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  1. Nuforce

    DAC comparison and recommendation request

    Not an expert on DSD but doesn't Lampizator do what you suggest?
  2. Nuforce

    DAC comparison and recommendation request

    I've owned the Mk2 of this and whilst initially it really impressed, eventually it became apparent that the sound had a tiny smidge of artificality to it. Not glare, it just didn't sound that 2% more natural than my Acuhorn R2R T with EML 45 mesh globes. I sold the AGD and still have the...
  3. Nuforce

    Venit, vidit, Lampucera

    I switched off he said the output stage uses 9 pin tubes.
  4. Nuforce

    Introducing the LampizatOr Poseidon DAC

    Does anyone know how a Poseidon would compare to the MK1 Pacific??
  5. Nuforce

    Atma-Sphere MA-2 Amplifier

    I must audition the MP-1 at some point. I use a KR Audio P135 with 46 globes.
  6. Nuforce

    Atma-Sphere MA-2 Amplifier

    Good idea thanks. As I don't plan to ever sell mine I think I will do the resistor upgrade next year, and possibly have them rewired in silver wire. Best amps in the world maybe.
  7. Nuforce

    Atma-Sphere MA-2 Amplifier

    I use the Elites in the key position on each of my MA-1, they are stunning and worth every penny. If they would fit i'd run them in the two other key positions on each amp too.
  8. Nuforce

    Atma-Sphere MA-2 Amplifier

    What's wrong with t Are you referring to the Elite E-6SN7??
  9. Nuforce

    Considering trying the Spec rmp-dac1ex dac

    Just wondering if anyone has heard one? Only one review available. Seems like an intriguing product.
  10. Nuforce

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    Very nice. Here is my Acuhorn, seeing as you mention them. Using a Soekris DAM1121-001 board. Stunning and totally analog-sounding. Running 45 mesh globes. Internals rewired to Mundorf silver and gold wire.
  11. Nuforce

    Most vinyl-sounding DAC?

    I'm afraid creating a completely analogue sounding digital front end without considering your source and network will lead to a road of expensive pain that no DAC will be able to resolve. What streaming source and network setup do you intend to use?
  12. Nuforce

    Atma-Sphere Class D Mono blocks

    You are referring to the power tubes or the 6SN7 positions? I use Shuguang black Treasure CV181 and in the most critical position I use linlai e-6sn7 which are the best octal I've ever heard. Don Sachs recommends them. I'm interested to try RCA in the power tube section over my Chinese power...
  13. Nuforce

    Atma-Sphere Class D Mono blocks

    So bottom line, sounds like you prefer the MA-1 amps top and midrange, as I would have expected. Re the tubes, I run the Chinese ones which seems to last pretty well. I average maybe one failure a year, so just swap out as I need to and recheck bias. And stock is plentiful.
  14. Nuforce

    Atma-Sphere Class D Mono blocks

    If I was worried about electricity and tube costs I wouldn't have bought them! Honestly, I don't understand the issue. The MA-1 is one of the great amplifiers and the pride of ownership is very high. I'll book a home demo of the class D and I'll keep an entirely open mind. I do find the need...
  15. Nuforce

    Atma-Sphere Class D Mono blocks

    I have no interest it their bass performance. My active system crosses over at 120hz. I would only keep them if they could outperform in mid range and upper frequencies. I've not heard the lower range MA-60 but I assume they aren't as good as the MA-1. Mine also have the Vcap upgrade.
  16. Nuforce

    Atma-Sphere Class D Mono blocks

    No. I have a reasonably objective ear, and I will know if I prefer one over the other relatively easily.
  17. Nuforce

    Atma-Sphere Class D Mono blocks

    I have found a dealer here in the UK who has a pair for home audition so I'll arrange that closer to the summer. I still remain convinced they won't sound as nice as my MA-1s. My magnepan ribbon tweeters will tell me the truth as these are what these amps drive and they are extremely revealing.
  18. Nuforce

    Anyone heard the new Auralic Aries G3??

    I notice these are being advertised as in stock, just wondering if anyone has heard one yet?
  19. Nuforce

    The all new Lampizator Poseidon preamplifier

    I'm thinking of buying a Poseidon, does anyone know when the first official review will be out in the usual media outlets??
  20. Nuforce

    My Magnepan 20.1 active with Atma-sphere MA-1 amps. A killer combo.

    I feel dirty admitting this but I'm tempted to try a pair of Martin Logan 15a after reading this Apogee busting review of the 11a. https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/loudspeaker-reviews/speakers-active-analog-reviews/martin-logan-impression-esl-11a/
  21. Nuforce

    Deeply impressed with the new Hifi Rose RS130 streamer

    Thanks Yes, I got a dedicated report, showing -118 @ 1Hz. I can easily shorten the cable, pls clarify what you mean by "lose a lot"? The cable came that length and I was too lazy to shorten it, being completely honest! Since taking that photo I also lined the clock compartment with dynamat...
  22. Nuforce

    Deeply impressed with the new Hifi Rose RS130 streamer

    Those figures are terrible! A LHY OC2 would be better than that. Honestly for the cost of the components I'm confident I've got something on par with a Mutec Ref120, or very very close.
  23. Nuforce

    Deeply impressed with the new Hifi Rose RS130 streamer

    Hi Unfortunately my thread was on a UK hifi forum that got closed down, but I'd be happy to list all the parts. The key is obviously the clock itself. I bought a hand tested unit like the below but from a different dealer. https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQqftgV The dealer I used sold me a -118dbc...
  24. Nuforce

    Deeply impressed with the new Hifi Rose RS130 streamer

    Good question. Unfortunately the answer, in my experience, is all the above. I say unfortunately because getting streaming "right" can be a real challenge. Firstly, what does good look like? In my experience, when digital sounds "right", that means that the upper keys of well recorded piano...
  25. Nuforce

    Deeply impressed with the new Hifi Rose RS130 streamer

    I'd suggest without the external clock that they are quite similar but I didn't do a serious comparison. A high quality oxco does lift the sound for sure. My clock is self made using a -118dBc @ 1Hz unit.
  26. Nuforce

    My massive gamble - acuhorn R2R dac with switchable DHT tube output

    yes that's correct https://www.acuhorn.pl/acuhorn-R2RTS.htm Mine is the R2R T which has a 5 Volt, 4 Volt or 2.5Volt heater switch like a Lampizator. There is also a balanced XS version which I thought was unnecessary so just bought the SE version. Unlike Lampizator these designs don't use tube...

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