mgrif104
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| Integrated Amplifiers - Esoteric F-01, Esoteric F-02 or Dan D'Agostino Progression It would help if you also mentioned your sonic priorities and feature sets you need. All amplifiers in this range are likely to be good. Given that you have stand mount speakers (I assume I have the correct), you probably don’t listen at super hi... | |
| why expensive streamers We do live in a post-truth world. But you also did not show me factual information of virtually no jitter. You showed me factual information of little jitter - two different things. And, I’ve read scientific studies that show the ear is sensitive ... | |
| why expensive streamers @mdalton I guess we’ll just have to agree to disagree. Perhaps it’s not jitter that makes the difference I’m hearing, but, a difference (for the better) exists. And, it’s been a worthwhile pursuit for me and many others. Nevertheless, I would al... | |
| why expensive streamers @mdalton I didn’t attribute the difference to noise. I suggested that noise may be part of the equation. A subtle, but important difference. I did, however, suggest that the difference may be due to the rise and slope of the analogue waveform re... | |
| why expensive streamers @mdalton Like others, I cannot explain why you didn’t perceive differences. I already know you can explain why i do - you believe it confirmation bias. I have explored that in depth as I’m quite aware of that tendency in my own line of work so I... | |
| Looking for a streaming DAC around 4k I would suggest you reach out to Juan @blisshifi who has an Auralic Vega G2.1 he took in on trade. I’m quite familiar with Auralic and this particular model. It’s streaming function is quite good and its DAC section is fully competitive with other... | |
| T+A PA 3100 HV owners question @macg19 Thanks for circling back to let us know what you found. Helpful to all forum participants. I haven’t heard the Voodoo personally, but have read of others having very good experience with them. Congrats! It’s an extraordinary amp for sur... | |
| T+A DAC200 vs PSAudio Direct Stream MkII vs MCD12000? I think you have a good plan for this. I thought I would mention that you may very well find the DAC200 spectacular on PCM with your Aurender unit. Many do. There are so many variables. The quality of the streamer (you have a very good one), and... | |
| T+A DAC200 vs PSAudio Direct Stream MkII vs MCD12000? @mhwilliford My apologies for not being clearer. I think the DAC200 and PS Audio to be competitors. The Mac was the outlier - sorry for the confusion. As I noted, I haven’t heard the PS Audio unit, but understand it to be quite good. I’ve owne... | |
| T+A DAC200 vs PSAudio Direct Stream MkII vs MCD12000? That is an unusual trio for comparison so I’m not surprised you haven’t received any feedback. I’m curious: have you heard all three DACs or are you considering auditioning these three and are wondering if they’re appropriate choices for considera... | |
| What the Best Dac have you heard or owned. How could you tell it was that good. I’ve heard three DACs considered to be superior: the T+A SDV 3100 HV, the Ideon Absolute and the Linn Klimax DSM/3. However, only one of those I heard in my system - the T+A unit. They were all liquid and smooth, but none convinced me (as of yet) ... | |
| AXPONA 2024 I was there Saturday and wasn’t able to see all I wanted but am glad i went. The Estelon/Vitus was quite good - wish I had spent more time there. The Auralic ESD horns I thought sounded “cupped” - typical horn colorations which surprised me. Not... | |
| Axpona 2024 who is going and why? I was there Saturday - my 2nd time attending. Good fun but as most note - very difficult to hear something, much less properly in a well set up room. And, not much time as I was trying to see/hear a fair amount. So, take with a grain of salt or tw... | |
| T+A PA 3100 HV owners question I’m guessing I’m not going to be much help, but you do have me wondering. I have the PA3100 HV, but upgraded all my cables - and my distributor to Nordost at one time after auditioning things piecemeal. But I never tried the upgraded cable on just... | |
| 15k for streamer and dac....how much on each? @oldracer I too have the DAC200. Have you tried giving it DSD files? I’m not sure if the Lumin has the capability of file conversion or if you have a computer you could put HQplayer on to then give to the Lumin. But, the DAC200 sounds even bette... |