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In Reply to: RE: Amplifier Rodeo posted by Fitero on April 15, 2016 at 08:21:07
Veiled midrange, yes. Not so on PCM though, I use up sampled processor which goes to PCM 32 384 I think, DSD is the problem. I am listening now to excellent recordings up sampled in real time to DSD 128 with Linux system. Try high res PCM on the NAD I think you'll like it. Issue is noise that goes into midrange with DSD, PCM is warmer at DXD, or more fluid at the mids, luscious is how I describe it.
I try not to be a weathered veteran, but I am, it is very sad. :(
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I'll give that a try on my DAC, and thank you for the suggestion. I am still a novice using the HQplayer which streams to my DAC. There are settings and tweeks that I have not tried yet.
Coaxing the best performance out of each amplifier was not in the agenda for my "Rodeo".However, as I have noticed in my system and in others, the class D amps that I have listened to show a lack of body and instrument/stage size which is offered by uber powered class A/B amps.
I was surprised how nice the mid-range was on the Classé AMP2. The best of the bunch I thought.
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that's great you found something you liked.
I've always been a fan of Class D, and with the advancements in Hypex recently I am thrilled for what it does for me. Mainly because my speakers are very hard to drive. Otherwise I would need a dedicated power line for something better that would be class A.
I am happy for you, enjoy the listening sessions :)
Thank you.
Yesterday I had one of those rare days where I could listen from 9 in the morning to 6 in the afternoon. I literally shut the system down 2 minutes before my wife walked in the front door!
Even though I only have the Hafler amplifier, I still enjoyed myself and the music immensely. I capped of the session with some olives, goat cheese and some Brandy. Heaven.
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