jimmy2615
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| DAC Merry Go 'Round- why I stopped at Weiss @phastm3 I got rid of my streamer so unfortunately I couldn't say, I've only used the Weiss through its Roon ready input. I can say that using the Oppo as a transport via SPDIF to the Weiss sounds lousy compared to the Weiss Roon Ready input. | |
| Do high end manufacturers need retail outlets? A big side benefit of having dealers is they carry multiple brands. You get exposed to something you may never have considered if everything was just available direct with no dealers. Not to mention their experience and knowledge with all the ge... | |
| Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates I went to the dealer to listen to the Luxman 595 with Harbeth and walked out with a LM 845ia…which I had not planned to audition or even consider. And yes, they do run a bit hot. You’d be surprised how far 20 watts goes. I generally listen lowe... | |
| Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates I had a PL Dialogue Premium integrated, then the preamp and amp separately, and yes the separates were much better - a lot more clarity and detail. I now have 2 Evo 300 monos that I use a Benchmark LA4 (solid state) preamp with, running Harbeth M... | |
| Weiss 501 DAC @celtic66 said ”In my estimation I did not overpay for Swiss engineering, design and manufacture”…. Agreed, and in fact I’d say it’s a bargain. Some of the other DACs or CD players I’ve owned also required a good streamer to get the best out of ... | |
| Weiss 501 DAC I’ve had mine now for a few days. Usually I’d wait a while to post any opinions and will post again after a while, but I have to say this DAC is unusual in that it is truly transformative with regards to my system. I’ve owned a lot of good DACs an... | |
| Don’t want to freak you out… I've often wondered if the different tastes/preferences of different audiophiles for different gear/brands wasn't due in large part to ear size and orientation. If true, how silly when people would criticize another for their different preference... | |
| Fritz Carrera BE vs. Harbeth 30.1 @arafiq nice comparison, I’d love to check out Fritz. I have the newer M30xd model, and before that the M40.2 anniversary. I have read a lot online that the 30.1 were closed in compared to the newer models in the treble, but I never owned that v... | |
| Weiss 501 DAC @verdantaudio great info, thanks. That’s a very relevant/appropo concept - “compromised”, which better fits what I was trying to get at with things like “neutral” or “natural.” Many DACs sound mostly fine, but it seems many at a certain price po... | |
| Weiss 501 DAC Looking forward to your impressions! I’m looking at the Weiss also. Wondering if it is more like a $5k DAC with premium price being Swiss and with a lot of DSP functions I may or may not use - I don’t intend to be negative, just that at $10k it... | |
| Think ill just go with a lumin It’s a great choice, from many angles. And when after a few months or a year you start to wonder if there is something better sounding, there may be but it’s not worth it. The T2 is awesome for a ‘modest’ system. I’ve had about 10 DACs/streamer... | |
| What's next after Luxman 550 AX/II with Harbeth C7 The best amp I’ve heard with my Harbeth M30s is the Line Magnetic 845ia. I have some other tube and SS amps here (all more powerful), with separate competent line stage, and still prefer the overall sound of the LM integrated. I went to hear the... | |
| Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition Benchmark +1. Quietest preamp I have ever heard. | |
| Isotek EVO3 Syncro UNI They also have the syncro power cable, which is expensive at $2k but if you use it in conjunction with one of their power conditioners you get then benefit of both. I have the syncro plugged in to the Evo Sigmas, and find it to be a great combo. ... | |
| Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired It would be interesting to do the comparison with a quality level streamer. I would think differences between the two units would become even more apparent. |