DAC architecture reimagined - the Cascade DAC

Dustin Symanski · Jul 25, 2024

The last couple weeks I have seen a bunch of Cascade boxes in shipping. But I know a lot of them are destined for international customers so I don't know how many have arrived yet. We are now in full production with more finished each day. We have had half a dozen pre-production demo units circulating among dealers since Munich but they had sample finishes, cabling, packaging and other small pre production differences.

bcurtis1959 · Jul 25, 2024

Dustin Symanski said:
The last couple weeks I have seen a bunch of Cascade boxes in shipping. But I know a lot of them are destined for international customers so I don't know how many have arrived yet. We are now in full production with more finished each day. We have had half a dozen pre-production demo units circulating among dealers since Munich but they had sample finishes, cabling, packaging and other small pre production differences.

Patiently waiting

Dustin Symanski · Jul 28, 2024

Easy Gliders · Jul 30, 2024

@Dustin Symanski , the power consumption of the Cascade Digital Director is 17 watts at Standby. That is quite a high Standby power consumption, which may give out quite a lot heat, especially in the tropical countries. Is there any reason why the Standby power consumption is high?
Thanks

Easy Gliders · Aug 1, 2024

Received the Cascade DAC today. Running-in the units now. First impression is the Cascade DAC has better low base extension and bass control, with clearer and more detailed vocals and other instruments - compared to the MSB Reference DAC.

bcurtis1959 · Aug 6, 2024

Easy Gliders said:
Received the Cascade DAC today. Running-in the units now. First impression is the Cascade DAC has better low base extension and bass control, with clearer and more detailed vocals and other instruments - compared to the MSB Reference DAC.

The verdict is?

leylandi · Aug 7, 2024

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Easy Gliders · Aug 20, 2024

bcurtis1959 said:
The verdict is?

After burning in the Cascade DAC for about 3 weeks, there is some minor improvements in SQ. The imaging is very 3D, precise, and pinpointed, with tremendous bass dynamics and clarity of vocals and instruments. I must say that all the tracks that i listened to frequently sounded different now - deep bass including pipe organ music can be heard and felt easily, and so are very low level musical details! The Cascade can be easily at least 50% better than the Reference DAC. I think the new Cascade preamp has improved a lot, especially with the constant 75 ohms analog output impedance, probably better matching my Vitus SM-103 Mk.II monoblocks amplifiers.

bcurtis1959 · Aug 20, 2024

Thanks for your feedback

MartinEvs · Wednesday at 7:58 AM

I've been having a wonderful time listening to my MSB Reference DAC and fantastic S500 stereo amp with the large Bayz speakers. I've now added a run-in Cascade.... After a lifetime of enjoying hifi since my college days, I haven't experienced such a dramatic set of improvements. Until a couple of years back I had built a Naim 500 series system but somehow never got comfortable with the sound. Searching for something new and more enjoyable has led me on a journey. With the Cascade, S500 and Bayz Courante speakers I have discovered a new level of enjoyment for music. Despite many fabulous experiences at the Munich HiFi show etc, this just an amazingly immersive experience, cant listen to enough music now!!

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