dermott's latest activity
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dermott replied to the thread Denafrips Ares 12th speculation/discussion/impressions.My issue is that my amp only accepts RCA input, so it is not a matter of preference sadly, but necessity. It sounds like I would always...
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dermott replied to the thread Denafrips Ares 12th speculation/discussion/impressions.Can anyone comment on the difference between the using the XLR vs. RCA outputs as it pertains to sound quality? Is it true that when...
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dermott replied to the thread DACs and single-ended vs balanced output performance.Dang! I am not an engineer, so I don't know the implications of that, but it does not sound good. Not sure if that equates to 50%...
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dermott posted the thread DACs and single-ended vs balanced output performance in Dedicated Source Components.It seems like there are a lot of DACs that people report as having superior (if not far superior) performance via their balanced/XLR...
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dermott replied to the thread Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view.Is this the consensus for the Pontus II/12th? I want to try a R2R DAC and my amp only accepts RCA input (Violectric V340). It sounds...
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dermott replied to the thread Violectric DHA V380 DAC/Amp/Pre-amp.I did notice a difference in the bass moving from my Jot 1 to my V340. I have both Arya V2 and LCD-2 cans and felt like they were...
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dermott replied to the thread Violectric DHA V380 DAC/Amp/Pre-amp.I now have a V340 that I acquired this past discount season. Moved up from a Jotunheim V1, so very much appreciating the upgrade. I was...
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dermott replied to the thread DAC for Violectric V340 (RCA inputs only)."Also head to the V340 thread" - that's just it. There is a V380 thread, but not just the V340 that I can see. The V380 already has a...
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dermott replied to the thread Violectric V222 and V202.Not sure if this the best place to post, but the thread for my recent amp "purchase" has gone cold. I decided to go with the V340 for...
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dermott replied to the thread HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread.Arya V2 - Ferrum Oor (no Hypsos) or Violectric V340?
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dermott replied to the thread HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread.Drat! The Cayin does not sound like a solution for the V2.
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dermott replied to the thread HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread.I have seen your reviews of the V340 and I believe you will have a V222 review forthcoming too, right?
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dermott replied to the thread HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread.Jeez, OK. I didn't say Oor was warm, I said that was what I was looking for. I have not heard the Oor, but I have seen many references...
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dermott replied to the thread HIFIMAN Arya - Arya Stealth - Arya Organic :: Impressions Thread.Any thoughts on how the Cayin iHA-6 amp would pair with the Arya V2? Looking for warmth and power, but hoping to not have to spend $2K...