The Computer Audiophile Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 View full article Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Dr Tone Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I've done allot of bitching about the DSD popping on other forums. There solution is a fade in on the D1100. I wonder if they are going to add this to the C47, C52, C2600 etc Roon Rock->Auralic Aria G2->Schiit Yggdrasil A2->McIntosh C47->McIntosh MC301 Monos->Wilson Audio Sabrinas Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Great, I've been waiting for this. Looking forward to part 2. No electron left behind. Link to comment
HiFiInsider Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I have D1100 in for review as well. Received the loaner yesterday afternoon. I am using it as a DAC first with my Simaudio Moon 430HAD headphone amplifier and Focal Utopia headphones. My source is a 2017 27" iMac running Roon with a mix of ,WAV CD files and DSD. I am getting a soft pop sound through the headphone when switching between .WAV and DSF files, not loud at all even through headphones and the Moon's volume at 44.5. Unfortunately, the D1100 does not play nice with my Sony HAP-Z1es via USB Audio so it leaves me the iMac + Roon as my best source. Early impressions are: very wide soundstage, superb imaging, instruments separation, D1100 extracts the smallest detail in the music giving me the entire frequency spectrum in equal parts. I own the McIntosh C50 since its release a few years ago. The performance level of D1100 is very clear even on CD quality music files. I'll have an unboxing video soon and a full review after some quality ear-time. ~ Mike http://www.youtube.com/hifiguy528/videos Link to comment
michael123 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Wasn't it WASAPI issue regarding stability? Link to comment
davide256 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 hmm, playlist links for the review don't take you to any playlists, just go to the "Bits and Bytes" section? Always looking for more good music Regards, Dave Audio system Link to comment
Gary Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Great review as always. I've always had a fondness for McIntosh products. Looking forward to part 2. CA is consistently a rewarding read. Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 On 8/12/2017 at 4:58 AM, michael123 said: Wasn't it WASAPI issue regarding stability? No. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 On 8/12/2017 at 9:12 AM, davide256 said: hmm, playlist links for the review don't take you to any playlists, just go to the "Bits and Bytes" section? Always looking for more good music Fixed. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
KDinsmore Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I wish MAC would make a dedicated headphone amp. I'd love to see those blue dials staring back at me. Furutech GTX-D, GTX Wall Plate,106-D Cover > NCF Clearline >Custom Computer>J River [Current] > Curious Cable Evolved USB > Chord Hugo MScaler > WAVE Storm Dual BNC> Chord DAVE>DCA Stealth>my ears > audiophile brain Link to comment
bunno77 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 2 hours ago, KDinsmore said: I wish MAC would make a dedicated headphone amp. I'd love to see those blue dials staring back at me. Peach Audio Iso Transformer, Linn Akurate DSM, McIntosh MA2275 Paradigm 30th Anniversary Tributes, SVS SB13 Ultra x2, Dynaudio BM5A MKII Link to comment
KDinsmore Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I would like just the amp. No DAC built in. Furutech GTX-D, GTX Wall Plate,106-D Cover > NCF Clearline >Custom Computer>J River [Current] > Curious Cable Evolved USB > Chord Hugo MScaler > WAVE Storm Dual BNC> Chord DAVE>DCA Stealth>my ears > audiophile brain Link to comment
wgscott Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Quote Don't ask me why, it's just there Direct to/from movie sound-track. If you haven't seen it, you should. (I alternate identifying with the kid and the parents. Hopefully, more with the kid.) Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Chris, did you try using the Aurender as a source into the Mac via USB? No electron left behind. Link to comment
med_designer Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Chris - I own a D150 and was considering upgrading to a D1100 or adding a PS Audio Direct Stream Jr. I also have a MCT450 CD/SACD transport. I like DSD and SACD quite a bit and like the idea of the DirectStream Jr taking all PCM and doing it's thing with PCM signals. However, part of the Mac appeal is the how they handle the analog side of the equation which it very important and this is where their 50 years of audio expertise really starts to shine. The transport is a 50 pound tank and the over performance is very impressive. I am wondering how much of an improvement one would see with the D1100 over my current setup vs. the Direct Stream which would definitely change the analog side of things. D150 would still do SACD in that case. Downstream it is all tube pre-amp and amp although I could bypass the pre. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Very nice article - thanks for writing up. Lot's of folks ignore Mac and while it can be expensive I personally do see the value in it and have drunk their Kool-Aid. :-) My System: McIntosh C47, McIntosh MC152, McIntosh MCT450, Prima Luna Dialogue Premium Tube Integrated, Dynaudio Special 25's, Transparent Super Interconnects and Speaker Cables Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 The updated D1100 is on its way back to me. Looking forward to getting it and publishing Part Two. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Emerald Core Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 You could have explained how Signature Rendu sounded on your existing pre and then one the d1100. We are still waiting for your comparison of streamers chief Link to comment
JJinPDX Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 My current setup uses a McIntosh MA6600 with a Bryston DAC. I had a D100, which a McIntosh devotee bought off me because I could not get past the edginess of its sound. However, in his system (MC501's with Aerial 8's), it sounds just right. Go figure. Anyway, I can very much imagine a combo of the D1100 with a MC452. That might do quite nicely, should you want to stay within brand. Chris, nice review! Played each track you played as I read through the article. Made it all the more informative. Looking forward to part 2! John JJinPDX Link to comment
TubeLover Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Chris, I'm interested in what your evaluation of the D11000 would be if it was strictly viewed as a DAC. I have a friend who is very interested in one, but he would not be utilizing any of it's digital preamp functions. JC Link to comment
joey_corleone Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I just got my d1100, and have it integrated with my c1100. I use Roon, and am not going to switch to JRiver. So, unfortunately, it seems I am stuck with what you describe brilliantly as "The fade-in problem". I am happy that McIntosh solved the DSD popping issue with firmware, but I really hope they put out a future firmware release that allows the rest of us that don't want to use the ONE piece of software they support, to enjoy albums without missing the first few bits of every song due to the muting logic. I love the sound of this DAC in my system, but I'm pretty disappointed that my $20,000 worth of combined c1100/d1100 can't play an album without losing the first few bits of every track : ( Link to comment
jimdukey Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 No DSD 256 with D 1100 on Mac Computer even with HQ Player? I thought Mac Computers couldn't do DSD 512. Is there a DSD 256 Solution for Mac Computers? Link to comment
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