gavin1977

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Six DAC Comparison
What I have realised is that everything matters @trivema  The server/DDC, the power cables and conditioning used, interconnects also have a strong influence.  In a very revealing system you can adjust the sound from a DAC in a noteworthy manner, ... 
Six DAC Comparison
@fuzzbutt17  It’s an intelligent design.  Can you explain more about what you mean in the differences of how a pure C vs CLC power supply store energy? ”The capacitive power supplies used in most DACs don't store current the way a choke/capacito... 
Six DAC Comparison
Will be interested in your thoughts for the Linear Tube Audio Aero - nice selection of DACs there.  
First impressions of new MH-DA006, Musetec flagship
Does it have volume control?  
Aftermarket fuse to tame a bright system?
Tried a few different approaches this afternoon - I have found that the Dragon Source power cable was a bit too much, switched it for a Thunder copper cable and things improved a lot, but this is still with the Dragon silver interconnects and spea... 
Aftermarket fuse to tame a bright system?
I think that's fair comment @audphile1  What is interesting though is that interconnects seem to be the most important piece of the chain, silver in this position provides an upwards tilt to the frequency response - silver in other positions seem... 
Aftermarket fuse to tame a bright system?
Purist Audio Design Dominus Luminist is a very nice suggestion - I'll look it up.    
UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST
I've owned all of the Chord DACs, Qutest is by far the best price / performance ratio, I didn't think the TT2 was a significant improvement upon it. After market power supply and really good music server, usb cable and interconnects are a very go... 
Aftermarket fuse to tame a bright system?
I think we have some very good answers to my question - I’m happy to leave it at that.  
Aftermarket fuse to tame a bright system?
Apologies, but I’m not sure telling everyone about my system is actually that relevant - I think we can talk about it at component level.  I’ve had lots of really good feedback on this and fuses, which is what I was looking for.  My system is so b... 
Aftermarket fuse to tame a bright system?
Someone else mentioned to me about the Gustard fuses - apparently they’re darker sounding and useful for tuning.  
Aftermarket fuse to tame a bright system?
@bolong interested in your comments about Anticables gold/silver alloy - what other interconnect have you tried.  Anticables look good, but no shielding?!?  
Aftermarket fuse to tame a bright system?
Good idea!  
Aftermarket fuse to tame a bright system?
That cable company lending library is a great idea - shame I’m not in the USA.  
The best plug in filter ever!
Do people think that a pair of Purons would be as good as adding a Puritan PSM-156? I know a lot of people treat the Purons as additive, but just wondering if they'd give me a lot of what the Puritan PSM-156 does if I just purchased the Purons.