Anagram chipset in Levinson, Audio Aero, Audiomeca....

Posted by jwells (A) on September 13, 2004 at 15:17:22

In Reply to: Mark Levinson 390s & Wadia 861se comparisons? posted by Vangelis on September 12, 2004 at 18:53:59:

The Levinson 390s uses the anagram 32 bit upsampling dac, as does the Audio Aero Capitole CD player and AA prima dac, and Audiomeca in the Mephisto IIX and Enkianthus X dac. I have the Audiomeca hooked up to my Richard Kern modded Sony SCD777es (used as a transport). (I've read a on tnt audio's review the enkianthus + good transport slightly betters the Mephisto IIX stand alone player)

I can attest that the anagram chipset used by all of these players is VERY, VERY nice, and it provides a definite analog sound. At least with my system and Merlin VSM-MMs there isn't much that it won't do.

If you already have a system that leans toward overly warm or just prefer a brighter/more immediate presentation, I'd go w/ the levinson or even check out audio aero or audiomeca's players and compare prices. I have no doubt that you will be happy with ANY of the players mentioned, as they are all great. The final choice will have to be made by considering your system as well as your personal likes/dislikes.

Jason

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Topic - Mark Levinson 390s & Wadia 861se comparisons? - Vangelis 18:53:59 09/12/04 (13)

Anagram chipset in Levinson, Audio Aero, Audiomeca.... - jwells 15:17:22 09/13/04 (4)

LEVINSON IS NOT ANAGRAM CHIPSET - andre 09:40:50 09/14/04 (0)

Re: Jason, Thanks for your insights. - Vangelis 17:54:49 09/13/04 (1)

My pleasure...Be sure and let us know what you decide! n/t - jwells 21:35:53 09/13/04 (0)

Whoops I made a mistake in the last paragraph... - jwells 15:24:09 09/13/04 (0)

Re: Mark Levinson 390s & Wadia 861se comparisons? - JohnActon 21:52:37 09/12/04 (5)

Re: Very detailed comparisons, Thank you! - Vangelis 06:34:21 09/13/04 (0)

Re: Very detailed comparisons, thanks! - Vangelis 06:30:55 09/13/04 (2)

Before you give up on the Wadia, - Al Sekela 13:16:43 09/13/04 (1)

Re: I'll check out the Silver Audio Wattmaster, thanks - Vangelis 18:10:45 09/13/04 (0)

recapturing that warmth - chris e. 23:29:33 09/12/04 (0)

Re: Mark Levinson 390s & Wadia 861se comparisons? - otari 20:30:15 09/12/04 (1)

Thanks, very helpful! - Vangelis 06:20:53 09/13/04 (0)

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Anagram chipset in Levinson, Audio Aero, Audiomeca.... - jwells 15:17:22 09/13/04 (4)

LEVINSON IS NOT ANAGRAM CHIPSET - andre 09:40:50 09/14/04 (0)

Re: Jason, Thanks for your insights. - Vangelis 17:54:49 09/13/04 (1)

My pleasure...Be sure and let us know what you decide! n/t - jwells 21:35:53 09/13/04 (0)

Whoops I made a mistake in the last paragraph... - jwells 15:24:09 09/13/04 (0)

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