30-Sep-2015, 18:20
(30-Sep-2015, 17:11)rwjr44 Wrote:(30-Sep-2015, 15:37)Stigmater Wrote: After experience on how SQ can be changed with Linn Akurate DS where you have DAC (as it turned out better than Devialet's ) and streamer in one package, i don't really understand how i can expect changes in SQ when using different Aurender models like X100 or W20 (very expensive Flagship) when all of those are transports connected to Devialet DAC (that by the way very average DAC in terms of SQ) .
So what im missing here ?
why spend money on expensive transport when actual noticeable increase in SQ will be generated from good DAC.
You have asked a question that so many have asked before about audio transports (disk and/or servers). When I had my Ressonessence DAC I auditioned both the S10 and X100. The S10 was the better sounding when I used its balanced output. The X100 sounded better through the USB because its USB circuit came from the W20. I bought the X100 because the S10 cost more than I could afford. But the transport is IMHO very important.
I'm relatively young audiophile and I don't have life time of experience yet, every day I discover something new that changes my view on things,
My latest personal discovery was regarding how good and I mean a good DAC can impact SQ , so based on your input I can conclude one thing, only AFTER you got not a decent but a good DAC, only then you should consider expensive transport for music, meanwhile invest in best DAC you can possibly afford.
People who did it vise versa ,( my self include) simply don't really understood the mistake they done, spending money in wrong device in the time chain of upgrades to perfect setup.
Devialet 800| B&W 802 Diamond | JL 113 | Linn Akurate DS + Denon HEOS for Spotify | Stealth Reverie speaker cables| Audioprana AES/RCA | DH LABS PC