soulrider4ever
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I just purchased a Halide Bridge USB to S/PDIF converter from agon, I will give a update on how it sounds with the Anedio
I just purchased a Halide Bridge USB to S/PDIF converter from agon, I will give a update on how it sounds with the Anedio
Quote:I really want this, unfortunately it's only available in USA. Sucks, why did I have to see this review?
You could work something out with someone in the US, myself included.
Quote:Quote:I really want this, unfortunately it's only available in USA. Sucks, why did I have to see this review?
You could work something out with someone in the US, myself included.
I'd be very interested in working out an arrangement to have this shipped from the States. If there was any kind soul willing to do this I'd be very appreciative :0).
Ok, so hooking up the Halide Bridge really did nothing for the D1.
I had both J. River and Foobar open playing the same files using either WASAPI or KS - same volume, I just switched between channel 1 (USB) and channel 2 (BNC). I went through 96/24 files (downsampled to 48 on USB) and 48hz, as well as 44.1 - Norah Jones, FourPlay, Johnny Cash material - couldn't hear any difference. Not even a hint of change. I was hoping it would do at least something, but so far as my ears (and my wifes - who has better ears than I do lol) can tell, I heard 0 change.
I think that speaks well to how the D1 is implemented via USB and how well it is able to take care of the jitter on it's own. So I sold the bridge this AM. Either way, it was worth a shot!
As far as impressions for the D1, well I don't know that I can really add too much from your review, I back it 100% - it's the kind of DAC that puts you at peace about needing to try and find something else.
I went to a friends house who has a Denon SACD player, which has been put up against at least 15 other dacs and all of them were beaten by the Denon. This was the first DAC he ever heard in his system that sounded better. (Including one he had built himself) It was more refined & relaxed while being just as detailed and spacious in sound.
We did also compare the Anedio to his $5k LP setup, and while the LP was better sounding than his Denon, the Anedio was in no way embarrased either. Just a wonderful dac.
Anedio is going through the certification process and will be selling overseas within the next few months. It might be easier just to wait a bit.
In case anybody is interested, I emailed Anedio about this and they said they're hoping to be able to do international delivery in one or two weeks time.
So that's handy
Hmm now i am a bit confused . !
What about AKG K702 ? its rated 62ohms but is one of the most ineffetiend HPs you come accross. will the Anedio be able to drive hem properly ?