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Perhaps the Kalista. I know that Lotus Hi-Fi sell that. I've also head good things about the Rockna Wavedream combo, and they have a new top of range DAC coming soon.
We didn't try the Apple interface, just CD playback using the remote. It wasn't only about the user interface,, the Studio is a wonderful sounding unit, but with my visual issues a number of very minor complexities which would be no problem at all to a sighted individual are more challenging for me, hence my reluctance to pursue going through with the purchase.
Funny you should mention Kalista, it was my first thought as well, however having discussed this with Richard at Lotus, he felt the Kalista sound ranges more to the silky warmer end of the spectrum, I wanted to keep things as neutral as possible, so I'm currently looking at a 2 box solution, Metronome Le Player 4 Cd transport and Thrax Maximinus 2S dac, both employ touch button controls to some degree, oh for the days before touch screens.
Well I hope that you find something that you like and can get along with. With my CJ and Zanden I still have plenty of buttons!We didn't try the Apple interface, just CD playback using the remote. It wasn't only about the user interface,, the Studio is a wonderful sounding unit, but with my visual issues a number of very minor complexities which would be no problem at all to a sighted individual are more challenging for me, hence my reluctance to pursue going through with the purchase.
Funny you should mention Kalista, it was my first thought as well, however having discussed this with Richard at Lotus, he felt the Kalista sound ranges more to the silky warmer end of the spectrum, I wanted to keep things as neutral as possible, so I'm currently looking at a 2 box solution, Metronome Le Player 4 Cd transport and Thrax Maximinus 2S dac, both employ touch button controls to some degree, oh for the days before touch screens.
I have posted a video to try demonstrate the bass quality and performance of my current setup : WADAX Studio Player x Goldmund Reference Preamp x Goldmund Telos 800 Power Amp x Magico M2 (without subwoofer activated)
Hi Gary.
Congratulations. Very nice system !!!
Sound seems very clean, with stunning texture ,precision and quick bass.
Questions:
- I see you are playing CD. What’s your experience vs streming?
- M2 doesn’t go very low. Have Studio added more sub bass?
- Have you played with output impedance?
What has been your final choice?
Regards !!!
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Thanks for the response and questions.
> I see you are playing CD. What’s your experience vs streming?
To me, the player sounds the best with streaming from a music server / NAS with proper LAN noise management (otherwise CD will win by a slight margin vs streaming in all cases), this is perhaps because the Player when operates as a DAC has no spinning disc, i.e. less internal vibration. However, I perceives the Player sounds relatively better with CD (vs the streaming platforms such has Spotify / Tidal due to factors beyond my controls).
> M2 doesn’t go very low. Have Studio added more sub bass?
I think the Goldmund Reference Pre helps the bass a bit, instead of the Studio Player which by all means has already got a very good tonal balance.
> Have you played with output impedance? What has been your final choice?
I have a few email exchanges with WADAX on the subject and finally opted 7.4 Ohm when connecting the Player with my Power Amp directly and 0.4 Ohm when connecting with my Goldmund Reference Preamp.
As Christmas Is drawing near, I would like to share a recording session of the Studio Player playing Nativity Carol from the Star of Wonder Album.
In this recording session, the Studio Player is directly connected to my Goldmund Telos 800 power amp, (skipping the Goldmund Reference Preamp)
Merry Christmas !
In this recording session, the Studio Player is directly connected to my Goldmund Telos 800 power amp, (skipping the Goldmund Reference Preamp)
Merry Christmas !
Merry Christmas Gary. Thanks for the post Have you found that you like the sound the best with the player directly connected to your power amp?
Thanks Richard for the question.
There are plus and minus. In my setup and personal impression, the Studio Player sounds more direct, vibrant and warmer in tonal balance when directly connected to the power amplifier.
; when connected to a decent preamplifier, such as Goldmund Mimesis Reference Preamp, in my case, the Studio Player sounds more airy with a slightly higher and deeper holographic soundstage.
IMHO, for those who start their systems from scratch with the Studio Player, one may wish to save the preamp budget for other gears unless a preamp is functionally required such as Vinyl playback or a high end preamp is already part of the plan for SQ purposes. The Studio Players sounds very well without an additional preamp and my in fact sounds less well in case an average quality preamp is connected in the chain.
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