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Vincent_Amsterdam replied to the thread Cen.Grand DSDAC 1.0 Deluxe - ending point in my search for a new reference.Nice to see that my initial experiment with the USB reclocker has been picked up by some of you and that the LHY UIP does a good job in... -
Vincent_Amsterdam replied to the thread Cen.Grand DSDAC 1.0 Deluxe - ending point in my search for a new reference.I only have experience with the Ideon Time as a USB-reclocker, but I can echo the findings from @bodhidharma regarding the LHY: Of...
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Vincent_Amsterdam replied to the thread Cen.Grand DSDAC 1.0 Deluxe - ending point in my search for a new reference.It looks really stunning by the way!
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Vincent_Amsterdam replied to the thread Cen.Grand DSDAC 1.0 Deluxe - ending point in my search for a new reference.The reclocker has an USB-in and USB-output, so basically it is placed ‘in the gain’.. plus, a 10 MHz master clock can be connected to...
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Extraordinary reclocker! He took the Cen Grand to a stratospheric level, the most shocking improvement being on timbre, soundstage and... -
Vincent_Amsterdam replied to the thread Cen.Grand DSDAC 1.0 Deluxe - ending point in my search for a new reference.I told you so :wink: great to hear!!
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Arrived a little while ago, I'll let it go into thermal equilibrium so that the OCXO clock on board goes to temperature and then I'll...
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I've never heard a live performance rival the album recording. Except for Ozzy 😂 Hot weather if outside, tight seating if indoors...
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Vincent_Amsterdam replied to the thread Best Ultra High End DAC?.Why don’t we show a little respect to each other and choose not to be so snobbish about other people’s choices and opinions?
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Vincent_Amsterdam replied to the thread Best Ultra High End DAC?.Don’t waste your time on things that don’t give you energy! The hobby (and exchanging experiences in this thread) should be fun after...
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Vincent_Amsterdam replied to the thread Best Ultra High End DAC?.That depends on what your reference is.. for me the Stromtank improves the SQ when compared to: 1. Treated power line (dedicated group...
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You are right, the journey matters as much as the destination. I also started with chifi over 20 years ago. Chifi was never bad even...
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Vincent_Amsterdam replied to the thread Best Ultra High End DAC?.I live in the EU where APL is more often shown at audio shows etc. Still APL is a typical small boutique manufacturer producing low...
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Vincent_Amsterdam replied to the thread Best Ultra High End DAC?.I don’t see the ‘big mouth’ kind of attitude there (other than emphasizing what their tech is all about and some marketing related...
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Vincent_Amsterdam replied to the thread Best Ultra High End DAC?.Don't feel sorry, it was a pleasure to learn and understand. ChiFi is not that bad at all.. and like @musicrocks adds: the DAC is 'only'...
