Ah OK. Understood. So it is for playing local files or do you also use Roon core to decode the streams from your music streaming service like Tidal or Qobuz?
For the guys using dCS Rossini and Bartok, I am confused. Don't these have a built in network bridge which they used to sell separately and was highly regarded?
If so, why do you need a separate Roon Nucleus?
Thanks for your feedback.
My DAC has an I2S input. I do not plan to get a TP nor a Denafrips DDC so I was wondering if it is as good without the synergies you mention.
Denafrips have run out of stock of the Avatar and have raised the price somewhat (to USD 1,698) so it is only USD 700 less...
@CKKeung what CD transport did you compare it to or what did you use before? I was wondering how it compares to the top transports of the 90's if used with a DAC that isn't the T Plus and so will not do the same synergistic reclocking.
Thanks
Thanks for the heads up on the Farad. It would be interesting to hear your comparison between that and the Plixir Elite BDC.
I am currently using the Plixir. It replaced an Uptone LPS 1.2 in my system since I had a bad experience with the reliability of Uptone products and their service (I am...
Here is more of Alex's "transparency" posted on another board. At least the poster had the consideration to redact and block out personal details from the emails unlike others.
"Sooo, not to get into he said she said here but I had a very similar experience with uptone audio. I on the...
Here are the photos you did not include which clearly show the damage
That is more than a "little bit of silver" showing - they are pretty stripped.
I do not own a hex/Allen key nor a Torx bit - wrong sized or otherwise and have not attempted to open the unit. I am guessing the previous...
https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/57586-etherregen-installation-usage-difficulty-questions-thread/page/11/?tab=comments#comment-1006392
Quoting Vortecjr
"You are not involved which is why you should stay out of it. Alex also deleted posts so you can't know the history behind it. What...
As usual - all marketing hyperbole and talk.
While the Uptone items I have were not directly purchased from Uptone, Uptone offers a transferable warranty which you are contractually obliged to honour. So what you are touting as exemplary customer service by attending to a failed unit is simply...
@kennyb123 - you must have been lucky.
It seems like a lot more of us aren't as lucky
"I've owned both the lps1 and lps1.2 and though neither have failed on me, your story is not uncommon. Have many friends whose units failed. They sent it back for a new one, and the new one failed as well few...
Just a cautionary note for anyone wishing to purchase anything from Uptone Audio.
Over the past 3 or so years I have owned an ISO Regen, two LPS 1's and two LPS 1.2's. When they work they are OK. However, when they do not, you cannot really count on any meaningful support from Uptone Audio -...
So far, it seems like both Maril and Marty do not like the DPS 4.1 with NCF Rhodium connectors.
Maril also doesn't like the DPS 4.1 with NCF Gold connectors, while Marty doesn't like it with NCF Silver.
The nitpicking seems to be about the highs.
Of course in their respective systems and with...
Can you elaborate on unnatural treble? Is it very extended and hard or bright?
I am asking because i am using the NCF duplex and was thinking about getting a DPS 4.1 with M 46 Gold NCF terminations for use with it.
Thanks
Thanks for confirming this. I was puzzled too.
Perhaps closed-in is not an appropriate descriptor on my part but it did seem that way to me. A better way to describe it may be that there were more highs and while they initially impress with greater detail, they seem pinched and forced rather...
Yes, I realise that sounded contradictory when I wrote it but it did have greater clarity, air and separation on some material and yet did sound like it was etched and shut in with other material.
OK I am already using Cardas cabling mostly all throughout, a Mullard rectifier and Grey Glass RCA...
OK so I got the GTX D Rhodium NCF’s.
I have about 5 hours on them now. I have the Cary tube preamp and digital sources on a strip to the outlet. I have the Pass Labs power amp on the Maestro.
There is greater clarity, air and instrumental separation. Image outlines are also more distinct, but...
Has anyone tried the Cardas 4181?
It's spoken of very little. Just asking because the power cords I use are mostly Cardas Clear Beyond with a Golden Reference
Mike and DaveC, thanks for getting back. I was concerned that the top end may tip too much to the bright side.
bazelio, I was under the impression that the NCF Rhodium's were less analytical sounding and fuller and more natural. At least that is what I was led to believe from comments on...
Hi
I have been using a strip with Cary tube preamp and digital sources on a Furutech GTX-D Gold outlet and Pass power amp to a Maestro on the wall for a while now.
The combination seems decent but lately with some bass heavy recordings I have found the bass thick and boomy on extreme low...
I would think Pass works well with any of the speakers you have listed. From my own experience, they are a good match with Dynaudio's, the Contour series you mention.