Sound quality of going direct definitely depends on the quality / type of preamp (as well as the output stage of the DAC). When I go direct from my ADI-2 into my Stereo100 tube amp it doesn't sound as good as ADI-2 into my RP7 pre. It's not a massive difference, but going direct into power amp sounds less full, is a bit "drier" and perhaps a touch rolled off. Both sound pretty good though. The ADI-2 is a fine DAC regardless.
Marantz PM Ki Ruby and RME ADI 2 (Am I crazy?)
Hey guys,
My setup is node 2i > rme adi 2 dac > pm ki ruby > dynaudio special 40s.
All this while I’ve been using the RME as a dac and the marantz as pre and power.
while browsing some random stuff, I realised that the rme could also be used as a pre and the marantz just as a power amp.
And of course, I tried. But am I crazy to think that my system sounds better? The soundstage has widened , better imaging and overall improved sonics. Is this even possible or just my mind playing tricks?
Please help, I’m losing it!! Lol
My setup is node 2i > rme adi 2 dac > pm ki ruby > dynaudio special 40s.
All this while I’ve been using the RME as a dac and the marantz as pre and power.
while browsing some random stuff, I realised that the rme could also be used as a pre and the marantz just as a power amp.
And of course, I tried. But am I crazy to think that my system sounds better? The soundstage has widened , better imaging and overall improved sonics. Is this even possible or just my mind playing tricks?
Please help, I’m losing it!! Lol
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