Hi guys I currently have the d1-driver (amp driver not direct DAC!) on home demo. The unit arrived yesterday morning and has been playing since.
Initial impressions are positive. I have it sitting between my d1-seven and Absolare Integrated. It feels a bit odd (and counter intuitive) having what is effectively a pre amp (albeit without volume control) feeding my integrated amplifier however it seems to have quite a big effect on the sound. I could sum it up in one word: immediacy.
As the unit continues to settle I will share more in-depth impressions.
Cheers,
Guillaume
Hi Guillaume,
Thanks for keeping us updated.....I am curious how you are adjusting the volume. Are you using the D1 Server or the Absolare? Does the Absolare have a (HT) bypass that would allow you to bypass the volume control completely?