To whom it may apply: "I" started THIS thread, NOT George.
The impedance issue between my recently acquired Hattor XLR and my EP amps/ Audio Alchemy stereo amp has turned out to be a blessing. To get to the bottom of the impedance issues, I bought a AA Dac/Pre, not for the dac, but for the pre. I thought I was satisfied with my Oppo 105s internal dac for redbook. LOL
My intention was to use it while I got my Hattor XLR fitted with the OpAmp George suggested, which was going to take some time and additional cost $350 + shipping, if I attempted it myself.
AA: after 24 hours and the standard wall plug for power I was hearing music that finally combined detail with warmth.
Late on day 2, I decided to connect my WireWorld Toslink cable (which I used between my Pioneer PD 65 (inverted platter), modded by Musical Concepts, with outboard PS as a transport to some dac, and I still have it!) so I could listen to SACD/DVD-A discs, but first I compared the AA redbook dac to my 105, which was spinning Tony Bennett Duets. WOW, warm, texturally rich music,bordering on 3D, at least when the music was easy, less so when the music is complex. I reread the Absolute Sounds review, which tried the wall wart briefly, then inserted the PS 5 outboard power supply to complete the review.. So Im on a quest to locate one
Back to my Hattor: If I move forward (and I might as it is dual mono wit better separation) it means I also need to add a dac and another power cord and use the Oppo as a transport, or use the 105 for SACD/DVDs only and my Pioneer to the AA internal DAC. Of course all that takes money, and by the time I add it up I am within reach of the Tortuga XLR.. FYI Morten says he will have a ss opamp soon
Will someone please make me an offer I can't refuse for my Hattor?.
The impedance issue between my recently acquired Hattor XLR and my EP amps/ Audio Alchemy stereo amp has turned out to be a blessing. To get to the bottom of the impedance issues, I bought a AA Dac/Pre, not for the dac, but for the pre. I thought I was satisfied with my Oppo 105s internal dac for redbook. LOL
My intention was to use it while I got my Hattor XLR fitted with the OpAmp George suggested, which was going to take some time and additional cost $350 + shipping, if I attempted it myself.
AA: after 24 hours and the standard wall plug for power I was hearing music that finally combined detail with warmth.
Late on day 2, I decided to connect my WireWorld Toslink cable (which I used between my Pioneer PD 65 (inverted platter), modded by Musical Concepts, with outboard PS as a transport to some dac, and I still have it!) so I could listen to SACD/DVD-A discs, but first I compared the AA redbook dac to my 105, which was spinning Tony Bennett Duets. WOW, warm, texturally rich music,bordering on 3D, at least when the music was easy, less so when the music is complex. I reread the Absolute Sounds review, which tried the wall wart briefly, then inserted the PS 5 outboard power supply to complete the review.. So Im on a quest to locate one
Back to my Hattor: If I move forward (and I might as it is dual mono wit better separation) it means I also need to add a dac and another power cord and use the Oppo as a transport, or use the 105 for SACD/DVDs only and my Pioneer to the AA internal DAC. Of course all that takes money, and by the time I add it up I am within reach of the Tortuga XLR.. FYI Morten says he will have a ss opamp soon
Will someone please make me an offer I can't refuse for my Hattor?.