[Jdmhood]

Hey guys, i'm about to throw down some money for a compass. Can any of you give me a quick rundown of what each one behaves like?

-Earth v2
-Moon
-Sun v2

Or any recommendations at all? i'll be using the DAC only and outputting it to my LD MKIII with a 600ohm DT880.

 

[Kurotetsu]

This is off-topic but, don't you think buying a Compass is overkill if you just need a DAC?

 

[Jdmhood]

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Originally Posted by Kurotetsu /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is off-topic but, don't you think buying a Compass is overkill if you just need a DAC?

Well, i'll actually be taking it on the road with me sometimes. That way i can just leave my tube amp at home. ^_^ serves dual purposes

 

[K3cT]

Earth = most neutral-sounding, fuller midrange compared to the Moon, most tonally complete, bass is tight, best imaging.

Moon = smooth-sounding, darker than the Earth, able to convey vocal emotion better than the Earth, midrange is recessed compared to the Earth, has more bass compared to the Earth and bass is slightly diffused, very good soundstaging.

I should be receiving my Sun V2 soon but Kingwa has been away so that would be delayed a bit I think.

 

[Jdmhood]

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Originally Posted by K3cT /img/forum/go_quote.gif Earth = most neutral-sounding, fuller midrange compared to the Moon, most tonally complete, bass is tight, best imaging. Moon = smooth-sounding, darker than the Earth, able to convey vocal emotion better than the Earth, midrange is recessed compared to the Earth, has more bass compared to the Earth and bass is slightly diffused, very good soundstaging. I should be receiving my Sun V2 soon but Kingwa has been away so that would be delayed a bit I think.

Wonderful! Thanks alot for the impressions. That's exactly what i'm looking for.

Now can anyone tell me how Sun v2 sounds?

 

[leeperry]

it would seem that the new burson would kill all these chips..

 

[Jdmhood]

What burson chip/complete DAC is that you speak of Leeperry? If you have a better recommendation for the same price as a compass. I would loved to hear your input.

 

[punk_guy182]

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Originally Posted by leeperry /img/forum/go_quote.gif it would seem that the new burson would kill all these chips..

Do you have a link?

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Originally Posted by Jdmhood /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wonderful! Thanks alot for the impressions. That's exactly what i'm looking for. Now can anyone tell me how Sun v2 sounds?

The SunV2 is more bright. Offering the same type of sound but with better high end extension.

 

[Jdmhood]

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Originally Posted by ROBSCIX /img/forum/go_quote.gif The SunV2 is more bright. Offering the same type of sound but with better high end extension.

Thanks. Well from both of you guy's input. I think i may just stay with the default Earth OPA. Unless anyone has anything to add ^_^

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Originally Posted by Jdmhood /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks. Well from both of you guy's input. I think i may just stay with the default Earth OPA. Unless anyone has anything to add ^_^

The Earth is a great discrete and offers the most balanced neutral sound out of the avialable modules.

 

[Jdmhood]

Thanks again for the info. I think i'll stick with the Earth for the time being and try the moon/ sun later on down the road. 3 Sound signatures with one DAC = fun ^_^.

Also, if any one have prior experience.. how difficult is it to change the HDAM on the compass?

 

[leeperry]

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Originally Posted by punk_guy182 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you have a link?

Burson Opamp

 

[ROBSCIX]

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Originally Posted by Jdmhood /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks again for the info. I think i'll stick with the Earth for the time being and try the moon/ sun later on down the road. 3 Sound signatures with one DAC = fun ^_^. Also, if any one have prior experience.. how difficult is it to change the HDAM on the compass?

Pretty simple.

IIRC, the compass has a opamp socket. You will need the Earth and probably a extension wire. Just make sure you keep the orientation correct.
You have to figure out where pin 1 is on the socket and on the opamp and install them properly.

 

[Currawong]

Audio-gd used to make the Burson OPAMP. I doubt somehow that you could make some magic OPAMP that made any dramatic improvement in something like the Compass. Also, the Burson unit is very expensive.