Check This Out!
Just wanted to make audiophile community aware, anyone looking for a DAC must check out Galle DAC from Cinnamon Audio. The feedback from two recent buyers was very inspiring and they bought the DAC after listening.
"The Galle DAC: we’ve crafted a DAC that delivers a natural, lush sound with remarkable dynamics and harmonic richness"
Cutting edge R2R, 27 bit ladder, laser cut the resistors to hit 0.1% tolerance; installed directly into the circuit board for a bargain price of $12,995
You can hear this DAC at Capitol Audio, courtesy @gestalt audio.
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Maybe once the metal dust settles you may consider trying their network transport? Anyone heard this at Colin's? I assume he has it paired up with the DAC? I'm glad I don't have a turntable, or I might consider their phono stage. Perhaps others have a curiousity to hear it, hey @lalitk? |
I am sure Galle Network Transport is optimized to deliver optimal performance when paired with their DAC. Personally, Galle Network Transport wouldn’t be my 1st choice if I am using a Roon app. I don’t want another ‘box’ on my network to run core. Interestingly, Galle Transport supports Qobuz streaming through UPnP which could provide a sublime experience with JPLAY app. During my two weeks trial, JPLAY app provided seamless integration of my Qobuz playlist and a very user friendly interface. The sound quality is among the very best and comparable to Innuos Sense App. IMHO, JPLAY probably the best app outside Roon. I already spoken with Colin about auditioning Galle Model II with their Transport in near future. And yeah, the phono stage temptation is real if you’re into vinyl, but luckily that’s one rabbit hole you don’t have to go down. I just purchased my 3rd phono stage to try it out…lol! What’s drawing you to the Galle transport, just curiosity or are you thinking it could bring something extra to your setup? |
I am happy with what I have, mainly curious what these Cinnamon guys have done as far as the streaming taking into account the good reviews of their converters, and how it may compare with other streamers. Yes it is just an endpoint; not a server, so I assume Cinnamon would suggest Jplay/Qobuz would be the best choice? A few on the Antipodes forum have been playing with Jplay, I have read it sounds fantastic, but most feel Squeeze is still the best option for sound quality, and it is free. About 10% of the time when I want the best resolution and am in the mood to tolerate the horrible UI I take the 7-8 seconds and flip the streamer over to squeeze from Roon. But yes, I hear Jplay is much nicer UI wise. I am looking forward to Audirvana integration with Antipodes later this year (fingers crossed). But I am open to anything in the future, I have been building a second system, and don’t have a digital front end yet. I probably will not get end-game equipment to start it up, maybe just a converter with renderer, but years down the road if at some point I hear the Cinnamon converter and I am as impressed as grannyring is I think it is only natural to try their endpoint with it- of course my core is already on the K50 so all I would need is an endpoint in the second system. For sure if you hear this Cinnamon digital pairing let me/us know how it is! And especially with the Eufrodites! |
I will be comparing the Cinnamon Audio streamer vs my Innuos Pulsar. The Pulsar costs about $2000 more so it will be interesting. I really like the Pulsar and Innuos Sense software so the Cinnamon has a real hurdle 🙂. @mclinnguy it may be nice to have a double basin 🤣 |
