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| DAC general question So...yes and no. There are only a few chip makers. Some do use resistor ladders and FPGA chips which in essence are customizable chips. But you are right. In the end, the design, implementation along with part quality is what really matters. | |
| DAC Upgrade Advice, budget $5k So, I am not familiar with the DAC you have. I get exactly what you are saying regarding bass slam with the Qutest. The TT2 is better, but is still inferior to other DACs in the range in terms of bass but is very musical and engaging. My hunch i... | |
| Opinions and choices for a small speaker for mid sized room. Maybe a used pair of Scansonic MB1s or MB1 Bs? If you are looking for a more dimensional and immersive sound, a ribbon tweeter will do more than anything else. Given that you are in a small space, sitting close to the speakers, this might work f... | |
| Getting with the 21st century, need DAC for streaming No question an external DAC will improve your experience. Your ranges is topping out way too low. $50 to closer to $125K at the high end. DACs are one of the places where tech has advanced and it is very common for me to talk to people with gea... | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @melm yes. It is sibilance where it does not belong, so yes, distortion. | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @jjss49 sorry to hear about your friends in Fort Lee. We live on a higher floor and our garage is above ground so it was not a huge deal for us luckily. | |
| Integrated Amplifier for B&W 803 D3 I would look at the AVM A 6.2ME as the integrated amp. Read Herb Reichert's review from earlier this year in Stereophile. This amp is very modestly priced ($8500) intentionally by manufacturer, distributor and retailer to serve as an entry point... | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @kren0006 Regarding the Weiss - It is incredibly resolving. One of the most detailed DACs I have heard. I would guess that it is more detailed than the M1 SE, not sure how it will compare to the Rockna Wavedream Signature SE which is the most d... | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @dankef I have never heard a Sonnet product. I have no idea how it performs. I would start your own thread asking that question as the best chance to get a good answer from someone who is familiar with it. | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @bigkidz Yep. JC, NJ. This weekend is quite busy with family stuff but will be in touch. | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @treebeard I would do my best to get as far back as you can. Can you maybe use the adjustable studs to compensate for different depth with carpet or are you using spikes? If you are using spikes, I get the limitations completely. | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend My Weiss comparison is going to be delayed. Another customer requested a demo and the DAC is on its way to them. Should be back next week | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @treebeard1 - I took a look at your room. It is a very nice setup. It looks like you are trying to maintain an equilateral triangle. I have only a little experience with Tektons. I have a customer I am working with who has the Ulfbehrts. I am... | |
| Rank the top reference DACs you've heard I would also add Rockna Wavedream Signature and particularly the with the Wavedream NET Server.Weiss 501/502 belong on any list of top DACs and it should rank higher if you need it for headphone use along with tons of features and a built in rende... | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @rja I have listened to the M1 SE and M3 via a renderer plugged into the USB. I also listened to the M1 SE via USB and the Ethernet. In the end, I think it very much depends on your musical tastes and how much precision matters. Via the USB the... |