bumblingbooby
AKA: MrSpenkalink
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That rules the MiniMax DAC MKll out for me.
has anyone compared the minimax to the Meier stagedac?
I finally got around to trying the AD823ANZ opamps. I've been rolling them along with the Brown Dogged LME49990, LME49720 on U1 & U2 and LME49710 in U6 & U7. Couldn't quite decide which ones I liked best until last night I popped in a pair of OPA2604 which I had originally dismissed as being too dark. I listened to that combination for 4 hrs last night and am still listening to it as I'm typing and as it turns out - they are the winners. They're providing plenty of detail without sounding too dry or clinical. I guess Doug was right after all about the OPA2604.
I must mention that I changed speakers since I first tried them which may account for the improved synergy.
I also rolled a number of tubes including a Gold Lion, a NOS Mullard and a Pavane. Right now the Pavane is sounding pretty good but I'll be giving the Mullard another go later on.
I also like the AD823 in the Minimax DAC. I have tried the 2604 and a BrownDog OPA627AU and find the AD823 to achieve the right balance of tone, soundstage and inner detail.
I am using a Mullard CV4003 in the tube stage.
The rest of my system:
Mac Mini
JKenny HiFace
Minimax DAC
DarkVoice DV337
Beyer T1
If I can find a flaw it is the presentation is a little forward for my liking. That could change as the AD823 settles in.
I also like the AD823 in the Minimax DAC. I have tried the 2604 and a BrownDog OPA627AU and find the AD823 to achieve the right balance of tone, soundstage and inner detail.
I am using a Mullard CV4003 in the tube stage.
The rest of my system:
Mac Mini
JKenny HiFace
Minimax DAC
DarkVoice DV337
Beyer T1
If I can find a flaw it is the presentation is a little forward for my liking. That could change as the AD823 settles in.
Since I changed the tube in my Lyr its harder and harder to discern the difference in opamps I just put the Opa2604's back in and really did not notice a difference ohh dear I think I am driving myself crazy
If I can find a flaw it is the presentation is a little forward for my liking. That could change as the AD823 settles in.
Since I changed the tube in my Lyr its harder and harder to discern the difference in opamps I just put the Opa2604's back in and really did not notice a difference ohh dear I think I am driving myself crazy
(I use a Siemens Silverplate tube BTW).
What do you think of this tube in the Minimax DAC? I understand it to have very good HF extension but is it bright at all? Is the presentation forward or laid back?
Thanks