• RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit - bcherry 00:53:08 03/07/08 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit posted by j-simen on February 29, 2008 at 13:13:29

  There are a quite a few who frequent this forum that have heard the Satch, also in comparison to other CDP here.
  
  maybe someone will comment on what they heard. Don't be shy.
  
  regards
  Brian
  
  
  Take control! DIY.
  
  

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  • RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit - ddriveman 07:50:06 03/16/08 (3)
    In Reply to: RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit posted by bcherry on March 07, 2008 at 00:53:08

    Hi,
    
    I am one of those who have listened to the Satch in Brian's showroom. I heard it in comparison to the Tentlabs DIY CD player which is the other CDP in the shop. The Satch was using Brian's new CD transport (I forgot the name). I definitely preferred the Satch to the Tentlabs. Firstly, the Satch was more musical. Soundstage seemed deeper and more natural. The Tentlabs soundstage was a little compressed in comparison. Also, the music flowed better with the Satch...it was more liquid/analog sounding. The Tentlabs was drier in comparison. The tone, harmonics and details were very nice through the Satch.
    Can't remember whether Brian had the Satch playing thorugh its its Ouput tranformer or opamp though.
    Overall, I like the combination of the Satch and Brian's new CD transport very much. We tested them using both the Lux and the LD91+ amps with Brian's Feastrex D5nf speakers. I have the LD91+ and the Feastrex D5nf also in my system. I use the 47 labs Flatfish cd transport with the Zanden 5000 Mk IV DAC (much more expensive combo). I think the Satch will give the Zanden a very close run for its money and I can say this because Brian's system is very close to mine.
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    • RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit - j-simen 12:11:25 03/16/08 (2)
      In Reply to: RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit posted by ddriveman on March 16, 2008 at 07:50:06

      Hi ddriveman,
      
      Thanks a lot for your listening impressions. It was very clearifying to me. The Satch seems to be good value! What pre-amp was used in the listening session?
      
      Regarding the CD-drive, is it a new kit? Hopefully Brian will fill in some details on this.
      
      Thanks again!
      j-simen
      
      

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      • RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit - ddriveman 14:48:21 03/16/08 (1)
        In Reply to: RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit posted by j-simen on March 16, 2008 at 12:11:25

        We used the Django preamp in the lsitening session but its a new version with a SILK autoformer. The CD drive will also be offered as a kit eventually, I think. I know Brian has been working on it for sometime.
        Addicted to Tubes
        
        

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        • RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit - j-simen 13:54:27 03/18/08 (0)
          In Reply to: RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit posted by ddriveman on March 16, 2008 at 14:48:21

          Thanks again, ddriveman. You have been most helful!
          
          Regards
          j-simen
          
          

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  • RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit - j-simen 12:24:57 03/13/08 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: The sound of Satch DAC Kit posted by bcherry on March 07, 2008 at 00:53:08

    Hi, nobody out there who have actually listened to the Satch DAC?
    
    Brian, may be you can help? It would be quite interesting to know what CD-player you are refering to. What CD drive do you use for the Satch?
    
    Thanks,
    - josi
    
    

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