mzkmxcv
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| DAC Upgrade @georgehifi I couldn’t use the link as it says too many page visits. Either way, it doesn’t change the fact that NOS mode has no benefit in regards to transparency over OS mode, all it does is reduce the treble, add IMD, and introduces aliasing.... | |
| DAC Upgrade @audiolouis If both channels are inverted, they now are in-phase, and sound identical. Or, are you talking about how balanced cables work? Or are you saying since music isn’t recorded in one session with all the vocalists/musicians on one mic, t... | |
| DAC Upgrade @mickeyb Did you just describe a tube DAC as transparent?🤨 | |
| DAC Upgrade @georgehifi Don’t belive everything you read, even if the ones saying so belive it. Unless by liking it better they mean they like the higher levels of IMD and aliasing. I describe better as transparent, no “colorations” added, I just want it to ... | |
| DAC Upgrade @cavy If by outstanding you mean complete dog💩, then yes. I mean, look at the L3’s filter response in NOS mode, so much aliasing/images, as a reference to what is good, I present the Chord DAVE’s response, and also let’s look at the insane amount... | |
| Recommendation on power amp @yyzsantabarbara You hear what you hear. However, I bet I could easily trick you into what amp you were listening to if you don’t know what you weren’t listening to. No one is immune to bias, even if subconscious, once you know the brand, price, ... | |
| Recommendation on power amp @newtoncr John Atinkinson isn’t wrong, but I see no benefit in regards to transparency over the Benchmark amp when monoblocked; the Benchmark has far lower distortion, especially at lower watts where you mostly will reside. The only negative of t... | |
| DAC Upgrade You mean R2R. If you’ve never heard one, why do you think you want one? Holo Spring Level 3 measurements, it’s decent when in OS mode. So I assume the Level 2 is decent as well. I personally don’t see any practical benefit over a DS DACs, meaning... | |
| Sticking with CD's for now If you want transparent: Benchmark DAC3 L Chord Qutest | |
| subwoofer to digital music and movies REL is garbage for home theater and any music with real deep bass. Only good >35Hz. Rythmik, HSU, JTR, PowerSoundAudio, and SVS. These are the only major brands selling >$500 subs that have a good bang for buck. | |
| Tube Sound Question Since the tube sound is mostly attributed to its high output impedance (which is why they are described as warm, as most speakers are ported). So, a tube amp is magnitudes more influential in coloration than a tube preamp. | |
| Bluetooth headphones: are there any? Rtings has measurements of quite a few. Depending on what phone you have, the quality can be real good. Bose has a poor reputation, but the QC35 II’s are real good for what they are, as well as the competing Sony MDR1000X M3. | |
| Recommendation on power amp I would consider not narrowing it down to those two. Price does not dictate quality, I know $2000 power amps that outperform $50,000 ones. Here are amps that are very transparent, so wattage is all you really need to focus on (normal listening d... | |
| Best multi-purpose subwoofer @noble100 I think we meant the Swarm. | |
| Seek non-ported speakers - $700 to $1500 To stop the port-itis in my room! Room treatment should do wonders. But for sealed speakers:PowerSoundAudio MT-110NHT C3 |