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AActually DSD256 measures best on the Cyan 2, DSD512 is a bit of a tradeoff with higher audible band noise but better ultrasonic noise...
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AYou should spend at least a few hours/days with each of the above whether or not you can afford it (you can make separate trips to hear...
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AI am actually toying with the idea of buying both and keeping the one I like more. Resale of either would be pretty easy, and the $ lost...
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Aazabu replied to the thread Chord Electronics Qutest DAC - Official Thread.I have no experience with the Anni. I think the main thing is the Qutest has a refined tone with a touch of sweetness. Would highly...
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Aazabu reacted to LegionofDoom's post in the thread Chord Electronics Qutest DAC - Official Thread with Like.
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Aazabu reacted to emskymc's post in the thread Chord Electronics Qutest DAC - Official Thread with Like.Thank you for your reply! Seems like the general consensus is that a linear supply would probably provide improvement. What's intriguing...
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Aazabu reacted to LegionofDoom's post in the thread Chord Electronics Qutest DAC - Official Thread with Like.I use my Qutest in combination with a Plixir BDC 2A LPS and a Statement cable. It's a serious investment compared to the cost of the...
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Aazabu replied to the thread Chord Electronics Qutest DAC - Official Thread.Have a read on the Audio Bacon site for linear power supplies, it lines up with my experience. I'm currently using an Uptone LPS 1.2...
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AThese are snippets from day 1 listening between the Holo May L2 and Spring 3 KTE Note: these are demo units loaned from the Aust...
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AI've had much better luck with Oyaide connectors than Furutech. Their Inlet PP is just unbeatable regardless of price. Furutech NCF may...
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Aazabu replied to the thread Audio Grade Fuses.Everything has an affect on the system. I've switched out just one Oyaide GPX R V2 power cable with Platinum + Palladium plated...
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AThere are two versions yes. If you have the old one you can contact your dealer to order an upgraded card if you want though. There's no...
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AI've finished my comparisons of Holo May L2 vs Spring 3 KTE (see posts above) I thought it might be worthwhile adding a few comments...
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ALooks like a missed something with my HQPlayer settings - I had DoP selected instead on 'none' in the SDM settings. Since the Holo dacs...
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ATry DSD 512 (AMSDM7 512+fs) with the same filter settings. I noticed it opened up my May KTE significantly moving from DSD256 to DSD512...