Emm labs DA2 v2 upgrade

fuscobal · Jan 2, 2024

Guys. I have the following system >
- Streamer > Aurender N10
- Dac > Emm Labs DAC2X V2
- Pre > Pass Labs XP10
- Amp > Pass Labs X250.5

If you would be upgrading, would you replace the DAC2X V2 with the DA2 V2 or both the DAC2X V2 and Pass XP-10 with the DV2 ?

Yuen A. · Jan 2, 2024

fuscobal said:
Guys. I have the following system >
- Streamer > Aurender N10
- Dac > Emm Labs DAC2X V2
- Pre > Pass Labs XP10
- Amp > Pass Labs X250.5

If you would be upgrading, would you replace the DAC2X V2 with the DA2 V2 or both the DAC2X V2 and Pass XP-10 with the DV2 ?

Hi, if there's great synergy between DV2 and your Pass Labs X250.5, I think that will be the best option. Why not borrow one to test it in your sound system?

Yuen A. · Jan 5, 2024

Bernard Herrmann Suite From Wuthering Heights Keri Fuge (soprano), Roderick Williams (baritone); Singapore Symphony Orchestra/Mario Venzago Chandos CHSA 5337 (SACD)

Wow, a new reference recording by Chandos to show off the new and stunning EMM Labs firmware update! Yes, the recording is so scarily lifelike and three dimensional with an immense, deep and wide resonant soundstage. Listen also to the threatening timpani strokes that sounded so real and frighteningly powerful in the opening of the Suite. The Singapore Symphony is in excellent form and the vocalists always crystal clear and the orchestra vivid, dynamic and enchanting. BBC Music rightly says: "This snapshot, stunningly recorded, serves as a tantalising sample of what it might be to go on Herrmann’s entire emotionally wrought journey."

Yuen A. · Jan 10, 2024

Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé Sinfonia of London, John Wilson CHANDOS CHSA 5327 SACD

Hi guys,

My journey with my XMOS processor firmware update continues. For the last two days, my sound system all of a sudden sounded broken. The strings especially sounded so grainy and harsh. I was listening to the above album: Daphnis et Chloé by the Sinfonia of London. However, this afternoon, this new album sounded excellent. You may wonder why? Well, I attribute the phenomena to my Ansuz Acoustic D-TC resonance control footers under my DV2 . It takes up to a month for the footers to stabilized!

Now, back to the sound. Wow, as Gramophone rightly says, this is the finest recorded Daphnis et Chloé for a good long while! The delicacy of the sound, the clear textural detail, the lushness, the virtuosity of the playing, the refined and atmospheric performance, the amazing woodwinds and brass, the awesome powerful fortissimos, the lifelike instrumental timbre, the immense soundstage, were highly apparent as never before via the new XMOS processor update.

Yuen A. · Jan 12, 2024

Hi guys,

Just to share a perspective - I have just got home from attending a classical concert at the world class Esplanade Concert Hall. Based on what I just heard from my seat, my objective observation is that my current sound system (especially after the latest firmware update) sounded as good (or very, very close) as what I have just heard. Dynamics are as good (or nearly) as the real thing!

Yuen A. · Jan 13, 2024

Hi guys,

In view of the fact that my XMOS processor update allows me to hear the speed, attack, decay, sustain and release of a note, I decided to test the sound performance of the album Jazz at the Pawnshop Vol. 2 and I am not in the least disappointed. All the instruments come alive so to speak!

manjy · Jan 15, 2024

Yuen A. said:
Hi guys,

In view of the fact that my XMOS processor update allows me to hear the speed, attack, decay, sustain and release of a note, I decided to test the sound performance of the album Jazz at the Pawnshop Vol. 2 and I am not in the least disappointed. All the instruments come alive so to speak!

Is this update now available for everyone? Where can I download it? Thanks

Yuen A. · Jan 16, 2024

manjy said:
Is this update now available for everyone? Where can I download it? Thanks

The new firmware update is currently not available yet but very soon it will be.

Yuen A. · Jan 20, 2024

Berlioz Requiem Robert Spano Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus TELARC SACD 60627 A Relisten

I was curious how this massive work will sound like via my updated XMOS processor and the result is revelatory! The first thing I noticed was the deep, cavernous acoustic of the recording as never before. Next, the bass line was deep, strong, full, clean, resonant and realistic as never before. There’s now cut and thrust to the rhythms. The micro details are now amazingly exceptional. The high notes are now crystal clear and soar like the real thing. A subtlety of inflection of voices are greatly noticeable. The Atlanta Chorus delicate, refined singing and articulation, their "presence" dramatically become apparent! Instrumental timbre is now perfect. Fortissimos are now reproduced effortlessly. Even the relatively soft tap on the drum towards the end of the work has weight, crystal clear, resonant and lifelike.

parnass · Jan 26, 2024

fuscobal said:
Guys. I have the following system >
- Streamer > Aurender N10
- Dac > Emm Labs DAC2X V2
- Pre > Pass Labs XP10
- Amp > Pass Labs X250.5

If you would be upgrading, would you replace the DAC2X V2 with the DA2 V2 or both the DAC2X V2 and Pass XP-10 with the DV2 ?

