dCS Network Bridge

[MightyMart]

I have a DCS network bridge at home now on loan over the weekend. After some struggling I got TIDAL to work (don’t worry, it’s me and not the machine that is slow...) and I was immediately impressed with the sound quality. OK, I had previously been using a SONY VAIO laptop (an expensive one but still not a dedicated audio computer) and I have only tried streamers from Auralic (both the Mini and the Aries, didn't like either), but still - the DNB is simply very, very good! The separation of individual sounds is incredible (there is a clearly noticeable start-stop to each sound, especially bass sounds, an airy but relaxed sound character) and I even like the user interface.

I haven’t gotten around to install Roon yet but will surely do that should I end up buying the DNB.

After a home audition with a D 220 I made the decision not to upgrade my D 400 to Pro (numerous reasons, the hefty cost being one, too small differences in sound another). Instead I decided to start upstream and get a good power cleaner/manager (I later got a Torus RM 16) and a good streamer to go with it. Hearing the difference that the RM 16 and now the DNB makes in my system has made me even more sure this was the right decision. It has also made me realize that the “old” Expert product range has a great deal of hidden potential, you just need to give it optimal conditions to experience it.