kray
Responses from kray
| From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion Thanks @jb505 the Linn has come up a few times and something I should look at. Short list: Bricasti M3 Meitner MA3 Linn Accurate DSM I do like the fact that the Linn has analog input so I could connect my phono preamp to it. | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @verdantaudio thanks for this great thread. I read every page! I recently posted about moving from separate streamer/power supply/DAC to one unit and the Bricasti M3 came up there too. So I’ll be trying that plus a Meitner MA3 and possibly and t+a... | |
| From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion @jwillox I already have a Lumin U1 Mini with LPS, which would be a better streamer portion vs D2, and I love my DAC. If I were going to stay Lumin I'd be looking at T2 or higher. Too many choices here :D need to start buying and selling | |
| From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion @lalitk at $2800 the LUMIN T2 is tempting to try. I also researched and really intrigued with your mention of the Merging+player. If I could find a used one ~$6k I’d definitely snap it up to try but looks like they rarely come up used. @testru... | |
| From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion Thanks for all the great feedback here. I have a lot to research based on this. I already have Roon Core running on my network so nothing to change there. As a couple of you mentioned I might be moving backwards... I've thought about that too.... | |
| From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion Budget would be in line with the examples I had been eyeing so under $5k | |
| From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion Thanks @david_ten I've always loved t+a's designs, and would love the MP2000, but about double my budget :) | |
| Another new DAC: Audio Mirror Any update @audio123 ? | |
| Duelund DCA16GA @luisma31 I recently installed Duelund speaker cables on my Omega Alnico full range speakers. I did dual 16ga to each leg. So 4 total “dual 16ga” tinned copper Duelund cables. I’ve been super impressed with them even after 20hrs. Letting them sett... | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? What do you consider low power?I’d probably want at least 4wpc with 94db speakers especially if they have more than one driver. I’m using Omega Super 6 with a single Alnico driver rated at 96db and works marvelously with 1.5wpc Oliver Sayes 45 bas... | |
| Another new DAC: Audio Mirror @facten " If you don’t need the extras the AM has " - I’m referring to the AES & i2s digital inputs, the XLR balanced outputs, and the isoacoustics gaia feet | |
| Another new DAC: Audio Mirror Well let me see how best to describe this comparison...Fully modded MHDT Orchid (Grannyring’s personal DAC with more upgrades than normal) with WE396 tube and HiFi Tuning black/copper fuse. vs Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE with SR Blue fuse. Both u... | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? I agree with @wolf_garcia ive had and experienced several solid state amps in the $2k-$5k range and none of them came close to sounding like my Line Magnetic 518 SET. Believe me I’ve tried to go solid state but there’s always something missing vs ... | |
| Another new DAC: Audio Mirror @audio123 I should have it complete by Wednesday. I got the SR fuse in the AM on Friday and been playing it nonstop. Plan on switching back to orchid Wednesday to make my final comparison. Work has been crazy busy for me, opposite of a lot of folk... | |
| Another new DAC: Audio Mirror @musichead great to hear the Signature cable was an obvious upgrade! |