New Audio-gd R-7, R-7HE R-8, R-27, R-27HE, R-28 Flagship Resistor Ladder DACs and DAC/amps

[FredA]

There is the R-8_tda_Asy_P_dop1.1 fw that can be flashed, after that there is the 2021 version, but you need the 2021 upgrade to flash it. If your r27 was upgraded to the 2021 version, then you have the latest (see http://www.audio-gd.com/Firmwaredownload.htm). The issue as you said could be caused be the singxer.

 

[Crow123]

The mkii is mostly about the pre stage being fed with regen power so it should bring extra details, lower noise floor, smoother sound.

Thr glitch when switching from dsd to pcm is something Kingwa is still trying to fix. It has to do with the amanero usb board. So hopefully a solution will come.

I have the amaneron board in my r8mk2 I can confirm no noise when changing between dsd and pcm as well as changing between sample rates.

 

[vegan]

There is the R-8_tda_Asy_P_dop1.1 fw that can be flashed, after that there is the 2021 version, but you need the 2021 upgrade to flash it. If your r27 was upgraded to the 2021 version, then you have the latest (see http://www.audio-gd.com/Firmwaredownload.htm). The issue as you said could be caused be the singxer.

Thanks Fred, I’ll ask Magna Hifi about the issue

 

[sajunky]

The issue as you said could be caused be the singxer.

I do expect the same. Singxer should create a short pause before switching between PCM and DSD. It does generate a DSD-out signal, but it is obsolete, all new equipment do not use this line.

 

[anroj]

I like the HE2MK2 very much. Unfortunately, I hadn't own any AGD power amp before, so that I can't tell any difference between HE2MK2 and 2H.

Thanks for the response. I'm sure you will enjoy the HE-2 MK2. Audio-GD makes fantastic products.

 

[nikko510]

I will definitely be comparing the HE-2 MK2 vs Master 2H monoblocks, but only in autumn, after full warm-up and in the right conditions.
I am very pleased with the Master 2H monoblocks, they are amazing and I am not going to sell them.
I only had a small problem right after buying the Master 2H, with a loud transformer in one monoblock, but Kingwa helped me very quickly with the replacement and now it's OK.
That is why I really appreciate Kingwa for the help that can always be obtained even if we have older equipment.

I ordered the HE-2 MK2 back in May through a local distributor, Kingwa confirmed that they will be ready for shipment soon.

 

[anroj]

I will definitely be comparing the HE-2 MK2 vs Master 2H monoblocks, but only in autumn, after full warm-up and in the right conditions.
I am very pleased with the Master 2H monoblocks, they are amazing and I am not going to sell them.
I only had a small problem right after buying the Master 2H, with a loud transformer in one monoblock, but Kingwa helped me very quickly with the replacement and now it's OK.
That is why I really appreciate Kingwa for the help that can always be obtained even if we have older equipment.

I ordered the HE-2 MK2 back in May through a local distributor, Kingwa confirmed that they will be ready for shipment soon.

That should be a good shootout. I'm looking forward to seeing what your impressions are. Kingwa is fantastic to work with. I really enjoy my Audio-GD products.

 

[nikko510]

I hope that the HE-2 MK2 monoblocks will be much better, but for comparison they must be fully burned out.

 

[mark44]

The R7HE 2021 has discernably more microdetail resolution than the Yggy2 I owned. They're both slightly soft-sounding, particularly in the bass (hope to fix that with an external clock). The R7HE has a taller, wider and especially deeper soundstage. In terms of tonal balance, the audio-gd is more extended up top but a bit smoother. I feel the R7HE has a more realistic and upfront midrange too. Bass SPL and extension are similar on both with the Yggy2 emphasizing the midbass a little more.

Edit: the background of the R7HE is significantly darker/better. Couldn't omit this key info

Was your Yggy2 with the new Unison USB?
Have you tried to compare your Audio GD R7HE with the Chord DAVE?

 

[Shahrose]

Was your Yggy2 with the new Unison USB?
Have you tried to compare your Audio GD R7HE with the Chord DAVE?

1) Yes.
2) No, haven't heard the DAVE unfortunately.

 

[mark44]

1) Yes.
2) No, haven't heard the DAVE unfortunately.

Instead of buying the Yggdrasil or the r7 I guess I'm saving money to buy the Dave. What do you think about it?

 

[FredA]

I would say get a r7he mkii, a di20he and the best ocxo you can find.

 

[mark44]

I would say get a r7he mkii, a di20he and the best ocxo you can find.

Chord has released M-Scaler, which you can combo with the Dave.
r7he mkii, a di20he and the best ocxo sound better to Chord Dave?
r7he mkii, a di20he and the best ocxo sound better to Chord Dave with M-Scaler?

 

[FredA]

Chord has released M-Scaler, which you can combo with the Dave.
r7he mkii, a di20he and the best ocxo sound better to Chord Dave?
r7he mkii, a di20he and the best ocxo sound better to Chord Dave with M-Scaler?

Don't know. Never heard the Dave. If you are after a natural and analog sound, this combo will be very tough to beat. The clock adds an extra layer of definition and better bass extension. And with the best clocks, the sound also becomes more analog. Timing is as important as signal amplitude accuracy, if not more.

 

[mark44]

Don't know. Never heard the Dave. If you are after a natural and analog sound, this combo will be very tough to beat. The clock adds an extra layer of definition and better bass extension. And with the best clocks, the sound also becomes more analog. Timing is as important as signal amplitude accuracy, if not more.

external clock can also be connected to the Dave. It's a good thing