@invalid, for one I am not the illustrious Cin Dyment, though I do admire his ability to take up firm residence in so many heads. Quite a skill. Two, it is a valid point in the discussion, because we are talking physics and a poster has made significant but at this point unsupportable claims. I consider it relevant to the other posters to know that I am not just spouting off, but am extremely familiar with material properties as it applies to their usage in electrical and other applications. Considering I was able to read a marketing blurb on Silversmith's website and correctly estimate a very high resistance cable, something virtually everyone else in the audio world seems to have missed, I would say I bring a skilled perspective to this discussion. However, out of respect for the op, other than to say don't trust claims that do not come with supporting documentation, I am done on Teo_Audio's cables. For you @invalid a natural response is to question suppliers claims when not supported with documentation, not to attack the person pointing that out. I expect that on a political discussion forum, not an audio forum.
Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed?
Problem
System is nicely transparant and detailed, but tends to get bright and harsh with certain (rock) recordings and at higher volume levels.
Objective
Nudge the system towards a sweeter, richer, more relaxed presentation.
Proposed solution / first step
Upgrade to a (tube based) DAC, budget $25-40k.
Current chain
- ROON Nucleus
- Mola Mola Tambaqui
- Gryphon Essence pre amp
- Gryphon Essence monoblocks
- Focal Stella Utopia EVO
- Full loom of Triode Wire Labs cables
- Dedicated power line straight into Puritan PSM156 mains filter
- System resides in the living room with some diffusors but no absorption other than sofas, chairs, and some rugs.
On my radar
Lampizator Pacific (or Golden Gate 2 since I heard it's more "tube-like")
Aries Cerat Kassandra 2 Ref or Sig
— What other DACs should I consider?
— Do you think upgrading to another (tube based) DAC will achieve that sweeter, richer, more relaxed presentation?
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@invalid :
That’s just one of the previous usernames of this sick dude. Since he mentioned me by name, unprovoked, here is the full list of all his usernames he has used here in the past, all banned (I am sure I am missing some):
thynamesinnervoice
cindyment
snratio
yesiamjohn
sugabooger
dletch2
audio2design
dannad
roberttdid
heaudio123
audiozenology
atdavid
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