mgrif104
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| The new dCS Varese DAC...it is so good that all others are now relegated to history?? I briefly heard the Varese. I didn’t have time for an extended audition unfortunately. But I wasn’t in the store specifically for that purpose either. So, please take my observations with a large grain of salt - they’re in no way conclusive - even... | |
| Korf TA AF 10 tonearm feedback? Thanks all for the feedback. Seems consistent with an owner’s experience on WBF. I decided to go the Tri-planar route. Best, | |
| T+A MP 200 with T+A Dac 200 Synergy I thought some others might chime in here on the synergy between the two units. I only have experience with the DAC 200. At anywhere near its price range, it was the best I heard. I’m sure others may have a different view. However, for me, musical... | |
| Qobuz vs Tidal @kennymacc +! Great point on Roon Nucleus plus which i never tried and which certainly should be optimized to run Roon without any loss in transparency. While my gear was Roon certified, it certainly had a deleterious effect on the sound vs the... | |
| Qobuz vs Tidal I used to have both services. I found Qobuz to consistently sound better than Tidal so I only have Qobuz today. i was also using these services through a streamer with it’s own app (in my case at the time Auralic Lightning DS). Using either ser... | |
| Dynamic Duo: T+A DAC 200 and Lumin U2 (not the mini) @ready4audio congrats! It truly is an exceptional DAC. I’m sure plenty of people would prefer the DCS or Playback Designs (or others). But there is certainly a reason why this DAC is so well regarded by users and reviewers alike. | |
| Sonus Faber Upgrade worth it @ghdprentice +1 I actually own both sets of these very speakers in two locations and compared them directly at the dealer before I purchased either. The Olympica Nova series are very good. The Serafino is better in every meaningful metric: more ... | |
| Clearaudio Innovation [Wood] vs Master Innovation Got it - nice! | |
| DAC break-in question @curiousjim I have not. Before I purchased the DAC 200, I considered the Holo May KTE and based on reviews, but that seemed a risky bet to me. I was able to audition the DAC 200 in home extensively prior to purchase. The closest I’ve come is l... | |
| Clearaudio Innovation [Wood] vs Master Innovation @dwette Thanks for the feedback. Quite helpful. can you clarify what model you had previously? (First sentence, second paragraph). Best, | |
| Clearaudio Innovation [Wood] vs Master Innovation @dwette I see that no one responded to your post unfortunately. So - may i redirect your post? I am considering purchasing an Innovation. May I ask - did you upgrade and what were you looking for in the upgrade? What arm you have on your table a... | |
| Kef blade 1 meta @mapman - nice! And thanks for the links. You must have a fairly big room w/ the new CLS drivers. I assume the can has the super tweeter in it, too. Correct? Best, | |
| Any comments on the T+A PA 2000 R integrated amplifier? @hgeifman I think I can help. I used to own the R2000. If the listing is from Perotta consulting, that was the integrated I traded in for the T+A PA 3100 HV model. The R2000 is very smooth and a bit on the warm side of neutral. I bought it new... | |
| Kef blade 1 meta I hope to audition the Atma-Sphere class Ds in the next week or so. I’ll try to remember to report back here my findings. If I like them, I’d use them in a 2nd system which is a more intimate setting. Musicality first. Authority and impact are not... | |
| Directional wires/cables @mclinnguy +1 |