Fred,
I thought you did, that's a really nice system for sure.
A couple of observations. I did not realize how much room treatment you had, and I did not realize the Legacy speakers were so big.....nice nice nice.
DAC for Aurender N200
For past 2 years I have been running Aurender N200 into Musical Fidelity M6s DAC. The DAC is built like a tank and very versatile, but I must connect via coax since Aurender clock is superior to DAC clock.
Well, I am ready to upgrade DAC for SQ reasons and presently inclining to PSAudio MkII for US mfr, good reviews, good service, current bargain price.
Q1: What DAC (<$8k) would you consider an optimal match for the N200?
Q2: N200 has very few outputs compared with other streamers in its price class.
I know Aurender has always inclined to USB. All else being equal, is USB the best output?
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@vthokie83 Thanks. 25 years ago, I moved the equipment into a dedicated room I carved out of a 14 x18 corner of our basement. I was working long days and hours and wanted a place to escape after a tough day in the biz and not bother the shared common area. Ceiling height is not ideal but over many years of learning I worked on it and kept making it better. Most changes have been made in the past 2 years. It’s not a flashy room, it looks like an unfinished basement and I call it the dudgeon. The past 3 years I have significantly upgraded my equipment to where I am and I am now very happy with the results. I did upgrade twice buying 2 DACs and 2 sets of speakers but the rest was one and done. All cabling, PC’s etc. are also new/updated. So thank you very much. |
@vthokie83 Seems @fthompson251 has essentially the same setup I do (Aurender-Coda-Legacy), so it makes sense that I start with the Denafrips rig offered by @audioman58. Just hope he is still selling these when my left ear has been fixed so I can hear the differences. Terminator had dropped off my short list after the Vinshine fiasco, but learning about Audioman58's dealership has brought me back. (That's assuming product support is still available in USA -- though my current DAC went to Canada for repair when under warranty). |
@hickamore What is your system, It isn't ;listed in virtual systems. Sounds like we are close! |
@fthompson251 Never posted mine because doing so would be of no value to anyone -- it's a weird room neither worthy nor capable of replication. Also, because I know so little compared to the many experts here, I offer advice only on "beginner" questions, so it doesn't matter "where I am coming from." Your setup, on the other hand, would be very instructive as it is replicable. What you & I share is an affinity for Aurender, Coda, Legacy, Denafrips gear and their potential synergies. |
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