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Wyred 4 Sound mINT (mini-integrated + DAC)
Face replied to funkle's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
Mine is on its way. -
Metallica - Black Album HDTracks Download
Face replied to Zaphf's topic in Music Downloads & Streaming
Uh huh... -
Burson Audio DA-160 or Wyred 4 Sound DAC1?
Face replied to HiFiInsider's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
That statement is so full of nonsense, with respect, it really needs to be shot down in flames. Same for his "shootouts". -
Metallica - Black Album HDTracks Download
Face replied to Zaphf's topic in Music Downloads & Streaming
It does the same thing for me. Reminds me of the DVD-A multichannel mix. Too gimmicky. On another note, listening to the original and hi-res version back to back, the hi-res version is much cleaner, but the overemphasized snare drum gets old. -
I've heard the W4S DAC-2 in 6+ rigs and would not consider it "in your face". There must be something in the water down in Aussie land.
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Metallica - Black Album HDTracks Download
Face replied to Zaphf's topic in Music Downloads & Streaming
Unless it's a legitimate DSD rip, I'm done with HD Tracks. -
Wyred 4 Sound Dac 2...any experience?
Face replied to 57gold's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
Bill, is it possible that you could sidetrack this thread any more than you have already? And comparing an above average dome tweeter to a RAAL, I think not. -
Wyred 4 Sound Dac 2...any experience?
Face replied to 57gold's topic in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion
Bill, somehow I'm getting the impression that you like the Tranquility DAC... -
Two sets of wires to each speaker: Helpful or gimmick?
Face replied to wgscott's topic in Headphones & Speakers
As long as a sufficient gauge is used from your amp to speaker, replacing the junk gold plated brass jumpers with something of higher quality will give almost if not just as much of a gain as bi-wiring. -
The DAC-2 is replacing Marantz SA-15S2 and I have a DAC-1 on the way to replace a Peachtree Nova. Also, a good friend of mine owns a Ayon CD-2, which I'm very familiar with. On separate occasions we compared a broken in DAC-1 and 2 hour old DAC-2 to his CD-2. They were more alike than different, both very excellent sounding units with huge dynamics and great soundstaging, tonality, etc... The DAC-1 and DAC-2 both had slightly tighter bass and better attack/decay. The Ayon had more air around the instruments and accentuated the highs slightly. I wouldn't throw any of them out of bed. A few weeks back I compared the DAC-1 to my Marantz SA-15S2. The Marantz, which I still consider an excellent player is not as dynamic and is rolled off up top. It would work great for a system where brightness is a problem or if you prefer a warm, lush sound. DAC-2 vs. Peachtree Nova, there really wasn't much of a comparison. The Nova had a smaller soundstage and sounded fuzzy and flat in comparison. Soon I'll have a chance to compare the DAC-1 to DAC-2 and DAC-2 to an Ayon CD-5.
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Alan, so you'd rather everyone else pay more so you can demo one for free? Thanks, but no thanks. If it's such an issue, just wait till they start hitting the used market. Husband, you found the unit dark sounding out of the box? That's the opposite of what I and a few other W4S DAC-1 owners experienced.