fastricky
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| Another request for Streamer Transport options I'm looking to possibly upgrade from my Lumin U1 Mini + SBooster, what am I missing from not going up the chain? Any recommendations? | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? Update!: I was able to find a used Tubadour IV SE in black so it ticks all the boxes. I'll live with it for awhile first to see if I need to send in to Audio Mirror for an upgrade (the tube rectifier might be very nice). Thanks all | |
| Walk-in soundstage Regarding Huff, I still watch his videos to be informed on new gear, but I don't know that I can trust a reviewer that only listens to streaming over physical media. 2 cents. | |
| Walk-in soundstage Yes but only with my analog system and omni speakers (Shahinian Obelisks). I've yet to get to that level digitally but it could be that I need a tube DAC vs the Pontus II I'm currently running which has great width but lacks in immersive depth. | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Rolling Stones Black and Blue, the VIRGIN reissue from the 90s. Sounds GREAT. | |
| A Review of the Denafrips Pontus Gen 15 DAC Fellow Pontus II owner here, with a Laiv uDDC going in. I really enjoy my Pontus II except that I find the soundstage depth is lacking. Width is superb, and overall tonality very enjoyable. I have not done any of the firmware upgrades, does anyone... | |
| DDC Comparisons Curious how folks rank the Laiv uDDC? | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? Agree with @sns , which is why I'd like to keep my options open and have an i2s interface on my DAC. | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? One update: SW1X has replied to me that they will consider customizing a DAC with i2s input configured to my DDC. This may be the winner, stay tuned. I did rule them out initially as being too expensive but they do have a range so this may work ou... | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? @lanx0003 I very much appreciate your POV and thanks for chiming in! There certainly is a lot of validity to trying to calm down the "audiophilia nervosa" and yes, I'm deep in the throes of it currently with my DAC quest. I'm a fan of Tarun btw an... | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? @nepfotos OK thanks, but my i2s is the HDMI style, it seems theirs is different? | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? Well, I will pat myself on the back as mostly all of the options are ones that I've already considered (I'm amazed, amazed I tells ya, that of the outrageous quantity of DACs available today, there isn't one that threads the needle between tube dr... | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? @jbuhl I considered the Modwright AB but already have a Hagerman Baratone tube buffer used in the same fashion - I liked the result for a while but eventually found the overall definition / detail too smeared with the buffer. While yes the Modwrig... | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? @soix I appreciate your POV and you may very well be right, but IF it existed wouldn't it be a nice option to have the possibility of improving the tone further with a DDC? But yes, it's possible that isn't a choice and a Lampi is something I"d le... | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? @fthompson251 Thanks, Terminator is top of mind for me, I wish there were more comparisons between it and tube DACs so I had a better info. My amp is tube based (Rogue Audio), and owning a Pontus and liking it (but not loving, as mentioned I wish ... |