sfseay

Responses from sfseay

From Denafrips Pontus to Lumin
I love my Lumin S1, but will move to the U1 since I don’t need the internal DAC.  I have had many different Aurenders [N100H, X100L! N10) and also own an Auralic Aires G2.  The Lumin is vastly superior to all the above, but at its price new it sho... 
Mytek Brooklyn overkill?
You missed some reviews that say otherwise... 
Using an ouboard DAC with SONY HAPZ1ES
I have used tried an Auralic Vega DAC, Esoteric N-05 Streamer/DAC, a Bryston BDA-3 DAC, and am now using a Mytek Brooklyn DAC with the Sony HAP-Z1 in my home office.  I think all the DACs sounded better than the internal HAP-Z1 DAC.  Having said t... 
Mytek Brooklyn
@mihow.  Saw your post above about your forums and great support.  You should actually review the very few posts on your forum and provide answers.  I for one am sorry I purchased a Mytek Brooklyn DAC seeing the way you treat your customers.So man... 
Network Media player with Dac Recomendations
I owned the Esoteric N-05, just didn’t like the sound compared with other streamerDAC combos I’ve heard or owned. Also, I own an Aurender N100 and the new ACS10 and really like them, but again these need an external DAC.My favorite Streamer/DAC wa... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
I purchased a Hi-End HiFi Audio AC Power Cable Power Cord US Plug - 3.28FT (1M)Sold by: viborg on Amazon for $24.50. The model number on the static bag it came in was: VP2180.Specs listed were:Conductor: OFCConnector: Pure Copper USOut Size Diamet... 
99$ Digital cable is damn good
@kalali may need a Midol! 
What albums, in your opinion, sound unquestionably better on Vinyl rather than Digital?
Not a valid question.  What digital - DAC/transport/file bit rate, etc.?  What analog - R2R, Turntable, Cassette/media?  The question isn’t answerable! 
Pass INT-30 or INT-60
I own the INT-30 and drive a pair of Focal Sopra No. 1s without issue.  Volume is plenty for me in my 12’x15’ room.  The Sopras are rated at 89db@1W.  Again, more than enough power for me 
Integrated Amplifier
Used Mark Levinson 585. I had one and sold it. I’m still looking for another used one to replace it with.  Beautiful sound, great DAC and lots of power.   
Anyone have feedback on Audiogon's Insider membership?
I can’t imagine paying an Audiogon forum fee.  There is more bad advice than good on this forum.  And posers.. 
Streaming Quality Test - Lumin U1 vs. PS Audio Direcstream DAC vs Bridge II
@danimaz - Lumin doesn’t make DACs, but they do sell streamers and some of them have DACs while others are just transports.  The PS Audio Direcstream DAC can act as a streamer if you get one with the Bridge 2 Card.  The important question is what ... 
Streaming Quality Test - Lumin U1 vs. PS Audio Direcstream DAC vs Bridge II
DACs don’t sound alike level matched or not.  Well designed units won’t measure the same either.  Ever read a DAC review by John Atkinson?  I have owned at least seven different DACS and they definitely didn’t sound alike.  However, I appreciate b... 
New setup
I have a T758 in my Home theater system and I use the low level (RCA) connection to my sub.  Works great! 
Do you trust Audiogon?
@maritime51 - I have made several sales where I insisted the buyer use PayPal Friends and Family because they had no feedback.  I've never had a problem with them accepting this request.