I do not post prolifically on this site, but want to add value if possible when I can.
I have an Aries Cerat Helene Dac, through Scott @ Verdant Audio, who is a wonderful dealer; honest and thoughtful. I had an Innuous Pulsar streamer going through all Audionet gear (Mono Max amps and Pre G2) into YG carmel 2s with JL Audio subs. Kubala Sosna cabling.
I really enjoyed the Pulsar. Great value and terrific performer for $8K.
However, I demo'd the LDMS minimax and its in a league of its own. First, the sound is completely relaxed and able to handle complexity with elegance, sound stage and soul. I spent hours playing the same Billy Joel Code of Silence song on vinyl through my Kronos and through the LDMS. I had zero fatigue and man the LDMS is really darn close. It is not in your face digital that is tiring; it is smooth and like an impressionist art paiting; complex but comes together for an amazing experience. I see no reason to upgrade from here. Its really sensational.
To boot, Lucas is one of a kind. I dont think he sleeps much and is so passionate about music and his profession that you want to hug the guy. He can connect remotely to the server and optimize for you and is literally the epitome of customer service. He is really unique and terrific.
If you are in the market for a killer server/streamer; LDMS needs to be top of the list against any sub $20K=$25K unit. To beat this you need to spend a different orbit of spend and I am not sure what the incremental returns would be? 5-7% 10% for 3-4x the cost?
Its a pleasure to give money to a passionate expert that doesnt have to raise pricing to ridiculous levels by going direct and you actually feel like you are spending great money and getting substantial value and performance.
No brainer. Run dont walk to Lucas - you will be shocked.
I have an Aries Cerat Helene Dac, through Scott @ Verdant Audio, who is a wonderful dealer; honest and thoughtful. I had an Innuous Pulsar streamer going through all Audionet gear (Mono Max amps and Pre G2) into YG carmel 2s with JL Audio subs. Kubala Sosna cabling.
I really enjoyed the Pulsar. Great value and terrific performer for $8K.
However, I demo'd the LDMS minimax and its in a league of its own. First, the sound is completely relaxed and able to handle complexity with elegance, sound stage and soul. I spent hours playing the same Billy Joel Code of Silence song on vinyl through my Kronos and through the LDMS. I had zero fatigue and man the LDMS is really darn close. It is not in your face digital that is tiring; it is smooth and like an impressionist art paiting; complex but comes together for an amazing experience. I see no reason to upgrade from here. Its really sensational.
To boot, Lucas is one of a kind. I dont think he sleeps much and is so passionate about music and his profession that you want to hug the guy. He can connect remotely to the server and optimize for you and is literally the epitome of customer service. He is really unique and terrific.
If you are in the market for a killer server/streamer; LDMS needs to be top of the list against any sub $20K=$25K unit. To beat this you need to spend a different orbit of spend and I am not sure what the incremental returns would be? 5-7% 10% for 3-4x the cost?
Its a pleasure to give money to a passionate expert that doesnt have to raise pricing to ridiculous levels by going direct and you actually feel like you are spending great money and getting substantial value and performance.
No brainer. Run dont walk to Lucas - you will be shocked.
