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

[OCC7N]

@gimmeheadroom I just checked the dimensions on the R7HE mk2, and its only 2mm taller than my HE9LE. On the pictures it looks like 2cm more or something...

This made me more interested. I have money for the R8HE mk2 but will challange my patience for the 7HE mk2.

 

[Articnoise]

He should split the highend in dac and power supply,(2 units) same with the amps. Sell two units with proprietary power cable and connectors....

This will give a much more highend experience. Im seriously in a little doubt because of the sizes R8HE/R7HE.

DAC yes, amp no.

 

[OCC7N]

The best XLR I used was the Inakustik NF-2404 Air, it costs about US$2300, it is completely beaten by even the stock ACSS in terms of transparency, speed and soundstage. As I said before, the Audio-GD products are probably only average when you use the standard connections i.e. XLR. But they are undisputed when you use ACSS.

I am very happy to hear this as Im ordering the R8HE mk2(75ohm) + ACSS NTRL REF cable.

….If I open a gateway to the 4th dimension. I hope somebody finds me. I am this excited

(I could not see myself patient enough for R7HE mk2)

 

[OCC7N]

Im eating noodles for the rest of the month!

Meanwhile I like to hear your thoughts on cables(ACSS) Master/HE9 LE/MK2 from R7/R8 or ay other AGD dac?

(I have a XLR(OCC) pair I am going to A/B test)

 

[mivarpet]

Im eating noodles for the rest of the month!

Meanwhile I like to hear your thoughts on cables(ACSS) Master/HE9 LE/MK2 from R7/R8 or ay other AGD dac?

(I have a XLR(OCC) pair I am going to A/B test)

An ACSS connection is a clear improvement over XLR and highly recommended. I have made my own cables and my current favourite is using high purity silver, single strand, individually shielded cable that I braid and then put in a cotton sleeve. Before that I was very happy with a Belden 8402 cable.

There are a few excellent off the shelf options too like Nimak or Magna cables.

 

[OCC7N]

Feels like it's time to petition Kingwa to come out with his own clock. I mean, why break your perfect record

This could be awesome! ... Kingwa needs this ASAP!

Looking at the ock1 and ock2 there seems to be 200 dollar difference. OCK2 seems to be a clear choise.

An ACSS connection is a clear improvement over XLR and highly recommended. I have made my own cables and my current favourite is using high purity silver, single strand, individually shielded cable that I braid and then put in a cotton sleeve. Before that I was very happy with a Belden 8402 cable.

There are a few excellent off the shelf options too like Nimak or Magna cables.

Its gonna be very interesting. I am very bad at AB test something live, therefore I will make recordings of the individual cables and hardware.

 

[OCC7N]

Im curious to know how powerful the output is on the R8HE mk2, if its fixed volume is it like every other DAC?

I see no remote and volume = fixed?

Since the amp section of the DAC is Class A and the HE models use more power/watt, maybe more powerful on the outputs?

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Im curious to know how powerful the output is on the R8HE mk2, if its fixed volume is it like every other DAC?

I see no remote and volume = fixed?

Since the amp section of the DAC is Class A and the HE models use more power/watt, maybe more powerful on the outputs?

No, it's in the specs. All the DACs are fixed volume (as they should be!) and HE or not does not matter. HE is about better quality power and more power to the device, the levels are standardized to work with all amps. That said, Audio-gd devices do run a little hotter (more powerful) than the spec calls for, but still within safe levels.

The additional drive of Audio-gd really works well with good hifi gear and pro gear.

 

[OCC7N]

No, it's in the specs. All the DACs are fixed volume (as they should be!) and HE or not does not matter. HE is about better quality power and more power to the device, the levels are standardized to work with all amps. That said, Audio-gd devices do run a little hotter (more powerful) than the spec calls for, but still within safe levels.

The additional drive of Audio-gd really works well with good hifi gear and pro gear.

Ok. I guess the DAC runs hotter than HE9LE. My headamp is luke warm.

But then again these dacs are class A at its finest. Fully discrete no op-amps etc.

Reference at affordable price

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Ok. I guess the DAC runs hotter than HE9LE. My headamp is luke warm.

But then again these dacs are class A at its finest. Fully discrete no op-amps etc.

Reference at affordable price

I meant hotter as in higher output, not in case temperature.

My DI-20HE is cool to the touch, much cooler than the Master 19 which does get very warm after a while.

 

[OCC7N]

I meant hotter as in higher output, not in case temperature.

My DI-20HE is cool to the touch, much cooler than the Master 19 which does get very warm after a while.

Ok I see. Cant wait to get my hands on the last part of my system(DI20HE,MCLK)

 

[bodiebill2]

No, it's in the specs. All the DACs are fixed volume (as they should be!) and HE or not does not matter. HE is about better quality power and more power to the device, the levels are standardized to work with all amps. That said, Audio-gd devices do run a little hotter (more powerful) than the spec calls for, but still within safe levels.

The additional drive of Audio-gd really works well with good hifi gear and pro gear.

All I know is that my Merging Hapi DAC has higher output than my R8HE MK2. The difference amounts to 2 notches on the Vacuum HE1 XLR preamp.

 

[OCC7N]

All I know is that my Merging Hapi DAC has higher output than my R8HE MK2. The difference amounts to 2 notches on the Vacuum HE1 XLR preamp.

+6dB ON/Enabled?(Hapi)

Sorry I mean. Did you use gain?

 

[bodiebill2]

+6dB ON/Enabled?(Hapi)

Sorry I mean. Did you use gain?

I never fully understood the Hapi in this respect. It has two settings only and I use the lowest:

 

[OCC7N]

I never fully understood the Hapi in this respect. It has two settings only and I use the lowest:

Merging is pro right, then your hapi should be set to +4dBu(reference) at this level it is still around 12dBu higher than the reference point for Consumer which is -10dBv....