What does Lukasz think of this, do you know? And I mean musically speaking and not from a commercial point of view? But I realize that I should not ask you this question on a forum but Lukasz directly.
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What does Lukasz think of this, do you know? And I mean musically speaking and not from a commercial point of view? But I realize that I should not ask you this question on a forum but Lukasz directly.
I have not asked directly, but I would think he thinks its excessive compared to 256.
However, as a consumer, its a nice to have...just in case. LoL
If buying new, I would want it. However, I would not send it back for an upgrade just for that. The new R2R PCM firmware update...THAT is Worth it.
However, as a consumer, its a nice to have...just in case. LoL
If buying new, I would want it. However, I would not send it back for an upgrade just for that. The new R2R PCM firmware update...THAT is Worth it.
T&A strongly claiming 512 is the sweetspot of dsd, via SG server w. HQ player/Roon.
Then again, at Munich Emm Labs were running dsd1024 to very little fanfare.
Then again, at Munich Emm Labs were running dsd1024 to very little fanfare.
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Hi Jazz,
Yes it does if you get the upgrade. He is awaiting some parts I understand but it is offered.
Every dac seems to have a different sweetspot...according to things like architecture and clocks used.
When you try...you will know.
The SG demo gave the wrong take home message. Its the Server that enhances all compatible Dacs. The star was not the 4k dac, though reportedly excellent, but the 16k no holds barred Server!
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Afraid not Jazz.
Lukasz will continue innovating ad infinitum that I am sure. Good news is that Lampi owners can upgrade for modest fees - dangerous for people like me though
That dac (T+A dac 8 dsd) is only ~ €2500. I have one in my system as I type this - very competent little machine with dsd indeed.
Just an update on the T+A DAC 8 DSD that's been in my system for about 3 weeks now so I think fully burnt in with almost non stop music of various resolutions.
I've been running an old MacBook with Audirvana +2 so only able to max out at DSD128 but so far the sound quality has surpassed my expectations to a great degree.
As I mentioned in a previous post this is the first time I've enjoyed DSD due to the dynamics this DAC achieves, bringing DSD to life from its coma, or at least that's how prior DSD sounded to me even with the GG. No Bonzo you don't have to reply to this, we know it was suboptimal.
Audirvana's latest update allows upsampling from PCM to DSD128 but, possibly due to the lack of power in my old MacBook, the SQ when doing so is back to the coma inducing DSD of old. Just my take on things with the MacBook/Audirvana and not comparable to SGM/HQPlayer.
Furthermore the PCM is now even more fully fleshed out after break-in and the explosive dynamics, huge soundstage and the DAC's ability to integrate ambient cues into the music rather than as a disparate entity is exceptional. I'm really enjoying the sound of this DAC more than my Audio Aero LaFontaine. I have a strange sense that the T+A DAC 8 DSD is more than happy with tubes downstream and perhaps could come across as a little lean with solid state. Favourite filter is the Bezier/IIR for CDrips with the pure Bezier sounding a touch hard and the FIRs sounding too close to the AA. Pure Bezier for Hi-res. Wide open for DSD128.
Where's my Aries you ask. Sold in anticipation of the Sound Galleries music server.
Do I miss the analogue inputs of the AA? No, just added a £20 ADC (24/48) for LP duties and surprisingly it's pretty good for my limited vinyl replay.
Those lucky enough to be already upsampling with HQPlayer I envy you.
And I've got a headphone output too!
Now to download some prog rock from NativeDSD just for Spirit's next visit. ;-)
Competent with PCM too I might add.
Cheers
Blue58
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No I haven't and no intention to.
I want a simple system with the least components, maximum SQ and least fuss. Yes, I'm a lazy sod.
Andy Shauf - The Party sounding pretty smooth at the moment. James Blake - The Colour in Anything up next.
Both Hi-res, Neither upsampled!
Blue58
Why buy a SG Server if you dont intent to upsample (on the fly) with HQ P? That is what it is designed for.
Oh I do intend to with the SGM server, just not with Audirvana on the MacBook. Sorry for not being clear Wisnon.
Cheers
Doesn't add any physical one.
That's precisely what I get in my system.
It doesn't require any large efforts either.
I think I'm using the Asio but I have not had to switch drivers since I got rid of the Trinity in December so when I get home I will confirm it.
one big thing if you are up sampling PCM to Quad dsd with JRiver is to make sure you set the buffer at a high enough setting to be able to deal with the Quad. it's a simple thing to do and to try different settings.
at first I had issues when trying 'to Quad' until I realized that.
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