I upgraded a Perpetual Tech setup I had some years ago with the Revelation cro'd silver, worthwhile upgrade.
Revelation Audio Labs Cryoed Silver Umbilical vs Audio alehcemy OEM
I ordered a Topping D90iii Discrete to hopefully replace my 4-5 yo Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5 ~2008, (often available for < $1000/ ORIGINAL MSRP; $2695 IN ~2008 DOLLARS) that still sounds great, has easily revealed changes; different cables, PCs, even footers, but is lacking a little transparency.
The fly in my ointment is the Topping volume control, whereas the AAs internal dac has an ANALOG preamp. I ordered the Discrete just prior to being made aware of Revelation Audio Labs Passage Cryo-Silver umbilical by AG member @Icherepki. He wrote: I’ve only tried the stock umbilical once, just to get a feel for the difference, and couldn’t get it out my system quick enough. Now Im no stranger to cables and was planning to upgrade the umbilical a couple years ago, but never got around to it. So... thinking, if it doesn’t knock my socks off, I’ll connect the D90 iii Discrete.
I just got it and it is a mind blower. This umbilical was all I was missing. If you’re on the hunt fo a quality dac/pre or if you have a AA DDP-1 + PS 5 I highly suggest stop chasing after any other dac, find an Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5 (THERES’ ONE ON AG FOR $699) and replace the OEM umbilical with this one for $289/0.5m, which seems like a lot until you hear it
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@lcherepkai I can’t imagine it being equal, let alone better than what Brad’s umbilical does. Anyway, a passive VC can’t compare to active, and a net savings of ~ $600. Returning it unopened @westborn My experience was exceptional. Assuming I would save ~ $39.00 I am happy to it for the fast turnaround |
@tweak1 My experience was good as well, just slightly 'extended'. I was just relaying that Brad may be amenable to a little price flexibility. His flexibility is a plus and shows he is customer focused. I don't think product pricing has any relationship or effect delivery time(s) at all, or would provide a "fast|er turnaround". |
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