09-Nov-2020, 16:01
(09-Nov-2020, 15:19)Confused Wrote: @pvanosta - A little off topic, but I am curious. You mentioned that you did not like the DAC in the Hegel H390, may I ask why? I was luck enough to hear a demo of the Hegel H190 versus the H590 earlier this year. I actually really liked the H590, but found the H190 a little dull and closed in by comparison, hence I was wondering why you did not like the H390 DAC.
So I was in a position to listen to 3 configs in my system
Roon directly to Hegel H390 via a high-end USB cable
Roon via ethernet to Auralic Vega G1 and from there via XLR to Hegel H390 balanced analog
Roon via ethernet to the Devialet (Roon Ready)
The best sound (to my ears) was setup 2. The Vega G1 is really good, together with the Hegel.
The least appealing sound was option 1 (direct to Hegel via USB). The sound was flatter, lacking soundstage, lacking vibrancy or colour. It just sounded that little bit dull.
The Devialet was pleasantly in the middle and offered all the other benefits (SAM, Phono, single box)
