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| What is the most overlooked consideration? +1 @ghdprentice musicality ++1 @jsalerno277 I consider timbral accuracy first and foremost, then the ability to reproduce the nuances in tonal and dynamic inflection ... Both well said. I will place timbral accuracy over the top as well. Som... | |
| Just about to pull the trigger on Pontus 15th ... @mattw73 I am no electric engineer (civil eng.) but looking at source for ANSI C84.1 which is the the national standard for utility voltage tolerance in North America (see below), it seems the normal range for continuous use of electrical device ... | |
| Unusual countries for audio gear Taiwan: Usher, MHDT Labs DAC | |
| Just about to pull the trigger on Pontus 15th ... @mattw73 The seemingly random, non-time-of-day pattern you've described is indeed puzzling. Given that your equipment has already exhibited qualities like a three-dimensional soundstage and full-bodied tonality, it's likely that the gear has under... | |
| Just about to pull the trigger on Pontus 15th ... @sls883 During this time while I were torn among Harmony uDAC, Gustard X26 iii and DF 15th, I acquired Topping D90 iii Discrete to try and I like it. It has very good separation, good layering, 3D palpability I am craving for. The high notes not... | |
| ??? My First Classical Concert,What Can I Expect ??? To set appropriate expectations, it's important to do some homework before attending any concert—not just your first: (1) Study the music beforehand. Understanding the background, composition style, and historical context of the pieces allows for... | |
| Why most $3000 and lower DAC’s sound almost identical "Yes - exactly what you said 100%. ‘Tend not to sound as natural” - exactly what I meant" ... "The Gustard R26 is an R2R DAC and it should definitely sound more natural than the Topping D90." It's important to note that the concept of "natural"... | |
| Why most $3000 and lower DAC’s sound almost identical @dsnyder0cnn I believe the ESS ES9028PRO chip includes linear-phase filters (LPFs) as well. While LPFs can introduce pre-ringing artifacts, they maintain phase accuracy across all frequencies. In contrast, minimum-phase filters (MPFs) minimize or... | |
| Why most $3000 and lower DAC’s sound almost identical I agree—Bluesound’s offerings didn’t truly impress many reviewer until the $650 Node X. Nevertheless, it was soon outperformed by its more affordable sibling, the Node Nano ($299–$380), offering smoother sound and robust streaming features in a co... | |
| Best Cheap DAC Streamer +1 Mxn10. I currently own the WiiM Ultra with Ddc/I²s, all feeding into the Topping D90 III Discrete DAC. I previously owned the everSolo DMP-A6 for a while. In my experience, they don't compare to the Mxn10. The MXN10 feeding into the D90 elevat... | |
| Idea for a new component CA Mxn10, class A rated, or its brother with xlr port Cxn100 https://www.ebay.com/itm/286558525235?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338678874&toolid=20006&customid=80445da2f0f010bf2c16358a44517a00%7C%7C&gcli... | |
| Why most $3000 and lower DAC’s sound almost identical This is great news for you, as you can choose the most economical DAC and save $2,900. But trust me—and many others—if your ears are trained, you'll still be able to detect even the subtlest differences, from high to low notes across the soundstag... | |
| My Focal Twin Setup and I2s Journey Thank you, Op, for your persistence in finding a quality I2S cable and sharing it with the community. I replaced my 6-inch, well-shielded cable with this one, and it has notably improved the soundstage layering, tightened the bass, and enhanced im... | |
| Just about to pull the trigger on Pontus 15th ... @mattw73 By now, your Pontus 15th should be sufficiently broken in. How would you assess its overall performance? Thank you. | |
| WiiM Ultra as Preamp I had the Ultra. Its preamp / DAC is good but nothing to write home about. Currently, I use it as a dsp to do RC/PEQ for my CD rig in the 2nd system: Mxn10 (coaxial; Belden 2964 75 ohm) --------------↘ CD player (toslink) -> Ultra (usb) ->... |