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Hi guys, here's the new rig that i have in mind to downsize my project without sacrificing quality : Borresen 01 speakers + CH Precision I1 integrated + Totaldac D1-direct DAC.
This rig would fit in smaller room and have good WAF.
Let me know what you think.
this past weekend at the rather small new york audio show, i heard the ch-precision i1 integrated paired with stenheim alumine 3 speakers. IMO, it was the best sounding set-up... by far.
fantastic detail and bass extension -- high frequencies were crystalline but not shrill or grating -- overall, a very nice and rich SQ ...it was particularly compelling with the analog source!!
digital was played using the internal DAC and the ethernet board which makes the i1 a roon ready device. the sound was quite good. however, like you, i would explore external DACs looking for one with a more "organic" sound and then see which i liked better -- i say this probably because the analog was just so good that most anything would have suffered in comparison. [also, not sure what electrical noise mitigation measures were in place or even possible in that setting which, IME, greatly affect the SQ of digital]
the i1 would definitely be on my short list for a high-quality SS amp in an elegant and low footprint system.
https://www.audioshark.org/attachmen...id=26701&stc=1
Don't forget the under-advertised T+A PA3100HV. LOVING mine..
Yes i will see if i can get that one on loan for a shootout.Quote:
Originally Posted by Penthouse-D
Is there a reason you'd prefer to use the D1 instead of an integrated dac module/ethernet renderer in the ch piece? Just curious. Another possibility, if you already have the d1 or have your heart set on it, is usinge the d1 with a ch a series power amp. This would really come down to how good the pre in the d1 is...unfortunately, i have not had the pleasure of hearing a totaldac piece so can't comment on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thieliste
Yes there is, The Totaldac D1-Driver is a much better DAC than the one included in the CH integrated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skanda
The D1 Driver is even not that far from Totaldac's flagship the D1 Twelve mkll.
One other aspect is that i don't want a full CH system, i like the idea of choosing my own DAC and i much prefer Totaldac as opposed to CH, MSB and others for the DAC part.