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Post by MartinT on Jun 15, 2021 18:25:08 GMT
Audio Science Review? You have to not like music to read one of their reviews. Never let them be accused of actually listening to the products they 'review'.
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Post by daytona600 on Jun 22, 2021 22:37:48 GMT
Audio Science Review If it sounds good..."and measures bad, then you're measuring the wrong thing!"
recently received a hand built DHT/NOS/Valve DAC for a client. ASR review & measurements would be shocking but i bought one for myself
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Post by MartinT on Jun 23, 2021 5:22:53 GMT
I have an EtherREGEN reclocker which works wonders for my system. ASR reviewed that it has no effect whatsoever.
Guess how much respect I have for ASR?
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Post by petea on Jun 23, 2021 6:01:24 GMT
I use Lab12 and Lector DACs and both use valves in the output stages. They too sound great!
When I get back to the UK I intend to see what effect an external reference clock has on the Lector.
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Post by wannarock2 on Jun 30, 2021 19:16:52 GMT
I have an EtherREGEN reclocker which works wonders for my system. ASR reviewed that it has no effect whatsoever. Guess how much respect I have for ASR? yeah, over the last few years that’s what has really crept into my conscience over at ASR. It’s like “if you can’t measure it, you can’t hear it”. sound/music and a person’s perception of it is sooo individual. everybody is little different and i heard hearing is one of the big five human senses.  enjoy it.  |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 30, 2021 19:26:45 GMT
I am! The EtherREGEN, Mutec MC-3+USB and LKS have never sounded so wonderful playing Rakim Live by Dead Can Dance.
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 1, 2021 13:01:46 GMT
Musician Draco - a new ‘entry level’ R2R DAC. Sorry I can’t supply Martin with the measurements!  Costs approx $685 + duty etc www.musician-audio.com/en/col.jsp?id=137Can't find any decent pics yet but you get the idea, like a mini Pegasus.  |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 1, 2021 13:48:38 GMT
There's only one way to test a DAC and that's to listen to it  |
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Post by petea on Jul 1, 2021 15:15:25 GMT
Burn him! |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 29, 2021 10:20:39 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 29, 2021 11:41:58 GMT
Looks interesting and Made in Romania.
Apparently Audiofreaks are the UK distributor but it's not listed for sale on their webshop.
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New DACs
Aug 21, 2021 19:35:43 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Aug 21, 2021 19:35:43 GMT
This new Matrix streaming DAC looks rather appealing but I don't think I would pay $3k for technology that moves on so quickly. www.matrix-digi.com/en/products/554.html#No decent pictures to post but it's not a work of art anyway. |
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New DACs
Sept 1, 2021 9:39:49 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 1, 2021 9:39:49 GMT
SMSL M400 v Loxjie D50
Two DAC's which look nearly identical, made in the same factory but with different branding. You might think they are just clones but in fact use different circuitry.
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Post by John on Sept 1, 2021 10:18:46 GMT
I will watch later
I heard the M400 a few times now and been totally blown away with it
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Post by MartinT on Sept 1, 2021 10:39:14 GMT
It's a much nicer looking design than some of the older SMSL DACs.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 1, 2021 10:49:33 GMT
For some reason, the Gustard X26 Pro has not been featured in this thread, so for completion here it is (in superior silver finish). It doesn't look it, but the weight is 7kg (and John's similar A22 felt heavy).  Review coming shortly! |
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New DACs
Sept 1, 2021 12:24:48 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 1, 2021 12:24:48 GMT
It's a much nicer looking design than some of the older SMSL DACs. I still feel their aesthetics let them down somewhat - they just don't look like they mean business. But yes, much better looking than many of their recent efforts. |
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Post by Slinger on Sept 1, 2021 13:36:04 GMT
I'd much rather have a utilitarian design that does the business than a big old case full of fresh air that's covered in bling, as I know most of us would.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 1, 2021 13:48:15 GMT
I would normally agree, but have you seen some of their older designs?  |
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Post by John on Sept 1, 2021 13:59:24 GMT
Had that for a few months
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📶NAS > Gustard x26p DAC > Benchmark LA4 Pre-Amp > NAD M22-V2 Amplifier > Revel F228Be Speakers
