Recent content by dorch
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TotalDAC D1-Switch Listening Impressions
Just received my Totaldac network switch from Vincent last week. Its feeding my d1-direct / dual d1-driver system. I already have a couple of fibre sections in my wired network to help avoid interference and have also invested in Totaldac and PSaudio power systems, so i was not expecting a very... -
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Good DAC/Preamp for actives ATC SCM50 ASLT?
I have active ATCs and they have an input impedance which is not as high as many dedicated power amps. I have found some DACs connected directly are not wholly comfortable with this . So having a device (pre-amp or similar) that provides a high impedance for the source and a very low impedance... -
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What are the sonic differences between Digital Connections for TotalDAC?
i havent tried anything other than AES connections in most of my system. But I have tried SPDIF vs AES into the DAC. To me AES sounds better. I can recommend Tellurium Q Silver Diamond digital interconnect for this - works very well for me. Even my partner as a non-audiophile noted a significant... -
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Installing whole house Ethernet wire - audiophile wire type advice
if you are completely recabling, you mght also want to look at fibre instead of wired. Although i havent switched entirely to optical I do have fibre connections in the critical parts of the network that relate to my music system. This does seem to reduce electromagnetic interference and deliver... -
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DAC decision: Lampizator Pacific vs TotalDac Balanced Output Options
TotalDac have always given me a great deal on upgrades. They have a really good upgrade guarantee- dorch
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- Forum: Digital Audio Forum: DAC, Transports, Digital Processing Forum
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DAC decision: Lampizator Pacific vs TotalDac Balanced Output Options
This gets into complicated territory about the need for pre-amps, relative input and output impedance, ongoing upgrades etc. etc. Its worth reading Vincents view on his website about the way that TotalDac products control volume and the experiments he went through to find a solution that had... -
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DAC decision: Lampizator Pacific vs TotalDac Balanced Output Options
I can't help with the TotalDac to Lampizator comparison, but I do have some experience with TotalDac and balanced operation. I also run all digital and have enjoyed several TotalDac products over many years. Always running with XLR cables into fully balanced amplification. My most recent upgrade... -
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EMM Labs, Totaldac
just a general comment about testing , whichever DAC you end up choosing - you might want to look at what ifi.audio say about test equipment and its influence on test results. As someone else has mentioned - testing might give some information but it is listening that really matters. We've still...- dorch
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EMM Labs, Totaldac
I have been a TotalDac customer for many years having originally selected the D1-dual as a replacement for my previous Audio Synthesis DAX. At that time I listened to several other DACs (though nothing from the EMM range) and read lots of reviews . I found 6Moons and MonoandStereo very helpful...- dorch
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A silly serious question, sort of
Short answer – yes digital can do this! (at least for me). It does of course depend on exactly what you are looking for and what “flavor” of music you like. Powerful and energetic, highly detailed, warm and soothing, atmospheric and so on. As with analog, digital does take investment and time... -
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Seeking an R2R DAC recommendation for a tube preamp and tube amp system
if you get a chance, try and listen to something from the TotalDac range: www.totaldac.com, before you make a decision. All R2R, very organic, natural and detailed. I have been a TotalDac customer through many upgrades and always been impressed by the product and the service (direct contact with...- dorch
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Totaldac D1-Driver, the (pre)amplifier driver
Following the useful advice from members of this forum (thank you to all), and Vincent’s usual efficient delivery, I am now enjoying the significant benefits of having a pair of d1-drivers in place between my d1-direct and active monitors. There were also some recommendations earlier this year...- dorch
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Totaldac D1-Driver, the (pre)amplifier driver
thanks for the replies - very helpful. for those running a passive preamp after the D1-Drivers - what improvements are you hearing from this approach? anyone choosing not to use d1-drivers with a D1-Direct?- dorch
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Totaldac D1-Driver, the (pre)amplifier driver
Hello CKKeung, Of course! I am currently running: TotalDac ( D1-Streamer, D1-Direct, LivePower, Ethernet Cables), ATC SCM45A active monitors, Tellurium Q Silver Diamond XLR digital and analog cables, PSAudio PowerPlant P15- dorch
- Post #118
- Forum: Digital Audio Forum: DAC, Transports, Digital Processing Forum
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Totaldac D1-Driver, the (pre)amplifier driver
Be great to hear more about people´s ongoing listening experiences with TotalDac D1-Drivers. I have enjoyed Vincent´s TotalDac products for many years now, from my first D1-Dual to the D1-Direct that I have today. Discovering more about the importance at this level of impedance ratios, phase...- dorch
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- Forum: Digital Audio Forum: DAC, Transports, Digital Processing Forum
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