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The Crimson / Denominator does not sound grossly colored

neither do Chinese usb dacs costing $500.

This is not the issue, the issue is compromising the performance of a dac using transformers and valves for 'euphonic' sound. This is why a 13.5 bit dac playing red book can sound 'fine' to some, but it does not have the resolution to cover the replay of high resolution music.

It is not a case of 'you can't help it' but rather the need to sort out the basics first before embarking on the exotic, which I do also. For example, I still use TCAG silver cables for my balanced connections. I also have quite exotic arrangements for power supplies and regenerators. My passive preamp also uses all Vishay bulk foil resistors with constant impedance.

My take is that you don't care about the basics, just the arrangements of the moment in deciding on sound quality.


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