jastralfu
Responses from jastralfu
| Should I add a DDC? I went with the Hermes for exactly this reason. No regrets and would happily do it again. | |
| Would a DDC (Denafrips Iris) improve my system? There are a couple of Hermes units for sale in the Audiogon marketplace for something like $1100. I’ve not heard the Iris so I have no idea if it’s worth the extra $600 to you or not. I feel that mine was worth the money though and would happily... | |
| Should I add a DDC? Yes it would likely make a noticeable improvement. I added a Hermes into my setup (I have the same DAC) and it made the soundstage wider and deeper, improved imaging and transients. The Iris will likely make similar improvements. The Hermes has... | |
| Would a DDC (Denafrips Iris) improve my system? Yes, that was one of the reasons I got the Hermes. | |
| Would a DDC (Denafrips Iris) improve my system? The Hermes I put in between my MacBook Pro and my Pontus II 12th made a noticeable difference. The Hermes is one step up from the Iris. I suspect the Iris will make a noticeable difference. The Hermes gave me a wider deeper soundstage and bette... | |
| How can I get the last FPGA update for my Denafrips Ares II? Use the Vinshine website. I believe he stated that he would do best he could to support folks who purchased Denafrips through him. | |
| How can I get the last FPGA update for my Denafrips Ares II? Did you try Alvin at Vinshne? He might be able to help you. | |
| How can I get the last FPGA update for my Denafrips Ares II? Did you try Alvin at Vinshne? He might be able to help you. | |
| How can I get the last FPGA update for my Denafrips Ares II? Contact Denafrips directly and ask them. There was someone on here recently that was looking for the Pontus updates and I believe he contacted Denafrips and got them. | |
| Weak link +1 @knotscott I would spend some effort treating the room. You have very nice components. Room treatment is likely the best bang for the buck. A pair of subs would be interesting as well. | |
| Help Select an True Bookshelf Speaker You could look for an acoustic suspension speaker. I think ATC makes them as well as Harbeth, Falcon Acoustics, Spendor, Buchardt. Not sure if all those are sealed but without the port you won’t need to be so fussy about placement. Bass will no... | |
| Bose buys McIntosh I will not be selling. I recall having the same concerns when they were bought by the private equity firm that just sold them. None of those concerns became reality. Other than some questionable branding of “wearables” the article is all about ... | |
| Bose buys McIntosh Fair enough but the private equity firm that was the previous owner did not do that, and that business model is notorious for that type of thing. However, marketing McIntosh branded head phones for the masses would not be great. | |
| No God No! Say it Ain’t So! @ghdprentice why does it make sense for McIntosh? | |
| Bose buys McIntosh @nonoise the article seems to imply Bose are buying into the high end market and not looking to slash and burn to make McIntosh and Sonus Faber available to the masses. Diluting the brand would seem counter productive. Maybe I’m just being hopef... |