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| Qln, Joseph Audio, Audiovector, Marten, or Canton...? @thr1961 If you are in that range (~ $25K), I suggest you look out for a used pair of Joseph Audio Pearl. A couple of years ago, a local seller was selling them at an incredible price. He was nice enough to let me audition the speakers in his home... | |
| Combination streamer and music server…without DAC I think most here are smart enough to see through audiotroy's salesmanship. I doubt anyone would fall for the tactics. However, one thing I noticed is that the quality of his responses (both content and grammar) has decline precipitously in the l... | |
| Qln, Joseph Audio, Audiovector, Marten, or Canton...? I have heard QLN Prestige 3 (dealer in Austin) and currently own the Joseph Audio Perspective2 speakers. They are both amazing speakers in their own right. Keep in mind that Prestige 3 is a two-way floor stander, whereas JA P2 is definitely a full... | |
| Denafrips 12 anniversary While one’s impressions regarding sound quality can be subjective, but one thing you cannot deny is that Denafrips build quality inside out is on par with the best out there. They sell a lot of DACs and I have yet to hear too many complaints when ... | |
| Combination streamer and music server…without DAC +1 on Innuos Zenith MK3 recommendation. I'm using one with the Eno filter and it sounds sublime. Not a trace of the so-called digital harshness in my system. Plus you get a built-in CD ripper, decent storage, and a Roon core (in addition to being ... | |
| Built-in vs. Standalone DACs @ronboco The DAC in my Boulder 866 is the same as their stand alone. Thank you for sharing your impression. I think some might say that the Boulder standalone dac might still be better (SQ wise) since it has a separate chassis, power supply,... | |
| Built-in vs. Standalone DACs @audiotroy Interesting that you have started carrying the Aavik line. What do you think about their S-180 streamer when compared to 432 Evo? | |
| Built-in vs. Standalone DACs Great comments and feedback! I know some folks might feel that paying an extra $5-7k for a built-in DAC module on some of these higher end integrated amps might seem like a lot. But when you factor in the cost of a good power cord and interconnec... | |
| Built-in vs. Standalone DACs Boulder is another company who is serious about integrating DACs in their higher end amps. | |
| Denafrips 12 anniversary Agreed. Denafrips claim to fame has been that they provide amazing SQ and above average build quality at an affordable price point. I think they're losing the plot once they start raising the prices like this, especially as many new entrants from ... | |
| Built-in vs. Standalone DACs @gdnrbob I agree with you regarding the flexibility argument. No doubt separates gives you the ultimate freedom to upgrade and experiment. If you look at my virtual system you will see that I have, and always had, separate DACs. The Denafrips Term... | |
| Built-in vs. Standalone DACs @drrsutliff Thanks for chiming in. It's good to know that high end manufacturers like Gryphon take the integrated DAC architecture very seriously as is evident by their innovative approach towards powering the module. I remember reading somewhere ... | |
| Digital is far better than vinyl @jjss49 and @jerryg123 -- thanks for ’getting’ the joke. I thought the satire was obvious but never expected that this thread would garner 150+ responses. That’s crazy!!! It also shows how many people never bothered to read the subsequent posts be... | |
| Digital is far better than vinyl And for god’s sake, I have said multiple times that I don’t think analog is inferior. What’s up with you vinyl guys? So touchy and emotional. Lol | |
| Digital is far better than vinyl @laoman please look up satire in the dictionary. Obviously, I was being facetious. Good lord! |