The JPS Labs: Abyss AB-1266 Impressions Thread
Aug 11, 2017 at 4:21 AM Post #5,701 of 22,424
Hopefully the solution is either B or C....
I don't know that trying to blast a hair out of your driver with full volume is going to go well

It is on low gain so I don't think it's pushing these too far in terms of their limits.
I suppose full volume is also an exaggeration.

I guess all it leaves me wondering is if my driver is on its way out, or if there's something caught in there.
 
Aug 18, 2017 at 1:54 AM Post #5,705 of 22,424
Oh boy... I need to get in the queue for the upgrade. Midrange/vocals/treble are so.. smooth and natural. Very nice improvements. New to ABYSS folks will not be disappointed. Nice that there's an upgrade path for existing owners.

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Aug 18, 2017 at 3:06 AM Post #5,706 of 22,424
Hopefully I will see the Courier man on Monday delivering the Phi's. Joe is also sending me some of the Superconductor cables to try out as well. I decided not to sell my as new original pair just yet so I can do a proper comparison and report on that. If anyone has a particular track they would like me to try and comment on please feel free to send me a PM.
 
Aug 19, 2017 at 10:07 PM Post #5,707 of 22,424
Just sittin and ripping my SACD's. GAWD, sittin in heaven. Ripped my SACD from The Chicago Transit Authority. So wonderful!. Still short of having a good DAC and only using my pc audio output to Milo and Abyss Phi is stunning. Can't wait until I can finally make a decision on a good DAC. Any input would be appreciated.
 
Aug 19, 2017 at 10:21 PM Post #5,708 of 22,424
Just sittin and ripping my SACD's. GAWD, sittin in heaven. Ripped my SACD from The Chicago Transit Authority. So wonderful!. Still short of having a good DAC and only using my pc audio output to Milo and Abyss Phi is stunning. Can't wait until I can finally make a decision on a good DAC. Any input would be appreciated.


Oh dear...

As for a DAC recommendation a budget would really help. It also can depend on your preference. Some people go for neutrality but risk dryness. Others want warmth and risk a lack of resolution. Others like the flavour of NOS and some hate it. Unless you've got the budget for it, sacrifices generally have to be made. What are you willing to give up?
 
Aug 19, 2017 at 11:22 PM Post #5,709 of 22,424
if you have the money the chord dave is stunning with the Phi
 
Aug 20, 2017 at 12:12 PM Post #5,711 of 22,424
The h2 is fantastic but not quite up to the task of driving the phi IMHO
 
Aug 20, 2017 at 6:16 PM Post #5,713 of 22,424
Thinking of getting some cables for the Abyss Phi.

What 3rd party cables are you guys using for the Phi?
 

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