schw06
Responses from schw06
| Dac that has tone and timing? I’m humbled by all of your responses. I was away for the holiday and returned to see a lot of great suggestions which have really helped narrow the field. I want to thank you all for your time and knowledge! | |
| Neutral Dac? @mlsstl Very well said and I think that’s exactly the path I will take. The idea of having an expensive dac sounds sexy but I’m wise enough to know that chasing the dragon of the “perfect system” isn’t possible. Thanks for validating my own though... | |
| Neutral Dac? @soix I was hoping to avoid price but I’m willing to spend $15k. I would prefer to spend $199. I recognize the sweet spot is somewhere between but find myself lately thinking “how low can you go”?. I often find my expectations for 5 digit equipmen... | |
| Neutral Dac? @tvad I made the mistake of using the ethernet input only (bought it to eliminate the need for a streamer) and all I can say is that I thought there was something wrong with it. There was etched highs and diminished one note bass. I let it run in ... | |
| Neutral Dac? @tvad Thank you for your input. I agree the tonal saturation piece is a fine line and it's synergy with your amp is often walking the tightrope. I was not a fan of the Meitner MA3 but I believe a different designer than the EMM if I'm not mistaken... | |
| Neutral Dac? @jjss49 good question. For me uncolored is a dac that has an even tonal balance(not tilted up or rolled off on either end, has proper tone saturation(not stark and clinical or overly saturated and vivid), and one that has proper dynamics with bot... | |
| Neutral Dac? @grannyring Hey Bill that is awesome thank you. I know we both use the Circle Labs A200 so knowing there’s synergy is helpful and Tron is not a dac that was on my radar. Colin is a great guy and also using his tchernov usb cable which is amazing(... | |
| Neutral Dac? @audphile1 in that $5k ballpark what dacs would you put in the “natural” category? | |
| Neutral Dac? @soix @oddiofyl Thank you both for weighing in those helpful examples. @hilde45 i agree and hate the word neutral so how about if I substitute the term “dac that minimizes coloration” . | |
| Neutral Dac? @audphile1 I appreciate your time and thought in your response and apologize if my response offended you…not my intent at all. I appreciate your advice about not seeking out absolute neutrality in system building. Maybe I should put a little more ... | |
| Neutral Dac? @audphile1 I agree about measurements and cost. Apparently asking peoples opinions about what they consider an uncolored dac is unanswerable in your opinion. Thanks for weighing in. | |
| Neutral Dac? @mlsstl Well said but I'd argue there isn't a single forum discussion that isn't ultimately meaningless. That being said I have experienced some dacs that have a lot more "personality" than others and curious about people's opinions of dacs that ... | |
| Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings? @bubba12-definitely agree on any offer being fair for something that hasn't sold in 6 months. | |
| Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings? There has been a lot of talk about sellers egos but a low ball offer suggests one of several things to me. 1. That buyer is a Low Baller Phenotype(there system has $100,000 worth of retail goods they got for under $10,000). They almost don’t care... | |
| Suggest one obsure album we all should hear Con Brio-From the Hip |