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post #16 of 26
1/26/12 at 2:58am
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Originally Posted by scannon18 View Post

I currently am powering my D2000s with the E7/E9 combo.  I am looking for an upgrade.  Hadn't considered the Yulong D100, it's a bit more money than I wanted to spend.  How does it stack up to the Audio-gd NFB 12?  Which is half the price of the Yulong

 

EDIT: Just discovered the Shiit Asgard.  I've heard a lot of good things about this company and a new one is only $250.  Any input is appreciated


 

Don't you mean Shiit Assgard?

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post #17 of 26
1/26/12 at 7:17am


One thing to consider about the Asgard is that it wouldn't provide a DAC upgrade. The D100 and NFB 12 would.

 

Another thing to consider about the NFB 12 is the limited feature set on it. The D100 has balanced and unbalanced Line Outs, along with AES in (not present on the NFB 12), and has a similar filter system, too.

 

Not sure about a sound comparisson as I'm in the minority of 'not audio gd fans'. There's probably a comparisson somewhere though.

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Originally Posted by scannon18 View Post

I currently am powering my D2000s with the E7/E9 combo.  I am looking for an upgrade.  Hadn't considered the Yulong D100, it's a bit more money than I wanted to spend.  How does it stack up to the Audio-gd NFB 12?  Which is half the price of the Yulong

 

EDIT: Just discovered the Shiit Asgard.  I've heard a lot of good things about this company and a new one is only $250.  Any input is appreciated



 

 

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post #18 of 26
1/26/12 at 8:29am
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Originally Posted by MorbidToaster View Post


One thing to consider about the Asgard is that it wouldn't provide a DAC upgrade. The D100 and NFB 12 would.

 

Another thing to consider about the NFB 12 is the limited feature set on it. The D100 has balanced and unbalanced Line Outs, along with AES in (not present on the NFB 12), and has a similar filter system, too.

 

Not sure about a sound comparisson as I'm in the minority of 'not audio gd fans'. There's probably a comparisson somewhere though.



 

 


Well, my new asgard would probably accompany a new Shiit Bifrost dac wink_face.gif

 

Is there a difference between balanced and unbalanced line outs?  Sounds like there could be some marketing here

 

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post #19 of 26
1/26/12 at 9:15am

It leaves your options open for later upgrades. Because you'd be pushing the D2000 via the built in HO it's not necessarily something you'd need right away.

 

I'm not a sound science guy so I won't start blabbing, but from a pure amp standpoint the balanced outs generally provide more power. I just like having the options because I'm a tweaker.

 

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Originally Posted by scannon18 View Post

Well, my new asgard would probably accompany a new Shiit Bifrost dac wink_face.gif

 

Is there a difference between balanced and unbalanced line outs?  Sounds like there could be some marketing here

 



 

 

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post #20 of 26
3/3/12 at 4:41am

scannon18: have you compared your D2000's using an E9 vs a higher end amp? 

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post #21 of 26
3/3/12 at 8:44pm
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scannon18: have you compared your D2000's using an E9 vs a higher end amp? 

Not yet. I invested in a new dac and it made a larger difference than an amp would make, I think. Right mow I'm holding out for the objective desktop amp from NwAvGuy. So no "high end " amps in my near future.
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post #22 of 26
6/1/12 at 2:16pm

Well i ordered my asgard earlier today with one day saturday shipping off amazon.  It will pair up with my non modded d2000 (for now) and a PeachTree Audio Dac*it.   After a little burn-in i will let you guys know the differences between it and my low impedance amps my Astro Mixamp and my Denon  receiver.

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post #23 of 26
6/1/12 at 2:18pm

Will be nice if the D600 pairs well with a tube amp.  I was planning on upgrading my d2000's.  i think i'm just going to save and get those to pair with my asgard and Peachtree Audio DAC*IT.

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post #24 of 26
6/1/12 at 2:19pm

oops wrong thread for last comment

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post #25 of 26
6/1/12 at 2:47pm
Just get a used gilmore lite.
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post #26 of 26
6/1/12 at 3:17pm

wow i thought you were kidding but i found one that someone sold for $275.  Already ordered the Asgard though


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