rikkipuu
Responses from rikkipuu
| The new dCS Varese DAC...it is so good that all others are now relegated to history?? I had a TAS subscription but dropped it years ago after reading their over the top review of MQA. I felt it came across as an 8 page paid advertisement. | |
| Antipodes K22 vs Innuos Pulsar Yes, this is an interesting thread. I would pick the one that sounds the best but I don't know which that is. I have a Statement and I feel Sense sounds better than Roon and is easy to use. However, the Ethernet output of the Statement is bett... | |
| DAC recommendation for DSD input I agree with @pwoodard922 a used Lampizator is what you are asking for: "My hope is for more resolution, more musicality, less high frequency fatigue, tighter bass." If you can find a DHT model like the Big7 or Goldengate it ticks all your boxe... | |
| Should speakers be upgraded before preamp and amplifiers? First, I am a staunch believer in Garbage in equals Garbage out. Great speakers are great at reproducing garbage if your source, preamplifier OR amp are not up to the task of not mangling the signal. My experience is modest speakers sound bett... | |
| Lampizator Golden Gate R2R vs Delta Sigma I purchased a used GG1 a few years ago and loved it. It was not R2R. It replaced a Denafrips Terminator Plus with Iris DDC and in stock form the GG1 performed on an entirely different level in terms of musicality. I am a super fan of Direct Hea... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? I am surprised so many don't hear a difference in streamers, particularly comparing those with big price differences. I wonder if "noise" might be veiling the differences. EMI, RFI, ground plane noise and jitter are like grease on an optical len... | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? +1 @akg_ca | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? I believe Antipodes claim they found the secret sauce to make USB work however their gear is for me not inexpensive. I think USB was a safe bet to allow for DSD and it is cheap. The crazy number and variety of USB “decanters are testament to its... | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? USB is noisy. It’s not noise you hear thru your speakers at high volumes. It’s background grunge that masks blackness as well as adding to the digital harshness and loss of PRaT. My Innuos Statement and Lampizator GG3 both have USB and I have a... | |
| Weak link +1 @jsalerno277 It amazes me how much better my gear sounded after investing in noise management. The more I invest the more the gear keeps getting better! I have a CAD GC1 and GC3 and 3 Akiko Corelli's in addition to dedicated lines and a Shuny... | |
| Yet another Sub Question I have S/510's. The second sub is like @vicdior says, noticeable and uplifting. Having 2 subs makes the positioning less critical. I use the longbow wireless transmitters, it makes placing the subs even easier without wires. Definitely add a... | |
| Where to purchase cables? Marching cables to system level is important. Cheap cables don’t work on a resolving system. I have a lot of “inexpensive” cables including Blue Jeans collecting dust. Each company and line within a company has a signature that should be used t... | |
| Reasonably priced preamplifier You are in the sweet spot for a used Allnic L 7000. I’ve had a L 3000 then L 7000 and now L 8000. The search ends with the L 8000. Check out the reviews , they are very accurate. | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! Bass (or the lack thereof) -- I've had 1.7's and now have 3.7's and they are OK in the Bass but adding a pair of subs is worth it and the effect is not just bass, somehow it smooths out the highs. I have REL S510's on the longbow wireless system ... | |
| Subwoofer Advice I have the transmitters about 4 feet off the floor. There is no line of sight with either Sub and that has not caused an issue. I can say it has been over 6 months since I can remember having to re-synch one of the subs. I have the older Longbo... |