fast density Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I have a linn Klimax Ds1 renew now and I am looking for a brighter & faster more detailed device with great soundstaging, timing and imaging. Front row presentation. AIFF - LINN Klimax DS/1 Renew - Grimm TPA XLR - Neumann KH120AW Studio Monitors Link to comment
misterspense Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I've heard a Linn and Naim streamer next to each other, and Naim has as you descibe a more upfront, front row, engaging sound. Sent from my MI 2 using Computer Audiophile mobile app Link to comment
fast density Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 I would like to add: Mostly redbook, Device must have XLR output and a preamp As this is my travel system the device including transport and psu should be lighter than 10kg. AIFF - LINN Klimax DS/1 Renew - Grimm TPA XLR - Neumann KH120AW Studio Monitors Link to comment
dr.sah Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 6moons audioreviews: AURALiC Altair maybe Auralic Altair? Have no idea how it souunds... Link to comment
Elberoth Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Auralic Vega or Berkeley Alpha 2 DAC both should fit the bill. Adam PC: custom Roon server with Pink Faun Ultra OCXO USB card Digital: Lampizator Horizon DAC Amp: Dan D'Agostino Momentum Stereo Speakers: Magcio M3 Link to comment
ElviaCaprice Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Chord Hugo TT, with Hugo 2 on the way out can get new for 2.5k or less. (JRiver) Jetway barebones NUC (mod 3 sCLK-EX, Cybershaft OP 14) (PH SR7) => mini pcie adapter to PCIe 1X => tXUSBexp PCIe card (mod sCLK-EX) (PH SR7) => (USPCB) Chord DAVE => Omega Super 8XRS/REL t5i (All powered thru Topaz Isolation Transformer) Link to comment
michaelD Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I have a linn Klimax Ds1 renew now and I am looking for a brighter & faster more detailed device with great soundstaging, timing and imaging. Front row presentation. Give the Bricasti M1 SE a try 2 Channel: Bricasti M20, 21 & M28 SE /Aurender N30SA and MC10 Master clock Treatments: Acoustical panels(F, S & R walls) Misc.: SR Master Fuses Speakers: Martin Logan CLX ART (Dark Cherry) w/30# weights / 2-ML 212's Grounding: QKore 1&6 / Networking: SOtM switch, clock and Pwr Supply / AQ Diamond /SR Router Power: Furutech GTX-DNCF / Oyaide inwall wire Nordost: 2-QB8 III, QV2's, QK1's, QSine, QWave, QX4, TC Kones, Sort Fut & LIft / Full OG Loom / 3-QSource & 12-QPoints, QNet, V2 Network Misc.: iPad 6 /Custom Rack Media Rm: ML: 13A's, 2-Descent i's, 6- Vanquish, Focus / 3-Parasound A23 / Legacy iV-3 Ultra / 77" LG 4k OLED / Anthem AVM90 / Pioneer Elite DVD Nordost: Odin/T2/H2, BC Kones, H2 Network, V2 HDMI Link to comment
GUTB Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Best value per dollar I ever spent in this hobby is the following stack: Custom PC build / W10 / Fedilizer Pro / all fanless / externally powered SSD. Paul Pang v3 USB on USB battery pack. LKS USB-100 (Amanero) + LPS / I2S out Gustard X20 Taken as a whole, a huge upgrade in terms of clarity and resolution. Power conditioning, quality cabling and amping is still required of course, but if you are talking about a forward, luminous, clear presentation with that kind of budget I dare anyone to beat it. Caveat: the Gustard without the advanced mods is seriously bright. Sent from my iPad using Computer Audiophile Link to comment
Rexp Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I have a linn Klimax Ds1 renew now and I am looking for a brighter & faster more detailed device with great soundstaging, timing and imaging. Front row presentation. Have you considered getting your Klimax updated to Katalyst spec? Rave reviews... Link to comment
fast density Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Have you considered getting your Klimax updated to Katalyst spec? Rave reviews... Too expensive Although extremely hard to get where I live, i will look at Benchmark DAC 3 + microrendu Resonessence Mirus (like the SD card simplicity and the apple remote) Tweaking the Klimax with Cables, power cords and conditioning (tips welcome) AIFF - LINN Klimax DS/1 Renew - Grimm TPA XLR - Neumann KH120AW Studio Monitors Link to comment
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