Search results

Maybe to stimulate the conversation, here is the piece I referred to in my post. By Arthur Salvatore http://www.high-endaudio.com/ THE EVOLUTION OF SONIC PRIORITIES My choice of priorities is not just simple self-indulgence on my part. I’ve noticed numerous audiophiles reacting in a similar...

I rather tease and say that in another part of the country, someone else is holding his breath for the delivery of an E800 before the weekend. The Dac and phono boards are already delivered. :) https://stereo-magazine.com/review/accuphase-e-800-review

I had an interesting experience with the Holo Red and another R2R dac last week, the Aqua Voce. In a nutshell, the Red didn't change the signature of the Aqua completely but it improved the sound with varying degrees over being fed from a MiniMac. The background was quieter, low-level detail was...

Another possible advantage is that the enthusiast could be hedged against upgrades and products pulled from a supplier's catalogue. In some product lines, this can be of great benefits, such as the booming digital field, especially streamers but also dacs. (I usually try and get a line of sight...

For a long time, I wondered if leasing and renting hi-fi products could not be an exciting addition to the industry. I have no current model in mind, especially financials, but merely thinking about whether to use a product for a given time without the full capital outlay would not be of value...

One shouldn't kiss and tell, but most likely, we should have one of the top Accuphase Class A amps taking duty over in driving some Vivids. The Accuphase is not yet launched, so it is a longish but exciting wait for its appearance to be in the catalogue and installed in the system in SA.

Earlier this week, I read a piece by a guy who mapped out the stages audiophiles go through on their journey—moving from, let's say, a novice to a seasoned listener. I purposefully don't share the piece as I don't stimulate a debate about whether we, you and I, agree or disagree with his view...

I would also never call Accuphase's signature dry, and don't think that is the consensus view on the sound of Accuphase. As to a comparison with Yamaha, I have no experience to even offer an opinion based on a like-for-like comparison. The internet is full of comparisons with the other stalwart...

@_ZERO_ your pics reminded me of this attempt.

Yip easy once Roon is running. Here is a screen shot of the options.

Chris, the answer to all the questions is yes. It will do all he requires. I will send you a pm with the details.

Hi @chrisc, kindly ask your friend to contact us on the Stereo-direct by following these links. https://stereo-direct.co.za/products/holoaudio-red-ddc-network-streamer https://stereo-direct.co.za/pages/contact There is also information on this page...

On hearsay from a customer who had the Moonriver 4040 ref it worked exceptionally well with a Tannoy. He said he only realised how good this amp was when paired with Tannoys. If you pm I will share his detail if you perhaps want to get his opinion on the combination. The Moonriver impressed many...

I think it is a valid concern. One that I also had around 5-10 years ago. I am not suggesting that we have reached the peak of the maturity curve in the digital field, but I think the progress is slowing down. I think the costs of achieving great results are coming down. A solid reputation of...

Although many of the products discussed, I still think this thread might be of interest to keep an eye on. https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/server-vs-dac-how-you-split-your-funds-between-the-two.37156/

I am, however, open to finding answers to synergy on measurement or through a scientific explanation, and this is what I was hoping to reflect on in this thread as well. The challenge is that the narrative quickly turns into a subjective vs empirical barn fight. Despite spending a considerable...

I am open to the idea that my other senses could also influence my judgment of what I hear. I see very few foodies insisting on eating food that has been coloured grey to rule out that the visual cues and presentation of the food might influence them.

So let's say it is fantasy. Would you dismiss the subjective experience of the individual and is such an individual a lesser being? I understand the paradigm that if you can not see it, hear etc., or measure it or put a number to it, it doesn't exist. To frame a question about the possibility...

I am wondering to what extend is your interest, passion and even obsession with hifi, sound and music shared with those close to you? Does your hobby create connection moments for you, or is it more a safe space into which you can retreat and in solitude find some time to revive yourself from...