DSD_mastering

Well, nonetheless, I had a great show. Met quite a few of you guys on here. Thank-you for stopping by. <br /> Had a long visit with Claude of Pyramix who came by our room. I spoke to him and another Pyramix user about what was really going on with the new cards/software. No wonder you weren't getting much out of Tim/Chris.<br /> Too bad none of the servers were working. <br /> <br /> Regards,<br />

I'm happy for you Mani and am glad you have a passion for the Model 2<br /> I have had 3 chances to get one but didn't pull the trigger. <br /> I'm out of here.... headed to CES today.<br /> <br /> See everyone there!

Keep drinking that Kool-aid Mani.. You better hope it don't break down because you'll have an expensive door stop.<br /> There are many more labels that use other converters that I feel are better than the RR recordings. <br /> Thanks for the links Chris... I had to edit the remarks because I was called to the carpet from one of the Model 2 worshipers. I'm tired of the political BS and having to "watch what I say" because it might offend someone.<br /> Yes, the Model 2 is in my top 5... but there are better. <br /> The quote: "I feel the DAD, EMM Labs, Playback Designs and the PM2 are the best converters made... period." I'll have to drop the Model 2 now because it's NOT made anymore. I'm so glad I didn't pick one up now!<br /> <br /> I don't use and have never used a server because they're not as good as the professional workstations that we use everyday. That's why I didn't include a server in my list.<br /> <br /> Regards,

Don't let Mani try to suck you into that Model 2 cult following. There are several DAC's that will equal or surpass that antiquated technology. <br /> <br /> Playback Designs<br /> DAD AX24<br /> EMM Labs DAC8IV<br /> Lavry DA924<br /> <br /> If you're just using one of these external DACs, there's no need for external clock. We've tried everything from Crystal to Rubidium... none change for the better.<br /> <br /> Regards,

Chris, I highly doubt that the Mykerinos card that you heard is any better than what's available to the mastering engineers worldwide. Hell... it can't even do DSD/DXD... what does that tell you? Just as Amarra isn't any better than a Sonic Solutions or NexStage system.<br /> <br /> Besides, have you actually worked with and listened to a DSD/DXD Pyramix system at any length in YOUR system?<br /> <br /> $12,000 can get you a Sonoma system AND Mytek converter!<br /> <br /> Regards,<br />

Well if anyone wants to hear what Mykerinos cards/Pyramix workstation can really do, we'll be at the Venitian 29-335 playing DSD and up to 384kHz files from assorted labels. <br /> We'll be using DAD AX24 and Meitner/EMM Labs converters.<br /> <br /> <br /> Regards,<br />

At what sample rate.... what genre? What source files?? You will need to be more specific. Regards,

Yes, they will be playing our DSD files there.<br /> <br /> <br /> Regards,<br />

Actually the "Secret Component" will be the new Blue Smoke Entertainment server. It's going to blow everything else into last year! <br /> <br /> Stay tuned!<br /> <br /> <br /> Regards,<br />

Ranking as far as what?? Price? Looks? Functionality? Compatibility? Sound with Classical? Sound with Rock? Sound with Jazz? At what sample rate... Sorry... there are just too many varibles to rank DACs. Regards,

I'll be there again playing my DSD/DXD mastering files at the Venitian 29-335 with JPS and Usher.<br /> <br /> <br /> Regards,

Search www.doom9.org There are several out there. Regards,

@Tim... I wasn't talking to/about you. My post was 7 minutes before yours.... enough said. Regards,

Yeah.... this thread is a joke. Talk to someone who uses Studers, Otari's, DAD's, Meitners, PB Designs and the proper facilities every day to make their living. Regards,

Playing back from SSD drives is not new and yes, it does sound better. We've been doing this in our mastering studio for about a year now. Regards,