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  1. slingshot80

    Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital Impression Thread

    I don't know what to check. I read in one review that this did play native DSD. It is converting everything to PCM 352.8. In the DSD playback strategy I have "Native." I than changed DSP to WASAPI and it is not converting it and 256 is showing on the display. Success. Thank you. A very...
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    Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital Impression Thread

    I tried foobar a long time ago and I didn't like the interface. I have had Roon since the week it came out and I have a lifetime subscription
  3. slingshot80

    Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital Impression Thread

    Another issue I just noticed. The display stays at 44.1K although I am playing different sampling rates.
  4. slingshot80

    Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital Impression Thread

    Thank you. I did download the utility which I thought was the way to do it but I didn't open the firmware correctly. I just did. I like your picture! I am having trouble unscrewing it and I don't want to strip the threads. It is screwed in very tightly. When I do open it, I will post what...
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    Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital Impression Thread

    I read all of the postings here and there is lot good info. I bought this to play DSD files primarily. 1. I am trying to download the latest firmware version which is in a Bin file. I downloaded PowerISO which stated it would open Bin files. (Why is this so difficult?) I am getting the...
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    Reply to review by 'slingshot80' on item 'AudioWise OPTO•DX optical isolation bridge for dual SPDIF'

    Audio Bacon stated: Tonally, the Boomslang is slotted in-between both the dCBL-BNC75 ($700 for each cable) and Storm Reference – with the SOtM being more resolving, quick, and transparent and the Storm Reference being more impactful and dense. For those with similar palates, one of these three...
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    Reply to review by 'slingshot80' on item 'AudioWise OPTO•DX optical isolation bridge for dual SPDIF'

    Audio Bacon gave the Wave Storm Troopers it “Finest Cut” award. Not cheap though at $2,125 a pair. Is this the one you tested? They have two cheaper models: the Stream at 895 pounds and the Stone at 495 pounds. Interestingly, the picture of the Stream shows it connected to the M-Scaler...
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    Reply to review by 'slingshot80' on item 'AudioWise OPTO•DX optical isolation bridge for dual SPDIF'

    A lot less boxes if nothing else. I wonder whether there would be an additional sound benefit of adding some of these high quality cables to your system. The price of course would increase substantially, For example, the recommended (among others) Snake River Boomslang cables at $595 a piece...
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    Reply to review by 'slingshot80' on item 'AudioWise OPTO•DX optical isolation bridge for dual SPDIF'

    Audio Bacon reviewed some BCN Cables last year connected between the Dave and the Blu Mk. 2 transport. https://audiobacon.net/2018/08/11/the-audiophiles-short-list-the-best-digital-coaxial-cables/ I know you used some homemade cables at one point but I am wondering how using higher quality...
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    Reply to review by 'slingshot80' on item 'AudioWise OPTO•DX optical isolation bridge for dual SPDIF'

    I just read the entire post and I am extremely impressed with your knowledge, patience and fortitude to conduct these numerous tests. It wasn’t clear to me what device is powering the Dave DAC. I have a NUC running Roon software and I am planning on purchasing either the TT2 or the Dave with...
  11. slingshot80

    Musical Paradise M2-D2 AK4490 Balanced Dac Reviews?

    In response to my inquiry, Garry emailed me that "we are planning to make a ak4499 module for MP-D2." No other info, such as when this would occur, was provided. Probably worth waiting for.
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    Musical Paradise M2-D2 AK4490 Balanced Dac Reviews?

    Is the M2-D2 subject to tariffs now or will it be subject to tariffs as of September 1st?
  13. slingshot80

    The Official Sony MDR-Z1R Flagship Headphone Thread (Live From IFA 2016)

    I forgot to mention, I did some other research on the Sony MDR-Z1R headphones besides reading some of the posts here. What HiFi stated they are the best closed-back headphones they have heard with the right electronics. https://www.whathifi.com/sony/mdr-z1r/review. I am sure this review has...
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    The Official Sony MDR-Z1R Flagship Headphone Thread (Live From IFA 2016)

    Yes, I read the articles yesterday and i was very confused when he mentioned the NightOwl instead of the Sonys. I have a Sony credit card with a lot of credit on it, which apparently can only be used at a Sony store. I called Sony and they couldn't give me the name of one store I could call...
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    Reply to review by 'slingshot80' on item 'iFi Audio micro iDSD'

    Very thorough review. Seems to offer the most at the price point. I will connect it to mono amps in my office to drive some small Monitor Audio speakers.  I will check out the headphone capabilities also. 
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    The Official Sony TA-ZH1ES Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier (Live From IFA 2016)

    Yes the Hugo TT seems to be overpriced at $4,700 compared to the Hugo 2 and the new one will cost more.   The failure to upgrade the TT at the same time has caused confusion in the the marketplace;  a real faux pas on Chord's part.      John Darko by the way (...
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    The Official Sony TA-ZH1ES Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier (Live From IFA 2016)

    Yes, you have some great product lines but you are too far away.   
  18. slingshot80

    The Official Sony TA-ZH1ES Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier (Live From IFA 2016)

    I agree reviews are not the "end all be all" but they are something to consider. They test a wide variety of products so their opinion does have some weight.     In an ideal world a dealer would have every amp and headphone and we could test them all at the same time.    The Sony has a lot...
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    The Official Sony TA-ZH1ES Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier (Live From IFA 2016)

    Hi, I just found out about this amp/DAC today. I have read most of the posts. I have been researching stand-alone head phone amps and combo amps/DACs like this one. I am considering the Trilogy 933, a very high quality amp made in U.K.  I am also considering the Hugo 2, the Hugo TT 2 when it’s...
  20. slingshot80

    Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon Now Available

    Okay, now I know. This is my first foray into headphones, etc, as I have a high end system with speakers, so I am not  too knowledgeable about these matters. Thanks again.
  21. slingshot80

    Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon Now Available

    Thank you Mr. Rick.   Rollinbr says that the Meze (not Metz as I had in my earlier email) comes with a balanced cable cable. I saw the pictures of the accessories but I didn't realize it was balanced. Not sure how you tell. Anyway I have ordered the the adapter for $27 and I will see how it...
  22. slingshot80

    Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon Now Available

    Received mine today, Order No. 782, a week late from what they told me. The bell rang and I ran to the door. I knew something was wrong because no one was there and I knew a signature was required. Looked at the label and the package was for someone else. The delivery man was still in the...
  23. slingshot80

    Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon Now Available

    Received an email two days ago. Order # 782 shipping the week of December 8th. I didn't know that the week begins on a Tuesday!   Unfortunately I don't have any quality headphones to listen to them.
  24. slingshot80

    Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon Now Available

    Oh, the Cavalli sent me the original order confirmation and said a lot of them ended as Spam which I don't check very often. 
  25. slingshot80

    Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon Now Available

    Order #782 and the email said they hope to ship them out before the end of the year.   Yes I have a Aqua HIFI La Scala version ii, one of the best. I have a very high end stereo system so this is more for occasional use. Probably $1,500. I have read most of the reviews on the top headphones on...
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