I'm thinking about getting a R2R DAC like the new "musician Draco" or maybe the denafrips ares 2
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I'm thinking about getting a R2R DAC like the new "musician Draco" or maybe the denafrips ares 2
TheRealDz
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The Ares 2 is an easy recommendation - that is what I am running into my SA-1, and it sounds fantastic.
But that Draco looks interesting - especially with its I2S input...
TheRealDz
500+ Head-Fier
I am working my way through through the burn in period, and am now near 100 hours.
The first day or so was the proverbial "OMG, what have I done???", but now it is settling in. At first, it seemed drier than my Jot2, but now they are both about even in that regard. As some said, the bass strengthens over time, and that's definitely what I hear. In fact, I have had to adjust EQ settings that I have had for months, in order to reduce the bass back to equivalent levels.
The Jot2 still seems to have a bit more body, but the SA-1 has more resolution and is more refined sounding.
It is interesting; the treble doesn't sound dull or blunted, but my Sony IER-M7s sound more mellow than ever - which is a good thing.
The SA-1 still isn't as open sounding as I had hoped, but I will continue to be patient...
The first day or so was the proverbial "OMG, what have I done???", but now it is settling in. At first, it seemed drier than my Jot2, but now they are both about even in that regard. As some said, the bass strengthens over time, and that's definitely what I hear. In fact, I have had to adjust EQ settings that I have had for months, in order to reduce the bass back to equivalent levels.
The Jot2 still seems to have a bit more body, but the SA-1 has more resolution and is more refined sounding.
It is interesting; the treble doesn't sound dull or blunted, but my Sony IER-M7s sound more mellow than ever - which is a good thing.
The SA-1 still isn't as open sounding as I had hoped, but I will continue to be patient...
dstarr3
1000+ Head-Fier
What's the best way to burn it in? Just leave it on overnight pushing some white noise through it for a few days?
I was using mine for a couple of hours today with the focal Elegia that are 32 ohm. And I have everything on low gain. I noticed someone mentioned the SA 1 wouldn't get very loud with the volume set to 12 o'clock up to
3pm .
I was more around 10am and it was comfortably Loud for me for Johnny cash, John Lennon, Beatles kinda music.
Rammstein is something I like to listen loud..so I went to 12 o'clock .. maybe 1pm.
3pm .
I was more around 10am and it was comfortably Loud for me for Johnny cash, John Lennon, Beatles kinda music.
Rammstein is something I like to listen loud..so I went to 12 o'clock .. maybe 1pm.
Hifiearspeakers
Headphoneus Supremus
It definitely depends on the impedance level of the headphones. My Verite are 300 ohms, with a sensitivity of 97 db's. That said, I have never needed high gain. Even on quietly recorded tracks, like Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits, I can still get enough volume on low gain. I am close to max with that song and some songs by Pink Floyd, though.
No worries though, because that's what high gain is for should the need ever arise.
TheRealDz
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I don't think it matters what is playing. I just put on a long playlist on repeat and let it go for a week.
TheRealDz
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-V...b-for-6mm-Potentiometer-33-12mm-/193704192766
I bought this for my Jot2, but it didn't fit. What do you know - it is a direct replacement for the SA-1 knob, except with grooves for a better grip.
I bought this for my Jot2, but it didn't fit. What do you know - it is a direct replacement for the SA-1 knob, except with grooves for a better grip.
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Do you guys leave the headphones plugged in when turning on/off the amp?
jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
Always: turn amp on, plug in headphone; take out headphone, turn off amp.
oop, I've always left my headphones plugged in when turning on and off. I do turn the amp off when swapping headphones though.
jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
Not all headphone amplifiers have delay/mute functions. For loudspeaker amplifiers, turn on/off is best done at minimum volume setting.
ahossain81
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Do you guys think SA-1 will work better with Denafrips Ares 2 or Soncoz SGD1?
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