Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

In 2009, Stereophile thought the driver config produced a "balcony" perspective: http://www.stereophile.com/rmaf2009/dynaudios_consequence/index.html#FpzIbYFhsM4uLmtQ.97

The real question for Matt is given the low frequency extension and size of the speaker and the size of his room, how will the bass energy manifest? The full wavelength of 20Hz, for example, is 56.5 ft.

I have been spending every moment of my time working and getting my backyard project done. I took 15 min to listen and got called by my wife upstairs. Sigh.

There is an occasional Balcony affect. I don't know why it's not dramatic because it makes sense that it should be. The balcony affect is 75% psychological because your brain just tells you it should be that way. But it's occasional; not frequent. It's either there or it's not there; it's musical piece dependent and very infrequent. I have not played at all with placement and I think the Balcony affect is very placement dependent and I can make it disappear with meticulous placement. When I heard it at the store, it had absolutely no balcony affect at any time; not on any track at all. Which tells me it's placement dependent.

The low frequency extension is taught and limitless. Like nothing I have ever heard. I am going away for 4 days. When I get back I am going to measure the room to see how low my room actually goes. My length from bottom front corner to top rear corner is about 27'. But that physics isn't 100% accurate because there are other factors at play that help to augment those lower frequencies. The Double Bass measured flat in my room 25hz to 20kHz. I'll report on that when I measure it.

Sounds like things are going your way Matt.

09-02-15: Mattnshilp

The low frequency extension is taught and limitless. Like nothing I have ever heard.

You mean like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-yim9q3_oI

I figured that was your sonic frame of reference as a former car audio guy (+/- the NJ effect). If that's what you are working with now, you are a baller indeed....we bow down....

My stereo can't make cups float....

But I wish it could. That's SO cool!!!! Lol.

I'm away until Monday. Kids start school Tuesday and the schedule returns to a more normal insanity then the transition from summer to school time. Wednesday and Friday morning will be dog eared for stereo play. I can't wait !!!