Just ordered a K50. I need to purchase a ssd, any advice is there a difference among brands/levels in sound quality? Any setup advice is appreciated, also SQ from an onboard library is most important to me, streaming is secondary.
Just ordered a K50. I need to purchase a ssd, any advice is there a difference among brands/levels in sound quality? Any setup advice is appreciated, also SQ from an onboard library is most important to me, streaming is secondary.
I did read that but Samsung 860 pro’s are single level nand so more reliable and inherently faster with less errors? I’m not sure why quad level qvo’s are recommended as Samsung states these are least reliable with a shorter warranty????
I did read that but Samsung 860 pro’s are single level nand so more reliable and inherently faster with less errors? I’m not sure why quad level qvo’s are recommended as Samsung states these are least reliable with a shorter warranty????
I did read that but Samsung 860 pro’s are single level nand so more reliable and inherently faster with less errors? I’m not sure why quad level qvo’s are recommended as Samsung states these are least reliable with a shorter warranty????
For right now, got to play out usb, and yes just looking for mid fi solutions but right now, hard to find problems frankly.... This is a good thing and a testament to antipodes and upgrade program... Im sure future DACs will incorporate stuff that makes the spaghetti western behind the dac, unnecessary. Right now, direct seems fine. Realize 4 g for phoenix then another 2500 for the smallest chord sarum T digital super array usb, so no rush...
Data Point:
When I had the DX3, I purchased a used 1st Gen. Auralic Aries[?] player so the DX3 would function as Server-only.
On the original Antipodes Website Forum [2017?], another user tried this and reported very noticeable SQ improvement.
I recall a solid 20% jump in SQ which put me on the Antipodes upgrade path. At that time, Mark J asserted that there would be a 35% SQ improvement replacing the DX3 with CX and another 15% SQ improvement above that adding the EX player and I found his assertion to be correct.
Percentage improvements are relative and I wouldn't know how this stands up today with current DX3 and PS upgrade.
I was able to resell the Auralic at the used purchase price.
If you could borrow a player or find a used one for several hundred dollars, it might be of interest to try it out.
I feel Triode User is right about “Comparison is the thief of joy” and I feel guilty impinging upon your "Garden of Listening"
Data Point:
When I had the DX3, I purchased a used 1st Gen. Auralic Aries[?] player so the DX3 would function as Server-only.
On the original Antipodes Website Forum [2017?], another user tried this and reported very noticeable SQ improvement.
I recall a solid 20% jump in SQ which put me on the Antipodes upgrade path. At that time, Mark J asserted that there would be a 35% SQ improvement replacing the DX3 with CX and another 15% SQ improvement above that adding the EX player and I found his assertion to be correct.
Percentage improvements are relative and I wouldn't know how this stands up today with current DX3 and PS upgrade.
I was able to resell the Auralic at the used purchase price.
If you could borrow a player or find a used one for several hundred dollars, it might be of interest to try it out.
I feel Triode User is right about “Comparison is the thief of joy” and I feel guilty impinging upon your "Garden of Listening"
Thx, I’ll consider this as well. Still getting into the oladra upgrade at present and my desktop speakers burned out, so I also have to consider new wireless solution for that. I started a Kef Ls50 wireless II thread to explore just that, or report on it eventually, or whatever. So another box between dx3 and tt will wait….
Thx, I’ll consider this as well. Still getting into the oladra upgrade at present and my desktop speakers burned out, so I also have to consider new wireless solution for that. I started a Kef Ls50 wireless II thread to explore just that, or report on it eventually, or whatever. So another box between dx3 and tt will wait….
I got an email from Marc Cole stating evo or qvo is recommended but pro is fine to use and compatible so I ordered the faster more reliable pro version more expensive but I think for a 24/7 year after year application it’s worth the extra $$$ Time will tell!
I did read that but Samsung 860 pro’s are single level nand so more reliable and inherently faster with less errors? I’m not sure why quad level qvo’s are recommended as Samsung states these are least reliable with a shorter warranty????
I have two 8tb QVOs in my K50, for one simple reason, you can't get 8tb ssds with evo or pro. I have an extremely large library of currently around 13tb. Three 4tb Evos or Pros just won't cut it for me. I'll likely get another 8tb QVO as my library expands as well
Data Point:
When I had the DX3, I purchased a used 1st Gen. Auralic Aries[?] player so the DX3 would function as Server-only.
On the original Antipodes Website Forum [2017?], another user tried this and reported very noticeable SQ improvement.
I recall a solid 20% jump in SQ which put me on the Antipodes upgrade path. At that time, Mark J asserted that there would be a 35% SQ improvement replacing the DX3 with CX and another 15% SQ improvement above that adding the EX player and I found his assertion to be correct.
Percentage improvements are relative and I wouldn't know how this stands up today with current DX3 and PS upgrade.
I was able to resell the Auralic at the used purchase price.
If you could borrow a player or find a used one for several hundred dollars, it might be of interest to try it out.
I feel Triode User is right about “Comparison is the thief of joy” and I feel guilty impinging upon your "Garden of Listening"
I wonder, did anyone make any last minute orders for new Antipodes gear bearing in mind the price rises which come in today? I must admit I was prompted to have a bit of a shuffle around and a new Antipodes was ordered. I am fearful of admitting what I have done just in case my wife finds out!! As I often say to my daughter, the only true way to save money is not to buy anything rather than say buying in order to avoid a price rise.
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