zackzack
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The V1 is a good DAC but the top range DAC is something special. Too bad it is very expensive.
Naim DAC-V1 vs Marantz HD-DAC1
Which one is better choice - if I grade the three roles of device from the most to the least important to me - like this:
#1 - head-amp
#2 - pre-amp
#3 - DAC
Thank you!
I loaded up the new firmware with DSD. Nice that it's DSD capable {I have no DSD files but may try a few} but was looking for some more usability features: Sleep Mode where the lighs go off after a certain time of non use, ability to custom rename the inputs instread of a selection list. Pretty basic stuf but not there. on hwell, maybe next time... or not.
Still a great DAC!
From what's been said in this thread the new firmware elevates the performance; I'll load up the new firmware over the weekend and check this out.
How is the headphone output on this? I can't seem to find the actual power specs.
It will drive the HD-800 competently enough, good with the TH-900 also.
The V1 really shines as a standalone DAC though IMO, especially with the upgraded firmware just released
Thanks man. I'll try to find somewhere here in Montreal to go demo. Though with the Canadian peso doing so poorly, it might be out of reach.
The Fostex and the Naim has sounded at my home together for more than a week in my setup because i'm writing their review for my site (www.stereo-head.it).
The Fostex it sound better as dac with external amp (CMA800R, Schiit Asgard and Human Audio Sileo) and also as headphone output.
The Naim's headphone output perform well only with high impedance headphone (HD800 and HD650) but it's not very good with low impedance headphone (Denon Ah D2000) or orto (HE500).
The Naim it's very musical, but it lacks in detail and dinamyque and the bass it's not a good detail compared with the price. Also the high it isn't something special and the soundstage it's a little compressed.
The most cool of it it's the audiphileo usb tecnlogy and the trade on it, not a gret deal in my opinion.
If your want to use it in a speaker system it perform very well with the NAP100 power amplifier (http://www.naimaudio.com/hifi-products/pdt-type/nap-100) connected with DIN connection
Ps Naim it's famous most for their electronics (especially CDP and power amp).
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