Has anyone heard anything regarding the Transparent Audio Generation 5 series being updated? It looks like it is due, based on their previous refresh cycles (dates sources from the TA Website)
G1 - 1993-1997. 4 years.
XL - 1997-2001. 4 years.
MM - 2002-2008. 6 years.
MM2 - 2009-2014. 5 years...
I received my Torus AVR2-16 last week, and it is truely amazing. Bass response has significantly improved, midrange soundstage is so much more present and the highs are silky smooth. Honestly I am really impressed. It is now the foundation of my system.
I would be willing to invest in the current Vivaldi 'IF' DCS would release a firmware for at least a DSD512 support. I assume they will, but they would also want users to move to their new series.
Given the upcoming release, is it still worth considering the current Vivaldi DAC? Or is there competitors which have caught up since the Vivaldi was released all those years ago.
I noticed they still have not released an updated for DSD256, even though they have stated the HW is capable of...
There is a significate price jump for the same wire but a different tune on it. I was expecting more for ~2x the price.
Reference Level Pricing
1M Balanced Interconnect - $5,600
10ft. Speaker Cable - $8,070
XL Level Pricing
1M Balanced Interconnect - $11,000
10ft. Speaker...
I was speaking to a dealer today who suggested that the actual wire within each of the lines are the same. The example provided was within the Ref and Ref XL are actually the same wire, but the network boxes are different, with the XL having a more precise tune.
Is this true?
It was also...
Two seperate systems.
DD15 is with the Alexia speakers, but only used for HT with the Bryston electronics
F110 is with my Troels Illuminator Monitors bookshelf speakers.
For music I don't use a subwoofer.
I just upgraded from the Sasha v2 to Alexia. Th Sasha's are a great speaker, but the Alexia is superior is every way.
I was doubting that just by having a 8/10" instead of a dual 8" would make little to no difference, but it's more than just woofer change.
Alexia incoming
I have just secured the last new/sealed pair of Alexia v1's in Australia.
I plan on making the 600km (~372miles) round trip to drop-off my Sasha v2's and pickup the Alexia's next week.
Very exciting! however unfortunately I will not be able to unbox until my new room is...
The PS Audio Directstream DAC with Perfectwave Transport is an excellent performer. My music collection is mostly digital, but when I do use it for Redbook, it hits the mark.
Have not heard the new version of the transport but have read good things about it.
Best to give it a listen and see if...