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I think it is at least a few weeks before I get over "new toy" phase
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Richer Sounds have put the prices up for a lot of things, from speakers to separates
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Hmm well the UA-1EX is a lesser sound card than the UA-25. For a first time external offering the UA-25 has an excellent DAC inside the sound card. In all likelihood if my opinion of the Dacmagic is confirmed after more hours and new toy shine has worn off, then I will be moving on the UA-25 for around half the price I paid which makes it an incredibly good entry system
Originally Posted by Drubbing /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd have to agree with these, coming from a Corda 3Move. The first thing I noticed when my ears adjusted, after a couple of hours, was the separation; sound is more expansive, yet also more immediate. I found the DACmagic to have much greater clarity as well. I got a little boost in the mids, even though my amp is lacking in this department, and it runs 'hotter' for volume through my amp. |
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Originally Posted by roker /img/forum/go_quote.gif great review, though I'm wondering what judgement your reserving with those enthusiastic impressions. Overall, I felt it was in line with my thoughts of this DAC. I'd say this DAC shines with hip hop, electronic/rock, techno, etc. It seems to favor the beating drum, rhythm, and pristine vocals. The classic songs I listen to (from Motown to Beatles, etc.) don't sound as "live" or airy as they have with previous DACs, but still sound great nonetheless. |
I think it is at least a few weeks before I get over "new toy" phase
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Originally Posted by stvn758 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Richer Sounds have put the 840c price up to £899.95, a hundred quid rise. Think the Dac Magic has anything to do with that? |
Richer Sounds have put the prices up for a lot of things, from speakers to separates
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Originally Posted by thathertz /img/forum/go_quote.gif [size=medium]TO LFC SL:[/size] Great review, thanks. I have the Edirol UA-1EX which I'm using for USB > Optical conversion in the chain. I sent my DacMagic for mods (which never happened) recently and was left with the Edirol unit. IMO the DacMagic is in a totally different league...from memory the UA-1EX had a compressed soundstage, lack of dynamics, and weak bass and treble. I gave up listening and waited for my DacMagic's return. |
Hmm well the UA-1EX is a lesser sound card than the UA-25. For a first time external offering the UA-25 has an excellent DAC inside the sound card. In all likelihood if my opinion of the Dacmagic is confirmed after more hours and new toy shine has worn off, then I will be moving on the UA-25 for around half the price I paid which makes it an incredibly good entry system