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    Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic Dac Owner Testimonial

    I was using balanced outputs into my preamp. Although its a wonderfuly dac I am likely moving on from it.
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    Totaldac new DACs

    Haha! Yes, let all the "Audio Yentas" figure out the crony conspiracy that runs rampant on WBF-everyone knows the reputation here. TD is a great product, I've spent alot of time with it at home in my system as a consumer. Not a dealer/distributor/reviewer shill... Probably one of THE best DACs...
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    Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic Dac Owner Testimonial

    I agree it is tighter and I need to let my ear adjust. I don't have a huge room and my speakers are line transmission so I can feel the impact of bass changes pretty easily. As I run it through more music I should get a better idea of how I feel about it. 90% of my listening is blues, jazz...
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    Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic Dac Owner Testimonial

    Any of you La Scala owners listen to the La Scala against any of the Audio Note DACs?
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    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    What irritated you about it? His promoting of the in line filter? I agree power is a very important part of the chain, I've paid alot of attention to it and used power products I trust and that actually made an audible difference in my system. If my listening room weren't on the opposite end of...
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    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    An aspiring Moderator? Naw...Just self-righteous.
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    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    Rationalize much? How charitable of you to come to the defense of that comment though..Mine was a response to the "slanderous" personal attack on PQ and the nobility of what PQ has done. Say what you want about the tech, who cares. What he's contributed to the industry and ultimately our hobby...
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    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    Ridiculous comment...Who's designs are they? If you are referring to Kondo, you need to do your homework before you spout off on a forum with information some other dumb audiophile told you second-hand. They were partners, and separated the business, enough said....You really need to back up...
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    "Aries Cerat Incito S, a tube line stage beyond boundary?!" First review of our Incito S

    Did you audition it in your own home? Im a big mid range guy so it's good to hear it does that well. What other dacs have you compared the Helene to?
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    "Aries Cerat Incito S, a tube line stage beyond boundary?!" First review of our Incito S

    very helpful thank you. Were yours all the kit dacs though? AN doesn't make a DAC5 Special or Signature, at least currently anyway, ANK does however..I have a Helene coming to me next week and originally had an order in for the DAC3.1 Balanced from AN. Never did like the price I was paying but I...
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    "Aries Cerat Incito S, a tube line stage beyond boundary?!" First review of our Incito S

    But comparing DACs and Preamps isn't really a comparison..
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    Most vinyl-sounding DAC?

    100% on Audio Note...Forget vinyl sounding...They are simply musical DACs and at the end of the day it's all about the music, not "imaging" or whatever-other fancy words we can come up with for sound. What we do as audiophiles should not be about the "sound" but rather about the music and Audio...
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    Oh my, oh my - Aries Cerat Helene DAC

    Thank you Stavros...DAC will be feeding a Audio Research preamp...I will go single ended and then XLR to the AMP. That should get the most out of it. Thank you for your reply very helpful.
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    Oh my, oh my - Aries Cerat Helene DAC

    I don't know but I read the review where it basically breaks that down and says AC designs for single ended and not XLR..I think the ground is floating with the XLR connection, so it's a two pin design. Makes sense what you are saying and hearing is my point.
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    Oh my, oh my - Aries Cerat Helene DAC

    Taking delivery on a Helene in the next few weeks, feedback here has been helpful. Be interested to hear what sources folks are running to their Helene DACs.
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    Abbas dac 2.1 se

    Does anyone here have any insight into his newer DAC with the 1865 chip? I am close to ordering an AN 3.1 balanced but these DACs caught my attention. Parts look incredible, just very unclear on how the Dacs line up in terms of sound/price etc.
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    Innuos Pulse mini with LPs or Pulse?

    Yes agreed the toroid is different (likely a potted Toroidy). My main interest is two-fold..1) to get the AES connection and 2) to get audible sonic improvement over the Pulse Mini with the LPSU. I really wouldn't be able to answer the question on #2 unless I listen, but based on tests with my...
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    Innuos Pulse mini with LPs or Pulse?

    If you lift the lid on the Power Supply in the Pulse and the LPSU from Innuos (which I own) there is very little if ANY difference between them. I also lifted the lid on the Pulse Mini and compared it to the board in the Pulse and there is literally zero difference I can see, other than the AES...
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    Innuos Pulse mini with LPs or Pulse?

    I have the same question..Likely not alot of comparisons being they are both relatively new products.
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    Top level Audio Note digital vs. MSB? What are the sonic differences?

    I've listened to Audio Note in my system, and owned MSB for a few years in my second system..MSB was great for a pure digital dac, I wouldn't have owned it for that long if I didn't enjoy it. Comparing it to Audio Note is like comparing a cat and a dog for a pet..I'd definitely characterize the...
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    Whither Audio Research

    great review love Tom...He really is spot on about ARC and the REF6 in this review
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    Whither Audio Research

    Occasionally I ask myself should I have sprung for the Ref6, but honestly don't think I need anymore than this preamp. They really are World class, it completely lifted my entire system, felt like I got a new DAC.
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    Innuos Pulsar ????

    Gordon's spacealator. $500 and probably as good or better than the Phoenix knowing Gordon.
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    Whither Audio Research

    Just got an LS28SE preamp, and I can whole-heartedly say that 25+ years in this hobby it's the best preamp I've owned, or heard. I am optimistic that ARC will succeed and they have the right products, and people at the helm now. And although they did just have an untimely price increase that...
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    Totaldac damping feet

    Thank you for the feedback...Did you happen to move up the line or did you jump in at the Sublime level? I am trying to decide where the sweetspot is. I think it's the Unity but I don't mind the idea of the tubes either. Have you guys also found the feet are a worthwhile addition?
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    Totaldac damping feet

    thanks....It's just a simple question on a thread that has actual owners. Thought it would be a good place to ask. Man this website it UPTIGHT.
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    Totaldac damping feet

    For you Totaldac vets...I am evaluating dacs for my set up and have narrowed it down to the TotalDac, and Audionote, Aqua La Scala or Formula. My main criteria is a dac that is musical, I don't care about modern sounding dac or DSD. Totaldac seems like a good candidate. Are you guys happy with...
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    Audio Note DACs

    Anyone here using an Audio Note DAC? Curious to know your thoughts and if you have experience over time with them which one is the best place to jump into the line. Looking for a less digital sounding dac to add to my system and it's tricky to figure out the Audio Note line, where to jump in and...
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    Plixir Statement LPS : I bought this flagship grade LPS just now.

    Is it 4amp? Weiss recommends 2amp. Just want to confirm before I order
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    Plixir Statement LPS : I bought this flagship grade LPS just now.

    do you make the statement in a 9V/4A config? Not on the website.

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