Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Just purchased a used MSB DAC (DAC Link III)

2008-06-01 Thread svtcontour
Well I dont think I can improve much here with teh speakers I have (old Celestions). They sound great but dont have so much detail ability but its good to know there is room for improvement on the DAC. Maybe if I see the P1000 on ebay one day, I can pick it up :) QUOTE=kmchow98;307297]I am usin

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Just purchased a used MSB DAC (DAC Link III)

2008-05-31 Thread kmchow98
I am using the half nelson with the P1000. And I tell you it is way better than the stock. (bass weight, air, soundstage etc.) I owned the basic with upsampling before I "upgraded" it to its current form. Before the upgrade, it was sitting in my storeroom collecting dust for a long time because i

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Just purchased a used MSB DAC (DAC Link III)

2008-05-25 Thread svtcontour
No its just the standard one. The first thing I noticed is that the bass has more impact, more authority. Also maybe its an illusion but the sound stage is wider. Overall its not a giant difference, but going back and forth on a few songs between the two DACs, I like the MSB better. Themis;30480

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Just purchased a used MSB DAC (DAC Link III)

2008-05-25 Thread wireless200
How about A-B'ing it against the SB or TP and let us know the results? -- wireless200 wireless200's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11887 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Just purchased a used MSB DAC (DAC Link III)

2008-05-24 Thread Themis
Is this the Nelson 24/192 version ? Usually coax is better than optical, give them both a try with you new dac ;) -- Themis SB3 - Denon 3808 - Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus Themis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Just purchased a used MSB DAC (DAC Link III)

2008-05-23 Thread svtcontour
Got the DAC. Wow this thing is pretty sweet! No regrets what so ever. -- svtcontour svtcontour's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12637 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Just purchased a used MSB DAC (DAC Link III)

2008-05-12 Thread svtcontour
Anyone play with this DAC before? I should hopefully get it in about 10 days. After much reading, seems this is a good dac for the $$. I paid $225 for it plus shipping and the person says its in mint shape and has the original box. Now as far as optical vs coax, is there one thats better than t