stuartk

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Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
Ordered a pair of copper Audio Art Statement IC's today.Will report back once I've listened to the A.Arts' in the system.   If they don't tame the Heed's penchant for uncovering sonic nasties,I'll order the Sim.  
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
itzhak: for most of the Jolida's lifetime, I used it as a CDP, which meant its tubed preamp influenced the system's sound. Furthermore, I used it for many years in conjunction with a tubed Jolida integrated, so you'll  understand how brighter cabl... 
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
Good morning, lowrider57:Thanks for recommending Swagman. Their units are certainly more affordable than others I've looked at. Still, I'll have to see how things shake out. I hadn't anticipated having to buy new IC's and my budget for audio is re... 
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
mooglie: in response to your suggestion that I might need "more copper in the system" I've ordered a set of Audio Art Statement IC's. Although some CDs responded well to running analogue and digital cables to separate outlets, I'm still hearing fa... 
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
. . . or was it lowrider57 who first suggested separating digital and analogue cables? I'm starting to lose track of who's said what. Whomever it was, I appreciate the suggestion.  
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
itzhak1969-- per your advice, I was able to re-arrange cables. Now the integrated has its own own audiophile outlet to itselfThe other outlet is supplying the DAC and the Cullen Power Box. I've got the Transport and the 2 wall warts (for the Synch... 
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
twoleftears: the limiting factor, other than my budget, is the fact that I'm only willing to buy what I can return. RE: Bel Canto transports, reviews I've read have characterized them as being on the bright side, which is definitely not the direct... 
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
itzhak1969: thank you 
Replaced CDP w/ Transport; Now, Soundstage Changes Dramatically w/each CD. Why?
geoffkait-- you say "transport", but I assume this also applies to CDP's . 
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
sdl42-- No but I can see if I can borrow one.  
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
mooglie-- what is it about the Belden that you believe might be helpful ?  
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
itzhak-- I have one more coax to try next week, then I will order the sim transport. I've wanted to try the 260T for quite some time but until yesterday, was unable to locate a dealer willing to offer a return policy on it. BTW; how long was the "... 
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
lowrider: sorry-- didn't see your question. . . I'm using the stock wall-wart. 
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
lowrider; I can certainly try that but I won't have another quality digital cable until the middle of next week. Thanks for the suggestion. 
Confused About Relative Sonic Impact of DAC VS. Transport
steakster: my system does indeed sound sweet with the Jolida CDP functioning as transport. My aim in replacing the Jolida, which is about 10 years old, with a dedicated transport was to prolong my ability to spin CDs.  I have no desire to burn al...