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| For those that have separate Streamers & DACS So, Anipodes S30 could be setup just as a player and you would just run Roon core on the Zenith. I have never had a customer match an antiopdes player with another brands server. It would only connect via USB. This is not my first choice. Th... | |
| For those that have separate Streamers & DACS So, the Bricasti M5 is a player/renderer and lacks support for streaming services like Tidal or Qobuz. It needs a server to pair with it to work. This can be a computer, Roon Nucleus or a myriad of other servers. The Antipodes S30 will serv... | |
| Luxman vs Hegal @arafiq i agree with you regarding luxman’s sound. I was maybe generalizing the critique. I agree that detail is there. It is a lack of crispness that is quite musical and engaging with luxman. It is definitely softer than the crisper sound of Heg... | |
| Luxman vs Hegal I know the Revels well. They do like a little power. Hegel and Luxman are like comparing BMW and Lexus. They are both nice cars but the driving and riding experience is very different. Luxman is going to sound soft and musical yet the detail ... | |
| For those that have separate Streamers & DACS @sns Couldn't agree more. Actually running a separate server and player, even modestly priced ones (Roon Nucleus & Bricasti M5), will outperform many server/player combos and give you flexibility in the long run. The key is making sure the s... | |
| Mojo Audio Deja Vu vs. Antipodes K50 or K41 Where are you? If you are in NE corridor we could do a compare when my Oladra arrives. I would figure out how to get you a K50 for a compare but I just sold my demo to get the Oladra. | |
| For those that have separate Streamers & DACS What I find funny is no one asked what DAC you have. The best solution can vary depending on the DAC and what is the best input. Many devices use USB. This may or may not be the best input on your DAC. Also, you have not mentioned a budget. ... | |
| Mojo Audio Deja Vu vs. Antipodes K50 or K41 I would be shocked if the USB is your preference coming out of the M5. The AES is the best connection. I would agree with Mark and say it is definitely better to relieve the DX3 of player duty. The CX and S40 very directly benefit as well. ... | |
| $3-5K speakers to match Rockna/Enleum There are a variety of higher sensitivity brands that are great. I know the Rockna. I don't know the Enleum. With 25w, Klipsch, Zu, Tekton and Cube Audio would all be brands I would look at. Zu and Tekton are direct. Whether you go new or use... | |
| Mojo Audio Deja Vu vs. Antipodes K50 or K41 I have never heard the Mojo server and can't comment. I have spent a lot of time with the K40 and K50 along with the Bricasti M5 and the network card from Bricasti. I am a dealer for both brands. I would agree their is wisdom in going with just... | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @snopro we are in process of moving so I am experiencing a touch of upheaval at the moment, but YES! Those are two DACs I very much want to hear. PM Me and we can arrange something in August. | |
| Should I upgrade from a Mac Mini to a dedicated server or should I upgrade my dac? @audphile1 That is what makes this even worse. It is only some mac mini's that have this issue. But here is the thing, it does not need to be part of the audio chain to create the problem. I have no good explanation for why or how this happens.... | |
| Best server to house Roon and 4 TB of music feeding DCS Vivaldi Upsampler and Dac For this level of gear, I can’t imagine not looking at Taiko, Pink Faun or the Antipodes Oladra. Those are the best of the best in terms of servers that are not brand specific like Wadax. The choice should be driven by what input you plan to use a... | |
| Power Cord Recommendations for Bricasti M3 Based on what you are looking for I would look at Inakustik. It is good at delivering inner detail while not softening or coloring the sound dramatically. The Inakustik 1204 would be a good choice. I am a Bricasti dealer and have played with a ... | |
| DAC diminishing returns DACs are fascinating. All DACs present you with a tradeoff between detail and soundstage. If you are looking for fine inner detail, great separation of strings, etc... be prepared to compromise in terms of soundstage. If your priority is sounds... |