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| Recommendations and thoughts for end game speakers and amps I don't think that you will get a lot more energy in the highs from the amplification. Not sure how that DAC is. Are you looking for an all-in-one exclusively? Do you need internal DAC and streamer? How big is your room. I am thinking the Ay... | |
| Recommendations and thoughts for end game speakers and amps Rockports are incredible. There is nothing wrong with them as end-game speakers. Boulder is brilliant with them. I might also look at Constellation, Soulution and D'Agastino, but Boulder is safe and it is unlikely you will be disapointed.There ... | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend I used to own the DSD. I definitely know how to update the firmware. Will do. I think Aqua is an interesting brand. I have take a few units on trade but have not heard one as I sold them to other retailers. If anyone is in NYC metro and wants... | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @yyzsantabarbara I am sorry to hear that you are having issues. Let me know how I can help. The Weiss is the first device I have had that has on-board room correction other than AVRs and Pre/Pros. It is easily bypassed. | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @jjss49 very interested in your perspective. @redwoodaudio I will reach out to Lampizator and see if they will send me a demo. @kren006 Here you go:Rockna Wavedream Signature SE - $12K, XLR - $17K)Bricasti M1 SE - $10K, $11K with optional netwo... | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @treebeard1 I have a PS Audio DSD Sr coming in toward the end of next week. I took it on trade today. I will add it as a point of comparison. | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend Next Update - Weiss 501 vs. Bricasti M1 SE vs Rockna Wavedream SignatureI would start off by saying this is in essence, no compromise space. All three of these are elite. They are clear. They have incredible separation between instruments and a... | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @melm I started this whole thread because it recently occurred to me how much compromise there actually is at this ~$5K level of DAC. The reality is (and I will offer a POV on the Hugo 2 and AVM along with a Wyred4Sound DAC that is coming in) the... | |
| 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... |