stevebohnii
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| Equi=Core 1000 @lowrider57 thanks so much for the detailed post. You have me excited to get the 1000 on Friday. I already regret not getting the 1800, but Walter said he takes trade ins so I’m sure we will be able to work something out. I’ve also done a little r... | |
| Equi=Core 1000 @larsman thanks for the reply. I have to say, your response did not give me the warm-fuzzies inside. Do you have the version with the new transformer, copper duplexes, and power cord? Also, have you used any other power conditioner to compare it t... | |
| What is the best non-conditioning surge protector @ozzy - I’m using a cheap Audioquest NRG-Y3. I know I should step up but I want to buy a better power cord for the pontus ii and then upgrade the power cord on the 1200. I’m using a Cardas Clear on the Atoll. I’m sure if I upgraded the NRG-Y3 the ... | |
| The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses @ballhog - I’m using a QSA violet in my Atoll IN300 and it has made an amazing improvement over the yellow I had in it before. I’d love to try the red because I think that’s were the true magic begins. Not to change the subject but how do you like... | |
| What is the best non-conditioning surge protector I want to thank everyone for their comments and recommendations. I have looked up each one of them and think all are possible options. Problem is, the price point for many of them exceed my budget. I bought a Maestro duplex and installed it on Mon... | |
| Denafrips Pontus II vs Venus II @vthokie83 please write back after you have tested the I2S with your Iris. Can wait to hear about your results. | |
| Denafrips Pontus II vs Venus II @vthokie83 yes, I connected my Hermes to the Pontus II I2S via an Audioquest carbon. I plan to upgrade my HDMI cable over the next few months. You’re correct, using the I2S is the best connection. From the Hermes, I’m using a Cardas Beyond to th... | |
| Chord Dac @danym I’ve been listening to the Qutest for over two years and loved it. Chord uses FPGA chips which are very detailed/analytical and if not matched with the right cables can be very bright. I bought all Cardas cables since they are very neutra... | |
| Denafrips Pontus II vs Venus II Sorry, not a coaxial from your computer | |
| Denafrips Pontus II vs Venus II When connecting the I2S from the DDC to either the pontus or the venus, are most of you using a USB or coaxial cable from your computer or streamer? Is one better than the other?? | |
| Denafrips Pontus II vs Venus II @gladmo Yeah, I tried the NOS and felt the same way. Just lost the detail the OS provided. I reviewed the Bricasti M5 and it sounds like a very nice streamer. Can I ask if you bought it new or did you find it used? Also, what power cord are you... | |
| Denafrips Pontus II vs Venus II @gladmo Hi again, buddy! I’ve researched the tubulus comcentus i2s is an amazing cable. I’m thinking about the iris but after reading your post, maybe I should step up to the hermes. Last night was the first night I feel in love with the pontus ... | |
| Denafrips Pontus II vs Venus II @gladmo Which HDMI cable are you using from you hermes to your pontus ii? | |
| Denafrips Pontus II vs Venus II @marco1 Wow, what a difference! I have a few cheap pangea and audioquest power cords on hand just in case I need them. I had the pangea hooked up to the pontus until I could audition a few higher-end cords. I auditioned the transparent last nigh... | |
| Denafrips Pontus II vs Venus II @ryder I’m interested to know which DAC you are considering over the pontus ii. I do think, halo makes some amazing DACs and wish I could have tried one of their models before purchasing the pontus ii. I really do like the pontus and think the s... |