painter24

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MQA....again.
...or you could do both; the 2 things are not mutually exclusive, providing you have a streamer/DAC which can perform all unfolding stages of an MQA file 👍  
Denafrips Pontus *15th* ?
Just to add; I've just checked Vinshine's site and all the DDC's are showing as out of stock too 🤔  
Denafrips Pontus *15th* ?
@pc527  I don't understand what's happening with Denafrips. I emailed Vinshine over the weekend; Alvin replied yesterday and basically said Vinshine are waiting for a public announcement by Denafrips, and that the 15th were released in an "unplan... 
Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!
My EQs were late arriving through no fault of Stack; held up by the UK Royal Mail, but Josh emailed to apologise.and to see what I thought of the EQs. Very attentive; great customer service  
MQA....again.
@wolf_garcia 😂 no, definitely don’t want your head to explode. Plus, think of the mess someone would have to clean-up  
Denafrips Pontus *15th* ?
@fynnegan you could well be right; I wouldn't rule anything out at this stage, with no official word or info on the full change log from Denafrips/Vinshine  
MQA....again.
I tend to agree re: MQA being solution to a problem that doesn't really exist (any longer). If this new venture is built around MQA I think it may fail, dismally. If MQA is their only USP......well we've been here before; I'm not sure what the log... 
Stack Audio Auva Isolator
@ozzy thanks Ozzy. I think you're right on both fronts; great product, reasonable price. Josh at Stack Audio was really attentive, over multiple emails, fast shipping, great customer service. I'll definitely be going back for more EQs and the Auva... 
Stack Audio Auva Isolator
I received my 3x EQ CSA 2’s yesterday; they came with wafer-thin, rubber like discs I assumed to sit on top of the EQ’s and act as a protection for the underside of the component, and/or to prevent slippage? I used them as such anyway To be hones... 
Eversolo DMP-A8 vs iPhone plugged directly to integrated amp - why no difference?
🤣🤣🤣  
Eversolo DMP-A8 vs iPhone plugged directly to integrated amp - why no difference?
Ironic talking about "the spend more" cult when the new flagship iPhone sells for £1500. 😧. That would easily buy you a Innuos Pulse mini and a whole host of very good streamers  
So, a reviewer just said something I need to talk about.
I may be missing the OP's point, forgive me if so but, if I want to explore or discuss music for music's sake, I read music publications and online resources; if I want to explore the potential of a hifi component with a view to that component rel... 
Denafrips Pontus *15th* ?
The practice of launching new versions so often is a little annoying, especially if you’re someone who bought a 12th. Correct me if I’m wrong, I think the 12th versions were launched in 2022 followed by the 12th-1’s in early 2023, and now the 15th... 
Denafrips Pontus *15th* ?
From the Denafrips site, it states they have used silver wiring internally, and upgraded firmware for the FPGA chip. I think someone else posted some spec changes There may be more than this of course  
Denafrips Pontus *15th* ?
@audiostick hi, I already had the Iris 12th, which I was feeding the Ares 12th-1. I've read multiple times that a Pontus and Iris pairing takes you almost to the Venus, so I went with the Pontus. I also had earmarked money for other HiFi stuff, su...