“Airy” cables.I was using the Matrix X-Sabre (a relatively old DAC), I also previously had a Benchmark DAC. My personal experience of this Audio-GD DAC since I fixed the -6dB issue on my pre-amp is that produces this great BIG sound that I'm still trying to control and manage through the rest of my system and my listening space. The bass is great and I am hearing stuff in classical/instrumental music that I was was not getting on vinyl and on previous digital sources. There is great sound staging (width and depth). Instruments sound real.
I'm still struggling with one aspect of the sound - it's a bit thick or 'boomy' and not a relaxed sound. But I realised that the vendor who sold me the DAC actually addressed the issue in an email to me while we were trying to solve the scratching/cracking issue. I think I need to change the position of my speakers (which are about 30 cm from the rear wall). This email also discusses a vendor's opinion about the differences between a Matrix DAC and an Audio-DG DAC. For my part, the other night I plugged in the Matrix DAC and realised the sound of the R7HE3 is substantially superior even though I'm not yet happy with the sound in my room.
Hope this helps.
Speaker placement of course. The speakers themselves must not be too big for the room and as OCC7N says, well balanced cables are indicated, especially, without bass emphasis. I can recommend Nimak.I was using the Matrix X-Sabre (a relatively old DAC), I also previously had a Benchmark DAC. My personal experience of this Audio-GD DAC since I fixed the -6dB issue on my pre-amp is that produces this great BIG sound that I'm still trying to control and manage through the rest of my system and my listening space. The bass is great and I am hearing stuff in classical/instrumental music that I was was not getting on vinyl and on previous digital sources. There is great sound staging (width and depth). Instruments sound real.
I'm still struggling with one aspect of the sound - it's a bit thick or 'boomy' and not a relaxed sound. But I realised that the vendor who sold me the DAC actually addressed the issue in an email to me while we were trying to solve the scratching/cracking issue. I think I need to change the position of my speakers (which are about 30 cm from the rear wall). This email also discusses a vendor's opinion about the differences between a Matrix DAC and an Audio-DG DAC. For my part, the other night I plugged in the Matrix DAC and realised the sound of the R7HE3 is substantially superior even though I'm not yet happy with the sound in my room.
Hope this helps.
I also think it's an acoustic problem and maybe the R7HE needs more burning time.I was using the Matrix X-Sabre (a relatively old DAC), I also previously had a Benchmark DAC. My personal experience of this Audio-GD DAC since I fixed the -6dB issue on my pre-amp is that produces this great BIG sound that I'm still trying to control and manage through the rest of my system and my listening space. The bass is great and I am hearing stuff in classical/instrumental music that I was was not getting on vinyl and on previous digital sources. There is great sound staging (width and depth). Instruments sound real.
I'm still struggling with one aspect of the sound - it's a bit thick or 'boomy' and not a relaxed sound. But I realised that the vendor who sold me the DAC actually addressed the issue in an email to me while we were trying to solve the scratching/cracking issue. I think I need to change the position of my speakers (which are about 30 cm from the rear wall). This email also discusses a vendor's opinion about the differences between a Matrix DAC and an Audio-DG DAC. For my part, the other night I plugged in the Matrix DAC and realised the sound of the R7HE3 is substantially superior even though I'm not yet happy with the sound in my room.
Hope this helps.
Indeed, more time could be needed. There is a phase when the bass becomes exaggerated.
Idk what to think of my R1N currently. I've been using it to feed my tube amp for a month and I recently purchased some other options for testing, AUNE S9c and Bryston BDA-2 (dual ES9068A and dual AK4399). The R1N beats them both in its black background, richness, and "r2r sound" but that's about it. The Aune has the best clarity and soundstage of the three but its too forward with its detail on a lot of music, becoming harsh. The Bryston to me has the best presentation with a laid back sound stage and analytical yet relaxing imaging and separation. I find that I don't love any of them. The Bryston would be the easiest to keep since its the most palpable to the ear but its also lacking the black background and richness that is so addicting with the Audio-GD. Could other non-NOS DAC's from Audio-GD be the key? R1N + Tubes is way too hot/forward of a sound for me.
Get a used DI20HE for the R1N. Seriously. It takes the signal and process it in a way you will be surprised. Much more balanced and levelled sound.
To make the square superior, you need a very good cable. Otherwise, the sine could indeed perform better. Also, you need to make sure the proper impedance is selected inside the ock2. Using a sine would not penalize sound quality when there is an impedance mismatch.
Interesting. I am using the $79 cables from the group who sells the LHY-OCK2 directly. I assume it is just an average cable but I could be wrong.
Yeah, they are likely inferior to the Harmonic Technology, which costs twice as much. Make sure your clock outs are set to 50ohm.
Possibly/likely an RG402 cable. Looks just like it. I understand that Cybershaft was also using an RG402 for their 50ohm cable.
