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In Reply to: RE: CICS Computer with MSB Dac posted by cics on November 21, 2010 at 07:22:36
Hi Cics,
Thank you for putting the ‘not so white’ paper from MSB into perspective.
* On power supply.
I’m glad you mention use of linear PSU’s.
Improving the power supply (in my setup and my situation) yielded the most sound quality improvement.
May be on your website, you should encourage people somewhat more, to improve the power supply of a cMP setup.
For instance: you encourage the use of 2 ATX PSU’s.
But what about encouraging people too use 2 linear driven Pico’s?
I know: Pico’s are also ‘switchers’. But it’s my feeling that 2 switching Pico’s give better sound quality, than using 2 (switching) ATX PSU’s. I don’t know why that is. It’s just my impression from listening.
* Suggestion for new speakers.
It will not come as a big surprise: I would recommend too have a good listen too active speakers. I think the whole concept of active speakers is a much better approach. Technically as well as economically. Have a good look at manufacturers like: ATC, PMC, Quested, Geithain, ect
Mark
fully AOB optimized cMP2 PC -> Lynx AES16 -> XLR AES/EBU -> Lavry Black DA10 -> XLR Mogami Gold -> Klein & Hummel O300
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Mark,
May be on your website, you should encourage people somewhat more, to improve the power supply of a cMP setup.
I agree totally. Though truth be told i really want to do this on my cmp2 rig. But I certainly havent seen anything like a cmp2 type project for this. I mean anykind of step by step instructions.
Just fabulous picts of diy efforts and mentions of a vellman supply, which I dont get how that would power everything.
And why the need for the pico at all? Why cant one just wire up a 12 v supply?
See, I need some kind of brainless how to.
Anyone know of one or want to write one??
No one here remembers the bending of our minds
That full ATX Linear PS remains a challenge for many. Any ideas on how to get this manufactured in small quantities? At the right price, it would be popular.
Many thanks to all of you for the speaker recommendations. Its been 5+ years with my Nova Utopia Be speakers.
I agree with powered speakers - they're great value and deliver excellent results. My mini setup (now disconnected) is based on JMLab's Solo 6 - it's the only version that uses analogue inputs directly - all others convert to digital... Electrostatic speakers (QUAD, ML) is something I should look into in future.
After some back and forth with a few dealers, I finally settled on Sonus Faber's Stradivari. My first choice was Magico's new Q5 but the deal made poor economic sense (i.e. I refuse to overpay). Anyway I'm very glad it turned out this way as the Strads are showing magnificent potential. Overall balance is very very good. Still its early days (only a few hours break-in)... Also, SF is under new ownership and their new direction ( Fenice ) is not to my taste at all. I auditioned Wilson Audio's Alexandria just to get a reference of sorts. The Strads certainly delivers (just not at the very bottom which is not a priority for me). I think the Strads are Franco Serblin's finest creation (Franco is no longer at SF). Oh that glorious midrange performance is revealing and very addictive!
Hi Cics,
Congratulations on your SF Stradivarius purchase. Very beautiful design and very well crafted. Also with very good driver units. Coincidence: before I switched too Klein & Hummel O300 I used their Grand Piano’s. I like the SF sound very much. They matched very well with my NAIM NAP 250 / NAC82 setup.
I never heard of Magico and there Q5’s before. But studying their website I like their innovative approach and designs. But at $ 89.000,- . Omphh.. I have to work for that one whole year. :-S
Enjoy your new SF Stradivarius !
Mark
fully AOB optimized cMP2 PC -> ESI Juli@ -> Van den Hul Optocoupler MkII-> Lavry Black DA10 -> XLR Mogami Gold -> Klein & Hummel O300
I never heard of Magico and there Q5’s before. But studying their website I like their innovative approach and designs. But at $ 89.000,- . Omphh..
Its a poor pricing decision given that Strads are ~$45k. The same can be said of Pioneer's TAD-R1 ($60k+) which was on my list as well. I haven't heard a speaker that brings it all together as well as the Strads - this includes Wilson's Alexandria at ~$150k. Strads are that good (after a few days break-in), they're easy to drive (a pleasant surprise) and thoroughly engaging!
Its amazing how SF achieved this level of performance without using Be drivers. Those silk ring-radiating tweeters are stunning and easily surpasses what I experienced on my previous JMLab's Be version.
Congratulation on your newly acquired speakers. I like SF for their built and sonic quality. Had read about the Fernice. Did you manage to have a listen to this speaker?
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and all Christian inmates a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
No chance of any audition of Fenice. Given the small quantity I doubt many will get to hear them. Its a big departure from SF's "small" speaker approach.
Congrats on your new speakers! I'm sure you made the right choice. Harking back to my many years attending CES I never heard a Sonus Faber I didn't like and like a lot!
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