pmm,
You’re correct, the final decision will have to be mine, but I was hoping to narrow the list down to maybe four or five to try to listen to by hearing the experience’s and suggestions from others on the forum. Kinda like elevik saying the transport had a warm sound of its own.
All the best.
JD |
chayro,
I’ve never heard of Heed Audio, I’m sure there’s hundreds of companies I can say that about, but I will definitely check them out.
Thanks
JD |
twoleftears,
Border patrol looks interesting and they have a 14 day return policy. I’m not sure if that applies on this side of the ditch, but I’ll check.
All the best.
JD |
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jjss49,
I have an Oppo BDP93, 1/2m AQ, digital or an optical cable(don’t remember brand right now) to the Bifrost Multibit dac. AQ, 1m Colorado ic’s to an ARC SP9 MKll. AQ, 1m Colorado ic’s to my servo amps, to Acoustat Model X speakers. I don’t have the Cambridge yet. If it’s not going to make much of a difference, I might just switch the dac.
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jj,
Thank you!
I know my optical cable is NOT glass, so there’s an easy place to start. I’ll also ask AudioQuest what they recommend for the digital cable.
And I will also contact MHDT Labs.
All the best.
JD |
Thanks elevick,
With me having a tube preamp and tube outputs on my amps, do you think it might end up being tooo warm? The Bifrost is pretty cold, so it seems to work well with my setup, but if I get a CXC, is there a DAC you’d suggest I try?
All the best.
JD |
Thanks sfar,
I start researching Bel Canto DAC3.
All the best.
JD |
So fuzztone, you’re saying all dacs sound the same with all transports? Not one sounds better or worse with any transport? I guess all phono carts sound the same with all tone arms or phono preamps??
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hilde45 and jj,
My thoughts were pretty simple. What DAC’s are people using with the Cambridge transport and why.
All the best
JD |
jjss49,
I’m looking for a warm, even sound. What do I mean by even? The Bifrost seems to have its focus 25% on the low end, 60% on the high end and 10% on everything else. I’ve had two other less expensive DAC’s that were only noticeable on the high end.
I hope this makes sense.
All the best.
JD
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pmm,
The Bifrost brightened everything including how the bass sounds. By doing this it de muddled the bass a bit (which I like), but I’m not crazy about the rest.
All the best.
JD |
Thanks mensch,
I’ll start reading about the Orchid and the Tunadour.
All the best.
JD
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hilde45,
I agree 100%. That’s why I asked the question here. With so many of the brick and mortar stores no longer open, I’m hoping to narrow the list to a few. Shipping costs and return policies will unfortunately have to play into my choice as well.
All the best.
JD |
Thanks mesch,
So you think I’d hear more of a difference with1.5m digital (rca) than I would from switching to an all glass Toslink? I currently have a AQ, .5m. Is there a brand you guys think sounds better, or can/should I stick with Audioquest?
All the best.
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Hey bikerbw,
Thanks for your reply.
I have over a thousand cd’s and 12-13 sacd’s, so changing to a transport that doesn’t play them won’t be a game changer. Oh and I‘ve been thinking of getting a second system in the future, so the Oppo isn’t going anywhere for now.
All the best
JD |
Thanks guys,
A new 1.5 will be ordered this afternoon.
Stay safe.
JD |
