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| If you feed a DAC with USB does XLR matter as much? These things are independent and the choice for DAC input has no impact on the choice for DAC output True, but would converting to I2S be beneficial? Is the added conversion worth the effort/cost? Does the input of the Pegasus benefit from co... | |
| best SQ improvement DAC under $1000 to pair with Bluesound Node 2i I’d recommend the Musician Pegasus R2R DAC. It’s $1099 but worth the stretch if you can. Here’s a review in case it helps... https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/musician-audio-pegasus-r2r-dac-review/ | |
| Single Ended DAC vs Dual Differential XLR DAC This hobby would suck if I didn’t trust my ears enough and to the point where I had to rely on measurements to tell me what’s good or not. Sad. Truly sad. I look at measurements too, but Jeez. | |
| best SQ improvement DAC under $1000 to pair with Bluesound Node 2i What improvements and sound characteristics are you looking for? | |
| Single Ended DAC vs Dual Differential XLR DAC Member Teajay did a review of the balanced Pagoda for Stereo Times that would provide some valuable insights for you. Best of luck. | |
| Next best exponential DAC quality level? That’s like saying once amps reach a certain point there’s no difference. Once they do, there isn't. @djones51 — you’re absolutely delusional. ASR is calling. | |
| Next best exponential DAC quality level? DAC chips are so good today, that you can make a DAC for a few hundred dollars that is better than human hearing will ever be. Rrrrriiiiiiight. Maybe better than your hearing, but not most humans. Plus, for a few hundred dollars you’re gonna... | |
| Next best exponential DAC quality level? I didn’t say there’s no difference in sound quality. I said once a DAC has reached a certain point they will basically sound the same. No. Just...no. That’s like saying once amps reach a certain point there’s no difference. That’s just stupid. ... | |
| Higher powered but efficient amp with the imaging of a Pass XA-25? If I do it will be for a pair of Joseph Audio Pulsar2 Graphene You got that right!!! I’m with you brother. | |
| black cat 110 digit aes/ebu vs snake river boomslang aes/ebu vs kimber orchid aes/ebu Soix so am I thinking wrong with the digital cable?or maybe the dac ? I guess I am looking for a little more meat on the bottom. Having owned Bryston components, my observation is they skew toward the tight, fast bass more than fuller and more ... | |
| Which interconnect cable to upgrade first looking for better soundstage and a tiny bit warmer sound without top end harshness. If you really want significant improvements in these areas, try this AZ Silver Ref ll. It’s half price here, so if it doesn’t work out you can sell for little... | |
| Next best exponential DAC quality level? Anyway, my assumption going into this test was that a 24/192 source is good enough - no matter if it's AmazonHD or Qobuz... amirite? Well, if memory serves that’s not what Steve found. I kinda doubt Amazon is delivering 100% HD, but it’s free ... | |
| What is the best USB cable under $500 for a natural presentation and good detail ? The people who sell cables and the people who WANT to hear a difference are the ones that will tell you there is a difference. No. I’d much prefer not to hear a difference in cables because I could save a helluva lot of dough. But the fact is I... | |
| Next best exponential DAC quality level? Steve Stone did a comparison of the various HD music services and Amazon HD did not fare well. They’re just not there yet. Do a free trial of Qobuz and see for yourself. | |
| Kal was right! What are your current speakers? |