soix
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| Metrum Onyx versus Metrum Pavane I think they use tubes, which I think helps with the sense of utter dimensionality that owners seem to rave about. No idea if better or worse than Metrum (that's always a personal decision anyway), but I think the use of tubes will make them soun... | |
| Metrum Onyx versus Metrum Pavane Interesting thread as I also was wondering about this given the large price difference between the two. I guess the implementation of the output stage, etc. is good or similar enough in the Onyx that the extra expensive DAC chips don't make all t... | |
| When/why to upgrade? What cables, interconnects, power cords, and power conditioning are you using? | |
| Do preamps have a material affect on high level sources? Thing is, modern preamps are so clear that even several of them in series hardly is even noticeable. I generally agree with Lizzy, but in this case I must disagree. IME, the preamp has a HUGE effect on the sound you ultimately hear from your syst... | |
| 3 things I learned from using MANY interconnect cables Very interesting and refreshingly objective. Chord is now on my radar although relatively rare here in the US. Very nice post! | |
| My personal review and experience with Arcam AVR 550 with Dirac Live Funny, I was just gonna post about Arcam having tons of problems in the past but not sure if it’s gotten any better in recent years. The OP’s recent experience is not a very good sign. Too bad because they do seem to be a step above in sound versu... | |
| Question About DACs I think there have been big improvements in DACs over just the past few years such that it's possible to get sound quality from inexpensive DACs today that would've cost $5000+ not that long ago. I'd have to think there could be significant quali... | |
| Bryston 4B3 vs Mac MC462 vs Pass Labs X250.8, OR... GRYPHON Diablo 300? To be honest I’m not sure where I fit on the spectrum of engaging/detailed vs warm and non-fatiguing. Although to me being able to listen to music hours on end might mean that the music isn’t quite as engaging. If it’s a little more fatiguing I ... | |
| Before I purchase First, there are a ton of great options in this area, so why just these two? Second, before anyone here could give you even any semi-useful advice you need to share what's important to you from a sound reproduction standpoint and/or what you're l... | |
| Finding the right tube preamp (input values) for Mccormack DNA @photodusty -- I think the problem with tube preamps is more with Steve's amps with his higher-level revisions (A, Gold, Platinum, etc.) rather than the stock or Deluxe models. If memory serves, input impedance on models with certain revisions wa... | |
| Looking for more transparency. +1 @jond -- maybe you can demo something like an ARC preamp. Lots of other good tubed preamps out there that will give you more detail and transparency albeit with possibly a tad less warmth and fullness. Always trade offs. | |
| A DAC that can make digital sound analog? With Oppo effectively out of business, will ModWright fix your $4000+ modded Oppo if you have a problem in the future? Not the way I'd go for that amount of money with so many other excellent DACs out there these days. | |
| A DAC that can make digital sound analog? I'd do a two-week trial of an SW1X DAC. Everything I've heard from owners of these DACs implies a very organic and 3D sound I associate with vinyl. Hey, they offer an in-home trial with very little financial risk (just shipping). AND, it sounds... | |
| Dac selections Flyby? Where r u OP? | |
| A comparison between two DACs, one R-2R, the other ES 9038-based. Huge +1 to @celander -- especially if both DACs don't have very good reclocking built in. It's pretty doubtful there is NO difference in sonic reproduction between these two DACs, so the question is why? I agree with @celander that if you feed t... |