Denafrips Terminator dac ...
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I can do DSD256 via HQ, but I need a more powerful machine, I know my Photoshop/Lightroom/Capture One/ desktop machine ( Intel i7 8700k 6 core 3.7Ghz, 4xDDR4-2666 16gb, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2090 Ti 11gb, Samsung 960 Pro 1TB SSD) could do it, but its dedicated to photos. My laptop I use for music, well needs a replacement. Maybe this year.
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That is one powerful machine for sure. It would have zero issues continuing as your photo machine and as an amazing music server. Three pieces of software... the Windows driver, Roon Core, and HQPlayer! DSD512/48... will blow you away...
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comes in handy, when we do a little 4K video using my Nikon D850 and my other hobby doing 3D walk through on homes for realtors using a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera MC250
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I have not heard it yet. I’m hoping to audition it in the next two months if I can persuade Jason to loan me a demo unit. Even though I stated my preference is for NOS DACs, I know better than to ignore OS DACs because I might discover something better than what I’ve heard before.
I’ve got my sights set on a SW1X NOS DAC III (STD or SPL) model. I’ve read very good reports on their DACs. I may have one by mid-March if the stock market hasn’t turned me into a beggar first.
Michael
I am finding pcm upsampling to 352.8 using linear phase sounds better than dsd256. Still experimenting....
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Joe, did you ever get to try the Denafrips Terminator?
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Hi,
No, I haven’t. I’ve been really happy with my Bricasti M1SE. I’m still thinking dacs but am in no rush to get anything just for the sake of it. Next purchase I hope to get something maybe more future proof, if possible. I can still get a network update for my Bricasti (supposedly with increased sound quality) but my Lumin U1 mini makes the whole package better.
I’m sort of not sure what to do at this point.
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Yes, the Bricasti is nice, I like it. Great choice.
For myself, in the main system I would always go with a streaming DAC. But as I might replace the DAC in the summerhouse, I’m looking at the Terminator.
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Congrats. From what I hear you have made a great choice. Personally I have however not auditioned it yet.
But it’s good to hear your Denafrips is on the way. Please share your impressions when it arrives.
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I’m looking forward to your thoughts on the eventual comparison of Terminator with Yggy.
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There are a couple of comparisons on the web from Darko and others, checked them yesterday. Result is always the same.
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Definitely looking forward to your thoughts about that one.
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That LampizatOr could be wonderful. It’s certainly one of the top two or three on my mind.
Take a trip down to your LI buddies to hear one if these...
Yes, that's what raised my interest. The reviews of the Terminator DAC, formal or user, are all remarkably consistent, when it comes to its characteristics on its own, and to some extent also when it comes to Yggy comparisons.
I'll definitely post my impressions. My only concern is timbral micro detail, e.g., on solo violin or in string quartets. Here the Yggy is indisputable world class, at least in my digital set-up and system. If the Terminator DAC can match this, and at the same time has more richness and weight of tone, it's a winner. Then it's Hasta la Vista Baby.