Recent content by mainaman
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DENAFRIPS Terminator: the King of R2R dac
Thanks,i will check it out.Have you heard the Sheffield Labs on vinyl or just on CD?- mainaman
- Post #57
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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DENAFRIPS Terminator: the King of R2R dac
Thanks for sharing your impressions of this fabulous combo.Are you thinking about trying the Terminator with a high-end audiophile PC too,i am very curious about its DSD and high-rate DSD performance. I gather that the Terminator and the Jay's Audio sound better with CD than your Esoteric combo...- mainaman
- Post #55
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Ps audio direct stream dsd DAC
I havent heard the Direcsteam yet,but it is on my list if i go back to digital.The aforementioned components are very good,but i think that these speakers were probably not good enough or not as good as the electronics and this may have been a factor as everything should be in balance,if you...- mainaman
- Post #219
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Brothers in Vinyl
You wont regret going for a TT.You dont need to spend a fortune,although the more you spend the better.There are many used British,Japanese,etc. decks around,plenty of new designs as well.The curve depends on the setup you buy,my Biotracer X-800 didnt need any adjustments.- mainaman
- Post #142
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Holo Audio Spring R2R DAC
Has anybody listened to both the Holo and the Vinshine?- mainaman
- Post #358
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Vinshine Audio DAC R2R-REF w/ soekris
Thanks for the review.I would argue that delta-sigma is probably not inferior when done well,have you heard the Esoteric Grandioso,the DCS Vivaldi,the top Antelope,Berkeley,Gryphon and TAD convertors?I admit i haven't,but they are certainly highly regarded. I would be interested in a...- mainaman
- Post #44
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Should i buy a vinyl player?
The quality is definitively better,i made the jump ten months ago and i just don't listen to digital anymore.The problem is not the hassle,but the price of the audiophile records, I understand the scepticism of some people,but why the very best DACs and CD players get praised for sounding...- mainaman
- Post #6
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Teac UD 503 DAC (2015 New Release, DXD, DSD256)
Finally acquired an Intona Isolator,now i am thinking about the Singxer SU-1 DDC,but i am not sure if it would be worth it as it does only DOP64 and apparently some DACs don't benefit much from SPDIF converters.I had a Breeze DDC when i bought the 503 and while it was outstanding with my...- mainaman
- Post #327
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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CanJam London 2016 Impressions Thread (August 13-14, 2016)
A great show(first one for me and first time listening to top high-end headphones).I couldnt listen to the Sen HE-1,the MSB/Stax,the Focal Utopia and the DT1990 Pro,but i had a great time with the HD800S,the LCD-4,the HE1000,the Sonora and the Katana,among others.A noisy expo enviroment is not...- mainaman
- Post #123
- Forum: Head-Fi Meet Impressions, Trade Show Reports, Factory Tours
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Teac UD 503 DAC (2015 New Release, DXD, DSD256)
Well,my speakers are in the bedroom and i have become quite adept at space management.Just trying to get the best out of available space and resourses.Had to give up on home cinema,because of practical considerations,and i hope i wont have to give up on stereo as well.If i do,i may consider...- mainaman
- Post #318
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Teac UD 503 DAC (2015 New Release, DXD, DSD256)
I blew my budget for toys on vinyl components,so i can't even think about a Manhattan.The 503 should do,it is my second source anyway.- mainaman
- Post #316
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Teac UD 503 DAC (2015 New Release, DXD, DSD256)
I have been thinking about the Codex,but it lacks analogue inputs and i would have to add an analogue linestage or go back to an integrated amplifier.The Brooklyn has got everything,but i am not sure it would be a big step up.I will evaluate the 503 with an Intona next month and i will have...- mainaman
- Post #314
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Teac UD 503 DAC (2015 New Release, DXD, DSD256)
Very nice speakers,to say the least.And you say you have better?Mine are not bad(Quadral Aurum Phonologue Titan VII),but not in the same league.Why are you bothering with these cheap DACs,the Extremas are probably 40 times more expensive than the 503 ;)- mainaman
- Post #311
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Teac UD 503 DAC (2015 New Release, DXD, DSD256)
Thanks,I dont even have headphones.It could be better,i dont know.I am happy with the Teac and it has analogue inputs. BTW,Whathifi tested it recently and it didnt fare too well,while the big Audiolab DAC was highly praised,but that magazine's credentials are probably the lowest among the hi-fi...- mainaman
- Post #309
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Teac UD 503 DAC (2015 New Release, DXD, DSD256)
You mean the X Infinity?With headphones or speakers?- mainaman
- Post #306
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components