More than just a little Faun

[Darrel]

I decided to take the Pink Faun plunge. This is quite a investment on my part. But, what got my interest is/was the Roon Core server/Steamer approach. It also gives me some concerns of having just one box do all the work for my streaming. I just stream from Roon with a lifetime subscription using Tidal and Qobuz. I've been using a Roon Nulcleus One with my HiFi Rose 150b this past year. And I have to admit my system has sounded really good up to this point. But, seeing, reading and watching some review and impressions got my attention. I contacted Mike and with his guidance and help I ordered the Pink Faun Scion. It's been running for about two days now and I just keep listening and hearing why the praise.

My first impressions was how quiet the background was. I've read that the PF is more analog like. The last analog system I recently heard used a Revox reel to reel, Dolmann TT and the new Wadax streamer DAC. The analog side had a very noticeable quiet background and revealed so much more detail. The Wadaz was and is a very good streamer system. Also way beyond my budget and needs. The Pink Faun Scion has a lot of what I heard from the analog side. A very quiet background and the detail is just brought out more than I expected.

This time my gut was right. I'm spending the time going through my library of favourites and anything that comes my way.

 

[Mike]

Darrel - this is wonderful to read. I know this was a big leap of faith for you and I’m glad you took the jump! It’s really hard to believe how a streamer can make this much of a difference. The PF Scion is just awesome. The magic sauce is their combination of hardware and ARCH Linux code.

Congrats again!

 

[Darrel]

Thank you Mike for the encouragement and taking the time. I know this is a busy week for you.

 

[Darrel]

Day 3:

Nothing better than starting the day with a cup of coffee, firing up the stereo and watching 4 hours of day two of F1 in Bahrain. This year Apple TV has the broadcast rights on F1. Now, F1 is brought into the home of us yanks as the rest of the world has been able to watch pre season.
I decided to start my listening with The Beatles Abbey Road (Super Deluxe Edition). Turn the sound down on the tv and rediscover one of my all time top 5 LPs. And what a great way to start the day. It’s like sitting in the control booth and just listen to the boys do their thing. I forgot how talented musicians they were.