emm Labs TSDX & DAC2X users .... Please check in ....

joeinid

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Hi,

Show me some love for the DAC2X and TSDX. Thanks!
 

jeromelang

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Me too.......

Over here in stinkipore, we have 6 guys, all previously owned the xds1.

Giraffe
Durianlover88
Me
Bigtree
Otagaz
Doggie Houser (reserved but not yet collected)

Read about our correspondence here
 

dmnc02

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Joe, you already know from our PM's that I love the latest generation of emm gear.
 

joeinid

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Joe, you already know from our PM's that I love the latest generation of emm gear.

Yes I do, hence this thread :)

You are an important voice in my decision making process.
 
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joeinid

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Me too.......

Over here in stinkipore, we have 6 guys, all previously owned the xds1.

Giraffe
Durianlover88
Me
Bigtree
Otagaz
Doggie Houser (reserved but not yet collected)

Read about our correspondence here

I am just amazed at how much attention these have received, thank you so much for the link!
 

joeinid

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I am thinking about just going with the DAC2X to start, then adding the TSDX later.
 

LL21

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any update, joe?
 

joeinid

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I still want the 111 but have not made up my mind.
 

joeinid

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I picked up the EMM Labs DAC2X and absolutely love it. I'm still thinking about the 111 but have definitely bought some time. I am just absolutely amazed at how much better digital sounds through the DAC2X.
 

LL21

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I picked up the EMM Labs DAC2X and absolutely love it. I'm still thinking about the 111 but have definitely bought some time. I am just absolutely amazed at how much better digital sounds through the DAC2X.

That's great!...just a pantheon of great equipment going thru your place!! Enjoy! Pls post more specific impressions of DAC2X when you get some time!
 

joeinid

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That's great!...just a pantheon of great equipment going thru your place!! Enjoy! Pls post more specific impressions of DAC2X when you get some time!

It's still breaking in but I have to say I never heard more detail without being harsh. I've never heard such a wide sound-stage, literally left wall to right wall. Scary at times. I hear things and I swear my neck is sore because I am looking around the room and even behind me, thinking I hear something there. I love it. Voices are just beautiful.
 

LL21

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It's still breaking in but I have to say I never heard more detail without being harsh. I've never heard such a wide sound-stage, literally left wall to right wall. Scary at times. I hear things and I swear my neck is sore because I am looking around the room and even behind me, thinking I hear something there. I love it. Voices are just beautiful.

Sounds great...thanks for that.
 

edorr

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My brand new DAC2X is in the house. What is a reasonable amount of time for burn in before serious listening? How many hours until it is at 100% performance level?
 

rockitman

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how does it sound so far compared to the PS Audio Perfect wav ? as you know, I have that dac and if my memory serves me right, you had one too ? I am starting to lean toward EMM Labs too. MSB's ala carte offerings that nickel and dime you to death is starting to annoy me and turn me away (analogue dac).
 

joeinid

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My brand new DAC2X is in the house. What is a reasonable amount of time for burn in before serious listening? How many hours until it is at 100% performance level?

After 2-3 weeks of 24/7 streaming/playing, I was confident it was broken in. After a couple of months of ownership, I absolutely love it. It did not break the bank and sounds awesome!
 

edorr

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how does it sound so far compared to the PS Audio Perfect wav ? as you know, I have that dac and if my memory serves me right, you had one too ? I am starting to lean toward EMM Labs too. MSB's ala carte offerings that nickel and dime you to death is starting to annoy me and turn me away (analogue dac).

It is lined up next to my PWD MKII, but it has been running for 2 hours only and I have not listened to it yet. I'll do some comparing between the two DACs this evening. Stay tuned.
 

joeinid

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Congratulations edorr!

Give a listen, it only gets better. :)
 

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