I seem to remember your previous DAC sounding better, perhaps you can record the same track with that for a compare?
Might not be "What's Best" for you, but it works for me We all have our quirks!
I seem to remember your previous DAC sounding better, perhaps you can record the same track with that for a compare?
I seem to remember your previous DAC sounding better, perhaps you can record the same track with that for a compare?
How do you rate the sound of this?
The video sounds harsh to me, a typical traite of poor digital playback. The youtuber uses a 32bit recorder and DPA mic, and as you say the original recording is good so it's likely the DCS DAC is at fault. The youtuber/hi end store worker seems oblivious/immune to the horrible noise he is making. As I said in the 'can digital get to vinyl' thread, I guess some folks are less sensitive to digital distortion.Here is the original track on Qobuz: https://open.qobuz.com/track/44068513
The recording sounds dark, dull and veiled compared to the track on Qobuz, but that is often the case with recordings...
There is over 100.000€ of equipment in that system - I don't think the video makes it sound any better than a 10.000€ (or less) rig could - that's the issue with videos?
The video sounds harsh to me, a typical traite of poor digital playback. The youtuber uses a 32bit recorder and DPA mic, and as you say the original recording is good so it's likely the DCS DAC is at fault. The youtuber/hi end store worker seems oblivious/immune to the horrible noise he is making. As I said in the 'can digital get to vinyl' thread, I guess some folks are less sensitive to digital distortion.
What are your impressions on these three videos?The Good, the Bad and the Ugly:
My impressions will be very different from yours as we hear things quite differently. Others may find the comparison useful.What are your impressions on these three videos?
Well, you have to give them first (or was, good, bad and ugly the full impression?)My impressions will be very different from yours as we hear things quite differently. Others may find the comparison useful.
No but I do think 2 versions sound similarly good..Well, you have to give them first (or was, good, bad and ugly the full impression?)
Well the first one with the turntable is good but are we sure it is actually going through speakers on this "recording"? I see a TT turning but no system and could be coming off the phonostage, no?No but I do think 2 versions sound similarly good..
Yes they were my initial thoughts, then I listened again all the way through and preferred 3 to 2, despite the tonal balance. Seems to have better flow similar to the turntable (captured with Shure MV88).Well the first one with the turntable is good but are we sure it is actually going through speakers on this "recording"? I see a TT turning but no system and could be coming off the phonostage, no?
The second one with the Sonus Faber speakers is quite good I think, good dynamics, good resolution and good top-to-bottom balance.
The last one sounds quite bottom heavy and dark...also lower in resolution. The tonal balance seems very off.
Chris Stapleton needs Funspeakers more emotional not Highendspeakers that sounds like hifi ...sorryHow do you rate the sound of this?
Chris Stapleton needs Funspeakers more emotional not Highendspeakers that sounds like hifi ...sorry
Klipsch are not perfect speakers, they are fun and sometimes shoot beyond the mark, but with the right amplifier they never get boring. That's the most important thing when listening to music...foot tapping includedWow, that is quite a contrast.