elberoth2
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| Recommended USB- SPDIF converter for Metrum Octave Eugene81 - maybe the brightness you were experiencing with the AP1 was a system voicing issue ?The JK SPDIF mk 3 is indeed smoother sounding tha AP1. However, in my system, the JK SPDIF was actually too laidback, lacking in sparkle and ultimate mi... | |
| Ticking noise in Audio Research Reference CD7 Yes, it is plug and play. | |
| Recommended USB- SPDIF converter for Metrum Octave I have tried all converters mentioned here with my Metrum Octave DAC (AP1, Off Ramp 5, JK SPDIF 3). IMO The AP2, possibly with the optional battery PSU (which I have yet to try), represents the best value-for-money BY FAR. | |
| Audiogon members poor packing and shipping damage Sabai - I'm not positive your negative feedback will ever be posted. I have similar experience once, gave the seller a well deserved negative feedback (for the first time in 8 years !) but he instantly disputed it. AudiogoN took the sellers side (... | |
| Ticking noise in Audio Research Reference CD7 Amuseb - I'm surprised you haven't solved your problem yet. Why don't you get a brand new CD-Pro2 transport mechanism from ARC (or any DIY vendor in Europe) and replace it yourself ?This is a 10 to 15 minute job, no soldering necessary, you just n... | |
| The Problem with Synergistic Research Sabai - IMO you rise many valid points. It is worth noting, that not all companies have such a short product cycles. AQ Sky - in prroduction since 2003Nordost Valhalla - launched in 2002 ? with only a small connector change to WBTvan den Hul The F... | |
| Best DAC under 2k US ? I second the Metrum Octave. | |
| Musical Fidelity V-Link with Rega DAC REVIEW V-Link I and V-Link II are exactly the same. The only difference is a new box. They are both limited to 24/96. To be able to play 24/192 files, you need a V-Link 192, which is another model (or better still - Audiophilleo 2 @ $579). | |
| Metrum octave vs new Rega DAC vs Eastern electric I find it sounds great with a Halide Bridge, or from my Squeezebox Touch with the enhanced digital out. Haven't tried the Audiophilio, but I probably will.By all means try it. You will be stunned. I have both the Halide and AP1, and the difference... | |
| Metrum octave vs new Rega DAC vs Eastern electric Mjm6 - you may try replacing the RCA digital input connector with a true 75 Ohm BNC one. Then you may try fitting WBT NextGen RCAs for the analog out. | |
| Beware: Unscrupulous potential buyers You can get burned with wire transfer, PayPal, personal check and MO. Money Order is the most risky of the lot. Use a common sense, always try to get in contact with the seller via the phone - you will know within minutes if he is a real audiophil... | |
| Halcyonics Accurion Silencer Thanks for sharing. I had the Halcyonics unit on loan a few years back, and it did improve the sound of my CDP. At the time I decided to upgrade the speakers first. | |
| earlier Musical Fideltiy V-LInk to new V-Linkll I have seen claims that the power supply has been upgraded, but I have not details.I contacted MF UK and they confirmed that the only difference between V-Link I and V-Link II is a different box. | |
| How good is Bryston BDP-1? IMO you are comparing apples to oranges here, as all CDPs you have mentioned are MUCH more expensive than the Bryston Combo. I have owned CD-8 and Puccini, I have also heard the Esoterics and Bryston, and IMO Bryston - although a great buy at $5k ... | |
| Metrum octave vs new Rega DAC vs Eastern electric Metrum is in a completely different league than Rega. HiFi Critic awarded metrum with 170 points, and Rega with ... just 50. That should give you an idea about the diferences we are discussing here.One word of advice though - the Metrim is very se... |