Phil Leigh;330354 Wrote:
A simpler answer is that the analogue stage of a DAC is voiced by its
designer to sound they way they want it to sound. Even if the digital
stages of the DAC are perfect, the sound will be coloured (shaped)
by the analogue stage, and its choice of
Rockyjocky;330583 Wrote:
If I explain my setup, can people tell me where I might do things
better, or give some tips please.
The sound is very good (to me) but I am trying to learn more.
I can tell a subtle difference when I use the dac vs bypassing it, but
how do I know that the dac in the
I access my music files via a Squeezebox Duet run through a Benchmark
DAC1, amplified by Audio Research Pre and Power amps and played through
Sonus Faber speakers.
All of my files are stored on iTunes in lossless form. I have also
downloaded music from the excellent eClassical.com site at
NigelD;330638 Wrote:
I would only download files if there is a massive cost advantage over
the hard copy cd. Usually the cost advantage lies with the hard copy
which makes the answer simple, buy the cd and rip it yourself in
lossless form.
Isn't that funny. The record companies charge less
NigelD;330638 Wrote:
I access my music files via a Squeezebox Duet run through a Benchmark
DAC1, amplified by Audio Research Pre and Power amps and played through
Sonus Faber speakers.
All of my files are stored on iTunes in lossless form. I have also
downloaded music from the excellent
NewBuyer;330572 Wrote:
I wonder what sound-voicing aspects Sean and his team were aiming for,
when designing the SB3?
Well I guess that is a question for Sean. It is entirely possible that
(unlike many boutique - or even mainstream - designers) he just went
for what he felt sounded good to
ModelCitizen;330715 Wrote:
Or what measured well.
MC
That's exactly what I meant ;o)
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Phil Leigh
You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it
ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann
JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF
Nonreality;330680 Wrote:
I think that 320 is just fine. My decision usually comes down to how
fast I want something. It's nice to get the urge for an album and go
to Amazon and have it in 5 minutes. I find the prices to be less by
quite a bit compared to cd's around here. Overall, yes, I
ModelCitizen;330715 Wrote:
Or what measured well.
MC
Would you prefer one that measures poorly? Or do you believe that my
own subjective preferences are aligned with yours?
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cdnpaul;330484 Wrote:
Now that's an interesting suggestion. Would I set the mains to full
range and subwoofer to none in the set-up and then Y connect the L and
R from the sub? Would I still be able to use the Fathom's self
calibration and the Audyssey?
That's exactly what I was thinking,
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