[MINORISUKE]

  I have an Auralic Vega hopefully coming to me next week. I look forward to a comparison of the Vega and the X20U. I believe the Vega is also a ES Sabre chip based DAC. Has anyone here made this comparison yet?

It was more than 2 years ago as I borrowed VEGA and tried it at home.
My impression at that time was that VEGA was not for me.   I returned it next day and borrowed INVICTA MIRUS, which I liked much more.
VEGA and INVICTA MIRUS being without I2S input, neither of them could become my choice.
VEGA is with x1 ES9018, whereas INVICTA MIRUS and DAC-X20 with x2.

 

[scontin]

So no one has compared  Gustard X20U vs Audio-gd NFB-7(2015)?

 

[nc42acc]

I have left my X20 on the Sharp setting by default and had not really thought about changing. With the last few post discussing the differences I switched over to the Slow setting for this mornings listening session. I really didn't think it could get better but the change was definitely to the better. All I can say it added some of the attributes I like in the Gungnir. To me it softened some of the hard edges and added a little more 3 dimensional roundness. No loss of the pin point detail and airiness I have come to love about this DAC.

 

[nc42acc]

Where can these be purchased? I might give one a try.

So no one has compared  Gustard X20U vs Audio-gd NFB-7(2015)?

 

[scontin]

http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/dac/NFB7-2015/NFB72015EN.htm

 

[ansi]

Where can these be purchased? I might give one a try.

 
http://www.seowon-audio.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

 

[nc42acc]

   
http://www.seowon-audio.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

Thanks for the link. I currently have the X20U and was looking for sources to buy the Audio-gd NFB-7(2015).

 

[nc42acc]

 
It was more than 2 years ago as I borrowed VEGA and tried it at home.
My impression at that time was that VEGA was not for me.   I returned it next day and borrowed INVICTA MIRUS, which I liked much more.
VEGA and INVICTA MIRUS being without I2S input, neither of them could become my choice.
VEGA is with x1 ES9018, whereas INVICTA MIRUS and DAC-X20 with x2.

Did you use the XLR balanced out or the RCA out on the Vega you borrowed? I have been told the balanced XLR out uses the ORFEO Class-A module and the RCA out does not. Not sure of the truth to this statement.

 

[MINORISUKE]

I always connect via XLR to my Accuphase C-3800.

 
Did you use the XLR balanced out or the RCA out on the Vega you borrowed? I have been told the balanced XLR out uses the ORFEO Class-A module and the RCA out does not. Not sure of the truth to this statement.

I always connect via XLR to my Accuphase C-3800.

 

[nc42acc]

 
I always connect via XLR to my Accuphase C-3800.

I always connect via XLR to my Accuphase C-3800.

What did you not like about the Vega?

 

[MINORISUKE]

  What did you not like about the Vega?

Since you own DAC-X20 and are going to get VEGA soon, you will probably know what I mean by "VEGA was not for me".
I will not write down my impression, whenever it is related to something negative.

 

[nc42acc]

  Since you own DAC-X20 and are going to get VEGA soon, you will probably know what I mean by "VEGA was not for me".
I will not write down my impression, whenever it is related to something negative.

I respect your character MINORISUKE. I am of the same mindset, if you have nothing good to say better to not say anything. I am looking forward to making my own judgments when the Vega arrives next week. Thank you!

 

[stuartmc]

I respect your character MINORISUKE. I am of the same mindset, if you have nothing good to say better to not say anything. I am looking forward to making my own judgments when the Vega arrives next week. Thank you!

That's what I love about the swabbies on this and the main H10 thread. There is a code of honor aboard the SS Gustard....gentlemen pirates one and all.

This has been our editorial policy at positive-feedback magazine for many years. We will not publish a trash-em review. We just send the piece back to the manufacturer and gently inform them that in our very personal and subjective opinion, their product is not yet ready for prime time.

 

[nc42acc]

Civility and honor seems to be atypical of hifi forums lately. I think that is a great policy you guys have at PF.

That's what I love about the swabbies on this and the main H10 thread. There is a code of honor aboard the SS Gustard....gentlemen pirates one and all.

This has been our editorial policy at positive-feedback magazine for many years. We will not publish a trash-em review. We just send the piece back to the manufacturer and gently inform them that in our very personal and subjective opinion, their product is not yet ready for prime time.

 

[Wil]

 
Ahoy, maties! 
 
New unit - letting it burn in as we speak. But compared to the iDSD that i was previously using, i notice a way larger soundstage with alot of depth. Bass seems to be tighter as well.
 
No sibilance whatsoever - smooth and detailed, i expect it will get better!
 
(PC->ifi iUSB -> X20 -> V2 (Tesla E88C) -> Hd800 Anaxed)