The difference between the Emotiva XMC-1 in Reference mode and the RP-1 WAS IMMEDIATELY apparent. A friend of mine compared the Vault DAC output to Oppo 205, he also didn't notice much of a difference we have the same speakers and sub. Maybe I need to try a better DAC.
Rogue Audio RP-1 DAC use
I just added a Rogue RP-1 to my system. I use a Bluesound Vault 2 as a music server. Befor the Rogue I have been able to tell the difference in different DAC's I've had. My equipment is Emotiva XMC-1, Oppo 105, Bluesound Vault 2, AV123 strata Mini speakers and a SVS 300bp subwoofer.
I've compared the Oppo 105 to the Vault and the Oppo was definitely better, I've also compared the Vault to the XMC-1 and the XMC-1 was better.
Since installing the Rogue RP-1 they all seem to sound the same, even borrowed a Schiit Bitfrost. Again I could not hear a difference. So I have just simplified my setup and I'm just using the the RCA out from the Vault to one of the RP-1 inputs.
Just wondering if I'm doing something wrong
Thanks
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What are you using for cables , also the quality can possible be close to the same level. Why don’t you upgrade to the New Denafrips Arias15 or Pontus 15 they have new engineering and the 15 series is a generation better. I bought the Iris reclocker which is a steal at $550 , my friend has the New Aries 15 it is very detailed and natural R2R dac. |
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"If after getting acclimated to one DAC it all still sounds the same to you, you’re either not capable to hear the differences or your system is not revealing" @audphile1 Surely you can do better than this tired old cliche'. OP already demonstrated that he cold tell the difference between dacs before inserting the RP1, and you obviously believe the RP1 is capable, so it seems clear something else is going on. |
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