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Posted by bjeff (A) on February 17, 2008 at 13:38:53

In Reply to: RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable posted by Mercman on February 17, 2008 at 09:42:27

Mercman wrote,

"Let me cut to the chase guys, the Synergistic Research USB cable is in a class of its own; it is simply remarkable. After hearing this cable on three different systems with three different USB DACs, replacement of the Kimber or Belkin USB cables with this cable improved the sound of every DAC used. The improvement was considerable."

Well, I too have heard the Synergitics USB cable in the same systems as Mercman, and without question IT IS in a class of it's own. I have compared it to the Kimber and the Belkin Gold and it's not a fair fight. I have been on the fence about computer/server based audio...the addtion of this cable sealed the fate of my CDP. It is up for sale. Unlike Mercman, I am not using a state of the art USB DAC. Still the effect, for me has been that profound that I can say good-bye to my CDP, with no regrets, and without a thought of looking back.

Clearly this cable is not cheap (as USB cables go), but it with my $1000 DAC has trumped my $8500 CDP.

BTW, we often cite those "comments from the other room". And yes, when the Synergistics USB went in it evoked the "what did you just do, that sounds way better" from my wife (in the next room), almost instantly.

To Ted and his crew at Synergistics, thanks.

• $8500 CDP - Quiet Earth 09:00:10 02/18/08 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable posted by bjeff on February 17, 2008 at 13:38:53

  Just curious, which $8500 CDP are you are referring to?
  
  

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  • RE: $8500 CDP - Mercman 08:03:36 02/19/08 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: $8500 CDP posted by Quiet Earth on February 18, 2008 at 09:00:10

    bjeff has a Audio Aero Capitole MK II special edition
    
    

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    • Technology, not price. - Quiet Earth 16:34:10 02/19/08 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: $8500 CDP posted by Mercman on February 19, 2008 at 08:03:36

      The Capitole is an upsampler (resampler?) and the iRock is not. I understand why he would prefer the iRock. I also like the sound of NOS dacs.
      
      Thanks for the reply.
      QE
      
      
      

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• RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable - dspringham 13:44:50 02/17/08 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable posted by bjeff on February 17, 2008 at 13:38:53

  bjeff;
  
  For context purposes which non "state of the art" "$1,000" DAC are you using
  
  

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  • RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable - bjeff 13:56:06 02/17/08 (4)
    In Reply to: RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable posted by dspringham on February 17, 2008 at 13:44:50

    Using the iRoc. Very very impressive.
    
    

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    • RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable - dspringham 14:41:23 02/17/08 (3)
      In Reply to: RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable posted by bjeff on February 17, 2008 at 13:56:06

      Thanks bjeff
      
      This is a great thread! Now in terms of USB DAC performnce and overall value, it begs the questions - does the $1495 iroc WITH Synergistic cable outperform say the V2 (non ASYNC) Wavelength Cosecant (which I happen to use). At this point I'm trying to decide whether the ASYN upgrade on the Cosecant will be worthwhile in view of the iroc performance.
      
      Mercman, maybe you can weigh-in on this since you have been through pretty much all of Gordon's DACS and now have the new ASYNC models for comparison. How would you think that the ASYNC Brick would compare to the non-ASYN Cosecant? How about the V2 Brick versus iroc?
      
      Thanks in advance
      
      

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      • RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable - bjeff 08:26:22 02/18/08 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable posted by dspringham on February 17, 2008 at 14:41:23

        dSpringham is correct on the new price of the iRoc. I purchased mine before the price increase.
        
        As Mercman indicated hope to have some comparison information re: iRoc and Brick V2 (ASYNC) within a week.
        
        

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      • RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable - Mercman 16:02:45 02/17/08 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable posted by dspringham on February 17, 2008 at 14:41:23

        dspringham,
        
        Its been a long time since I heard a Cosecant. I think the review of the Brick v 2 will help you.
        
        

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      • RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable - Mercman 15:10:19 02/17/08 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Synergistic Research USB Cable posted by dspringham on February 17, 2008 at 14:41:23

        We are in the process of comparing the new Brick to the iRoc. The Brick needs some more break-in time. bJeff and I are working on this together. I will be writing a review on the new Brick once I have a handle on it. The iRoc will be discussed in this review.
        
        

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        Edits: 02/17/08

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