I listen 80% of the time to digital for the ease and selection, but I do not feel I am missing anything. Vinyl may sound a bit more fleshed out and digital may have a lower noise floor when set up properly. I ripped all my CDs to the SSD in my server. The SSD was always superior to the streamed...
I first upgraded to the Antipodes K50 from a Roon Nucleus. That made a significant difference. Then I upgraded my switch to an audiophile switch with a clock and that resulted in a significant improvement in sound and finally I upgraded my DAC. I stream most of my music so an audiophile switch...
EdisCreation makes the FireBox II which filters and reclocks the signal. It can be used for one component or in conjunction with a switch. I find them effective.
I do not know if an IEC version can be converted to the dc version. I own both the ac and dc versions. The dc version is the extreme with the Firebird and sounds significantly better.
I am using the DC extreme versions of the Silent Switch and Fiber Box II with the Firebird. I am using Edison's Black Diamond DC cables. I tried other brands but his cables brought my streaming to a new level. I use Snake River Signature Amp power cable on the Firebird.
Gene
I originally just had the Silent switch and added the Fiber Box II months later. There was an immediate improvement in the sound that was discernible using both. I have not compared them in any other configuration.
Mark
I tried the various levels of TA power cords on my PSU for my switch and it makes a discernible difference, so much so, that I had to get the Opus for my PSU. You can experiment and see for your self. Have fun.
Yes, the power cords make a huge difference in the sound. The XL was immediately better than the Reference and the OPUS was better than the XL by a wider margin than going from the Reference to XL. I think you will get significantly more of what you are already enjoying with your Reference...
Frankie
i went from Ref MM2 to XL G5 for my signal cables and XL G5 to Opus G5 for my power cords. They were very significant upgrades. The real value is the upgrade to Opus on the power cords. I want to upgrade the signal cables but it is out of my price range.
Mark
I was using the standard AC version of EdisCreation switch and FiberBox II and upgraded to the Extreme DC versions of both with the Firebird LPS. There was a very noticeable improvement in clarity, flow and depth of the music. The quality of my streamed music is now on a par with my music on...
You are correct. I purchased my 7.5 iii in 2012 and updated it in 2021. You need to email Bea Lam at VTL with the serial # of the unit and she can advise on what upgrades are available.
I have a similar condition in one ear that recently became chronic. I have an Aqua Acoustic Formula xHD which is very organic sounding. I tried many different power cords and many were too resolving in the upper frequency range. Transparent Audio G5 Opus and XL power cords were the easiest on my...
I have the extreme dc and standard ac versions of both the Silent Switch and FiberBox. I found when I added the FB II standard to the SS standard there was a distinct improvement in the sound. The Extreme dc versions of both with the FireBird LPS sounds significantly better than the standard ac...
Mark sent me a demo AES/EBU which I compared to my Jorma Designs AES/EBU. They are both outstanding cables. The Jorma has more air around notes and presents a slightly more 3D sound front to back.with greater extension in the upper range. The Sablon has a richer more fluid mid-range and wider...
I just replaced Edison’s standard dc cables with Audio Sensibility Statement SE with the Oyaide connectors.There was an immediate improvement in dynamics and clarity. Well worth the upgrade. Edison also just released an upgraded DC cable.
I recently upgraded from the standard version of EdisCreation Silent Switch and FiberBoxII to the Extreme DC version powered by the FireBird LPS. I am using Edison’s standard DC cables which came with the unit, which I am upgrading. In the past in comparing recordings on my SSD in my server to...
I just purchased the DC versions of the SS Extreme and FiberBox along with the Firebird LPS also. I plan to move the Standard version and FiberBox II to my Router.
I was using Sablon Ethernet from my switch to my server and than I decided to replace WW platinum 8 from the wall to my switch. I was surprised at how much of a discernible improvement there was in the sound. If you like the sound of Sablon ethernet cables you may want to try them to replace...
Upgrades coincide with the increase in price. The 7.5 iii was priced at $20,000 when I purchased it in 2012. I believe upgrades were made around 2015 or 2016 and the price increased to $25k than additional upgrades were made in 2020 when the price increased to $30k.
Ron
The upgrades were as follows:
They replaced the gain stage boards where the tubes are mounted with a new and improved version – The new boards use better components that reduced the constant tweeter noise.
They updated the control unit power supply with a new adjustment system for the FET...