Btw.: high damping factor
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to test the SIA-025 from Vitus Audio in my home for a few days.
Compared to the Devialet D440pro, this was a clear improvement - better resolution, more space in width and depth and this extreme control in the bass. Even my room...
Thanks a lot - interesting to read.
I would be very interested in a direct comparison between the DAC-200 and the Ferrum duo Hypsos + Wandla.
Keep having fun with the T+A combo.
atb, Tom
No - the HQPDcontrol is a stand alone APP, which has to be installed from APP-store.
As @kennyb123 already posted - you con try HQplayer as long as you want in Trial Mode with Admin/Admin - it „only“ has the be restartet every 30 min.
Here you can find „everything“ you need...
@KrellFan1
You don‘t need room measurements to use HQPlayer… ;)
HQplayer can be used in Roon as a player/zone, so interface is still Roon.
Sound of this „Solution“ in the Antipodes-dashboard is up to 9.
I use this also (and at the moment) for my favorite radio-Station „Radio Paradise“ and...
I agree, that „Sueeze-Player with Roon-Server“ and even “Squeeze (Auto)“ sound better then „Roon (Auto)“.
On my K50 and in the setup I would rate the sound of „Roon (Auto)“ to 3 (from 1 as „low“ to 10 as „high“) and „Squeeze (Auto)“ / „Squeeze-Player with Roon-Server“ both to 5.
But you...
Dear @Hydrology
Have you already been able to gather your first impressions of the T+A combination?
I would be very pleased to hear your feedback, as I am also interested in the 200 series.
Thanks a lot.
atb, Tom
For the budget, I would recommend a StSt Motus DQ II with Sorane SA-1.2 tonearm and Allnic Rose cartridge in the HS-1A headshell.
This combination has been running here for almost a year and I am very satisfied.
Alternatively, a Dynavector DRT XV-1s fits the SA-1.2.
Good luck with your...
Had some „trouble“ on several LPs on the Sorane SA-1.2 - so I mounted the Colibri today on the DPS3:
Now the records, which have jumped on the StSt, run through without any problems.
Sound is awesome
atb, Tom
Hello Peter,
i have currently the SA-1.2 in use and have had the TA-1 in the past on the DDX-1500 from MicroSeiki.
The TA and also the SA are „middle“ tonarms about 15 gr. effective weight (I suggest).
In my setup, the TA-1 works well with ART9, Jico Seto Hori and AS Fidelis - but the arm is...
Replaced my old Colibri with the XGW Stradivarius:
Mounted on StSt Motus II DQ 9‘‘, Sorane SA-1.2 and Yamamoto HS-4 Headshell.
Sounds verry „Clear“ - Colibri… ;)
Now „burn in“ is in progres…
atb, Tom
Speaker Setup:
Internal DAC of my Devialet 440Pro CI.
Connect to AES with 1m WireWorld Micro Platinum 8.
Headphone setup:
Ferrum ERCO, power by Ferrum Hypsos.
Conneted to SPDIF (Coax) with 1m AudioQuest Carbon
atb, Tom
My new "reference" - the DRT XV-1s from Dynavector:
Had it initially mounted on the HS-4 for optical reasons - but in the HS-5 made of titanium it plays even more sovereign and coherent than in the carbon headshell.
Had also not thought that the difference is so well to hear out.
Of...
Maybe you are right - but I am quiet happy with the 440pro (a big step above the 200!) paired with the CE-1.
A pair of M700 is “out of reach“ - sorry.
But a SIA-030 from Vitus (with DAC and Phono) could be my „endgame“ in the future - who knows…;)
atb, Tom
Hello @orfeo_monteverdi ,
„required the volume to be a little pumped up to "show" their qualities (do you confirm?)“
Yes - the CE-1 need a little Volume to „sing“…
But we live in our own house - with direct neighbors, but they are both extremely tolerant...
Your Question about Devialet - you...
Dear @shakti
the PP-5000 looks absolutely stunning - and it certainly sounds it...;)
I'm really looking forward to hearing it at our next session with you.
Until then, have a lot of fun with this exceptional pickup.
atb, Tom
So - after nearly 3 month I guess, burn in is over…
Had to say, end of january I reply the Benz Ruby Z with an Allnic Rose.
The Benz plays too “full-bodied” on the Motus in the SA-1.2. It was too imprecise in the bass, too “full” in the midrange and could still use a little more resolution.
So...
@jmendes
open a web-browser and Open the Pi-Adress of the ZEN following by :3100 - example: 192.168.2.190:3100
There you can switch the output in Roon-Mode.
atb, Tom
Lizz Wright….
https://www.lizzwright.net/song-links
I could listen to her the whole day - every day.
What a gifted singer with a voice that gets deep under your skin....
atb, Tom