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| DAC Selection @ nenonI own a SW1X DAC II STD and it’s an outstanding R2R/NOS DAC and has beat AN in a head-to-head review. See my review I posted on this site a few months ago:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sw1x-audio-design-dac-ii-absolute-top-tier-ref... | |
| New TEO Audio ICs, who has them? @teo_ audioThose Double Jr. looks nice and eliminating the splitters will yield better sound quality! Great Job...Wig | |
| New TEO Audio ICs, who has them? @ celanderCables used were Verastarr Signature X2 and a pair of CH Acoustics X20 Anniversary Edition.@ douglas_schroeder Thanks for sharing this discovery, it definitely aids in bringing the listener closer to the recorded event!Based upon the pos... | |
| New TEO Audio ICs, who has them? @ 1markr,I listened to mine initially right out of the box and it sounded better than single cables but with some HF roll-off due to no burn-in. Placed on my Audiodharma Cable Cooker for 4 days and a dramatic difference in SQ after 3-4 days of set... | |
| New TEO Audio ICs, who has them? Guys, After reading some of the positive responses from users who have tried the Schroeder Method, I decided to try for myself since $51 is all I would lose if this method didn’t work in my set-up! Like many and Doug has reported, the differenc... | |
| Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier @ teajay,How long has the Kinki EX-M1 been in the system? I imagine it will improve with more time but it sounds like it is a very nice sounding unit for the money for sure.Wig | |
| Black Cat Speaker Cables @ pdreher,The Veloce was the SPDIF that got reviewers talking about this wonderful cable back in 2010, the Silverstar is said to be more refined with its trickle down advances from their top models.Looking forward on hearing your assessment. Thank... | |
| SW1X Audio Design DAC II Absolute Top Tier Ref NOS DAC @ curiousjimThis is a very good sounding SPDIF, hand made with all silver, utilizing different gauges sizes and no screens to choke openness and transparency; I believe 1M at the time I bought was $500 USD based upon the exchange rate.http://sw1xa... | |
| SW1X Audio Design DAC II Absolute Top Tier Ref NOS DAC @ jondThat's correct, DHT Tube Rectified Output Stage but check out the link below that lists parts based upon your listening criteria:http://sw1xad.co.uk/product/dac-2-signature/Those foil cables are something special for sure.@ charlesdadThanks ... | |
| Black Cat Speaker Cables @ jl35,Have you compared the Veloce to the Silverstar?Thanks,Wig | |
| SW1X Audio Design DAC II Absolute Top Tier Ref NOS DAC @ charlesdad,That is what I have heard and read about in regards to DHT and this may be my Christmas present in 5 months :)@ david_tenI was quite happy with my Nanotec 308 and Oyaide Black Mamba V2 PC until I tried Verastarr's and know have almost... | |
| SW1X Audio Design DAC II Absolute Top Tier Ref NOS DAC @ charlesdad,The upgrades will take an already phenomenal DAC even further with Audio Note Caps, Direct Heated Diode Tube Rectification and a slew of other parts that are harmonically matched; Way more refinement...I am totally happy with the way ... | |
| SW1X Audio Design DAC II Absolute Top Tier Ref NOS DAC Sill loving this DAC and will send back next year for an upgrade :)Wig | |
| New TEO Audio ICs, who has them? Guys,I also found Doug's doubling of SC to be spot-on, tried this 6+ years ago when I had my single wire Avalon Ascendants and the results were efficacious.Of course, I will be trying this with my IC as well. Is there any special arrangements of i... | |
| GutWire Ultimate Grounding Cable @ gltyrian,I have not personally but read that the silver upgraded wire bought from an on-line source was equal to or even better at a much lower price. The UG that I already had takes performance to a higher level. |