oddiofyl
Responses from oddiofyl
| Why a dedicated SACD player more noticeable sound quality difference than HDMI-I2S w/ DACs I just replaced an OPPO 103d I was using as a "transport" with a dedicated transport , the Teac VRDS 701t . Night and day difference, no comparison. Wish I had done this a long time ago. The difference is not subtle , the OPPO was poor as a m... | |
| Solo streamer I like separate streamers and DACs for the same reasons I like separate preamps and amps. The N200 is an awesome machine , you should have no regrets Enjoy until you can really better the Benchmark because it is a good DAC. It will also... | |
| Master clock generator You will need a Mutec Reference clock as they have both 75 and 50 ohm outputs | |
| Solo streamer That Bricasti is a fine sou ding unit and the fact it can drive an Amp is appealing but I like to run all of my sources at a fixed output into a preamp . I guess if you are all digital it makes sense .... I'll always use an active pre | |
| Solo streamer I’d always rather have a separate preamp. I know DAC / Preamps are hugely popular but I wonder how many are just climbing the DAC ladder and have never had a really good preamp that meshes well with all their other gear. My last two preamps ... | |
| Receiver having audio out jack for recording analog sources They have pretty much disappeared from HT gear. Some 2 channel preamps and integrated Amps have them but most won't transcode analog to digital or vice versa . | |
| TUBE PREAMP Look for a ET3 SE. SE = Teflon cap upgrade | |
| Solo streamer There is more to Aurender than the fact it is a PC that's hot rodded. It is, BUT for me it takes the computer out of computer audio. As I type this with two fingers. I have to say that's worth something to me ..... Ever pick up an Aurender ? ... | |
| Which preamp for Quicksilver mono amps? I was using a Zesto Leto with the Mid Monos. That caliber of preamp really demonstrated how good those amps can sound. I used them with a CJ Classic 2SE and that was a really good sounding combo. Also used them with a Sonic Frontiers SFL 1 ,... | |
| Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC With respect to burn in, I appreciate when a company does that. Some companies make it part of their overall quality control. Small companies that do it are wise, really helps to root out any problems before it leaves . | |
| dCS Bartok Apex vs McIntosh DA2 - Trouble Hearing the Difference My Dad has a 8950 with DA2 card and it sounds great will USB, Coax, eArc...no need for optical in his setup. It's all in the implementation. Look how many DACs use the ESS chip that is in many devices, Mac uses 8 of them. That DAC is no slo... | |
| Acurus A150 It’s a very good Amp. I just gave my brother a pair of Sonus Faber Concerto and we set them up with an A150. Sounds great. Enjoy, good score | |
| Need A 10-30 watt Tube Power Amp, Lower Heat Output, Which Sounds Great, Under $1500 Used Lab 12 Mighty might be just right. | |
| DAC upgrade from RME For what it’s worth, I replaced an RME with the Lab12 | |
| DAC upgrade from RME I have a Lab 12 DAC 1 Reference. I like it a lot. It's only limitations are of course 24/192 and for a weird reason. Coax 2 is limited to 24/96. I really like the sound of this DAC. I feel no need to upgrade after 2 years. Really solid... |