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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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! :)- Hifi Boy
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- Forum: Digital Audio Forum: DAC, Transports, Digital Processing Forum
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MSB Renderer v2 in the house!
Not even close to as expensive as I've expected. :) -
MSB Renderer v2 in the house!
What's the price and can we get any pics? -
Top level Audio Note digital vs. MSB? What are the sonic differences?
Shut up and take my money! -
Aries Cerat Kassandra II Ref DAC: Wow!
I second that! :)- Hifi Boy
- Post #135
- Forum: Digital Audio Forum: DAC, Transports, Digital Processing Forum
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Aries Cerat Kassandra II Ref DAC: Wow!
Now all we need is some pics and the price! :)- Hifi Boy
- Post #115
- Forum: Digital Audio Forum: DAC, Transports, Digital Processing Forum
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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.- Hifi Boy
- Post #27
- Forum: MSB Technology
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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.- Hifi Boy
- Post #25
- Forum: MSB Technology
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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...- Hifi Boy
- Post #23
- Forum: MSB Technology
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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...- Hifi Boy
- Post #20
- Forum: MSB Technology
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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...- Hifi Boy
- Post #18
- Forum: MSB Technology
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Interview with MSB @ Mono and Stereo
Absolutely, it could be a potential downfall for them, but I've seen other companies started applying this approach more and more. Aqua Audio and their Formula DAC is also user upgradable. As for the design, its nice and simple, don't get me wrong. But I believe that a lot of people who spend...- Hifi Boy
- Post #16
- Forum: MSB Technology
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Interview with MSB @ Mono and Stereo
Yes, it's actually finish that I'm talking about in this context. I'm not talking about the shape, because that's more subjective. If you don't think I should have used Wilson as an example, take Dan D'Agostino. Very nice products as well. Furthermore, let's take one step into the lower...- Hifi Boy
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- Forum: MSB Technology
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Interview with MSB @ Mono and Stereo
If nothing else, I commend turn for the modular design. Whether I'll ever get to hear their products is another thing. Also, I think it would be beneficial for them too outsource the design to some other company. I believe that when you're paying that much for your stuff, top notch design...- Hifi Boy
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- Forum: MSB Technology
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Interview with MSB @ Mono and Stereo
Good read. I wonder whether their products are really worth that much, seeing as how I've never actually listened to an MSB product.- Hifi Boy
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- Forum: MSB Technology
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Does anyone use the Linn Klimax DS
I wonder if it's going to support Roon in the core mode, such that you don't need to run Roon on your computer or some other source, but rather directly from the DSM. -
Linn announces new Klimax DS
I'm not saying that it doesn't. I'm saying that I didn't hear those differences because, maybe, the system was faulty or the upsampling was turned off. -
Linn announces new Klimax DS
How come I can hear the difference between a Hugo 2 and Dave then? -
Linn announces new Klimax DS
Because I didn't hear any difference. I have no idea whether upsampling was turned off, or the model was faulty, or whatever, but that's what I heard - nothing different from Dave itself. If I could hear it in a quiet environment by myself, then I assume I could make sure its properly set up... -
Linn announces new Klimax DS
For some reason, when I listened to Dave + Blu2, I didn't hear anything special. Not sure why. But the fact remains, Dave by itself is still my reference quality DAC. I would on the other hand like to hear what Linn has to offer. -
Linn announces new Klimax DS
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Is there a Michael Fremer of CD transports? If no, DEAR GOD PLEASE SEND US ONE!!!!
Just so you guy know, there is now an Antipodes CX+EX model, which is supposed to be even better than the DX model. http://antipodesaudio.com/antipodes-cxex.html- Hifi Boy
- Post #122
- Forum: Digital Audio Forum: DAC, Transports, Digital Processing Forum
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Linn announces new Klimax DS
Yes, I've been interested in knowing what it sounds like compared to Chord Dave for a while now. -
Is there a Michael Fremer of CD transports? If no, DEAR GOD PLEASE SEND US ONE!!!!
Heh, well people here seem to be having good experiences with it. But, with a slight chance of being off topic, I have to ask. Has anyone had any experience with Stromtank? :) https://www.paragonsns.com/product/stromtank-s-2500/ It seems to be a giant battery and looks amazing so I was... -
Is there a Michael Fremer of CD transports? If no, DEAR GOD PLEASE SEND US ONE!!!!
Ok, I found the link and read about it. Sounds quite promising and reasonable since we try to balance other parts of our equipment as well. But what's the price of one of those things? -
Is there a Michael Fremer of CD transports? If no, DEAR GOD PLEASE SEND US ONE!!!!
Woah there! What's balanced power? This intrigues me!
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