The Computer Audiophile Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 You can view the page at http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content.php?r=594-Norma-Audio-HS-DA1-DAC-Review Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
TimArruda Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Great review Chris, and thanks for the heads up on Laith Al-Saadi, what a fantastic voice that guy has. I'm adding that one to my collection! MacBook Pro (2011) -> PureMusic 1.8 -> USB -> Burson Audio HA-160D -> Audez\'e LCD-2[br]Macbook Pro (2011) -> PureMusic 1.8 -> USB -> Burson Audio HA-160D -> Emotiva UPA-2 -> Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1\'s Link to comment
spudgered Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hi Chris, thanks for the informative review and great photo's of the units internal parts. Chris did you listen to the HS-DA1 headphone amplifier? As I'm interested in purchasing a small footprint DAC/AMP combo and this kit sounds (no pun intended) ideal. Does the headphone amp section stack up well against comparable units? Your comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment
Vinh Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 There are just two question, I would love to hear your answer. Comparison with current "benchmarks" like similarly priced Chord Hugo (looking forward to reading its formal review). Leave aside functionality. Only sound matters:). And whether you played on usb or used a link? Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 There are just two question, I would love to hear your answer. Comparison with current "benchmarks" like similarly priced Chord Hugo (looking forward to reading its formal review). Leave aside functionality. Only sound matters:). And whether you played on usb or used a link? I don't have a Chord Hugo. Ted will be reviewing that unit I believe. I used USB and AES inputs. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Booster MPS Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I come for the comprehensive reviews. I stay to learn what you are listening to and pick up some cool new artists! Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 I come for the comprehensive reviews. I stay to learn what you are listening to and pick up some cool new artists! Terrific :~) Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
ajay556 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Chris, Can you tell us the sonic differences if any between the USB and the AES connectors? Thanks Ajay Music after life Link to comment
Vinh Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I don't have a Chord Hugo. Ted will be reviewing that unit I believe. I used USB and AES inputs. And what about comparison with Auralic Vega that is more expensive and you know it well? Link to comment
ajay556 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 And what about comparison with Auralic Vega that is more expensive and you know it well? auralic vega or hugo or Norma HS-DA1 that is the question... what are the differences so I can buy one based on my preference... Nomra is close to vinyl? Hugo is lean and fast? Auralic is lean and fast? Which one throws a wider sound stage? No idea...so far Music after life Link to comment
Jimmypowder Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 There are just two question, I would love to hear your answer. Comparison with current "benchmarks" like similarly priced Chord Hugo (looking forward to reading its formal review). Leave aside functionality. Only sound matters:). And whether you played on usb or used a link? The Aries is not a dac.Repeat. The Aries is not a dac. Link to comment
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