lalitk
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| You want a DAC that sounds *different.* What factor helps you find it? @facten Good point. The Ethernet based DAC’s I am referring to all sports the AES input for backward compatibility and flexibility. I wanted to make it a point that DAC with Ethernet capabilities are way to the future. As they continue to evolve... | |
| You want a DAC that sounds *different.* What factor helps you find it? “Again, it’s all about the clock” @blisshifi No doubt N30SA is a great streamer but unless you’re clocking both N30SA and your DAC with a external Master Clock like MC20, your AES output to T+A DAC isn’t much of a difference maker. You may pref... | |
| You want a DAC that sounds *different.* What factor helps you find it? @blisshifi Agree with your list of attributes except the emphasis on AES / USB. Once you hear Ethernet based DAC’s, you would never wanna go back to rely on AES or USB. And to the OP, I would never consider a tube DAC. If you prefer a ‘colored’... | |
| streamer need........... @ckr1969 I have not the heard the DAC in U300 so I cannot comment. One thing I can say about Aurender streamers is this, each model in their lineup offers incremental improvements over the other as you climb up the price ladder. With N20, I woul... | |
| streamer need........... Buy Aurender N20 and call it a day. Go with what you’re already familiar with, why create unnecessary complexities with another user interface. The N20 is currently the sweet spot in Aurender lineup. If you want to save money, buy the N200 :-) | |
| Audio Rack Opinions @lak, well said! | |
| Aurender N200 @oddiofyl Thanks for the update. It definitely sounds like digital board issue in your Lab12. I had a similar issue with my ARC DAC9 board, which ARC replaced for a very nominal cost. | |
| Aurender N200 @oddiofyl So what are your initial thoughts? | |
| TANNOY will stop Hi-FI ? @stevevn I do not know where you located but both Kensington and Turnberry are available in USA. Which B&W model you’re considering? Here in US, B&W’s are often paired with McIntosh and Classe gear. | |
| Sternklang Cables @willgolf Looking forward to your feedback on HIJIRI and Sternklang cables. Thank you! | |
| Accuphase dac 60 @duketbrd88 Keep an eye on this thread about DAC recommendation! https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/dac-suggestions | |
| Audio Rack Opinions I highly recommend Core Audio PlyKraft 4L. The build quality and customer service is outstanding. As you already know unlike any other rack, the shelves of PlyKraft 4L are preloaded with their unique blend of damping materials to create a high mas... | |
| Accuphase dac 60 @duketbrd88 I think it would make a very nice pairing with E-380. There is another DAC that gets lots of high praises is MHDT Labs ORCHID, but I wouldn’t recommend it with E-380. Accuphase sound is already lean towards warm so you don’t want a t... | |
| Accuphase dac 60 @duketbrd88 Keeping in mind your issue with DAC60 and Node consideration, I recommend looking at external DAC like Denafrips Pontus II. I think you will be much happier with a DAC like Pontus in the long run. You have lot of options under $2K :-... | |
| Accuphase dac 60 @duketbrd88 The burn-in process is very real and it applies to both *new* cables and electronics. There is a reason you love E-380 and the DAC60 is no exception, its designed to work seamlessly and if I may say so, beautifully with E-380. Be pat... |