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| dCS Bartok Apex vs any similar priced DAC If you’re seeking a richly musical and thoroughly enjoyable experience, Aries Cerat offers exceptional options. With each model, you'll find significant enhancements in transparency and dynamics. However, if you prefer a more clinical and analytic... | |
| New Fleetwood DeVille SQ Excellent speakers but it does have its limitation more suitable for small rooms, but unfortunately, the manufacturer isn't well-managed. They recently bypassed all their USA dealers and went direct! | |
| Fleetwood Sound Deville amp recommendations? I tried them with Class D, Class A and Class AB I prefered them overall with the Aries Cerat Quintessence Amplifiers it woke up the speakers up. Mcintosh amps made them shouty. | |
| Interconnects priority I find Pre to Amp and Source to Pre most important. Had Fantastic Results with the Albedo Silver Mono Crystals over any Copper iv compared them against. | |
| What the Best Dac have you heard or owned. How could you tell it was that good. Both MSB and DCS frequently introduce new models at such a rapid pace that it leads to a depreciation of their second-hand markets. This constant influx of new releases creates a perpetual cycle where buyers feel compelled to constantly upgrade, ... | |
| Aries-Cerat Helene Review Before becoming an Aries Cerat Distributor for the Indonesian market, I invested significant time and resources in traveling across Asia and Europe to audition various amplifiers and attend different shows. This exploration has spanned several yea... | |
| What the Best Dac have you heard or owned. How could you tell it was that good. DCS: Known for extreme transparency but lacks natural and musical qualities, resulting in a flat and boring sound. Playback Dacs Offers exceptional value for both money and performance, stepping above the DCS's signature sound. Preferred over MS... | |
| Bidat vs. Perfecwave MSB Playback Design If a new purchase is beyond your budget, I would recommend considering a second-hand Helene from Aries Cerat. Having owned both the MSB and Playback Design Dreams Series DAC and SACD Player for a while, I find that Aries Cerat provides a more emot... | |
| Qobuz vs. Tidal In my opinion, Qobuz sounds cleaner and more refined to my ears. While both streaming services don't quite match up to a locally stored file on a correctly copied hard drive, Qobuz stands out for its superior high-resolution files. On the other ha... | |
| Metner MA3 vs Playback Designs MPD-6 I spent over 4 years with the Playback Design Dreams series and had experience with the Merlot before that. While I used to distribute MSB, I shifted to Playback Design because clients were experiencing superior sound quality at a more reasonable... | |
| Transparent Audio is anything but Transparent The only thing that becomes transparent is the wallet | |
| Silver Speaker Cables When it comes to speaker/Interconnect cables, consider opting for high-gauge Mono Crystal Silver cables if your budget permits, as they deliver superior sound quality. For a more budget-friendly alternative, sticking with copper cables is a pract... | |
| Rank the top reference DACs you've heard After thoroughly comparing the Playback Design Dream and Kassandra DACs, I would rank the Kassandra as my top choice, with the Playback Design following closely behind. While both are exceptional DACs, the Kassandra stands out for its superior mid... | |
| What the Best Dac have you heard or owned. How could you tell it was that good. For those on a tighter budget, starting with the Helene or Kassandra Ref is a solid choice. While the Lampizator Horizon stands as a strong contender for an excellent DAC, the Aries Cerat Ithaka or Kassandra LE reign supreme in my listening experi... | |
| What the Best Dac have you heard or owned. How could you tell it was that good. Having owned a variety of top-tier DACs including MSB, Playback Design Merlot, Dreams Series, Aqua Acoustics, Lampizator models, Berkley, and custom-built tube R2R DACs from a Russian contact, I've also sampled and borrowed units from friends. Amo... |