[DJJEZ]

@DJJEZ

Wow, I assume you ordered from a dealer that doesn't keep them in stock or is there a shortage in the UK? They insta-ship from Moon audio in the US. I ordered one not too long ago.

On the upside: you know you'll be getting a fresh unit and if they've found anything with recent reports of trouble, yours will likely be well tested for such issues!

@DJJEZ

Wow, I assume you ordered from a dealer that doesn't keep them in stock or is there a shortage in the UK? They insta-ship from Moon audio in the US. I ordered one not too long ago.

On the upside: you know you'll be getting a fresh unit and if they've found anything with recent reports of trouble, yours will likely be well tested for such issues!

The UK is having major stock issues with the TT2. I bought my Mscaler last week and it arrived next day delivery but the TT2's are really hard to get hold of here and noone has any stock currently.

 

[aut0maticdan]

Yes...I received my TT2 last week in the US as well. There are still a few dealers with dwindling stock. I did grab the last M Scaler at my dealer and he was told that the wait for more M Scalers could be 3+ months to replenish is inventory.

The UK is having major stock issues with the TT2. I bought my Mscaler last week and it arrived next day delivery but the TT2's are really hard to get hold of here and noone has any stock currently.

Sounds like the US should trade some TT2s back for a few MScalers!

 

[griff500]

For those of you using your TT2 with Tidal, what is your strategy for getting the best sound?

- Master with first MQA unfold done in software
- Master with MQA passthrough turned on (in which case the TT2 treats it as a 16/44.1)
- Hifi

I'm mostly using the last two though I did spend a good deal of time listening with software unfold. I think I'm finding things slightly more pleasant to listen to without the first unfold, but honestly I hate A/Bing things at this level with so many variables and with these kinds of changes I don't trust A/Bing because the brain plays tricks.

What I can't figure out is if there is any difference between the latter two, for instance does chord gear ultimately end up processing the same bits or are there material differences between master and hifi files when used as 16/44.1.

I haven't switched to Amazon because I like a few Tidal integrations and MQA works well on some of my bluesound speakers for casual listening (though Amazon would probably play just about as well there).

I've no idea, but have you tried Qobuz?

 

[Gadget67]

I asked Nordost if indeed flipping the C7 Cord makes a difference. This is their reply. I decided to wait on this Cord but I wonder if the flip w/the stock cord might have the same effect?

I tried it; if there is a difference I can’t hear it. Can you?

 

[quique77]

I have tried A/B and it is difficult to hear differences. Regarding your question, in my case I decode MQA in the Core through Roon before the DAC.

 

[SaddleSC]

Silly question but does anyone find it strange that the RCA out on the back of the TT2 is split so wide apart? I find that some RCA cables don't work with this configuration. Just something I thought was odd.

 

[nwavesailor]

Silly question but does anyone find it strange that the RCA out on the back of the TT2 is split so wide apart? I find that some RCA cables don't work with this configuration. Just something I thought was odd.

Yeah, I suppose the TT2 RCA outputs do make wrangling the L & R cables a challenge for those of us that are a bit anal about our cables lining up!

 

[aut0maticdan]

Silly question but does anyone find it strange that the RCA out on the back of the TT2 is split so wide apart? I find that some RCA cables don't work with this configuration. Just something I thought was odd.

I bet it is to keep the signal path as short/optimal as possible

 

[Gadget67]

Silly question but does anyone find it strange that the RCA out on the back of the TT2 is split so wide apart? I find that some RCA cables don't work with this configuration. Just something I thought was odd.

Looks like a desire to make it symmetrical as opposed to a signal path concern. Just my $.02!

 

[Ragnar-BY]

For those of you using your TT2 with Tidal, what is your strategy for getting the best sound?

Passthrough. Rob’s algorithm is more advanced than “MQA unfold” (which is also a form of upscaling).

 

[aut0maticdan]

Why are vertebrates symmetrical?

 

[Rob Watts]

But why is life chiral? Proteins are left handed - the mirror image (right handed) doesn't work.

 

[bpcans]

But why is life chiral? Proteins are left handed - the mirror image (right handed) doesn't work.

Rob Watts, I think that Louis Pasteur might have provided a useful insight into your query. It’s the difference between us and a rock. https://www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/why-is-life-chiral/3008772.article#/

 

[aut0maticdan]

But why is life chiral? Proteins are left handed - the mirror image (right handed) doesn't work.

Just as I was guessing with your creation, I would guess for nature’s creation that was the most optimal/efficient structure given the circumstances (in the absence of a central nervous system)

edit: but I realize I opened a can of worms bringing the whys of nature into things

what I should have said is that symmetrical and efficient aren’t mutually exclusive

 

[dawktah2]

It's not the $8K for the WA33, it's the tube Rabbit Hole you enter to find the best combinations that is fun, maddening and yes more than a few $$$!

I try to treat as if it's solid state and the tubes don't come out, LOL