Popular Post Reverso Posted January 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2019 Listening impressions of UpTone LPS-1 with Chromecast Audio: TLDR: Massive improvement over iFi iPower. Better imaging, detail, and bass delivery. I was so flabbergasted by the improvement in sound quality that I was glued to my chair for the entire evening. My audio chain is: Tidal Hi-Fi Stream -> CCA -> Rotel RA-1592 Integrated Amp -> Monitor Audio Silver 6 Floor standing speakers. All of my system's wiring is generic. A/B tests with reference tracks were performed for the first hour before I caved and decided to just enjoy some music. The biggest improvement the LPS-1 made on the CCA is the stereo image. The soundstage remained the same size, but the stereo image became more focused. Vocals and instruments had a more distinct placement in the space between my speakers. Sounds that once came from the far left and right congregated toward the center. Things that were "center'ish" were now clearly centered. Improvements to the stereo image resulted in sound that is presented with greater detail and clearer bass. Vocal+piano tracks became more engaging as the singers' subtle vocal inflections became more apparent in the mix. Refinements to bass delivery is also notable. Sub-bass on EDM tracks hit lower levels than my system had previously achieved. It is wildly entertaining that this power supply can make a $15 dollar streaming device sound so good. The iFi made only a minor change, but the UpTone did something major. I'm now a believer in clean power! Well done, UpTone. Reference Tracks Tested: Leon Bridges - Bet Ain't Worth the Hand Leon Bridges - Bad Bad News Sia - Chandelier (Piano Version) Katy Perry - The One That Got Away (Acoustic) Sub Focus - Trouble -Reverso Cornan, mozes, Superdad and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment
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