vthokie83
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| Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus For a good entry level streamer, that will work with your incoming Denafrips gear: Bluesound Node 130 ($499 new, $300 used), the new Node X ($750 new, $600 used), the Eversolo DMP-A6 ($850....they are in such high demand that you'll not find them ... | |
| Streamer/DAC combinations For a good entry level streamer, that will work with your incoming Denafrips gear: Bluesound Node 130 ($499 new, $300 used), the new Node X ($750 new, $600 used), the Eversolo DMP-A6 ($850....they are in such high demand that you'll not find them ... | |
| Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus davegolf2424, Also you could always pop an email to Alvin Chee at Vinshine (I'm assuming that's where you are buying your equipment?), he'll be more than happy to give you some recommendations on good I2S cables for the Iris/Pontus pairing | |
| Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus It is true that there is no agree upon standard, but the Pontus does have configurable inputs on it's I2S should there be an incompatibility. I do know that Audioquest 48 cables are compatible | |
| Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus Davegolf2424, I just posted this on the other thread that you started, I'll repost it here as well. "I don't believe you mentioned which Node you have. The Node 2 and Node 2i, do not support USB out.....and the Iris only accepts USB input. The N... | |
| Streamer/DAC combinations Davegolf2424, sorry....work got in the way of my audiophile life. I don't believe you mentioned which Node you have. The Node 2 and Node 2i, do not support USB out.....and the Iris only accepts USB input. Input USB into the Iris using a nice cabl... | |
| Digital newbie cjlundberg, You never gave us a price range, which is the single most important piece of information. Streamers can range from a few hundred buck to $20,000. I can recommend a bunch of really good streamers in each price range, but won't just sta... | |
| Streamer/DAC combinations Moonwatcher, First off, the Denafrips Pontus II (or 12th) is a really really good DAC on it's own.....and one of the greatest bargains in audio in my opinion at $1,800. Adding the Pontus II to my humble Node 130 streamer and the Audiolab 6000CDT ... | |
| Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade I'd reach out to Chris VenHaus at VH Audio (supplier for V-Caps), he's busy but very helpful when he gets back to you....I'd get his input here if it were me. Also I believe his prices are lower than what you mentioned, and he offers a 20% quanti... | |
| My end game speaks. Every Focal speaker I have heard is brilliantly detailed, and also fatiguing after a bit. My friend loves his, and the hotter highs are his cup of tea. Never heard the Magicos you are considering. If it were me looking, I'd add Vivid Audio and Jos... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! I'm gonna try and get my thoughts together and get an opinion posted here in the next couple of days. Had to do extra work, because I was also breaking in a pair of Clayton Shaw Caladan speakers.....and needed to make sure what I was hearing was t... | |
| Streamer/DAC combinations Davegolf2424 Upgrade to a good DAC; the Denafrips Pontus 2 (used $1,400 or so), new $1,850 would be a great addition. It will work great with the Node, but is good enough to keep through your next round of upgrades.....and yes this will be very n... | |
| Cd player Jay's Audio CDT-2 MkIII, it's a great transport and definitely ups the SQ game. I own an Audiolab CDT-6000 (which is a very good transport), but the Jay's blew it away. It's what I'd buy as of today, but I'd definitely test the Teac 701 as well. ... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Wonder why the last 3 posts have been deleted? | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Jfrmusic, Call Doug Dale at CODA, he is easy to talk to, free with his opinions, and an all around great guy. I've spoken to him a few times before and after buying the S5.5, and he was easy to reach.....actually he picked up the phone each time.... |