[NickMimi]

how does that supposed giant killer pro-ject S2 compare to the RME? Very familiar with RME and I have to be really impressed by something else in its price class (or less) to replace it. Just curious on your thoughts. I am actually going to repurchase an RME ADI-2 just to have around as a kind of 'reference' point to compare other DACs I am may purchase to just review or have actual interest in them for one of my own pet projects of the day, or something like that. Not gonna replace my iFi iDSD Pro. Its the endgame for me, at least until something can come along in the under $4000 range that has significant better sound.

The RME is more detail oriented with a ton of useful features, extremely good value, while the Pro-Ject comes off to me as an excellent piece for under $500 that you really cannot much complain about and will give you good bang for the buck with much mid-fi gear IMO. Not any kind of “giant killer” but it‘s a solid little piece And i keep it on hand because i like to use it with IEM’s, i am able to throw it on a quick set-up to test speakers and amps, and because it has a remote and MQA ability. The different filter setting will allow you to adjust SQ a tiny bit, especially if you have a well trained ear and i believe that is where some of the hype came from, its got a solidly black background and works really well coupled with IEM’s and its fairrly small size Means it’s easy to move around with While taking up very little room. If you were on a budget and could find one used i think you would be getting excellent value for your money till you grow well past the $1k+ point.

 

[iFi audio]

A bit of cleaning up...that’s the whole system (minus the power cord and distributor).

What is that rack if I may ask? DIY?

 

[carboncopy]

What is that rack if I may ask? DIY?

Kinda...it was made by a local manufactur according to my drawings. They nest in each other and both parts have they own Townshend seismic pods. Plus I do not use any shelves. The cross bars are made of marble and glued with blue-tac to the position to fit the equipment's feet.

Very compact, no acoustic resonance and effective vibration control.

 

[iFi audio]

Kinda...it was made by a local manufactur according to my drawings. They nest in each other and both parts have they own Townshend seismic pods. Plus I do not use any shelves. The cross bars are made of marble and glued with blue-tac to the position to fit the equipment's feet.

Very compact, no acoustic resonance and effective vibration control.

That's a lovely work

I imagine it's not too heavy, isn't it?

 

[carboncopy]

That's a lovely work

I imagine it's not too heavy, isn't it?

Not really. But it is a sealed structure and it can be filled with sand/lead...actually they were filled with shot pellet, but it would be too heavy now for the current seismic springs+equipment I use.

 

[LoryWiv]

What is that gorgeous wood clad component?

 

[carboncopy]

What is that gorgeous wood clad component?

Pathos Inpol Ear (with Zebrawood option) if that’s the question.

 

[LoryWiv]

Pathos Inpol Ear (with Zebrawood option) if that’s the question.

It was, and thank you @carboncopy. beautiful setup!

 

[carboncopy]

Thanks!

 

[canfabulous]

OOoh, I’m looking into a Pathos Inpol Ear at the moment - how do you find it? Is the Zebrawood finish real or is it an effect?

 

[canfabulous]

Relocated my system to a dedicated spot. Till now I sat between the speakers...

That is a gorgeous setup!

 

[Jerseyboy]

Latest updates are Shunyata power and cabling; Hammer 2 equaliser; an upgraded W20 to give 28TB of hard drive space (2x14TB); HiFi Man Shangri-La Senior; monitoring speakers, and, of course, a comfy chair.....

 

[MrCypruz]

Latest updates are an upgrade from the dCS Rossini to the Vivaldi stack; Shunyata power and cabling; Mutec reference Clock; Hammer 2 equaliser; an upgraded W20 to give 28TB of hard drive space (2x14TB); HiFi Man Shangri-La Senior; monitoring speakers, and, of course, a comfy chair.....

That’s a cost no object system right there! Congratulations!!! B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L

 

[Roasty]

Latest updates are Shunyata power and cabling; Hammer 2 equaliser; an upgraded W20 to give 28TB of hard drive space (2x14TB); HiFi Man Shangri-La Senior; monitoring speakers, and, of course, a comfy chair.....

Oh my.. Those are system goals right there. Amazing setup! I can only imagine what it must sound like.

 

[Turkeysaurus]

Latest updates are Shunyata power and cabling; Hammer 2 equaliser; an upgraded W20 to give 28TB of hard drive space (2x14TB); HiFi Man Shangri-La Senior; monitoring speakers, and, of course, a comfy chair.....

Wow O.o