[iDesign]

Hope not I've just bought a new Dave

Your only regret will be not having bought it sooner once you hear what the DAVE is capable of. I’m pleased to see that Rob Watts is focusing on other projects like a new M Scaler that build upon the DAVE platform and bring it to an even higher level. That approach will serve Chord and loyal customers better than a DAVE 2.

 

[Halimj7]

How would you guys compare the Dave’s sound signature to the TT2? I have heard it is more mid focused but still very balanced and natural.

And what about any DMP-Z1 comparisons? They seem very comparable.

 

[DJJEZ]

How would you guys compare the Dave’s sound signature to the TT2? I have heard it is more mid focused but still very balanced and natural.

And what about any DMP-Z1 comparisons? They seem very comparable.

TT2 is warmer with more tonal density. DAVE is dead neutral with crazy resolution and betters the TT2 in every aspect (better bass, bigger soundstage, realism etc) apart from warmth and tonal density.

 

[Triode User]

TT2 is warmer with more tonal density. DAVE is dead neutral with crazy resolution and betters the TT2 in every aspect (better bass, bigger soundstage, realism etc) apart from warmth and tonal density.

I would just add that compared to the Dave I find the TT2 bass to sound muddy and indistinct Compared to the Dave bass which is tight and deep.

 

[Halimj7]

I would just add that compared to the Dave I find the TT2 bass to sound muddy and indistinct Compared to the Dave bass which is tight and deep.

Any comparison to the Sony DMP-Z1?

 

[Triode User]

Any comparison to the Sony DMP-Z1?

Sorry, no.

 

[DJJEZ]

I would just add that compared to the Dave I find the TT2 bass to sound muddy and indistinct Compared to the Dave bass which is tight and deep.

I agree. The dave bass is way better

 

[adrianm]

Any comparison to the Sony DMP-Z1?

I was also considering the Z1 before i got Dave, the general consensus is that there is no comparison

 

[alxw0w]

How would you guys compare the Dave’s sound signature to the TT2? I have heard it is more mid focused but still very balanced and natural.

And what about any DMP-Z1 comparisons? They seem very comparable.

You can check my feelings on switching from MTT2 to solo Dave that I wrote while ago.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chord-electronics-dave.766517/post-15918202

 

[CBR954RR]

I've owned the Dave for a few weeks now a massive upgrade over the Qutest both used with the MScaler.

The detail, bass, sound stage from the Dave is off the charts, amazing!

 

[alxw0w]

I've owned the Dave for a weeks now a massive upgrade over the Qutest both used with the MScaler.

The detail, bass, sound stage from the Dave is off the charts, amazing!

Good for you
Are you using preamp between Dave and an amplifier ?

 

[CBR954RR]

Good for you
Are you using preamp between Dave and an amplifier ?

Using a Naim 252DR pre

 

[alxw0w]

Using a Naim 252DR pre

Have yo tried direct Dave to power amp ?
Any thoughts ?
Lately there was a small discussion on hugo2 thread of using Chord dacs in dac/preamp mode directly with power amps, and I'm curious of your opinion.

 

[CBR954RR]

Have yo tried direct Dave to power amp ?
Any thoughts ?
Lately there was a small discussion on hugo2 thread of using Chord dacs in dac/preamp mode directly with power amps, and I'm curious of your opinion.

It's one thing I haven't tried, I've thought about plugging the Dave into my NAP300s but as with all things Naim their power amps are best served with a Naim pre, maybe one day

 

[alxw0w]

It's one thing I haven't tried, I've thought about plugging the Dave into my NAP300s but as with all things Naim their power amps are best served with a Naim pre, maybe one day

I'll strongly recommend trying.
Anyway enjoy magical moments with Dave. And I know there will be many