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This is purely subjective opinion. Aqua LaScala/ Atma-Sphere Class D

The last couple weeks I’ve been listening to my Atma-Sphere Class D amps. I added the Aqua LaScala and set of ECC801S Tele’s. And I can say this is a magical combination.  The Atma-Sphere are simply amazing. Probably the best Class D on the market. But when fed by the LaScala DAC and the Tele’s it was like wow. Bringing the system to an entirely new level. I can not believe how transparent this system is. And how real Sax, Piano and female vocals sound. Had a Music Teacher over tonight. She teaches Piano on the side. She couldn’t believe how George Winston’s Steinway sounded. She said she’s never heard a Steinway reproduced that close before. BTW she has a Steinway Grand in her home. Tomorrow I’ll be adding a Innous PheonixUSB too the mix. The Atma-Sphere Class D is the best Class D I’ve ever heard in my system. And as close to OTL as you’ll ever get without going OTL. And I’ve had plenty of Class D amps in the system.  The Aqua LaScala is an excellent DAC. Great addition to the system. I’d strongly suggest if your looking for a really nice DAC…. This should be on the short list.  And it really shines with the Telefunken ECC801s tubes. Anyone else out there have opinions on the Aqua LaScala?

Running Roon, dedicated core, Atma-Sphere MP-3 3.3 with Vcaps and Caddocks

128x128pstores
designsfx
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"What speakers,and cables"

Not sure if this was directed to me specifically- but I use Dynaudio Sapphire speakers. All cables are either Canare or Belden from Blue Jeans Cable. My system components are listed under my user name.

bluorion
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Seeing lots of positive reviews over the newer GaN amps. Might have to check them out soon. 

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hilde45
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"This is purely subjective opinion."

Aren't all opinions purely subjective?

bigkidz
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@hilde-45  my opinions are simply the ones you should believe always!  LOL  And yes they all are until proven otherwise.  I did like what you said!

whipsaw
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Aren’t all opinions purely subjective?

Purely? I wouldn’t say that. Opinions don’t appear in a vacuum. Some are well-supported by facts, while others are not.

For example, if one person were to assert that DAC A is clearly better than DAC B, while another were to assert the opposite, it might well be fair, absent any other information, to say that both opinions were purely subjective.

But if DAC A was cheap, measured poorly, and had never received a positive professional review, while B was much more expensive, built to a much higher standard, measured extremely well, and received glowing reviews, would those two opinions remain "purely" subjective?

Of course someone could form the opinion that a ’73 Ford Pinto is a superior car when compared to a ’73 Porsche 911s, but when the weight of the related facts reaches a significant level, the "purely subjective" claim is likely to lead to a false equivalency.

 

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