Both TX2 and DA2 have no streamer capability, have no clue what you are talking about
EMM Labs - NS1 Network Streamer
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Both TX2 and DA2 have no streamer capability, have no clue what you are talking about
I know that, just notifying that the NS1 is in a much smaller enclosure, so not so nice to add to a system with TX2 and DA2. It is Bar81 who is feeding the confusion
Bar81
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No, it's you who doesn't comprehend basic concepts.
Still disagree with your opinion, DA2 can be a great standalone DAC, without the TX2, what is wrong with adding a newly designed streamer in the same type of enclosure..
form follows function and my guess is NS1 doesn’t need a large enclosure
Phishphan
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DA2 is fantastic on its own. The TX2 is a very expensive stand alone disc spinner. Also, I think most of us with this level of DAC are transitioning away from physical media. The world of streaming, and high res files is just so easy in comparison
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Fully agree
UltraFast69
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Slow day at the office. Headed home a bit early.
Ha ha, that’s funny as I too will use that line when new gear shows up, have fun, enjoy!
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Colekat
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Hey phishphan ... How do you like the NS1 ! Are you using the opti-link or AES connection ...
Phishphan
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It's a great piece of gear. I haven't had as much time as I'd like to listen to it, and heading on vacation this week. I have it connected with the EMM Link.
From a interface perspective, the mConnect software that can be used for free is garbage. It's a complete necessity to have Roon, so anyone looking at this should be prepared for that expense.
In the couple of listening sessions I've had, I think it sounds better than my N10 did connected to the DA2. When using the N10, I always noticed significant differences between redbook through DSD. The NS1 seems to flatten that curve, and even the lowest resolution files I have sound spectacular. Better than they sounded on the N10.
It's been playing pretty much constantly since I brought it home, other than a few hours when I installed a new network switch in my listening room. Time will tell.. but so far it's great.
Colekat
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Right on ... that seems to be the EMM way ... in direct comparison to the Esoteric , which is three times the price , the EMM playback is always pleasing ... great soundstage , very immersive , almost everything is listenable , and at a very high level ... as where the Esoteric , with certain media sounds fantastic , but never as consistently pleasurable as the EMM !
I look forward to listening to the NS1 , which I will be using with a similar set up as yours ... all Bryston front end and amplifiers ...
I look forward to listening to the NS1 , which I will be using with a similar set up as yours ... all Bryston front end and amplifiers ...
Hi Phishphan, can you share your experience with the NS1 so far? I am sending my DA2 to EMM for upgrade, and planning to use the NS1. Would be interested especially to know how you configure the NS1 (switches etc), and sound quality. Thanks in advance!