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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .As we all try to extract as much as possible, we can get somewhat overly hardcore. As for my setup. My ISP has fiber upto my house...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .Wouldn't any decent coax have some implementation of a high quality xformer? All this talk of DDC is great awareness. Talking about...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .The issue with the Node 2i is that it has an average switching power supply internally. This has been known to be the weakness of that...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .Allow the DDC to break in. The sound should become more relaxed and music will flow even more freely. As he re-locking occurs you may...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .No photo to share. For my solid state system I've kept it simple with a Parasound A21+ with a matching Parasound P6 Pre-amp. Tube setup...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .The reason why people purchase DACs is for the purpose of chasing a preferred SQ. You mentioned how your Toppings DAC is fatiguing over...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .So virtually all DACS us USB Asycronous connection. Most hardcore 2 channel people I know will use I2S (Aqua acousic) with their LinQ...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .Good to hear the Singxer F1 is doing the trick!!!! This is where a reclocker is a serious jump from your typical DDC such as the Eitr...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .Seems that there is an upgrade path by purchasing Ifi USB power. Since the F-1 uses USB port power, having the ifi USB power can give it...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .Sajunky, I have not made any claims on Venus II I2S or AES. We can always assume that a Denafrips upgrade path will always be better...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .We are all experimenting and on a journey. Key point is Re-clocking will be a common conversation in due time. I'm few that are totally...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .Hans is one the few people that have NOT sold out. He's very neutral and honest which is welcoming. Thomas and Stereo is another channel...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .Quick watch..... Quick rundown on the importance of a precise clock. In my particular approach on source, I suggest looking at...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .With a Mutec MC-3+ USB model (or Denafrips/other brands) Re-clocking DDC you can feed the ARES II a re-clocked Toslink or Coax. USB DAC...
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AlanU replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .The Mutec MC-3+ USB is a different build internally to the older MC-3+ model. Shiit Eitr is now discontinued. In the pre-owned market...