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  1. Hifi Boy

    Best DACs comparison test result [[My Subjective Opinion]]

    Dave by itself did pretty good on this test. By adding Blu2 you are pretty much in the top tier of what was tested, for a lot less money as well. The only thing that I'd really like to see added here is an Aries Cerat. Astrostar here, said it completely blew away any dac he had before, and...
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    Best DACs comparison test result [[My Subjective Opinion]]

    Yeah, and I had a pair of pretty bad headphones while I was trying it out, yet the soundstage was noticeably larger when I switched to 705KHz, which was on dual BNC. But just for a correction, I did get to hear Brooklyn and Manhattan II. Manhattan was quite cold I believe, while Brooklyn was...
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    Best DACs comparison test result [[My Subjective Opinion]]

    Dave is probably going to be my next purchase. By far the best I've tried. To me, what it does best is the naturalness of sound. Unfortunately, I haven't tried others at all so I can't compare. I don't know what you're looking for in the sound but in any case, thanks for posting this, it's an...
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    Best DACs comparison test result [[My Subjective Opinion]]

    Have you thought about hooking up a Blu2 to Dave? Should be even better. First time I tried Blu2 I didn't really notice any difference, but I'm assuming there must have been some issues in the chain. Last time I tried the Dave + Blu2 combo, the difference was stunning to say the least. The...
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    Aries Cerat Kassandra II Ref DAC: Wow!

    Thanks for the review and pics, it looks amazing. The most shocking thing to me is not actually that it's that good, it's that is the entry level model! :)
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    MSB Renderer v2 in the house!

    Not even close to as expensive as I've expected. :)
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    MSB Renderer v2 in the house!

    What's the price and can we get any pics?
  8. Hifi Boy

    Top level Audio Note digital vs. MSB? What are the sonic differences?

    Shut up and take my money!
  9. Hifi Boy

    Aries Cerat Kassandra II Ref DAC: Wow!

    I second that! :)
  10. Hifi Boy

    Aries Cerat Kassandra II Ref DAC: Wow!

    Now all we need is some pics and the price! :)
  11. Hifi Boy

    Interview with MSB @ Mono and Stereo

    Yes, like I said this is an audiophile forum so we choose sound first then everything else. That's why I'd also choose based on sound not the look of the product, I'm just saying that it would be great if you could have both.
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    Interview with MSB @ Mono and Stereo

    I actually used them, and AT as an example of nice fit and finish, not modularity. Also, take a look at Steinway-Lyngdorf.
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    Interview with MSB @ Mono and Stereo

    True, I do think about aesthetics a lot. Think of it this way, some people like fast cars. They will buy them regardless of what they look like or how comfortable they are. On the other hand there are people who like fast cars but want a more complete experience and thus will only buy a fast...
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    Interview with MSB @ Mono and Stereo

    Don't worry, this is primarily an audiophile forum where sound comes first. The thing is, when I personally enjoy something, I just want it to go well with other things I enjoy as well. So yes, while being an audiophile, that does not preclude me from having a profound appreciation for...
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    Interview with MSB @ Mono and Stereo

    I've only seen the newest all white body once at a show but not heard how they sound. Like I said, taste is subjective, but you will have a much easier time incorporating something like AT into a neo-Victorian or contemporary Italian living room, than the white boxes offered by MSB. I'm not...
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