Aries Cerat DACs vs. other brands

[Hyperion]

In this price range it is the shark in the carp pond,
he likes to eat excellent DACs, it's his favorite dish.
But please order the model with switchable tube or transistor output and listen to it.

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We actually did carry Metronome earlier, but not anymore. A lot of things have changed since then though.

/ Marcus, www.perfect-sense.se

 

[my2sons52]

Hello,
Has anyone compared Aries Cerat Dac's to the Reference WADAX Dac and if so what was their impressions?

 

[Zappadaddy]

Oh … Good for you , Certainly worth a visit if logistics would allow.


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What do you think about the synergy Clarisis/Aries cerat? I wonder what you think, Me too have some AC with Clarisys no amps so far though. I tried Essentia for couple days, not bad.

 

[Zappadaddy]

We actually did carry Metronome earlier, but not anymore. A lot of things have changed since then though.

/ Marcus, www.perfect-sense.se

What do you think about Metronome and Aries cerat dacs?

 

[Synaxis]

What do you think about the synergy Clarisis/Aries cerat? I wonder what you think, Me too have some AC with Clarisys no amps so far though. I tried Essentia for couple days, not bad.

It's going to depend on which Clarisys and which AC (I've had them both here).

The larger Clarisys are easier to drive than the smaller ones.

Also, it depends on are you talking about the SET or Triple FET AC gear as they have different strengths.

 

[byrdparis]

What do you think about the synergy Clarisis/Aries cerat? I wonder what you think, Me too have some AC with Clarisys no amps so far though. I tried Essentia for couple days, not bad.

im Running Clarisys audio auditorium with Full AC electronics. amps are quintessence.
this is the Very best system i ever had (and i had a shit load).

 

[mitch2+]

I am using a NOS R2R DAC, Mojo Audio’s Mystique X SE with nano-crystalline chokes and AD1862-Z chips (2 of them), which are said to be just as good (or better) than the AD1865 chip. I have directly compared all the Metrum Acoustics DACs, the Tambaqui, the Merason DAC1 MkII, and others, and I have not yet found one I like better than the Mystic X SE NCZ.

I will soon have a chance to compare again as I have an Aries Cerat Helene on the way. I appreciate all the positive comments you Helene owners have made, and I would appreciate any further insights about how to achieve the best sound from the Helene, such as whether tube changes can make a significantly positive difference (I hope not), the benefits (or not) of changing the bias, and where to buy new tubes (especially since they suggest leaving it powered up all the time).

 

[morricab]

I am using a NOS R2R DAC, Mojo Audio’s Mystique X SE with nano-crystalline chokes and AD1862-Z chips (2 of them), which are said to be just as good (or better) than the AD1865 chip. I have directly compared all the Metrum Acoustics DACs, the Tambaqui, the Merason DAC1 MkII, and others, and I have not yet found one I like better than the Mystic X SE NCZ.

I will soon have a chance to compare again as I have an Aries Cerat Helene on the way. I appreciate all the positive comments you Helene owners have made, and I would appreciate any further insights about how to achieve the best sound from the Helene, such as whether tube changes can make a significantly positive difference (I hope not), the benefits (or not) of changing the bias, and where to buy new tubes (especially since they suggest leaving it powered up all the time).

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