Peter: jeffcott here (Holleys and Cragars). I am currently using a CEC TL2 and Audio Logic M34 combination. This combination has shown me the deficiencies in my system which I am currently in the process of correcting. IMO, this combination raises good Redbook recordings to the level of good HDCD. In truth, I must say that by itself a good DAC has not made as much of a difference as a good DAC used in COMBINATION with a good transport. For me, purchasing the CEC has been an eye opener: not black and white, but much clearer shades of grey. In terms of singing the prowess of Audio Logic, I would hope that Rcprince would chime in on this thread. He has experienced Jerry Ozment's handiwork two generations ahead of me, and can speak with polished experience of the differences between the AL products. Wish you lived close by, I would gladly bring them to you to experience with your system. All of the above has been with VERY modest tubes in the DAC. I am just now getting ready to improve things in that area.
Tube DACs
I am looking for a very good tube DAC that will give me the tube mid-range magic (not too much bloom) but that alive sound, with deep bass and a wide soundstage. I tired the Electrocompaniet SS DAC on my Sony SCD-777ES and it threw a very wide soundstage with very deep bass, and great details. I am looking for a DAC that will add some of the tube maigic to the mid range especially for vocals.
I know of the CAL Alpha, Sonic Frontiers and the Audio Logic tube DACs, do you have any experience with these or any others?
Thanks for your input and Happy Listening.
I know of the CAL Alpha, Sonic Frontiers and the Audio Logic tube DACs, do you have any experience with these or any others?
Thanks for your input and Happy Listening.