I hate that book. I find honesty might not get as much volume, but it gets better quality. The world population is up to 7.4 billion people now. So even if only 0.1% want to be my friend, that's still 7.4 million friends. That's enough for me
Chinese DAC shames a few heavy hitters
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I hate that book. I find honesty might not get as much volume, but it gets better quality. The world population is up to 7.4 billion people now. So even if only 0.1% want to be my friend, that's still 7.4 million friends. That's enough for me
Hopefully someone in Atlanta will have an X20 and I can grab a listen. And yes I am still having fun!
I'm not saying that Lukasz is poor at analog, but you shouldn't assume someone who you don't know isn't qualified to build an analog design. Especially since it's one of the most respected engineers in the audio industry today. He could build circuits like Lukasz builds with his eyes shut if he wanted to
they are very basic circuits, and most of what his DAC's are built from is 3rd party modules slapped together. Resonessence labs builds every single aspect of their DAC's in house. Even the USB interface in developed in house. All of the circuits are developed in house. And Dustin does the complete designs 100% his self.
I was totally knocked out by Bruce Brown's Golden Gate at RMAF and it made for some great photos too. I think your point is spot on. DACs are especially hard to do well since you need to be good at the digital section and the analog output section. Few designers travel well between both in my experience.
I would prefer to keep it where it is. I don't just discuss digital. It's just what I've been discussing most of lately because I'm working on the digital end of my gear ATM. It's also the fastest moving sector in audio.
Ask Dustin if he knows about the Gustard X20. There was suppose to have been a collaboration with ESS and Gustard on the X20 design. Inquiring minds would like to know.
I'm not saying that Lukasz is poor at analog, but you shouldn't assume someone who you don't know isn't qualified to build an analog design. Especially since it's one of the most respected engineers in the audio industry today. He could build circuits like Lukasz builds with his eyes shut if he wanted to
I never said that.I'm not saying that Lukasz is poor at analog, but you shouldn't assume someone who you don't know isn't qualified to build an analog design. Especially since it's one of the most respected engineers in the audio industry today. He could build circuits like Lukasz builds with his eyes shut if he wanted to
You said he was the world's foremost digital designer (debatable) and I replied "what does that have to do with analog oputput design"? You are a bright guy, so no excuse for your horrific misinterpretation.
Luaksz has basic tube circuits??? Hahahahahahahaha.
I don't know, I only know what you told me about him lending a hand with the design. But then I noticed the hybrid output stage and remembered him telling me about a design he was working on.
LoL
But is it true?
BTW, I think Bonzo is still digital only. He has contemplated a TT purchase, but I dont think he has acted on that yet.
Well when over 50% of the DAC market is using your chips, when we have over a dozen major DAC chip manufacturers in the industry, I would say you're the leader.
Hey even Lukasz his self talks about how basic his circuits are. All you have to do is look at them to see it.
It won't be long before Bonzo get's a tattoo on one arm saying 100% digital, and 100% class D on the other
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That's the key to good sounding (tube) circuits. They are almost too simple imo (the buffer I use in my pre is a good bit more complex) but the tube coloration is part of the sound, which is awesome imo.
Yes I understand this. The only problem I have with the coloration is sometimes I want to hear the music as it was recorded. So far from all of the gain stages I've heard in my life, 100% discrete class A transistor based produce a sound that not measures awesome, but is also smooth and silky on the ears. Superior dynamics as well.
Wow, not surprised high performing DACs are starting to become available at reasonable prices though... I've had the Auralic Vega here, if the Gustard is noticeably better that's a great accomplishment! I have a Sony HAP, which is pretty close to the Vega and doesn't require a computer/streamer.... I've been thinking if I can get better results for about the same money and have the Roon interface it would be worth it.
Also, ELAC is working on a Roon based streamer which will probably be affordable and very high performing. Should be interesting to see how they have implemented it vs Blizzard's solution...
Simple and basic are the same? Do you understand how much harder it is to engineer out complexity without a system breakdown?
I have spoken to him at length…I guess I know more about this than you do. Carry on.
Yup, that's why I use Broski's buffer, which is a more complex circuit... it has very little distortion and measures exceptionally well but still adds a lot of the positive attributes of tube gear. You should try his Aikido circuit sometime, it may displace your preference for transistors.
