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Thoughts on DAC option

Current DAC is the original Auralic Vega . This was a HUGE upgrade in sound quality from a Cambridge Audio DAC Magic.

And things are good right now. Well, mostly, it's not like we are generally blessed with freedom from the desire to upgrade!

And now I have an option of a Chord 2qute. My main issue with the current setup is the fatigue on some music. EDM is generally fantastic, however rock is often harsh. Voices are great.

So the question is whether the Chord could smooth off the sharper edges of things.

All feedback gratefully received.

System is:

Sources - PC and Auralic Aries Mini

Amp - Prima Luna Frank Hybrid Integrated

Speakers - Krix Harmonix 2

Interconnects and speaker cables are average but not the biggest factor here from what I can tell.

incoming
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iseland
254 posts
 

Have you considered getting a Umic and take a measurement of your system AND room before you buy any new components instead of treatment 🤔??

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iseland
254 posts
 

( did just see that someone already suggested mic )

fastricky
148 posts
 

The Audio Mirror Tubadore V is 110v and would need to be modified to run on 240v.  Assume the rest of the Tubadore range is the same.

From Audio Mirror:

It can be converted, but need some soldering inside.

I can convert it if you send it to me.

Vlad 

 

Adding this detail here in case anyone searches for similar information.

Good point! 

incoming OP
29 posts
 

Changing to a wired connection on the Auralic mini seems to have made a huge improvement. Will take some time to confirm but firm impressions are very promising 

fpomposo
137 posts
 

I would look into isolation for components, and adding super tweeters, that got rid of any harshness left in my system... Also power conditioning, I use equitech and that also wiped out any harshness remnants 

My DAC is a Schitt Yggdrasil OG with all the upgrades, and I did install Synergistic Research fuses everywhere I could which added a very analog quality to things and I highly recommend 

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