Nagra HD DAC X

[Zeotrope]

Did you receive the HD DAC X ?
I have the Nagra Tube DAC And thinking about starting to look at HD X

Hi, yes, I did. I have about 300 hours on it. It’s amazing! Big improvement over the Tube DAC (and I love the Tube DAC, still have it).

 

[DrPo]

a more general question: with the capacitors-based power supply of Nagra components do the people here have a view on whether power cords have an effect on the sound or not?

 

[Zeotrope]

a more general question: with the capacitors-based power supply of Nagra components do the people here have a view on whether power cords have an effect on the sound or not?

Interested as well! I would hope not but I wouldn’t be surprised if it does.

 

[Zeotrope]

Not sure if I’m allowed to post this here (I have zero affiliation with the seller/owner); but this looks like a great deal for what many consider to be the world’s best DAC (myself included):

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[highstream]

Someone claimed that Nagra HD DAC X is his favorite DAC right now. It sets the reference line under his preferences of resolution, dynamics, soundstage, neutrality, transparency, midrange and bottom end....

It seems to be advertised as warm.

 

[jfrech]

Interested as well! I would hope not but I wouldn’t be surprised if it does.

Hi power cords do make a difference. Typical things you expect to hear from your favorite brands.

 

[jfrech]

It seems to be advertised as warm.

I wouldn't call it warm....even handed top to bottom I'd say on my Nagra

 

[Zeotrope]

I wouldn't call it warm....even handed top to bottom I'd say on my Nagra

Agreed. Not warm at all. It does not impart a sonic signature. The only real review, since Nagra does not participate (i.e., pay for) reviews like other brands do, is Club de Audio in Brazil. I posted a link to his site before. He does comprehensive tests and is not paid for by the manufacturers. He ranks the HD DAC X above the best from CH Precision (although they are close).

 

[highstream]

Leaving aside that everything has a sonic signature by design, apparently, none of you have looked at Nagra’s website:

“The result is a lifelike sound with warmth and transparency, extreme dynamics and extended frequency response beyond what has ever been achieved by other D/A converters.”

NAGRA HD DAC X - Nagra

www.nagraaudio.com

 

[Zeotrope]

I can assure you that I have spent loads of time on Nagra's site... here's my setup:

What are you trying to say, I don't understand? It is NOT a "warm" sounding DAC. Read the review I mentioned.

These are as unbiased and comprehensive reviews as you will find anywhere:

Teste 1: NAGRA HD DAC X

Fernando Andrettefernando@avmag.com.br A possibilidade de ser o primeiro revisor crítico de áudio a testar a linha completa de todos os novos produtos da Nagra, é uma […]

avmag.com.br

 

[highstream]

I can assure you that I have spent loads of time on Nagra's site... here's my setup:

What are you trying to say, I don't understand? It is NOT a "warm" sounding DAC. Read the review I mentioned.

These are as unbiased and comprehensive reviews as you will find anywhere:

Teste 1: NAGRA HD DAC X

Fernando Andrettefernando@avmag.com.br A possibilidade de ser o primeiro revisor crítico de áudio a testar a linha completa de todos os novos produtos da Nagra, é uma […]

avmag.com.br

What part of a direct quote from the developers themselves about what the voicing they designed and think they're selling don't you understand?

I don't know your system and haven't listened to it. What I do know is statements like, "It does not impart a sonic signature," don't make any sense and demonstrate a lack of thought.

 

[Zeotrope]

What part of a direct quote from the developers themselves about what they think they designed and think they're selling don't you understand?

+1 Ignore.

You’re a … You have two owners telling you you are wrong, yet you continue the same BS narrative that just wastes time and space.

What is happening to WBF? I hope this is an anomaly. This used to be the space to have educated, fact based discussions about the hobby.

Both @jfrench and I have substantial Nagra connections and components. Rene has been at my place personally and I speak to him often. Nothing Nagra makes today is “warm” sounding. You are misunderstanding what they are trying to say and are showing incredible ignorance and being downright rude. I am taking time out to help you understand more about this product, yet you don’t read it and continue flogging the same dead horse. Nothing in the review I sent you, which I gather you didn’t bother reading, says this either.

 

[highstream]

No, I'm not trolling. I just quoted the designers and you disagree. So be it.

 

[Holmz]

No but I would be interested to see if it is top notch. 65k is a lot though to spend on a technology that evolves so quickly.

Crickey - they have been schilling “the beauty of digital” since the 80s, and it is still “evolving quickly”?