Stellavox Introduces a New State of the Art Amplifier IDEM Monoblocks

[Iamrael]

I did a search too before I posted, nada.
I agree it is somewhat a moot point if you end up liking the vox better as things are, but if you still prefer the Darts or you’re not sure after some time spent with the two sets, are you willing to throw in the towel and completely negate the possibility that further leveling the playing field might change your decision?
I think that the adapter can potentially skew the performance; heck, you might even prefer the dart more with an adapter than without.
Ps
I have a drawer full of Voodoo adapters acquired over the years and would be happy to send you a couple.

 

[jbrrp1]

I should note that my experience was with the basic VooDoo Cables adapters, not their more expensive "premium silver" ones.

 

[Mike Lavigne]

I did a search too before I posted, nada.
I agree it is somewhat a moot point if you end up liking the vox better as things are, but if you still prefer the Darts or you’re not sure after some time spent with the two sets, are you willing to throw in the towel and completely negate the possibility that further leveling the playing field might change your decision?
I think that the adapter can potentially skew the performance; heck, you might even prefer the dart more with an adapter than without.
Ps
I have a drawer full of Voodoo adapters acquired over the years and would be happy to send you a couple.

thank you for the kind offer. i will keep it in mind. and yes; if the Stella is preferred then not an issue, and then i will have the power cord IEC's changed to 15 amp IEC's. i know the EA System power cables use proprietary plugs, so might have to go back to them for the update.

but right now the cart before the horse.

 

[microstrip]

I am not part of the "everything makes a difference, and you can hear every difference" group. Respectfully, I am skeptical at the delta you are describing. (Although CH on Lyra is an extremely highly resolving combination, so we all might hear the differences you are describing.)

This delta would be possible if one of the adapters was of very poor electrical quality, introducing significant noise in the line. It is possible to make connectors that introduce noise - you just need the proper chemicals to modify the surfaces. In environments where mains carries a lot of RF noise such small things can generate significant sound differences. Systems with ground loops - the great majority of audiophile systems have them - are extremely susceptible to RF noise.

Anyway I believe Mike used quality adapters!

With the very easily perceivable and dramatic differences you are reporting I will apologize profusely for being skeptical after you identify correctly which is which on a blind A/B.