[Annarob1947]

Like many people I'm considering a Qutest -> TT2 upgrade, but I'm specifically interested in the differences as a pure DAC, and when using external upsampling.

I don't have an HMS, but with my Qutest I use HQPlayer to upsample to 768Khz, which is converted to dual-BNC input with an SRC-DX. I also use an external power supply (iPower Elite), as well as various other source optimizations (optical isolation, HF filtering, etc).

Under these circumstances:

1. Because of external upsampling the difference in taps between the Qutest & TT2 should be totally irrelevant.
2. The iPower Elite is a very good power supply, and TT2's supercaps should not be any major advantage, and may even be worse.

Given that both DACs have a 10e pulse array, I'm wondering what might contribute to better performance of a TT2 in this scenario vs. a (Qutest + Anni) combination. If none, I could simply get an Anni for my Qutest instead of a TT2: a much cheaper proposition.

Anni pairing with qutest is really good

 

[MgMGM]

Accordingly to woke culture. You behave out of the norm. You broke the matrix code. We will cancel you. We are the people with the lowest self esteem, we don’t like to be reminded of this.

Thanks in advance

I will look into this and find out more. Im just a yorkshireman who enjoys music and decent gear to listen to it on. Hence owning the tt2 and a mojo 2 and im a very happy fella!.

 

[Reactcore]

Thats a good move but the TT2 has a better headphone amplifier

True ..until Dave gets the addon discribed in my signature link for €25 only..

 

[SunRa Fan]

If turned off, how long does it take for the TT2 to "warm up" when turned back on? In other words, does the sound quality suffer if power cycled vs being left on all the time? How much time does the TT2 need to sound great if it's been powered down?

 

[alekc]

If turned off, how long does it take for the TT2 to "warm up" when turned back on? In other words, does the sound quality suffer if power cycled vs being left on all the time? How much time does the TT2 need to sound great if it's been powered down?

@SunRa Fan IMHO and based on its internal design it sounds the same for whole time. At least this is my experience. This also applies to TT2 with M-Scaler. I guess a lot of people have paired TT2 with external amps and they may need some operational time before producing optimal sound. For me this is one many TT2 advantages: it sounds great just after switching it on.

 

[GuiltyRocker]

@SunRa Fan IMHO and based on its internal design it sounds the same for whole time. At least this is my experience. This also applies to TT2 with M-Scaler. I guess a lot of people have paired TT2 with external amps and they may need some operational time before producing optimal sound. For me this is one many TT2 advantages: it sounds great just after switching it on.

A lot of people here say the TT-2 and all Chord DACs sound better after they warm up.

 

[Kentajalli]

A lot of people here say the TT-2 and all Chord DACs sound better after they warm up.

Except the designer Mr. Watts!
But what does he know anyway . . . .

 

[SunRa Fan]

Can the TT2 properly drive a DCA Expanse? Are there any TT2 owners who can attest to this?

 

[Spawn300Z]

Can the TT2 properly drive a DCA Expanse? Are there any TT2 owners who can attest to this?

The answer is yes. But you will find they will scale up very well with more power and current.

 

[SunRa Fan]

The answer is yes. But you will find they will scale up very well with more power and current.

Does this mean that the TT2 is not an ideal pairing for the Expanse?

 

[rocketron]

Does this mean that the TT2 is not an ideal pairing for the Expanse?

You can use the Xlr out puts from the back of the TT2 to drive the Expanse.
You won’t need any more power than they can provide.

 

[Spawn300Z]

Does this mean that the TT2 is not an ideal pairing for the Expanse?

No it works great out the 6.33 outputs and you can even use the XLR outputs on the back, like suggested. Was just letting you know they scale up.

 

[GuiltyRocker]

Except the designer Mr. Watts!
But what does he know anyway . . . .

Rob said that there is no warm up needed? Haven't seen that, but thanks for sharing.

 

[MgMGM]

A lot of people here say the TT-2 and all Chord DACs sound better after they warm up.

Except the designer Mr. Watts!
But what does he know anyway . . . .

I dont understand anything really on the technical side of things but when Mr.Watts says the TT2 takes around 15 minutes to warm up and reach its peak sound quality, then yes I can get my head around that piece of information. This was in the very very early pages of this thread not long after the TT2 release.

 

[Widell]

Can the TT2 properly drive a DCA Expanse? Are there any TT2 owners who can attest to this?

The Answer is Yes. Dan Clark used TT2 as reference when making the Stealth.