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Thread: Done with digital
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June 29, 2022, 10:24 PM #1
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Done with digital
I am done with digital. After having suffered thru every digital format available over the years, and never liking the sound of any of it, I am putting all my time, money and effort into my analog front-ends (turntable and tapedeck).
How many of you have a similar story to tell?
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June 29, 2022, 10:40 PM #2
Done with digital
As a diehard analog guy (vinyl and tape), I would love to know what you tried as far as DAC’s, streamers, etc.
The reason I ask is that although digital can be the equivalent of the excellent local buffet compared to the 3 star Michelin restaurant that is analog, I still really enjoy it, but boy, does it take work to get right.
Bad digital is the Golden Corral of audio.
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June 29, 2022, 10:47 PM #3
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Re: Done with digital
I have heard nearly every brand available at one time or another. Accuphase, CH Precision and Zanden are probably my top pics in their price classes.
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June 29, 2022, 11:11 PM #4
Done with digital
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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June 29, 2022, 11:25 PM #5
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Re: Done with digital
Well Mike, we can agree or disagree concerning which brands and models we like the best. My biggest complaint with digital besides fatigue factor is that it doesn't sound as real and palpable as even a well recorded cassette.
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June 29, 2022, 11:37 PM #6
Re: Done with digital
Welcome to the forum SoundMann!
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June 30, 2022, 03:51 AM #7
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Re: Done with digital
had both and skipped analog. i am not really missing it apart from a few old recordings.
then again, respect for thouse who are willing to do the hard work to get the best results.
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June 30, 2022, 05:50 AM #8
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June 30, 2022, 08:50 AM #9
Re: Done with digital
Music is literally time. For me it's a media matter -- I'd rather spend my time exploring new and fresh music rather than the same old same old, no matter how superior sounding the latter might be. Digital streaming is what makes this path possible.
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June 30, 2022, 09:05 AM #10
Re: Done with digital
I like and enjoy both. The beauty of choice; it’s terrific to have options.
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June 30, 2022, 10:55 AM #112chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)
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June 30, 2022, 12:17 PM #12
Re: Done with digital
absolutely love my digital + streaming source ...without previewing titles, i wouldn't know which LPs to buy!
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June 30, 2022, 12:18 PM #13
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Re: Done with digital
I have drifted the other way. I listen to digital most of the time. It is more convenient and the sound is very acceptable.
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June 30, 2022, 12:51 PM #14
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June 30, 2022, 01:03 PM #16
Re: Done with digital
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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June 30, 2022, 01:14 PM #17
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June 30, 2022, 01:19 PM #18
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June 30, 2022, 01:37 PM #19
Re: Done with digital
Same person has posted the same thread on numerous sites and never responded after that.
Not that that is a bad thing just rather Troll-ish.
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June 30, 2022, 01:40 PM #20
Re: Done with digital
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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June 30, 2022, 01:58 PM #21
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June 30, 2022, 02:48 PM #22
Re: Done with digital
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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June 30, 2022, 03:09 PM #23
Re: Done with digital
There is simply too much music I listen to daily that was only recorded to digital for me to abandon digital; in fact the opposite, it is worth a lot to me to have the best digital playback I am willing to afford. For music originally recorded to analog that I feel it important to have the best sound quality I will continue to acquire R2R tapes.
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June 30, 2022, 03:17 PM #24
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Re: Done with digital
I have owned only a few digital products. I most recently owned a Micromega Stage 3 (broken transport) that sounded acceptable once I bought an expensive interconnect, power cord, line filter and footers for it.
My current highly tweeked sound card sounds acceptable with vinyl-sourced streams.
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June 30, 2022, 03:28 PM #27
Re: Done with digital
The point is a judgment about digital sources based on a system without proper digital source.
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June 30, 2022, 03:32 PM #28
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June 30, 2022, 03:33 PM #29
Re: Done with digital
SoundMann - It would be helpful for you to list your components. Many here have a wealth of experience with DACs across many price points. You are likely to get some very helpful insights.
