Recent content by CallMeCynical

Hey Jawed, thank you for the considered reply and links to information on this subject area. This is most appreciated! I'm finding that there's so much conflicting information about the approach one can take I can completely identify with all those persons that have felt the pain of attempting...

I went with a single REL S812 in the end, which is partnered with Focal 1028BE speakers, which already have reasonable bass response. REL recommend connection via the high level input (off the amp rather than via the preamp as a low level connection) so this is how the sub is connected...

This is a response to Sampajanna's question regarding low level connection from DAVE RCA out to a sub. I can confirm that parallel output via both RCA and XLR occurs as I have used this very configuration in my system - where DAVE is connected via XLR to a Chord Ultima 6 amp and RCA connection...

Completely agree with your comments, DaveRedRef, regarding impact to work/productivity! Weekends are definitely something to look forward to - although the wife doesn't share my enthusiasm for swapping house chores with extended listening sessions...I haven't listened to too much hi rez music...

I'm impressed eith the number of listening hours notched up, DaveRedRef! And it's very encouraging to know that Dave will get progressively better with burn in smile: With reference to Bmichels comments regarding use of different data rates, I will try different confugurations for sure and let...

An update on Dave...After switching off the amp for a number of hours - usually I leave the amp permantly on - the unit powered up and I was able to listen to Dave for an extended period. I completely retract my previous statement that Dave is slightly better than the QBD76. This thing is...

Been following this discussion thread for some time now waiting for feedback on how Dave units sounds. Finally received my Dave unit this week. Sat down in my favourate chair to put in some serious listening hours only to find my amp a developed a fault...Amp will need to back to Chord for...