioquest power cords. I always preferred USB music playback because I could play the highest sample rates with my Holo Audio DAC... | |
| Lumin upgrade @jimboman I have the LUMIN U2 as well and I created a playlist for burn-in that had multiple sample rates; 16/44, 24/48, 24/88, 24/96, on up to DSD64, and I set it on repeat for a week. I just wanted to recommend that to you. Share your impressi... | |
| MSB Technology DAC Owners (Question) @sdgron I’ve been using USB with all the DACs I’ve owned up until now because the MSB Discrete doesn’t come standard with a USB input. It seems a lot of MSB owners prefer AES. I plan to demo a USB module to compare before I commit to a purchase.... | |
| MSB Technology DAC Owners (Question) @sdgron Do you have a preamp in the chain? I’m asking because I’m using the Discrete as a preamp and my display shows a quick view of the sample rate, then switches back to the volume level. So, I’m unable to see if the sample rate displays afte... |