stuartk

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New Radiant Acoustics Clarity 6.2’s
What can you say about the tonality?  
Who has heard the Wyred4sound 10th Anniversary DAC?
@bill_peloquin  FWIW:  https://6moons.com/audioreviews2/wyred6/4.html https://darko.audio/2017/12/wyred-4-sound-dac2v2se-10th-anniversary-review/ https://www.thesoundadvocate.com/2020/09/review-wyred-4-sound-dac2v2se-10th-anniversary/  
Is "detailed" audiophile code for too much treble?
@g2the2nd  When I listen to speakers or components that are described as "detailed". I usually find them to be "bright". I like a balanced response and if there is an emphasis, I prefer a little more mid-bass. Perhaps it's just that the gear y... 
Guitar playing audiophiles, Martin or Taylor?
just noticed, the OP is from 2004… by now the OP’s wife must have played quite a few guitars…lol. D'oh !    
Dedicated CD Transport vs DAC
In my experience, a better transport will simply extract more data from the disc. How much improvement YOU will hear, I can’t say. Consider the fact that the transport is first in the chain.  With DACs, the sky’s the limit. The good news is that ... 
Guitar playing audiophiles, Martin or Taylor?
@rlb61  I can relate to your enjoyment of hi-end acoustics. I have a Boucher BG52GM, which I prefer to Martins as it is still warm but clearer in the bass without emasculating the bass like so many guitar makers do who describe their instruments ... 
Six DAC Comparison
@soix From my perspective, your rant is thoroughly justified!          
Differences between Harbeth, Spendor, Graham, etc. ?
@bjesien   The C7 brings me very close to that liveliness and detail without crossing over the edge. Good to know!   
Six DAC Comparison
"...a true gift. . ." , indeed -- if only professional reviewers were as comprehensive! I'm afraid you will now be inundated with requests to review an endless list of other DACs.    
Differences between Harbeth, Spendor, Graham, etc. ?
@tjraubacher  Based on what I am hearing the Hegel is a great match. So smoooooth and rich sounding. Maybe I'd like the Pulsars, after all. You are using the Hegel's internal DAC?   
Do Harbeth speakers really need a 4000 damping factor?
@ahal1 You are aware that Harbeth shows with Hegel, right? I very much doubt they would choose to do so unless they perceived a significant sonic benefit. Whether Harbeths require high damping factor amplification I can’t say. I can say that w... 
New In 2024
@jafant RE: "For Everyman" I found the previous remaster harsh, ended up seeking out the original CD. I think I’ll wait awhile on this new one, see if anything comes up on S. Hoffman Forum re: comparative sonics, before I buy it. One of the th... 
Six DAC Comparison
@mitch2  Thanks for your further comments. Only you can make that decision for you Yes; of course. I wasn't asking for buying advice, if that's how it seemed. Other times, it occurs when the entire system reaches an equilibrium where all th... 
New In 2024
Jackson Browne: "For Everyman" New remastering. To be released 10/04  
Six DAC Comparison
@mitch2 You describe the difference between the less costly and more costly dacs in terms of a "bit" of this, a "bit" of that. I’m wondering how good a system must be to reveal these small differences. We are talking about the law of diminishi...