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| Has anyone heard or tried the new Naim Dac? "I thought it was somewhat bright sounding, with a definite digital sound. It was detailed though, and if your system would sound better with a detailed, bright sound then maybe you would like it."I'm listening to the Naim DAC right now via USB st... | |
| Powerstrips: Oyaide MTB vs Acoustic Revive RTP I agree with Boy_lah's impressions from '08. The Adept Response is definitely colored, although in a nice way. I have to admit the injection of dynamics with the AR is quite addictive.I also have the Ayre L5-XE and it's quite nice. It is a bit clo... | |
| Is a transport/DAC combo better than a CD player With separates, the addition of a digital cable introduces another headache in trying to find the perfect cable that will keep up with the dac.Ebkesq posted in 2005 that DACs at that time have eliminated with jitter. It's 2011 now, and in my exper... | |
| Criticize my power supply arrangement I owned the AR2P, the model beneath yours. As nice as it was, it colored the sound (I also noticed a loss of slam). This was quite obvious upon first installing the unit. I eventually got used to it as it's a very nice coloration. I now use a diff... | |
| Ayon CD2 is AMAZING "..yes if you want to spend an extra $2-3k for a pretty case. I wouldn't.."I haven't heard the Skylla, but I have owned the Chord. I think it's safe to say both are state of the art. It's just that one looks like a Raysonic, and the other is the b... | |
| Ayon CD2 is AMAZING It looks like a Raysonic. When you spend that much on a player or dac, you're buying the whole package. Just look at the Chord QBD76. It's beautiful.I've been eyeing the Skylla, and I'd really like to try it out. But couldn't have they put more ef... | |
| Anyone else tried the Acoustic Systems Liveline? Pani, how does the Crimson compare to the Silkworms and Yamamura? | |
| Anyone else tried the Acoustic Systems Liveline? Gotta agree with Pani on this one. Out of all the interconnects I've tried, the Livelines effect on my system was the strongest. It's not subtle at all. Definitely a must audition unless you are buying it used and can afford to resell it. | |
| power conditioner for cd transport and dac? I've heard the opposite. That a certain power regenerator brand causes hyper texturing. | |
| Running Springs Audio I spoke with a guy who told me there a knock off Running Springs units (made in China) floating around. I don't know if this is true, but just to give everyone a heads up. Be sure to ask for the original receipt. | |
| Anyone else tried the Acoustic Systems Liveline? Pani, I agree with your description of the Livelines. I find it funny that none of the professional reviews mentioned the tonality of the cable. | |
| Anyone else tried the Acoustic Systems Liveline? Voice of dissension here. I had the ASIs and I didn't like what they did tonally to my system. Also, they have a "live" sound to them that I'm not sure I liked. I was speaking with another audiophile who had heard them and had the same impression.... | |
| DCCA Passion Master Interconnect I picked up Bryant's Passion Masters. They are indeed most enjoyable. Musical & refined. | |
| Berkeley vs Antelope anyone compared ? "I can't believe how they manage to sell something from $2700 and have such a cheap power supply"Welcome to "high end" audo. I have a USB converter that sold for over 1k that has a cheap wallwart power supply made in China. | |
| New Rega DAC If the new Isis is as special as people say it is, they've probably redefined the value proposition for a high-end CD player. Of course, there will always be audiophiles into trophy audio and brand names who will not consider the Rega. |