thebingster
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| Looking at best option for 20-25k for DAC Streamer combo Really like the natural sound of the Aqua Formula DAC (about$15,000), fed by an Innuos Zenith MK3 streamer (about $4,700 with 1TB). Roon capable. 1TB storage is 30% consumed by my loading about 5-600 CD's as WAV files. I'm not running the Innuos P... | |
| In praise of the duet. Some really great duets are to be found on albums by "The Civil Wars" (in particular the song "20 Years"), or The Milk Carton Kids. Both are acoustic folk duos. Sadly The Civil Wars are no longer together. | |
| Best DACs under $7,000.00 Third vote for Aqua. I was impressed with the Aqua Voce S3 which really elevated my system. It’s less than the Aqua La Scala, around $4,700 new, or around $3,000 pre-owned if you can find one. | |
| Sub Confusion Thanks @blisshifi for that info. And for clarification to others, the DarTZeel integrated does not have a pre out, so sub(s) will be connected to the main amp outputs. Looks like I should start with one S812, and save up over time for a second. | |
| Sub Confusion Thanks to all for the valuable input. When I said I didn't need more bass, I meant what blisshifi said is exactly what I meant- "to clear up the frequency spectrum and deepen the soundstage". However, blisshifi, mentioned that other than the S812,... | |
| How do you make a final decision on a DAC I can highly recommend the Aqua Voce S3. It transformed my whole library. Totally awesome sound. I recently upgraded to the Aqua Voce Fomula DAC, only because one used came available through my dealer at about half the new price. It was still more... | |
| Need help choosing a new DAC Agree with clockworkcreep5, the Aqua Voce is incredible. I bought the Aqua La Voce S2 DAC and sent it back to Italy for a $1,500 upgrade to S3 (the current version). This made all my CDs sound more organic with just the right balance between detai... | |
| The smoothest amp you've heard? Yes DarTZeel is the bomb, but an expensive one. So organic- just music. I have the LHC-208 integrated. Took a long time to work up to getting it. Speakers are PMC Fact 12’s. | |
| Best Desktop Speakers under $500 +1 dbtom2. Audio engine is the bomb- small but full. They may come in white. | |
| PowerBall Lottery Winner Just go Swiss on the front end and some Danish Floorstanders (i.e. Borreson-sp?), or Sonus, or Wilson’s with 2 or more REL Subs | |
| R to r dacs I too have the Aqua La Voce S2, purchased used for about $2,700 (I think new is about $5,000); and although it was wonderful as is, I had Aqua upgrade it to the S3 for about $1,500. It’s an outstanding DAC, very organic sound, unlike digital. Soun... | |
| Who are your three favorite female singers? Jennifer Warnes (must mention the amazing quality of all of her recordings), Linda Ronstadt (can sing the phone book), and of course Eva CassidyThen Julie London, K D Lang | |
| cost no object integrated amps +1 on infection. I have the DarTZeel LHC-208, little brother (@ $18K) to the CTH-8550, and best I can describe is “organic”, meaning instruments (Woodwinds, strings, and human) sound like they are right in front of me. I understand that the LHC-20... | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only +2 on the DarTZeel LHC-208! Meets all your criteria and the built in DAC is extraordinary! Slightly above your budget new at $18K, but oh so wonderful. May find one used for $12K. Outstanding! By the way LHC stands for Little Heaven’s Corner, and ... | |
| Looking for recommendations for a 'warm' sounding DAC Agree 100% with Jackd. The Aqua La Voce S2 really warmed up my set-up (used it at the time with a Krell SA-400 Integrated into PMC Fact 12 speakers). Bought it used in the US (San Diego area dealer for about $2,700). It did wonders. Later sent it ... |