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Chord Dave and lInear power supply

I had been using Chord Dave and Mscaler for 3 years.

 

I installed linear power supply by Farad which cost me around 3k Euros including three separate power supplies.

 

 

Wow it is worth every penny.

 

I get more clear separation of each instrument with more tuneful bass.

 

Also slight sibilance is  gone.

 

It is Dave +. after modification.

 

If you own Dave, you had better try it.

 

The installation is rather handy.

 

You need to follow instruction.

 

Thomas

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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.

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shkong78,  Yes, I agree, much more lively and dynamic!  I’m using a Wireworld platinum AES/EBU digital cable right now from my N20 to my DAVE so I may try out a good copper cable and see how that sounds.

 

lalitk,  Absolutely!  Love your system and would love to hear about new cables.

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update: I finally got my Farad power supplies through customs and got them installed. System is fantanstic. power supply is icing in the cake. thanks for the suggestion.

 

Jerry

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@carlsbad 

 

Congratulation for your positive result.

 

I am happy with Dave +.

 

This kind of details, separation and dynamics was not possible with unmodified Dave.

 

Thomas

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@rshad0000

 

If you add tube pre after Dave, it will sound more balanced and organic.

 

I am happy with Margules Audio SF220.15 20th Anniversary Stereo Tube Preamplifier which I had bought after being impressed with it at Pacific Audiofest 2022.

 

Thomas

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