whipsaw
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| Audio Companies with Integrity?? With rare exceptions, I buy used components. One of those exceptions occurred recently when I made my first ever purchase of a stand-alone DAC. Having done plenty of research online, I opted for a Denafrips Pontus II, and have thus far been quite ... | |
| D’Agostino Progression integrated vs Gryphon Diablo 300 Ludicrous. You can't accurately compare the two using different associated components, (presumably) music, and in different rooms.And we're still awaiting your insights into how the D’Agostino is "better made". | |
| D’Agostino Progression integrated vs Gryphon Diablo 300 @ebm First, your claim would be far more compelling if it included some details. In what way(s) do you believe that the D’Agostino is better made? Secondly, under what conditions have you heard both? Did you really AB them, or did you hear them wi... | |
| Moving up the Harbeth line I moved up from toe P3s to the 30.1, and am happy. It is the natural sonic progression, with the same signature, coupled with the advantage of more bass and a larger soundstage.To be fair, though, I haven't auditioned the HL5+, and there are diffe... | |
| Townshend Audio Podiums: The Full Review A study in contrast:On one hand, you have @millercarbon and @prof contributing thoughtful, experience-based analyses of both the theory and practice of the science behind the Townshend product, and then, in blinding contrast, @bluemoodriver essent... | |
| Looking to buy a power conditioner I recently bought my first (used), an Isotek EVO Sirius. It has helped (e.g. seemingly lower noise floor), though the most obvious difference was in video. In fact, the difference was shocking! | |
| Jazz for aficionados Hank Mobley: Soul Station (XRCD)Just arrived today. Outstanding recording of a terrific album!It's my first XRCD, but I think I'll be digging into my pocket to buy more... | |
| Recommend a dac that contributes to system for tight bass Thanks @jjss49 – that was helpful. | |
| Recommend a dac that contributes to system for tight bass Yeah, I would be happy with an accurate, but warmish sound. At the same time, though, I am enjoying hearing some fine details through the Pontus that I cannot recall having heard previously. And I certainly wouldn't call it clinical. | |
| Recommend a dac that contributes to system for tight bass It very difficult to compare, given that I wasn't able to really AB them together. I would say that the Electrocompaniet was a bit warmer. I like warmth, but am enjoying what I perceive to be a more neutral, and revealing sound from the Pontus.The... | |
| Recommend a dac that contributes to system for tight bass I am using a Pontus II.I have read almost universal praise for the Ares and Pontus. As for Terminator flipping, I suspect is that those are mostly audiophiles who have a lot of money, and enjoy trying different components (or are never satisfied).... | |
| Recommend a dac that contributes to system for tight bass I’m using a Denafrips Pontus; it’s my first stand-alone DAC. I am certainly happy with the sound it produces, and do believe that it in some respects it seems to produce a slightly different sound than my previous Electrocompaniet CD player, but a... | |
| Recommend a dac that contributes to system for tight bass I'm not a member of the Science! police, but would anyone care to explain how different DACs might possibly be able change the qualities of bass response?I mean, surely it would have to be something else in the chain, no? | |
| Harbeth M30 I have a pair of M30.1, and they sound terrific powered by an older Hegel h160 integrated. | |
| Jazz for aficionados Thanks to @rok2id I'm listening to the newly arrived Hank Mobley -- NO ROOM FOR SQUARES.Excellent! |