mahler123
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| SACD iso and DSD noise when stopping or closing music player Fwiw, I have the same problem when I switch from any other input on my DAC to the HDMI inputs | |
| Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed? The OP does seem to have achieved insightful, accurate sound, but now seems like he wants a change. He doesn't necessarily need to focus on the DAC; if he tubes any link in the chain, pre/power amp, source, he will probably get what he wants | |
| Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed? I have never heard the Tambiqui but it gets great reviews. What don’t you like about it? And the Gryphon Amps, are those tubed or transistors? | |
| How can a PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC enhance my system? I am presuming that the PS Audio DAC has S/PDIF inputs so yes you can play Redbook CD. You won’t be able to play the SACD layer of your small SACD collection so just continue to play them as you currently do | |
| Internal DAC quality vs external DAC's I haven't hear a pre amp/DAC combination (unless you regard AVRs in that category. I am sure that there are some combo players that sound excellent. However as others have noted DAC technology changes rapidly; amplifier tech not so much. Person... | |
| How can a PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC enhance my system? I2S transports the DSD output from SACD . TheTransport device--the extractor, in this case the Perfect Wave-needs to be able to send it to a DAC that has an I2S input. The PS Audio DAC can also replace the DAC in your server for Red Book and othe... | |
| How can a PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC enhance my system? 1) the PS Audio DAC can be used with CDs, SACDs, and other digital sources. 2) many DACs can be used as digital preamps, because they supply enough gain to amplify the original signal of a digital source. I owned a DAC like that and definitely p... | |
| How can a PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC enhance my system? Presumably the PS Audio DAC would sound better than the DAC of the Marantz. I suggest auditioning one in your own system to find out. If your ears don’t detect an improvement, your wallet will thank you | |
| Crutchfield Customer Service I have had 2 bad CS experiences with Crutchfield and will not order from them again. I am generally not a negative person and I don’t want to go through the tedious details but I feel this thread should have some balance. Otoh I have had excelle... | |
| Choosing a network player/streamer If the OP really can’t perceive a difference between the Yamaha and the Bryston, imho he should sell off the Bryston and be done with it. I get what he is saying about brand loyalty, and I held on to the BDP3 for about a year longer than I should... | |
| Choosing a network player/streamer OK so I have the Bryston DAC3. I bought the BDP3 and the BOT and had nothing but trouble with them. As you mentioned the Manic Moose is terrible. I tried using third party apps but they didn’t work well either. I eventually sold off the BDP 3 ... | |
| WHRED 4 SOUND MS MUSIC SERVER I can’t help you but that’s a bummer. I had almost purchased that unit a few years ago but decided to go with Melco. Wyred4S used to have a great reputation | |
| Where/how to start? OP Essentially you need a streamer/DAC combination. You probably want one that allows you to rip CDs, but experiment with a streaming service such as Tidal or Qobuz. If the sound quality is adequate then don’t bother to digitalize your lps; ... | |
| Fear Inoculum in Vinyl + 1 table jockey | |
| Bluesound Node as streamer vs Audirvana - My experience I have used Brystonh on BDP3. Fantastic sound, terribe Controlling software. I currently have a Melco N100, which is both a NAS and a player, and then added Cambridge Audio CXN 60, the latter for its Chromecast, AirPlay , and fantastic Internet R... |