23-Sep-2020, 11:53
Does anyone use an external DAC with the Expert PRO amplifier?
If so, then what DAC model? Does using it improve sound quality?
If so, then what DAC model? Does using it improve sound quality?
(23-Sep-2020, 12:28)JohnnySix Wrote: [ -> ]ESS DAC chips and wish the Devaliets could employ them.
(23-Sep-2020, 11:53)daniel.avasilichioaei Wrote: [ -> ]Does anyone use an external DAC with the Expert PRO amplifier?
If so, then what DAC model? Does using it improve sound quality?
(04-Oct-2020, 15:49)Very interesting! This is my first post because Im considering upgrading my speakers to the Alexia2 but I don’t wanna change the amp, I don’t wanna those big heavy class A boxes. So im searching for info about how a external DAC performs, the amp on the 440Pro e very good but the DAC after 3 years is dated. The idea of the MScaler connect diret to the 440Pro maby should work… But don’t know if is not better to buy a all new DAC like the Le DAC from Metronome.I would like to know if someone already connect an quality external DAC to the Devialet by RCA. Wrote: [ -> ](23-Sep-2020, 11:53)daniel.avasilichioaei Wrote: [ -> ]Does anyone use an external DAC with the Expert PRO amplifier?
If so, then what DAC model? Does using it improve sound quality?
Funny, about six months ago I decided to make the move to the external DAC as I was building a second system of sorts with a more traditional power amp.
I bought a Chord Mojo and a decent 3.5 to RCA. Crude, but suddenly I noticed that my 140 just became more...musical. A few months later, I took the plunge and picked up an MScaler (upscaler/digital filter/mystery device) and a TT2. MScaler can start arguments.
I have had the combination in different configurations, and enjoy using the TT2 as a preamp, and even with a pair of Focal Studio monitors. But on and off, and then for the past week, I've simply been running the MScaler via optical to the 140. The difference is stark. I could run the MScaler to the TT2 and then line-level analog into the Devialet, but regardless of what level of upscaling is chosen (the TT2 can do redbook 16x I believe), optical is limited to 24/192 and I have found that I very much enjoy this setup. Timing is (almost) everything, and I just find that I am more satisfied than I have been with my system since the start.
(20-May-2022, 12:26)HelioLima Wrote: [ -> ](04-Oct-2020, 15:49)Very interesting! This is my first post because Im considering upgrading my speakers to the Alexia2 but I don’t wanna change the amp, I don’t wanna those big heavy class A boxes. So im searching for info about how a external DAC performs, the amp on the 440Pro e very good but the DAC after 3 years is dated. The idea of the MScaler connect diret to the 440Pro maby should work… But don’t know if is not better to buy a all new DAC like the Le DAC from Metronome.I would like to know if someone already connect an quality external DAC to the Devialet by RCA. Wrote: [ -> ](23-Sep-2020, 11:53)daniel.avasilichioaei Wrote: [ -> ]Does anyone use an external DAC with the Expert PRO amplifier?
If so, then what DAC model? Does using it improve sound quality?
Funny, about six months ago I decided to make the move to the external DAC as I was building a second system of sorts with a more traditional power amp.
I bought a Chord Mojo and a decent 3.5 to RCA. Crude, but suddenly I noticed that my 140 just became more...musical. A few months later, I took the plunge and picked up an MScaler (upscaler/digital filter/mystery device) and a TT2. MScaler can start arguments.
I have had the combination in different configurations, and enjoy using the TT2 as a preamp, and even with a pair of Focal Studio monitors. But on and off, and then for the past week, I've simply been running the MScaler via optical to the 140. The difference is stark. I could run the MScaler to the TT2 and then line-level analog into the Devialet, but regardless of what level of upscaling is chosen (the TT2 can do redbook 16x I believe), optical is limited to 24/192 and I have found that I very much enjoy this setup. Timing is (almost) everything, and I just find that I am more satisfied than I have been with my system since the start.
I also own a Chord M-Scaler/Hugo-TT2 setup. I use it primarily for headphone use, along with occasional use with tube amps. Been using the M-Scaler connected to a D-250 Pro, and it definitely helps.