Chord Dave and lInear power supply

I installed mine last week and it’s been settling in.   Overall I agree with what everyone has said.   It improves everything the Dave does well- depth of soundstage as improved and I’ve noticed increased transparency.  Some lyrics that were smeared before are completely clear.  An excellent upgrade!

I did notice that it brightened my system a bit.  Not sure if that is because of the silver leads that Farad uses or the different powercords I’m using now.  I was using an Audioquest Dragon before but there is no way I can afford afford putting three of those on the DAVE.   

Given the Dave’s relatively high price point, I’m sure Chord had good reason to utilize the SMPS. It is interesting however that in various forum discussions, people do report improved sound quality with replacement LPS.

Charles

@rshad0000

Congrats on the PSU upgrade. I think the ‘brightness’ should whittle away once they are fully broken (settled) in your amazing system. It’s been a while, let’s catch up soon; perhaps over an audition at my place or yours.

PS: I have a PC that you may like without leaving a big hole in your pocket :-)

@rshad0000

 

It is good to hear your positive experience.

 

With three Farad power supplies, it is difficult to use expensive PCs.

 

But I found that even modestly priced PC make some improvement.

 

With more speed and clarity, the overall balance could sound slightly bright.

 

You may try more relaxed interconnect rather than super detailed one.

 

in my case I do use bi amping using acitve crossover( PapC1 and Accuphase F25 are taking turns)

 

Pap C1 give more lively sound while F25 give more relaxed sound.

 

Thus I lower the output of treble little bit.

 

But overalll Farad makes Dave much more dynamic and lively too.

 

Thus it sounds closer to Ideon Absolute which I had done home audition two months ago.

 

But I do not claim that Dave + is at the same level as Ideon Absolute yet.

 

Dave+ will be at the same level or slightly better in details than Ideon Ion.

 

Thomas

 

I recorded this music with Pap C1 active crossover last night.

 

It sounds very lively and transparent.

 

if I use Accuphase F25, it sounds relaxed with slight loss of transparency.

 

I am taking turns between two different crossovers depending on my mood and music.