I can definitely recommend DV2 with Pass (any) power amplifier

Yuen A. · Jan 26, 2024

Paavo Järvi, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Britten, Elgar Enigma Variations Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Telarc SACD 60660 A Relisten

Wow, a great test disc to assess the sound performance of the updated XMOS processor! You will not be disappointed. The sound/timbre now is so much more real, natural, engaging, transparent, pure, dynamic, detailed and three dimensional. The soundstage is huge. Percussion reproduction is so lifelike. Listen especially to Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. Listen also to track 32, 37, and 39. Play loud.

Yuen A. · Jan 27, 2024

Hi guys, I just wanted to share a significant point JV of The Absolute Sound made when reviewing the Soulution 760 DAC recently. He said:

"The Soulution 760 also comes equipped with Critical Mass System Center Stage2 constrained-layer-damped feet. Since these feet are not swappable for others, I’m not sure to what extent they are improving the sound. However, my previous experience with Critical Mass racks, stands, and footers leads me to believe that the CMS feet are having a significant effect, particularly in the smoothness and expressiveness of the treble and in the overall organicism of the sound." I agree with him totally based on my own experiences with these resonance control footers!

Rexp · Jan 27, 2024

Yuen A. said:
Hi guys,

Just to share a perspective - I have just got home from attending a classical concert at the world class Esplanade Concert Hall. Based on what I just heard from my seat, my objective observation is that my current sound system (especially after the latest firmware update) sounded as good (or very, very close) as what I have just heard. Dynamics are as good (or nearly) as the real thing!

Congrats on achieving what most here are looking for! Is live sound only possible with SACD or are there other options like streaming for example?

Yuen A. · Jan 28, 2024

Rexp said:
Congrats on achieving what most here are looking for! Is live sound only possible with SACD or are there other options like streaming for example?

Hi, I don't think I am in a position to answer that question because I don't do streaming. But I heard from a friend that it can be very close to live with a very good streamer like the Taiko Extreme and the rest of the sound system is optimised!

Rexp · Jan 28, 2024

Yuen A. said:
Hi, I don't think I am in a position to answer that question because I don't do streaming. But I heard from a friend that it can be very close to live with a very good streamer like the Taiko Extreme and the rest of the sound system is optimised!

How about CD or 16/44.1 files?

Yuen A. · Jan 28, 2024

Anton Bruckner Symphony No. 4 in E flat major Romantic Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra/Manfred Honeck REFERENCE RECORDINGS FR-713 SACD

A very impressive and magnificent performance and recording of Bruckner's fourth symphony here! Listen especially to the full-throttle brass and shimmering strings sections. The wonderful acoustic of the Heinz Hall allows all the orchestral instruments to be heard with great clarity and definition. The dynamic range is amazing!

tonytsui · Jan 28, 2024

Rexp said:
How about CD or 16/44.1 files?

CD or 16/44.1 on transport and files sound fantastic too.

Yuen A. · Jan 29, 2024

Benjamin Britten The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Michael Stern Kansas City Symphony Reference Recordings RR-120 SACD A Relisten

Wow, via my updated XMOS processor, this recording, by Keith O. Johnson, is awesome! The purity of sound, texture, and timbre are off-the-charts. Every instrument here sounded so real, especially the percussion. The bass drum is powerful, deep, full, naturally resonant and effortlessly captured and reproduced!

Yuen A. · Feb 2, 2024

Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 in e minor, Op.11 Piano Concerto No.2 in f minor, Op.21
Ingrid Fliter (piano) Scottish Chamber Orchestra/Jun Märkl LINN CKD 455 SACD (A relisten)

These audiophile recordings by Linn Records is a great way to show off your sound system. Via my updated XMOS processor, the sound is now so real, natural and three-dimensional. And because the piano was closely mike, each note's attack, decay, sustain, and release is reproduced naturally, transparently and completely via my sound system. The strings, woodwind and brass are especially crisp and articulate. Every nuance and detail from the orchestra and piano can be heard clearly. Power, delicacy, refinement and passion are all there in these two concertos. Listening volume: very loud.

Rexp · Feb 2, 2024

Yuen A. said:
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Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 in e minor, Op.11 Piano Concerto No.2 in f minor, Op.21
Ingrid Fliter (piano) Scottish Chamber Orchestra/Jun Märkl LINN CKD 455 SACD (A relisten)

These audiophile recordings by Linn Records is a great way to show off your sound system. Via my updated XMOS processor, the sound is now so real, natural and three-dimensional. And because the piano was closely mike, each note's attack, decay, sustain, and release is reproduced naturally, transparently and completely via my sound system. The strings, woodwind and brass are especially crisp and articulate. Every nuance and detail from the orchestra and piano can be heard clearly. Power, delicacy, refinement and passion are all there in these two concertos. Listening volume: very loud.

The 24/96 on Tidal isn't good, oh well.

Btw Linn records in PCM so this SACD is upsampled PCM.

This 16/44.1track by same artist sounds good tho...

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