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June 30, 2022, 03:34 PM #30
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June 30, 2022, 03:35 PM #31
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June 30, 2022, 03:40 PM #32
Re: Done with digital
How can you be "done with digital" when you didn't even started with digital?
Just like I thought...
Another trolling topicDevialet Expert 440 Pro | Dynaudio Confidence 50 | 2x SVS SB16-Ultra
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June 30, 2022, 03:50 PM #33
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Re: Done with digital
OK. My system is comprised of an Accuphase C-250 preamp and P-350 amp, as well as a C17 phonostage. My amp is being recapped, so I am temporarily using a Sony GX900ES receiver.
My turntable is a Micro Seiki BL-51, with both a MA-505 and Grace 707 tonearms.
The cartridges are an Air Tight PC7, and a Signet TK7e. Both currently need retipping.
My cassette deck is a Harman Kardon TD202. I swear that it sounds better on prerecorded cassettes than my old Nakamichi 1000.
My speakers are a hybrid between Acoustat Spectra 11's, and Polk SDA 2B's used as bass modules.
I currently live in a small apartment. I would like to buy a dac for my computer new or used for no more than $1000.
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June 30, 2022, 04:01 PM #34
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June 30, 2022, 04:08 PM #35Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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June 30, 2022, 04:17 PM #36
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June 30, 2022, 04:44 PM #37
Re: Done with digital
Mile high air is never good for digital
While I was obviously pulling your chain a wee bit I'm in the camp that when done right both are truly enjoyable and when not, I'd rather cut the grass .......Cheers ! …. Dave
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June 30, 2022, 04:51 PM #38
Re: Done with digital
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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June 30, 2022, 05:14 PM #40
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Re: Done with digital
really sorry to hear that! my very best friend has this too, grade2. worlds best doctor for that is mr.duffau in montpellier, france. (awake operation for not damaging anything.
as for the dac, the asus card is all right. if you would want to improve significantly you would need to optimize the whole topology from switches, reclocker etc and that is very expensive.
tt is way cheaper
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June 30, 2022, 06:30 PM #41
Re: Done with digital
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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June 30, 2022, 06:34 PM #42
Re: Done with digital
The Border Patrol DAC is an option worth exploring. Very different from the sound of typical digital and while a little more than $1k still in the ball park.
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June 30, 2022, 07:20 PM #43
Re: Done with digital
Rob
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June 30, 2022, 08:06 PM #44
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June 30, 2022, 09:41 PM #45
Re: Done with digital
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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Re: Done with digital
I had a good TEAC cassette deck and loads of tapes I made on high bias cassettes, I got rid of it all decades ago because it didn't even come close to a top level Arcam CDP I had.. I worked at a store that sold HK. I can understand a preference for a good turntable, but cassettes?
I understand some people are sensitive to "digital ringing", I wonder if you have ever heard a DAC with different filters, some are not as linear but eliminate the ringing, some just the post ringing, some just the pre.
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July 3, 2022, 08:59 AM #48
Re: Done with digital
Interesting that you wouldn’t show pictures of your system. Perhaps there is something else going on here.
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July 3, 2022, 03:14 PM #49
Re: Done with digital
Rob
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July 5, 2022, 03:25 PM #50
Re: Done with digital
I don't really know much about the Zanden 5000, but it is described as using no oversampling and a custom analog filter intended to minimize or have linear phase. Given the frequency response measurements on Stereophile show fairly early and significant high-frequency roll-off I would hazard a guess they are using a slow roll-off filter that could have very little pre- or post-ringing, like the options in the AK449X series of DAC chips. But this obviously comes at a significant cost in other areas, especially when not accepting sample rates higher than 44.1kHz (which the Zanden 5000 appears to be limited to).
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Peter, That fixed it. Thank you.
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